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Did you know that fences can be built 15% cheaper when NOT using hollow blocks???

Please tell us where you want to build or renovate; a swimming pool or house, how many storeys, with hollow blocks or better construction methods, what is your budget-range (min-max); the more details you give us the better we can help you... 

PS: even when you already have arranged the blueprints; that doesn't mean they are perfect!
We can most of the time make some structural changes that save you a lot of money while making the house even stronger...

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When is the best Time for Building a House in the Philippines?

In the dry season; school-children have vacation in April and May because it is very hot at that time. It's maybe the best to start around January to build your house which will take at least until June. If the rain starts then your roof will already be in place, no problem.

However, price of building materials will go up also because more construction is done that time; better buy all materials just before the raining season which is August - September - October.December is a total-loss because all work grinds to a halt...
  
  

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How Long does it take for Home Construction in the Philippines?

Complete construction (including finishings) takes on average 4 to 6 months but you need about 6 weeks for blueprints and building permit.
  
  

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Value Engineering in the Philippines

Value Engineering is all about removing unnecessary expenditures and finding alternatives; it is knowledge which local Philippine contractors might fail to recognize due to lack of information, shortage of time, rigid application of standards, reluctance to seek advice, habitual thinking, failure to admit ignorance, poor human relations, resistance to change or they make decisions based on feelings rather than facts.
  
  

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Solar Panels in the Philippines

There is now Solar Power in the Philippines; Electric Energy from Solar Panels.
Does it save you money? No. If you take a look at the cost; the investment is high.
  
However sometimes you have no choice if there is no electric supply in your location.
Or you don't like the brown-outs which occur quite often in the Philippines.

Cost of the panels system: depends on the 'system set', ranging from 10 Watt to 5,000 Watt.

Just to give an idea, expect roughly Php 150,000 to power some lights in your house and electric fan, TV, computer, washing machine, radio.
But expect maybe Php 300,000 if you want to include a refrigerator.
And Php 1M if you also want an airconditioner.

There's FREE light available in the Philippines though...
  
  

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Fence Design in the Philippines

See a hollow block fence here:


HOWEVER; as in building homes in the Philippines, also fences can be build cheaper plus 5X stronger, 2X faster and much more durable when you build them 'cast-in-place' instead of building with hollow blocks:

  
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Swimming Pool Builders in the Philippines

Pool price depends on location, design, size, materials used, permit fees, local labor costs, depth, water features, additional accessories such as diving boards, slides, pumps, filters, automated filtration, heating, electronic chlorinators, automated cleaning systems, wireless remote controls, design add-on options such as waterfalls, landscaping, decking and other such details.

On average your Philippine pool contractor can build the pool (operational) in 60 days.

Swimming pool construction is best done by contractors using the 'dry-pack method' (very dry mix concrete laid on top of the other in clockwise or counterclockwise direction until the pool is completed). Once started, the workers will not stop until completion. This method is an assurance that leaks in any part of the pool are eliminated. The hollow blocks are acting as formworks only. Even an olympic swimmingpool will be built with this method also.15 years guarantee.
  
  

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Roof Design in the Philippines

Option 1: Asphalt shingles
The most affordable choice.

Option 2: Metal roofing
Philippine roofing contractors mostly use corrugated galvanized steel or zinc-aluminum roof panels. Metal shingles are available, which create a tiled look. They can be prepainted. The maintenance of a steel roof is frequent if your house is very near the sea.
It's lightweight, installs quickly, has excellent durability, fire-resistant and does a good job of reflecting the summer sun; specially when white painted (which saves on insulation also!).
But metal roofs can be noisy when pounded by rain and they can dent when you walk over it.

Option 3: Tile Roofing
Roofing tiles are made of clay or ceramic. Perhaps the most durable of all residential roofing.
Expect for stone roof tiles the requirement of a stronger structure of your house in the Philippines, to cary the very heavy load... hence higher cost...
Tile roofs are an attractive but quite expensive option.

Option 4: Green Roof Garden
How about a green roof garden in the Philippines?

Also think about exhaust fans under your roof to expel the hot air above your ceiling; they have a thermostat which starts when the temerature inside your roof becomes too high.

The fans replace the hot air; this process assures owners not only of a cooler house in the Philippines and saves on the electricity-bill but also avoids cracking of ceiling board joints and joints of cornice and wall. See here:

...and more detailed here...

