Client's Guide To Design and Build
Client's Guide To Design and Build
Client's Guide To Design and Build
CONSTRUCTION
STEP 1: Determine Project Level & Type of Project Approach
Project Level:
a. Bungalow / Single-Storey
b. Two-Storey
c. ≥Three-Storey
Types of Approach:
a. Type of Finish – You can choose from (1) Structural-Only, (2) Basic Finish, (3)
Standard or Conservative Finish, Semi-Elegant or Deluxe Finish, and (4) Elegant
or Premium Finish.
b. Timetable – A rushed construction would typically require more manpower than
regularly needed to meet the shortened construction timetable .
c. Lot Location – Proximity from our base of operations is a factor and also, in
such case that the location of your lot is lower than the road and would require
landfill, this will add to the cost
Our technical team will visit the project location. We will conceptualize and develop
models and schemes which will fit in the lot area, in accordance with the city and
zoning regulations, and most importantly, to suit your lifestyle and taste. The client,
as well, may pitch in their ideas and design pegs f or the project. Prior to this, fifty
percent (50%) of the design fee should be rendered by the client.
PHASE 2: Detailed Plan and Estimate
When you are satisfied with the design and floor plan, our design team will create the
detailed plans and our cost estimator will formulate the bill of quantities (BOQ). The
materials to be used, specifications, and quantities will be stipulated in the BOQ. To
proceed to the detailed plan and estimate phase, the remaining design fee should be
made by the client.
Detailed Plan: The detailed plans (architectural, structural, electrical, and sanitary and
plumbing) will be made by our design professionals. These include the drawings,
specifications of the design, calculations, and other documentation.
Cost Estimate: We will practically formulate the bill of quantities to determine the cost
of your project.
Once we have turned over the items above to the client, the remaining design fee will be settled.
Building Permit:
Usually, the construction will commence in a weak or less than one month after the
first payment and submission of complete requirements. Our construction package
includes the following:
FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the minimum floor area for a residential project?
Answer: The minimum floor area is fifty square meters (50 sq. m) and the minimum
project costs for Design-Build at Luzon one million (Php 1,000,000).
Answer: Spot Cash – This is the lump sum p ayment of the project cost. Up to ten
percent (10%) discount is granted if the project cost is above five million and five
percent (5%) if below five million.
Progress Billing – The project cost is paid in monthly installments. The number of
months depends on the construction period. The 30% down payment serves as the first
monthly payment. The outstanding balance will be equally divided by the remaining
number of months. There is up to five percent (5%) discount if the project cost is
above five million and three percent (3%) if below five million.
Answer; You will need to give the lot plan and deed of restriction as
well as detailed specif ications of your desired house (e.g. number of
bedrooms and bathroom, number of levels or floor, type of finis, d esired size, etc.)
You may also give sample designs that appeal to you which would be very helpful in
articulating your design preferences. This will then be customized to fit your lot plan
and requirements going thru consultation, presentation and approval from the owner.
Once the house plans and design are done a detailed cost estimate will be presented.
After approval of investment cost and signing of contract, all necessary permits such
as building permit need to be secured and finally commence actual house
construction.
If you are availing thru a bank or PAG IBIG house construction loan , the complete
house plans and Bill of Materials are required. Our Engineer can be requested to be
onsite when the Bank Assessor comes to calculate the value of the lot and house
construction cost. Usually banks approve 70% of the value of the house cons truction
cost estimate and lot.
It is also highly advisable to indicate a budget range you are willing to invest so we
will be able to advise what can fit within your budget. Otherwise you may discover
that when the cost estimates are presented, the budget you have in mind does not
match or you may not be able to afford the investment required based on your desired
design and specifications.
PRESCRIBED DESIGN
FEES
(2017 to 2018)