Cement
Cement Procurement Best Practices
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Bulk ordering, logistics, and storage tips for infrastructure projects.
Order OPC 53 for structural work and PPC for plastering — mixing grades on site causes quality issues. Check manufacturing date; cement older than 90 days loses strength.
Negotiate ex-works vs FOR (freight on road) pricing. FOR simplifies logistics but ex-works can save 2–4% if you have own transport.
Store cement off the ground on pallets, covered with tarpaulin. One damaged bag in a lot can indicate moisture ingress in the entire stack.