Any insulation is mostly placed between the purlins and the roof panels because this way the insulation rejects the heat by as much as 80% before it enters the ceiling.

If you would place the insulation on top of the ceiling board, then you allow the heat to come in and let the insulation work later...

The ceiling board also acts as secondary insulation.
  
  

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Insulation in the Philippines

There are four major areas of insulation to plan for: walls, ceiling, roof and windows.

Insulation function is measured in “R-Value” (resistance). Higher R-Value is always better and always more expensive.

There is not one correct answer in choosing insulation. Compare cost, R-value, and density rating to make a choice that satisfies you and your budget.
  
  

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Termites in the Philippines

Ask your contractor for the latest unique (permanent!) "anay" termite protection system; simple and yet very effective installed under your house before construction.
  
  

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Building Materials in the Philippines

Philippine house builders get discounts at the hardware store which the do-it-yourselfer may not be able to qualify for.

Your local hardware store can give you a price list of Philippine building materials; prices fluctuate during the year.

The cost of construction materials in the Philippines is mostly higher in the dry-season so better buy them at the end of the raining-season.
However, the price of most Philippine construction materials goes up, up, up...
  

  

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Building Permit Requirements in the Philippines

Do not even think about building a house in the Philippines without a building permit; a government official might order to stop the ongoing construction with all consequences.

It is wise to apply for a buildingpermit (they need a copy of your blueprints) and work with the local building department for legal, safety, and insurance reasons.
Besides enjoying the peace of mind that comes from knowing your project meets safety and quality standards, you may also gain protection down the road. Without the Philippine building permits requirements and adherence to the corresponding inspection process, you may find yourself defending shoddy or unsafe work.
  
Having worked with a permit to build in the Philippines also comes in handy when you sell your house, because real estate laws may require you to disclose whether the Philippine Building Code has been respected.

It is better to work within local building codes. Philippine building permits give you or your contractor formal approval to start a construction project. But before applying for a permit, make sure the construction of your house or commercial building is allowed by your local (subdivision-) building and zoning codes.
  
Local building codes are based in part on standards set by regional- and national code organizations. These organizations work to ensure that homes are built and remodeled to meet reasonable safety requirements. They protect you and your home.

Philippine building permit requirements and -price depends on the scope of your project and the rate of the Municipality where you want to build.In the Philippines it can be cheaper if you know how to get the building permit yourself in stead of letting your contractor do that (the last is more likely to be asked for some grease money). Welcome to the real world...

   
  
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1 or 2-Storey House Design and Plans in the Philippines

One- or two storey is strictly an individual choice, and the difference in cost (if any) depends on the design. A one storey house is however mostly cheaper.
  
Two storey homes might be your only option when land costs are high. Another advantage of a 2-storey can be that you can have a panoramic view and of course more fresh air and privacy.

Senior citizen however find it hard to live on the 2nd floor. Stairs are also expensive and occupy some floor area. You might need a pump and tank to supply water to the upper floor. The weight of the second floor requires a bigger foundation and a more complicated 2nd floor structural framing system; hence higher cost. But on the other hand, the roof on a two storey home is relatively smaller so the overall price-difference between a similar 1 storey and 2 storey house depends on too many factors to tell without knowing the design-details.
  
  

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Modern Construction Methods in the Philippines

Some different Philippine building methods:

Hollow blocks or Cast-in-Place?

Steel Frame plus Cement Board (cast in place)

Insulated Concrete Forms or ICF

Remember that you can always replace a door or put new tiles in your house but you can NOT change the structure/foundation of your home; make a wise decision...
  
  

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Building Contractors in the Philippines

'you get what you pay for'
'GOOD WORK IS NEVER CHEAP, AND CHEAP WORK IS NEVER GOOD'

It is YOU who have to select the house contractor who offers the best VALUE for your money.

Some contractors in the Philippines will do anything to get your project like giving a big discount and certainly bid lower than the price offered by their competitor. And every week we see the emails of those whining ignorant home owners who fell in the trap with open eyes...

Note that in many cases it is actually the home owners themselves who create problems by thinking that the Philippines is 'a country of bargaining' and subsequently squeeze the contract-price up to the last Peso or selecting one of those 'cheap home builders'...You have to understand that every time you ask for a discount to your home-builder, you limit his freedom to serve you better... which is NOT in your advantage nor in his advantage.

