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sanity
#1 Posted : Tuesday, October 04, 2011 2:41:14 PM
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I need a contractor to build a four bedroomed Massionnette for me away from Nairobi.I'm looking for one whose total cost of the project will range from kshs 14,000 to 20,000 per square foot.I have goon through the a4architect thread and I know this is possible.any offers?
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pessa
#2 Posted : Tuesday, October 04, 2011 4:00:00 PM
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@ sanity i think you mean per sqm and not sqft. Have you thought of getting a good clerk of works who might charge you lets say 40000 - 50000 a month and then he can manage the work for you profesionally. for 14000 to 20000 would mean you buy the materials yourself and pay for labor. Depending on your total plinth area this will mean a lot of cost cutting which is possible
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#3 Posted : Tuesday, October 04, 2011 4:07:29 PM
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@ sanity. To be able to keep construction costs that low, you will need to also ensure that the overall design is optimized for cost reduction e.g the shape, technology used , materials specified and as @ pessa^^^ has said, a cost-effective construction procurement method-labour-based.
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nyangao
#4 Posted : Tuesday, October 04, 2011 9:27:55 PM
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did you mean 14000-20000/sq foot or sq metres, coz the former would be an extremely high end house kama ya pastor kuna . away id advise you get guy room prepare an accurate schedule of materials answer u use it to procure materials.
also get trustworthy site agent to manage your project.
contractor will gonga you over 15-20%profit.
sanity
#5 Posted : Wednesday, October 05, 2011 9:28:48 PM
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@pessa,you're right its sqm not sqft..The clerk of works seems to be expensive at 40-50k a month. well,I will be available to supervise,though not on a daily basis since as I indicated the project will be outside Nairobi.My thinking was there are good contractors who would be less expensive than those big firms and are honest enough to do a good job.I'm willing to make some adjustments but not much.
@a4architect..any contacts..I've been to your website too..nice.
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