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The Benefits of Building Your Philippine Dream-House

 You probably found on the Internet some houses with some features that you like but none of them are 100% what you are looking for?

 BUILDING a HOME in the Philippines has many advantages; maybe you already have a lot somewhere so you save on that and you can design your 'dream house' to fit your lot and wishes and budget.

Most Philippine architects and contractors do not offer a 'standard designed house' (model home) because it can never be exactly what you want; it will not fit your lot and the floorplan is not as you like it etc. Therefore they design a UNIQUE house to fit your LOT, WISHES and BUDGET.
 

 House construction cost in the Philippines depends on the total floor area, the exact location, the logistics/accessibility, regulations/restrictions of the local government or subdivision, soil-type, neighbor-buildings, availability of local skilled labor, source of electricity/water etc. plus you have to select what level of finishing you want:

A) 'Budget' or 'Low Cost' (ordinary ceramic tiles or vinyl, ordinary paint, G.I. galvanized steel long span roofing, steel casement windows)

B) 'Average finish' (ceramic- and granite tiles or wood floor panels/parquet, good quality paint, insulated G.I. galvanized steel long span roofing, steel casement windows, cabinets in kitchen and bedrooms)

C) 'High-end first-class finish' (imported tiles or wood floor panels/parquet, Decore- or Multiflex paint, wall-mouldings, insulated G.I. galvanized steel long span roofing or clay tiles, aluminum or PVC framed windows, laminated cabinets in kitchen and bedrooms, hot and cold water)

 

"GOOD WORK IS NEVER CHEAP, AND CHEAP WORK IS NEVER GOOD"


A Philippine contractor can only give you an EXACT price for construction if he knows all details
(so he knows exactly what is included and what quality etc.) and he has to see the lot.
You do not like 'guess-work'.
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.

* They collect all data available for the design of the house.
* Inspection of the site (lot) where pictures are taken to E-mail you if you are abroad.
* Evaluation of the exact location, the logistics/accessibility, regulations/restrictions of the local government or subdivision, soil-type, neighbor-buildings, availability of local skilled labor, source of electricity/water etc. because this effects the design/price.
* Draft a short report for owners info and evaluation.
* Make a schematic design and floor plan for owners approval subject to relevant revisions incorporating owners requirements and actual condition of the lot.
* Make the blueprints, apply for a building permit and start construction; if you are abroad you will be send pictures every week to see the progress.


Construction takes roughly 5 months but before that about 6 weeks is needed for blueprints and building permit.

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Is your budget sufficient?

Expect Php 1Million for the smallest house:

 
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The next Philippine houses range roughly between between Php 3M and Php 6.5M
Depending on location, size of floor area, what kitchen you select etc.
 
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For mansions expect more than US$ 200,000

( this example is an almost finished project )

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Modern houses in the Philippines are relatively cheap to build. Just contact us to make some modern Philippine house plans that fit your lot, wishes and budget.

       
             
       
 
 
 
   

We’re all in this together (project team collaboration)

Is it wise to let an architect make the plan and then let several contractors bid?
Philippine architects might not have the extended practical knowledge of a contractor and design a building that is beautifull but maybe not practical/economical to construct...
It is better to let the architect and contractor work together on a plan rather than just having an architect draw a plan in dark to the amazement of the contractor who then must try to build the architect's monument...

 

 
 
 
 



Peace of Mind; Afraid of 'overpricing'?


If you want to hire a 'contractor' (or a relative who happen to build houses also) without an office or contract; we wish you good luck.
For those who prefer professionals we offer different options, whether for building a simple little house or a complete subdivision.

For example; if you are not sure about the ability of your local contractor, you can hire a few of our engineers to supervise the complete project. Other workers will come from your hometown or region.

You want to know EXACT how many steel bars and sack of cement is used?
The solution is our 'Supervision Package'; you pay a fixed amount (a percentage of the estimated total construction-cost) to us to manage/supervise your project. We arrange all the paperwork, materials and labor BUT you are the one to pay those (not to us) during the construction. You don't have to be available all the time; you receive receipts for all materials and labor that have to be payed.
This 'Supervision Package' quarantees also that the project will be finished within the agreed time-frame.
 

 Just contact us for a meeting

 

 
 
 
   
Philippine Architects

You can not simply 'build the same house like a picture you see somewhere on the Internet'; it is intellectual property of an architect, it is not designed according to your preferences or to fit your lot and a 'foreign design' (blueprints which you buy abroad) has to be changed according to the Philippine Building Code anyway. So you need an architect, always.

...more about architects in the Philippines...

 

 

 
   

FINANCING; Philippine Loan, Mortgage

Financing for big and small projects (housing loan or mortgage) with your house/lot as guarantee (collateral) is sometimes available, your contractor can advise you about that.

 

 

 
 
 
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SECOND OPINION?

 Save up to 30% on Construction Cost in the Philippines

 
Typically people let an architect make blueprints and then ask a few contractors to quote (project bidding-tender) based on those blueprints. BUT they forget that the highest impact on cost are found in the design-stage.

How do you know that your architect made the most economical (affordable) design?
Philippine architects might not have the extended practical knowledge of a contractor (engineer) and design a building that is beautifull but maybe not practical/economical to construct...
And if the architect is payed a percentage of the construction-cost then it is not in his interest to design an affordable building...

Therefore we offer a 'Second Opinion'.
We can eliminate up to 30% of your project-costs.
This is also known as 'Value Engineering':

We do not 'cheapen' your building nor do we 'cut corners'.
We optimize the FUNCTION of all parts of your construction project.
We remove unnecessary expenditures and find alternatives.
We simply use knowledge which other Philippine architects and contractors fail to recognize due to lack of information, shortage of time, rigid application of standards, reluctance to seek advice, habitual thinking, failure to admit ignorance, poor human relations, resistance to change or they make decisions based on feelings rather than facts.

And since a percentage of the savings have to be payed to us for our services, it is in our interest to make an affordable project for you...

We did this for Sony in the Philippines and were subsequently awarded more contracts.
 

 Just contact us for a meeting

 

 
 
 
 

 

What is the cost to build a home in the Philippines?
 

The price normally depends on the design, floor area, location, materials & method of construction, even the timetable will adversely affect costs.


Build a house in the Philippines starting Php 1M

 

 
 
 
   

Latest News 2008


In the Philippines they build most houses with hollow blocks:
 

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- The roof is resting on concrete posts (with steel bars inside); between those posts the hollow block walls are placed.


THERE ARE MORE TECHNOLOGIES;

A) Philippine insulation
B) Philippine construction technology
C) Build a Philippine house

By using (a combination of-) these options you can earn back money on savings in aircon-bills for many years to come, plus your house is built much faster, stronger (typhoon and earthquake resistant), without plaster (risk of cracks) and gives more comfort (keeps the street-noise outside etc.).


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We are constantly updating our website with news about the latest developments in the Philippine Construction Industry. If you want to introduce an innovative product or service just contact us. For example: which contractor can call himself 'specialist in steel residential buildings' or 'TILT-UP construction' or ICF etc.?
 

 
 
 
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