If a Philippine contractor gives you discount do not expect that it means that they just lower their own profit; it might be that they will 'cut corners' like using less cement in building your house or use smaller diameter reinforcement steel bars or thinner steel roof. Who's laughing?

Worse case scenario is when the construction company suddenly notice (when your home is half finished) that they can not make a profit anymore; they estimated the cost to build your house too low. And gone they are; 'fly by night' contractors. Who's crying?


How to select a Philippine home builder?
- Go to the office of your contractor and ask neighbors how long did they occupy that same office.
- Let the contractor show you his permits and ask to show a sample-contract.
- Let your contractor show you an ongoing project; let him show you how they work.
- Ask your home builder some questions about legal matters; can he answer them?
- Visit another contractor for a 'second opinion'.
- Can your home builder communicate by E-mail? Can he start the design process while you are abroad and does he send you pictures weekly of the progress while building your home?
- Test your Philippine contractor and ask what he knows about 'Value Engineering'.

 A 'good' contractor will keep up 'a certain level of quality' and refuse to help you if you ask them to 'build a cheap home' to avoid losing their good name and license.
The reason is simple; when you force a contractor to build a home in the cheapest way possible and with the cheapest materials then you definitely will experience problems within 1 year after building. And then the contractor is to blame while the home-owner got exactly what he paid for...

Most problems occur because people select the cheapest services without thinking long-term.
It is possible to have Quality, Service and Durability but it will cost a little more...

  
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How much is the Cost to build a House in the Philippines?

First check your budget. It's a complete waste of time to look on the Internet for home designs while not yet knowing how many square meter house you can afford. But how do you know what is the construction cost to build a house in the Philippines?

The construction of a house in the Philippines is a process involving more than a dozen trades, hundreds of products, and thousands of steps that must be scheduled, coordinated, and performed quickly and correctly; to give a cost for that WITHOUT knowing the following details would be GUESSWORK which is not good for both you and the home builder.

  
The building cost for your house or commercial building depends on the exact location (city or province or island?), total floor area (make the house 2x bigger and the price will become 2x higher), the logistics/accessibility (is it possible to use a truck to bring the materials or do they have to be carried?), regulations/restrictions of the local government or subdivision ('they all have their own different rules'), soil-type, site preparation (maybe your lot need excavation, backfilling, compaction, a retaining-wall, dewatering and/or runoff control measures?) neighbor-buildings (fire-wall?), availability of local skilled labor, source of electricity/water etc. plus you have to select what Philippine construction methods (hollow blocks, solid concrete with- or without insulation etc.) have to be used and you need to know exact which brand, quality and color tiles you want or what kind of windows, doors, kitchen etc. etc.

So the only correct way to know how much the cost will be of building a home in the Philippines is when you already own a lot and the blueprints. Then you can itemize all work items of your project and price it accordingly. Nobody likes 'guesswork'.

But what if you only want to know an estimated house construction cost as to prepare your budget for the future?Just ask any local contractor; he knows from his previously built homes plus his experience how much the average estimated cost per square meter floor area is to build your house in the Philippines. The estimated cost per square meter for a garage is of course lower than for the livingroom; so mostly the price per square meter which your Philippine contractor gives you is a cost for the whole house:
  
Included are mostly:
1. Design, Blueprints, Permits
2. Plumbing
3. Electrical works
4. Embedded items for Aircon
5. Floor, walls and ceiling finishes
6. Roof
7. Doors and windows
8. Painting
9. Hardwares, door locks, hinges

Excluded are mostly: (offered but charged separate)
1. Deposits to Electrical and Water utilities
2. Fence and gates
3. Swimming pool
4. Aircon units
5. Furniture and fixtures and cabinets
6. Transformer for 110 volts
7. Deepwell and reservoir
  
As of January 2012; the average estimated cost per sq mt for building your home in the Philippines, done by a contractor, is (drumroll):

Between Php 20,000 and Php 25,000 for the average subdivision-home (just browse on the Internet for some examples).

Between Php 25,000 and Php 30,000 for 'Expat houses' ('foreigners').
People from USA or Europe (with strict requirements) have to expect 'a little higher than average construction cost' because they demand- and select better quality materials.
Yes, there is a difference between cost to build for a Filipino or for an Expat.
No, we don't mean the 'Kano Price'...
It's just a fact that most Filipinos are satisfied with (in the eyes of an Expat) a more simple home.
Expats in the Philippines demand higher quality and that comes with a higher price.
  
