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Design and build for residential homes, commercial buildings
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Renovation / Repair works for offices, shops, stores and restaurants
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Drafting services- autocad drawings, rendering 3D perspective and blue prints
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Complete Package Drawing for building permits which include the ff:
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7 sets of Architectural Plan, Structural plan, Electrical and Plumbing plan
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sign and seal
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structural analysis
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bill of materials
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specifications of materials
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labor cost plus
Construction Guidelines
The first step in house construction is the 'planning stage'; Philippine architects have the knowledge, skills and experience to design your house. They shape your ideas into a plan and translate them to drawings (blue prints) that will be used by the builders for construction and they are also needed to get a building permit.
Some clients do not want to spend much money for the design thinking that they will just "fix" everything during construction if they want to change anything; this is a costly mistake.
Remember that during the planning stage it is easy to change something on paper while later during construction you might have to demolish part of the building.
Building a house is a professional undertaking. Your house have to be there for generations to come.
You worked hard for funds which are now ready for investment. Do not waste it on imperfect designs which means revisions, renovations, addition, etc. Why not do it right the first time?
Philippine architects can design the house 'up-front' while standing on your lot, while you give directions (even by telephone if you are abroad). They need to know where the sun rises as to position the rooms to profit maximum from the sunlight etc. Your house is being fitted to the lot as well as the environment (surrounding) and to your wishes and budget. Some architects are specialized in Feng Shui, Zen, Minimalist style, modern houses in the Philippines etc.
Included in the designers-team is mostly an electrical professional, a sanitary engineer (designs the plumbing and drainage systems), an interior designer, a landscape architect, a structural engineer, a geotechnical engineer and other professionals. They have the knowledge, skills and experience to design your house.
Changes and/or revisions are common during the design stage of the house. There is NO additional cost for this since this is part of what you are paying for in design development. It’s all about communication and collaboration.
However, changes during actual construction shall be charged accordingly. This is because costings are based on the agreed plan and any change does impact the original costs, obviously.
When the architect has designed the house (planning stage) it is time to make the blueprints.
Philippine House Blue prints
These are the technical documents that illustrate the dimensions, location and orientation of the structure that you want to build in the Philippines. Also the materials to be used are included. Philippine home builders / contractor needs a blueprint to do the actual building. You can not simply buy blue prints abroad; they have to be adjusted to the 'Philippine Building Code'. The price of blueprints depends on the house design and how many pages the blue print. They are also a requirement to get a building permit.
Philippine architects (and sanitary-, electrical-, civil- engineers) do not simply 'draw a house'; they make sure your house will be structually solid plus comfortable, functional and pleasing for the eye.
They need to see some examples of designs that you prefer to get an idea of your dream-house and then design a UNIQUE house to fit your LOT, WISHES and BUDGET.
The price does not come from 'out of nowhere'. In getting the EXACT cost of construction, it is necessary to itemize all scope of works and materials based on complete plans from architects and engineers and you ofcourse.
Your Philippine contractor will discuss with you what materials you prefer; for example what kind of kitchen and what tiles, doors, roof etc. If you want, they can also guide you to some hardware stores to select the best materials. The price also depends on the total floor area. This way you are the one who deceides what your house will cost.
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