২০২৬ সালে তিন তলা ফাউন্ডেশনে একটি কলামের খরচ দেখুন | 3Storied residential building Foundation column

See the cost of a three-story column in 2026 | Column Cost for 3 Storied Building in Bangladesh One of the most important things to know before building a house in 2026 is the cost of the column. Because this column carries the entire weight of a building. Especially if you want to build a three-story house, it is very important to have a clear idea about the column design, rod quantity, cement, sand, stone and labor cost. In this video, we have discussed in detail what the estimated cost of an RCC column of a three-story building in 2026 can be, how this cost is calculated and where the cost can be less or more. What is a column and why is it important to know the cost of columns? A column is a vertical structure that transfers the load of the roof, beams and the entire building to the ground. The bigger or more storeyed house you build, the more important the strength and quality of the column becomes. Many people only think about the total budget at the beginning of building a house, but do not know the cost of the column separately. This causes problems later— Budget increases Rod or cement is less Working without an engineer puts the safety of the building at risk This video and description will help you avoid those mistakes. Construction material market situation in 2026 (Bangladesh) In 2026, the prices of construction materials are fluctuating somewhat compared to before. Especially Rod price Cement price Transportation cost of sand and stone Labor wages All these together determine the total cost of a column. Therefore, it is very important to know the updated calculation for 2026. Common size of column in three-story building In Bangladesh, the following column sizes are generally used for three-story residential buildings (May vary according to design): 12" × 12" 10" × 12" 12" × 15" (if the load is high) ⚠️ Note: The size of the column must be as per the design of the structural engineer. In this video, we have calculated the cost for a standard column (12"×12"), so that the general audience can easily understand. What are the materials required for a column? The following materials are usually required to make an RCC column: Rod (Main bar + Ring) Cement Sand Stone Bamboo / Shuttering ply Binding wire Labor cost Now let's calculate them one by one as per the estimated price in 2026. Rod cost for a three-storey column in 2026 A three-storey column usually uses: 6 or 8 main rods (16mm or 20mm) 10mm rings/stirrups On an average, a column may require about 200–230 kg of rods (may vary depending on the design). Estimated price of rods in 2026: Per kg: 115–130 taka 👉 Cement cost (2026) A column usually requires: About 10–18 bags of cement Average price of cement in 2026: Per bag: 550–650 taka 👉 Cement cost ≈ 4,500 – 6,500 taka Sand and stone cost Estimated requirement for a column: Sand: 8–10 cft Stone: 16–18 cft Estimated price in 2026: Sand: 60–80 taka/cft Stone: 180–220 taka/cft 👉 Sand + stone cost ≈ 4,000 – 5,500 taka Shuttering and other costs Shuttering (bamboo/ply): 1,500 – 2,500 taka Binding wire and others: 500 – 800 taka Labor cost (2026) In 2026 Labor wages have increased compared to before. Average for a column: Mason + Helper Labor cost ≈ 3,000 – 4,500 taka Total cost: A three-story column in 2026 Adding all the costs, the estimated calculation is: Rod: 25,000 – 30,000 taka Cement: 4,500 – 6,500 taka Sand + stone: 4,000 – 5,500 taka Shuttering and others: 2,000 – 3,000 taka Labor: 3,000 – 4,500 taka 👉 Total estimated cost: 38,000 taka to 50,000 taka (one column) ⚠️ This cost may be more or less based on location, design, and market price. Why is trying to reduce column costs dangerous? Many people save money by: Using fewer rods Using low-quality cement Working without an engineer Results: Cracks in the building Risk of major accidents in the future 👉 Quality should never be reduced in the case of columns. Who is this video useful for? ✔️ Those who want to build a three-story house in 2026 ✔️ Those who want to know the cost of columns in advance ✔️ Those who are planning a budget ✔️ Homeowners, contractors and students Last word If you know the cost of a column in a three-story building in 2026, you can easily find out the estimated budget of the entire house. In this video, we have tried to explain the matter in simple language based on real experience and market prices. If you like the video, be sure to 👍 Like 📌 Subscribe to the channel 🔔 Turn on the bell icon