June 2020

5 Ways to determine how much to charge for professional service

The initial question to ask yourself is how can you correctly determine the scope of services that will be rendered towards the project at hand. It helps to come up…

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How to formally hand over a project

This blog offers a guideline for the steps that should be taken in order to officially hand over a site to the client upon completion of construction. 1. The main…

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Construction

Common quality checks for concrete during mixing, placing and curing

There are a number of checks that are necessary to ensure that the work being done on site achieves the required design strength. Checks are also necessary to ensure safety…

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6 affordable housing types available in Kenya you need to know

There is a constant need for affordable housing in urban areas with the ever growing urban population especially considering the fact that the national affordable housing application (Boma yangu) is…

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3 min

8 tips on how to prevent your house from overheating

It is common for houses to overheat during hot weather. It is wise to anticipate this aspect during design and construction and actively put in measures that can mitigate the…

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4 things to look for when looking for land for construction

The attributes of the piece of land you choose to build on greatly influence the cost of putting up your dream building. Most times when people are buying land, they…

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3 min

8 Tips on how to reduce the cost of building a house

1. Planning Before taking on the project, ensure that you have all the precursor knowledge on drawings, materials and the cost implications for the entire project. This does not sound…

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Roles of an engineer or Architect during building construction

Have you ever wondered why you need an architect or an engineer during the construction period? You already have all the necessary designs and an able crew to bring them…

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7 Crucial things to consider before signing that affordable house deal

We are constantly being barraged with new and interesting construction methods and techniques that promise to be more affordable than the next option. In recent times, humans have been on…

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5 Ways to determine how much to charge for professional service

How to formally hand over a project

Common quality checks for concrete during mixing, placing and curing

6 affordable housing types available in Kenya you need to know

8 tips on how to prevent your house from overheating

4 things to look for when looking for land for construction

8 Tips on how to reduce the cost of building a house

Roles of an engineer or Architect during building construction

7 Crucial things to consider before signing that affordable house deal

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