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The "Remote Control" Smart Villa

Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala
3,200 sq.ft
Built-up Area
14 months
Completion Time
₹1.2 Cr
Project Value
100%
On-time Delivery
0 defects
At Handover

Building a dream home from 3,000 km away—with complete peace of mind

Mr. Rashid Ahmed, a senior finance executive in Doha, Qatar, had been planning his retirement home in his hometown of Calicut for years. But like many NRIs, he was paralyzed by fear—fear of the "Ghost House" syndrome where beautiful homes sit abandoned due to construction issues, fear of contractors cutting corners with sub-standard materials, and fear of the coordination nightmare between multiple vendors.

He had heard horror stories from friends—electricians blaming masons for conduit placement failures, CCTV vendors unable to run cables because walls were already plastered, and worst of all, electrical failures during monsoons because the "waterproofing guy" and the "electrical guy" never talked to each other.

Mr. Ahmed needed more than a builder. He needed a partner who understood both the structural and technical dimensions of a modern smart home—and who could keep him informed every step of the way from thousands of kilometers away.

Client Mr. Rashid Ahmed
Client Location Doha, Qatar
Project Type Residential Villa
Services Provided Civil + Electrical + Network + Security
Year Completed 2024
Location Kozhikode, Kerala

The Challenge

Mr. Ahmed faced a perfect storm of NRI construction anxieties that were preventing him from moving forward with his dream project:

  • Remote location—unable to visit site regularly for supervision
  • Fear of sub-standard electrical work prone to Kerala's voltage fluctuations
  • Previous bad experience with fragmented vendors blaming each other
  • Need for smart home features but no understanding of infrastructure requirements
  • Concern about monsoon damage to electrical systems

Our Integrated Solution

We provided a comprehensive "Smart Build" contract that addressed every concern through our integrated approach:

  • Weekly video walkthroughs via WhatsApp + monthly drone footage
  • Servo-stabilized electrical system with industrial-grade surge protection
  • Single Project Manager—one point of accountability for civil, electrical & security
  • Future-ready infrastructure: EV charging, fiber backbone, automation pre-wiring
  • Damp-proof electrical channels built into walls during construction

How Integration Made the Difference

This project showcased exactly why having one team handle both the "bricks" and the "wires" delivers superior results—especially for NRI clients who can't be on-site.

Concurrent Design

Electrical and network layouts were designed alongside structural plans—not after. Every conduit path was optimized, and no cables needed to be surface-mounted.

Monsoon-Proof Electricals

Our civil team built damp-proof channels and proper waterproofing specifically around electrical pathways—something fragmented vendors never coordinate.

Remote Monitoring

CCTV system installed early in construction allowed Mr. Ahmed to check his site live from Qatar. The same team that built the house maintained the cameras.

Smart Load Balancing

3-phase power distribution designed from foundation stage, with dedicated circuits for AC, kitchen, and future EV charger—no panel upgrades needed later.

Future-Ready Infrastructure

CAT6A structured cabling and fiber backbone installed during wall construction. Ready for home automation upgrades without breaking walls.

Single Accountability

One Project Manager coordinated all trades. No blame-shifting between contractors. Any issue was our issue to solve.

Specifications

Civil Construction

  • Structure Type RCC Frame
  • Foundation Isolated Footing
  • Concrete Grade M25 / M30
  • Steel Tata Tiscon Fe500D
  • Bricks Porotherm Clay Blocks
  • Waterproofing Dr. Fixit Integral + Membrane
  • Flooring Italian Marble + Vitrified

Electrical Systems

  • Power Supply 3-Phase, 20kVA
  • Wiring Havells HRFR Copper
  • DB & MCB Schneider Electric
  • Surge Protection Type 2 SPD
  • Stabilizer Servo 10kVA
  • Earthing Pipe + Plate (Dual)
  • Lightning Arrester ESE Type

Network Infrastructure

  • Cabling CAT6A Shielded
  • Data Points 28 Locations
  • Fiber FTTH Ready Backbone
  • Wi-Fi Ubiquiti UniFi AP
  • Central Rack 9U Wall Mount

Security Systems

  • CCTV Cameras 8x Hikvision 4MP IP
  • NVR Hikvision 8CH + 4TB
  • Video Doorbell Hikvision DS-KV8113
  • Remote Access Hik-Connect App
  • Backup 4-Hour UPS

"I inspected my construction site every day—from my office in Doha. The weekly video updates, the live CCTV access, the transparent documentation—Bricks & Wires made me feel like I was right there. And when I finally walked into my completed home, there were zero surprises. Everything was exactly as promised. I've already recommended them to three colleagues planning projects in Kerala."

Rashid Ahmed
Rashid Ahmed
Finance Executive, Doha

Project Results

On-Time Delivery

Completed in 14 months as promised, despite two monsoon seasons during construction.

Zero Defects

No snag list at handover. All systems tested and certified before client arrival.

Monsoon-Proof

Zero electrical issues during 2024 monsoon. Damp-proof channels proved their worth.

3 Referrals

Client referred three colleagues for their Kerala construction projects.

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