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BENEFITS OF HIRING A PROFESSIONAL IN A CONSTRUCTION SITE

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Anytime one decides to build a home one is faced with two different options. Option one is doing it yourself  and option two is to hire a professional to do it. Most clients think when they do the project for themselves it is a good way to save money, but hiring a professional is the best option for quite some reasons. The following are some of the benefits a client gets for hiring a professional builder; 1.  Receive professional services - this gives a client an opportunity to benefit from professional services. They offer specialized services  by focusing on particular areas. They work on professionalism in service delivery. 2. Easy to work with the budget - if you want to work with a budget  it is recommended you seek the services of a professional. He may look for a way of adjusting it and come up with a standard one. Planning to do it yourself you may find you are spending more due to lack of skills. 3. Quality output - you will agree with me building a home
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CUTTING CONSTRUCTION COST

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Construction industry is a key contributor to any nation economy. In fact  it is one of the most important industry in nation building. Term cost cutting is a term that is really looked upon by anyone who is planning to have a construction project. it is a dream come true for anyone to finish his\her project but some time it becomes difficult to do so because of some factors that can be avoided. The following are tips of lowering costs in your construction project. 1. Build a healthy relationship with contractors and suppliers - getting suppliers and contractors who are up for negotiating their rates is not an easy task, you need to use every means possible and develop a long time relationship with them, because getting them on board opens up the scope for you to do business with them in future. Negotiating and getting the best rates from them can really help in cutting overhead cost  in your projects. 2. Estimate your costs - cost estimation is the most important p
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BUILDING A THREE BEDROOM HOUSE

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      Happiness of anyone with a family is having a house of their own than renting because currently renting in kenya is becoming quite expensive. Basically a three bedroom house has three bedrooms, living room, dinning area and a kitchen. Common toilets and bathrooms included. cost of building a three bedroom house varies a lot but it depends with so many factors i.e topography of the land , size of your building, soil type, materials among others other factors   The following are general points which can  give you a roughly estimate of total building cost, 1. House features -- Internal and external features of any house are key determinants of building cost, for instance reducing number of windows and their sizes can lower your building cost while using high roof pitches can really increase your  building  cost. It is said the higher the roof pitch the more costly it becomes  because more intensive labor is required not forgetting more materials wi
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FOUNDATION ON BLACK COTTON SOIL

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Black cotton soil is mostly found in the central and western parts of kenya.  Black  cotton soil is favorable  for producing cotton plant. It is also referred to as expansive soil because it tends to expand when wet  and shrinks during dry period. its good to understand that not all black soil expand and not soil that expand is black Building a foundation on black cotton soil is too risky and caution should be taken before any work commences. Shrinking and swelling of the cotton soil is the main problem in the construction industry, when dry its very hard but it losses strength completely when wet. Swelling creates upward pressure on the structure and shrinkage creates downward pull. This movement causes development of cracks in foundation walls and roof. Building in areas with cotton soil is much expensive compared to areas with red soil because red soil requires less excavation compared to black cotton soil. Much excavation is done in black cotton soil but before commencin
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BUILDING FOUNDATION IN SWAMPY AREAS

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Swamp is a wetland that is dominated by shrubs or trees, they are often near rivers or streams. They may have water in them for a whole year or part of the year. Foundation is the heart of any building and much attention should be given to it to avoid collapsing of the building and other accidents during and after completion of the project. A wet building could bring you problems for the longest time possible if the foundation is not properly laid. Constructing on a wet ground can raise moisture levels in your house which can cause the growth of mold and mildew. A wet grounded site can cause problems to the slab foundation, because the excess moisture in the soil can pass via the concrete into your house. -You can build a house safely on a wet grounded area but you need a special drainage system around your house and foundation. An effective barrier  below the foundation will be required. The type of foundation to be used in swampy areas depends on certain factors ,one of t
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IMPORTANCE OF SITE VISIT

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Site visit is as crucial as building your project. Most clients I have met hardly visit their site once their project has commenced just because they have a trustee on the site but this wrong. Its an exciting experience to visit your construction site while your home is being built. The following are some of the importance of site visits; 1. Meet the construction team - 90% of those working in any construction site around hardly knows the owner of the project they are working on. They hardly visit their site just because they have their supervisors who keeps them updated on what is happening on the site and if they visit they hardly interact with the construction workers..If you having a construction site just make a habit of having regular visits and its healthy to interact with the workers and don't forget to complement them on the quality of work they are doing, this brings a wide smile on their faces and at the same time they feel special too                
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CAUSES OF POOR WORKMANSHIP IN A CONSTRUCTION SITE

Workmanship is the  skill and quality put in completing a project When building a home we all deserve a final product that is of good quality and lack any defects. when you employ workers who are so careless or don't follow up proper protocol  you will end up with a finished product that lacks the quality you anticipated Failure of any building structure is caused by workmanship negligence and lack of proper effort put into quality control process. The following are some of the causes that may lead to poor workmanship in a construction site 1. LACK OF PROPER SUPERVISION OF THE WORK - hiring a contractor /foreman can really save you from having a poor workmanship in your site, He is the one who ensures  that everything falls into place. He also ensures the project is finished on time and there are  no wastage of resources and he secures the project quality. If your construction lacks proper supervision  be assured there will be a lot of defects on your project, which will
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