You want solar panels? Vaulted ceilings? Insulated (two sheets glass-) windows? Ceramic Roof Tiles? Decorative stones on outside walls? Higher quality kitchen and bathroom? Then you pay more than 'average'.

Discounting is for Losers
Giving a discount is the number one technique local Philippine 'contractors' (a foreman without office and/or contract) are using to get your attention but it actually reveals poor management. In the end it is YOU who will 'pay the price'.
Build a house in the Philippines completely by yourself and save (maybe) a whooping 20% if you are able- and willing to spend a lot of time (as in fulltime) on the building site, can keep records, manage a dozen of trades, hundreds of products, and thousands of steps that must be scheduled, coordinated, and performed quickly and correctly to finish the project, for about 4 months, probably much longer.

The cheapest way for building your house is when you use cheap materials:

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Registered Architects in the Philippines

'Free Philippine House Design can be Very Expensive'

Any Philippine architect or engineer has to go through many years of study and a very strict board-exam. Same like doctors and lawyers. There seems to be a common misconception amongst those who want to build a home in the Philippines; they expect an architect to make a sketch of the house and a floorplan...for free... Doctors and Lawyers do not give free services...
  
Why would any self-respecting professional give free services? Is he maybe desperate to get a job? That would not be the best choice... and a licensed Philippine architect is by law not allowed to give free services.
See also Republic Act 9266 or Architect's Act of 2004.

Making blueprints is not just 'making a drawing of the house'; it means the architect has to make sure he (and his team of specialists who know all about the soil-type, plumbing, electrical etc.) will create a home that stands for generations. Because according to the Philippines Building Code there is a 15 year accountability on structural mistakes; the architect who signs the blueprints (yes; an engineer is not allowed to sign blueprints...) might be responsible if your building suddenly starts to tilt to the left...or your pool starts leaking. Now you also understand that Philippine architects are NOT EXPENSIVE; you pay the architect not simply for 'making a design'; there is MUCH MORE AT STAKE. You pay for his skills, craftsmanship, experience, arts, value engineering etc.
  
Philippine architects know more about architectural house design than a contractor. While a home builder may make 'some adaptations' at your request, a good architect will anticipate your needs - even if you are not sure how to express them.
  
If you want to have a quote or bid (not an ‘estimate’ but the exact cost to build) then you have to show the home builder a set of blueprints, all in metric and signed by a Philippine architect. That practice will assure you that you are comparing apples with apples when more than one contractor is competing for your project.

Philippine architects have the knowledge, skills and experience to design your house. They shape your ideas into a plan and translate them to drawings (blue prints) that will be used by the builders for construction and they are also needed to get a building permit.
Some clients do not want to spend much money for the design thinking that they will just "fix" everything during construction if they want to change anything; this is a costly mistake.
Remember that during the planning stage it is easy to change something on paper while later during construction you might have to demolish part of the building.
 
Included in the designers-team is mostly an electrical professional, a sanitary engineer (designs the plumbing and drainage systems), an interior designer, a landscape architect, a structural engineer, a geotechnical engineer and other professionals. They have the knowledge, skills and experience to design your house.

Changes and/or revisions are common during the design stage of the house. There is NO additional cost for this since this is part of what you are paying for in design development. It’s all about communication and collaboration.

However, changes during actual construction shall be charged accordingly. This is because costings are based on the agreed plan and any change does impact the original costs, obviously.
  
  

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House Blueprints in the Philippines

These are the technical documents that illustrate the dimensions, location and orientation of the structure that you want to build in the Philippines. Also the materials to be used are included. Philippine home builders / contractor need a blueprint to do the actual building. You can not simply buy blue prints abroad; they have to be adjusted to the 'Philippine Building Code'. The price of blueprints depends on the house design and how many pages the blue print. They are also a requirement to get a building permit.

Blueprints are technical drawings, documenting the house that you want to build. Engineers and architects communicate with eachother thru these big pieces of blue paper.
 
Blue-prints are a set of plans that can include sheets for:
  
floor plan (how the rooms layout and relate to one another)
the elevations (what the house looks like on the outside)
bill of materials
specification
electrical
plumbing
foundation
site
roof
elevations
landscaping
trim detail,
doors
windows

And since the engineer or architect who signs the blueprints might be legally responsible if your building suddenly collapses, will they make sure everything is correctly done, hence expect to pay.

