The last time we saw how a designer could affect the cost of your building and how a professional could help cut down on cost of construction. Here we will look at  practical things on your site that will cut down your construction cost drastically.

After the Architect has finished with your house plans, you could reduce cost of construction from the following:

 

 ·         Once foundation trenches has been excavated and pegging has started on your foundation floor start your soakaway. This ensures you that you save money to buy Laterite when you start backfilling Later.

 

• Ensure that your suppliers do not under supply. This is so important because most buildings increase significantly in cost during construction because of under supply; that is sand, chippings,laterite,gravel, cement etc.[ supplying a lower quantity that has been paid for.] The bottom line is, let your architect interface between your supplier and you to ensure the right quantity is delivered to your site.

 

·         Mold your blocks on site. This ensures quality at cost effective price.

·         REMEMBER

1) Use soakaway laterite to backfill

2) Engage good suppliers

3) Mold your blocks on site