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Looking for a contractor to build 2 residential houses
kiwaru
#1 Posted : Thursday, November 14, 2013 6:39:01 AM
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Hi Wazua community,
Am looking for a contractor with a track record to build 2 4-br maisonettes in Syokimau.
Any recommendations?
Verifiable recommendations a must
Swenani
#2 Posted : Thursday, November 14, 2013 8:15:34 AM
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kiwaru wrote:
Hi Wazua community,
Am looking for a contractor with a track record to build 2 4-br maisonettes in Syokimau.
Any recommendations?
Verifiable recommendations a must


@a4architect maybe in a position to help you
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kendata26
#3 Posted : Thursday, November 21, 2013 2:20:34 PM
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http://www.housing.co.ke...makao-building-solution


HFCK has the Makao building solution as listed above. I have never used them and can't speak to the work product but it's an option to check if you still need the services.
Sober
#4 Posted : Thursday, November 21, 2013 2:31:27 PM
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kiwaru wrote:
Hi Wazua community,
Am looking for a contractor with a track record to build 2 4-br maisonettes in Syokimau.
Any recommendations?
Verifiable recommendations a must


Do you have all the necessary requirements and need just the contractor to bring up the building or you need to have the house designed and paper work done from scratch?
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a4architect.com
#5 Posted : Thursday, November 21, 2013 2:33:40 PM
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kiwaru wrote:
Hi Wazua community,
Am looking for a contractor with a track record to build 2 4-br maisonettes in Syokimau.
Any recommendations?
Verifiable recommendations a must


If you have a Qs and an Architect in your design team, they should be able to advice you on how to procure a contractor.
You can either have an open tender, as in put an advert in the paper, etc for contractors to collect blank boqs then quote, or you can pre select a few contractors who then compete.

You need to be clear on the quality you eventually need i.e low, middle or high cost hence select contractors with similar ability in terms of specialised labour, equipment, knowledge etc.
As Iron Sharpens Iron, So one Man Sharpens Another.
sorovi
#6 Posted : Thursday, November 21, 2013 2:40:41 PM
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kiwaru wrote:
Hi Wazua community,
Am looking for a contractor with a track record to build 2 4-br maisonettes in Syokimau.
Any recommendations?
Verifiable recommendations a must


Talk to these guys they can help you out.. They have a nice team in place and currently doing some units in Limuru..

Cubuild

email: cubuildconstructionltd@gmail.com
kendata26
#7 Posted : Thursday, November 21, 2013 2:55:44 PM
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What is a blank bog?

a4architect.com wrote:


If you have a Qs and an Architect in your design team, they should be able to advice you on how to procure a contractor.
You can either have an open tender, as in put an advert in the paper, etc for contractors to collect blank boqs then quote, or you can pre select a few contractors who then compete.

You need to be clear on the quality you eventually need i.e low, middle or high cost hence select contractors with similar ability in terms of specialised labour, equipment, knowledge etc.

a4architect.com
#8 Posted : Thursday, November 21, 2013 3:21:48 PM
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hehe..its a blank Bill of Quantities BoQ. This is a document that lists all materials to be used and their quantities then the contractor fills his cost for each task eg roof, wall etc etc.
As Iron Sharpens Iron, So one Man Sharpens Another.
a4architect.com
#9 Posted : Thursday, November 21, 2013 3:23:52 PM
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kendata26 wrote:
http://www.housing.co.ke/index.php/mortgage/makao-building-solution


HFCK has the Makao building solution as listed above. I have never used them and can't speak to the work product but it's an option to check if you still need the services.


I have worked with Housing Finance on their Makao product. It works perfectly well.
As Iron Sharpens Iron, So one Man Sharpens Another.
kiwaru
#10 Posted : Monday, November 25, 2013 11:50:20 AM
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Sober wrote:
kiwaru wrote:
Hi Wazua community,
Am looking for a contractor with a track record to build 2 4-br maisonettes in Syokimau.
Any recommendations?
Verifiable recommendations a must


Do you have all the necessary requirements and need just the contractor to bring up the building or you need to have the house designed and paper work done from scratch?


