To get a building constructed can be
very easy if you follow these steps. Before you begin at all or planning to do
anything is better you know what is involved on that thing, and in your plan
know how much you are going to spend, and you need to know the numbers of
people you’ll be using so that you don’t end up paying people on your site that
didn’t work for the day.
There
are stages in building constructions that you must follow and requirements of
labor varies but have it in your mind that anybody you bring to your site, work
or not, they will have to be paid. And in case your first plan doesn’t work you
can try another one.
A
lot of books are out there advertising new innovations on building, you may be
surprised to find out that what you need right now are right in those papers,
and you have more opportunities of alternatives.
The reputation of your professional or
contractor; how honest is he and which of his past jobs can he point to? Who
can stand for him, or recommend him to carry out your job. Make sure this
person is actually qualified for the job.
Whatever
you estimate, our economy is besiege by unending inflation, you will always be
expected to spend more at the end of the day, so earmark 20% of the estimate
for your building for exigencies, though make sure you don’t stretch your
budget to the limit, or what is the essence of a shelter if you don’t have
money to provide food for you and your family?
It
is important you approve your building plan because of future occurrences, the
government can decide to turn your building to a road, what will you use to
fight back or at least be paid compensation for your property. If you are a
businessman with an approved plan you can turn property as a collateral to
obtain loan from the bank to help your business. You and your contractor must
have written agreement on a specific task he is to perform and also documents
amount you pay him and always let him sign under to confirm amount of money you
have paid to him, if you fail to do this, the probability is very high that
you’ll quarrel over money with your contractor as the job progresses. I have
seen several cases of this. If you feel what he’s charging is a bit on the high
side is better you price lower and find out how your building will reflect the
amount of money you are paying. Thought the cheapest price is not always the
best and the cheapest at the long run may end up being the costliest.
The
safety of your workers on site is very important to avoid disaster let your
contractor stipulates his health measures for his workers especially in a large
building.
When
you are not sure of a step you are about to take, please don’t hesitate to ask
the professionals before you embark on it, it may ruin your plans when you
don’t seek advice, and local contractors and professionals can be of immense
benefits also when you need them at short notice. Remember you are employing
and creating a job by giving out your project to be managed by a professional
who may actually be your friend, but in this case this is business and should
be treated as such.
When
purchasing materials, always go for the best quality and don’t hesitate to ask
for discounts, you will be shocked by the amount of money that will be returned
to you. When your contractor is offering you a deal that is too generous to
your purse then you may be heading for disaster. Building work is not always as
smooth sailing as some people will make you believe.
You
can also save cost unknowingly when you build the biggest possible size you can
afford as it will cost less if done at the initial stage rather than as
extension later on especially when you are sure of your capabilities.
There
is no need for being unnecessarily apprehensive to get your building completed
very fast, be patient to watch out for favorable weather when building and also
give room for waste management, so that you don’t end up having no space for
your septic, refuse and other wastes. Whatever kind of material you are
purchasing make sure they will be ready when you need them and always make sure
of the presence of services on the site before you purchase them.
Where
you keep your materials is also important, are they safe? Using an artisan
(bricklayer, carpenter, welder etc) to do the job of a professional like
Architect, Structural Engineer etc. is not advisable on your site make sure
everyone is qualified for the job at hand and don’t allow any contractor to
decide for you because you are the boss and pay only when the job is
satisfactory however, don’t cut corners because it will cost you more later.
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