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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

      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

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

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

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                

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

Foundation is the lowest load- bearing part of a building, typically below the ground level. Having said that you will agree with me foundation is the most important part in any building either in a residential building or a commercial one. when you think of building a house its advisable to think careful of how your foundation will be, make sure to involve a professional with experience to advice you  on the type  of foundation to use on the house you are planning to build.  There are factors that determine the  type of foundation to be used in any area, these are; 1.adequate depth 2.Adequate strength 3.Soil bearing capacity 4.Ease of construction 5.Type of soil 6.Water table level  -The main purpose of any foundation is to hold the structure above it and to keep it upright. On the contrary a poorly constructed foundation can be dangerous to the occupants  and the neighbourhood  at large. Foundation of any house you will ever come across with plays t

Its a dream come true for anyone who has already built or is planning to build a place he\she can call a home, but before building your dream house there are important factors one need to consider before rolling out your project                                                                                                                                               The following are some of the key factors one should consider before building your home;   LOCATION - identify an area where you believe will fever your lifestyle and a good place you can call home.consider the security of the place as well as accessibility to social facilities such as shops, schools , churches and hospitals. Doing so you will make your life in that area more comfortable and secure.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

we will all agree that building a house has always been  a dream for everyone, a good house requires good planning. You should all know that the quality of your house plan is crucial to the success of your project either residential or commercial. Making your dreams come true starts with a design on a paper. Here are some of the things to consider when choosing a house plan SAFETY - safety  is an essential course in the design of any house, especially if one has a family. Make sure the house is accessible in all areas and make sure the family is well secured.                                                                                                                                                                                                         FAMILY - ignoring family members is the worst thing you can do especially those you will be living with. Make sure you consult them you may find additional things you may like to add on the house plan that you never thought o

Building plan is a set of drawings which consist of floor plan, site plan, sections,elevations, electrical, plumbing and landscape drawings for ease of construction of a site. Anytime you think of building a house something that comes first in your mind is a building plan, e.g how how you you would like it to be; shape and so on. There are few basic steps of creating a building plan. First things first you need to find  a professional and who has experience at least in the industry. Secondly you need to have a picture in your mind of how you would like your house to look like e.g size and shape. size of the house mainly depends with the size of the land you intend to build the house and shape depends with size of the house. After having a clear picture of how you would like your house to look like, now here is where the building professional comes in, he or she will advice you on the plan you chose.