@Sober I have architectural drawings with estimates and local authority approvals. Looking to break ground as soon as a reliable contractor is identified
kendata26
#11 Posted : Monday, November 25, 2013 10:26:50 PM
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kiwaru wrote:
Sober wrote:
kiwaru wrote:
Hi Wazua community,
Am looking for a contractor with a track record to build 2 4-br maisonettes in Syokimau.
Any recommendations?
Verifiable recommendations a must


Do you have all the necessary requirements and need just the contractor to bring up the building or you need to have the house designed and paper work done from scratch?


@Sober I have architectural drawings with estimates and local authority approvals. Looking to break ground as soon as a reliable contractor is identified


Any success identifying the contractors? Take a look at the recco from Mwafrika below. I would appreciate if you could share a couple of names if you have recieved any good reccomendations.

http://wazua.co.ke/forum...s&t=26859#post491830
kiwaru
#12 Posted : Tuesday, November 26, 2013 6:32:13 AM
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a4architect.com wrote:
kiwaru wrote:
Hi Wazua community,
Am looking for a contractor with a track record to build 2 4-br maisonettes in Syokimau.
Any recommendations?
Verifiable recommendations a must


If you have a Qs and an Architect in your design team, they should be able to advice you on how to procure a contractor.
You can either have an open tender, as in put an advert in the paper, etc for contractors to collect blank boqs then quote, or you can pre select a few contractors who then compete.

You need to be clear on the quality you eventually need i.e low, middle or high cost hence select contractors with similar ability in terms of specialised labour, equipment, knowledge etc.


@A4A I have a team of arch, QS and Strx Eng. But I believe in separating tasks. The architect offered to do the job though and I felt there would be no system of checks and balances. I think the methods you are proposing are too elaborate for 2 residential houses: i dont have too much experience and would need a team to guide and implement the steps.... at an extra cost?
faa
#13 Posted : Tuesday, November 26, 2013 7:26:03 AM
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kiwaru wrote:
Hi Wazua community,
Am looking for a contractor with a track record to build 2 4-br maisonettes in Syokimau.
Any recommendations?
Verifiable recommendations a must


whilst constructing, if u require internet cables in your rooms,fast internet for your tenants..
let me know via pope-2009@live.com
Mwafrika31
#14 Posted : Wednesday, November 27, 2013 11:43:30 AM
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kiwaru wrote:
Sober wrote:
kiwaru wrote:
Hi Wazua community,
Am looking for a contractor with a track record to build 2 4-br maisonettes in Syokimau.
Any recommendations?
Verifiable recommendations a must


Do you have all the necessary requirements and need just the contractor to bring up the building or you need to have the house designed and paper work done from scratch?


@Sober I have architectural drawings with estimates and local authority approvals. Looking to break ground as soon as a reliable contractor is identified


Hi try this lady, she din't try to con me
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kiwaru
#15 Posted : Wednesday, November 27, 2013 12:51:53 PM
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a4architect.com wrote:
kiwaru wrote:
Hi Wazua community,
Am looking for a contractor with a track record to build 2 4-br maisonettes in Syokimau.
Any recommendations?
Verifiable recommendations a must


If you have a Qs and an Architect in your design team, they should be able to advice you on how to procure a contractor.
You can either have an open tender, as in put an advert in the paper, etc for contractors to collect blank boqs then quote, or you can pre select a few contractors who then compete.

You need to be clear on the quality you eventually need i.e low, middle or high cost hence select contractors with similar ability in terms of specialised labour, equipment, knowledge etc.


@A4architect : medium quality
kiwaru
#16 Posted : Friday, December 20, 2013 6:46:17 AM
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Sober wrote:
kiwaru wrote:
Hi Wazua community,
Am looking for a contractor with a track record to build 2 4-br maisonettes in Syokimau.
Any recommendations?
Verifiable recommendations a must


Do you have all the necessary requirements and need just the contractor to bring up the building or you need to have the house designed and paper work done from scratch?


@Sober,
Iko michoro na architect/qs/str eng team. But for the sake of price and quality controls naona nitafute contractor ambaye atakuwa supervised na hawa
Leiders
#17 Posted : Friday, December 20, 2013 10:20:46 AM
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Are you looking for a registered contractor or just someone to be like your eyes and ears on the ground?

A friend of mine, who also happens to be QS, runs a small company that manages construction and installation works. I think they also work around Syokimau. Maybe you can email them virtualquantitysurveyor@gmail.com .
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