CEMENT BRICK MAKING
Introduction
The business idea is for the production of and marketing of cement bricks.
Bricks are the basic requirement for any construction activity. They are
prepared with the help of mud, clay or cement.
Bricks made of cement are hallow and solid hence the great acceptance in the
market because of their strength. For such an investment, one needs to have at
least a small piece of land of about ½ Acre that can be either rented or owned.
The idea envisaged is for production of 26,000 blocks per month and 312,000 per
year. The revenue potential is estimated US $, 400 per year with total
investment of US $12,011.
Process description and production
capacity
Cement, sand, stone chips, stone dust and rods are mixed in suitable
proportions along with water. This concrete mix is placed in metal or wood molds.
For reinforcement, wire mesh or rods are placed between successive layers of
Concrete mix and compacted by vibration. The cast items are kept for a day to
set. Then they are cured in a water tank for 15 days for complete setting.
Capital Investment Requirements
|
Capital investment item |
Units |
Qty |
Unit |
Amount |
|
Cement Block making Machine |
No. |
1 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
|
Cement mixing machine |
No. |
1 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
|
Coffee tray |
No. |
1 |
6 |
6 |
|
Vibrator |
No. |
1 |
750 |
750 |
|
Molds |
No. |
50 |
1.5 |
75 |
|
Wheel barrows |
No. |
6 |
30 |
180 |
|
Total cost on machinery |
12,011 |
Production and Operating Costs
This business idea is premised on production of 1,000 blocks per day. A
producer needs 500kg of cement, 1,500kg of stone dust and 4,000kg of sand that
adds up to 6,000kg per day. Ratio=1:3:8, that is cement, stone dust and sand
respectively (kg) and each dried block weighs 6kg
Project Product Costs and price in US $
|
Item |
Qty/ |
Qty/yr |
Unit |
Prod cost |
Unit |
Total |
|
Cement |
1,000 |
312,000 |
0.4 |
134,185 |
0.7 |
218,400 |
|
Total |
312,000 |
218,400 |
Profitability Analysis
|
Profitability Item |
Per |
Per |
Per Year |
|
Revenue |
700 |
18,200 |
218,400 |
|
Less production and operating Costs |
430 |
11,182 |
134,185 |
|
Profit |
270 |
7,018 |
84,215 |
Market Analysis
The demand for cement bricks is high in construction and housing companies.
This industry has registered a big number of investors among which includes;
Cementers (U) Ltd, Master Industries (U).