Before the bank approves your loan they also need to see the blueprints.

Remember that changing something on paper is cheaper than having to demolish a wall later; take your time to make sure your blueprints are perfect.
  
  

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House Design in the Philippines

Select a house-design that will fit your LOT, WISHES and BUDGET here http://www.theplancollection.com/house-plan-styles/

Philippine Model Homes Designs; the floor plan and style are ready so you save money on design. However, while it is possible to change some little details, there is a limit to that.

Keep the overall look of your house traditional. You may want to sell your house someday and you’ll want to appeal to as many potential home buyers as you can.

You can not simply 'build the same house like a picture you see somewhere on the Internet'; it is intellectual property of an architect, it is not designed according to your preferences or to fit your lot and a 'foreign design' (blueprints which you buy abroad) has to be changed according to the Philippine Building Code anyway.
  
  

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Floorplans in the Philippines

Select a floor plan that will fit your LOT, WISHES and BUDGET.
Think of everything your house has to include, and write it down.
This list should include the number- and size of rooms and other spaces:

Entry Way / Foyer
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Breakfast Room
Family (Great) Room
Den / Library
Music Room
Powder Room
Laundry Room
Storage Room
Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Master Closet
Guest Room
Home Office
Play / Exercise / Sewing
Bathroom
Other: (Hallway Width), Attic, Basement, Garage, Carport, Work Area, Storage, Front Porch, Walk Way, Drive Way, Deck, Patio, Screened Porch

Then find a floor plan here http://www.theplancollection.com/house-plan-styles/ that comes close to being ideal for you and use your imagination to make it ideal. Move some walls, make one room bigger, make another smaller, add a C.R., play with the doors, windows etc.

Of course an engineer or architect can give you a lot of money-saving tips like the fact that a wall on the groundfoor that goes straight up until the second floor and roof is cheaper than a wall on the second floor that is not resting on a wall under it; it needs extra bracing under it.

Verify also the orientation of your house- and window positioning/alignment with the sun, shadow plus wind (this effects the floorplan).
 Then layout the floor plans on site (on your lot with some wires and lines) so that you have the physical feel of the room sizes and the house as a whole. It is better to revise the room sizes etc. on paper, rather than wait for it to be constructed…
 

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Site Preparation Costs in the Philippines

When you have a flat, treeless, rock-free lot, with good, compacted soil and a sewer system already in place; the site preparation cost might be zero.
Flat, fairly leveled lots are cheaper to build on than sloping lots (mountainside).

The most expensive scenario of all is the sloped, wooded, rocky lot that usually requires an engineered foundation.
  
Maybe your house need to be higher than the road, or need excavation, backfilling, compaction, a retaining-wall, dewatering and/or runoff control measures etc.

Different soils have different load-bearing capacities. Don’t start your foundation until a compaction test gives you a positive result.

Oh, and make sure you OWN the lot; you wouldn't like to build a house on it to find out later there are some legal problems. Check for encumbrances, is the lot maybe used as collateral for a loan, do you have 'right of way'.
  

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Buying a Lot in the Philippines

You should know what the local rules, regulations and restrictions are before you purchase the land, as they may affect the size and shape of the house you want to build.

If you buy a lot in a subdivision; ask how big the 'setbacks' and 'easements' are. These are portions of your lot that has been set-aside for a specific purpose. For example you can not build too near your neighbor. The easement and setback is still your property but it has restrictions and responsibilities for you as an owner or resident.

Many subdivisions have an Owner’s Association with a 'Plan Review Committee' and they all have their own different rules, regulations and restrictions; maybe they only allow Mediterranean houses, or your home can only be 6 meters in maximum height.

Most municipalities in the Philippines have different rules, regulations and restrictions for your building site; do your homework first.

TIP: If you are planning to build a house which is significantly bigger and more 'class' than the existing homes in the neighborhood, be aware that the resale value might be lower.
  

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How to Build My Home in the Philippines?

Option 1) Build a house yourself ('with your own two hands')
You can build the complete house yourself; do the work with some help of family and relatives.
It can be a full time- but very satisfying task.
Most do-it-yourselfers will say "Good feeling I did it myself; it took a lot more time, I made many mistakes (and I'm still paying for those) but I enjoyed doing it".

Option 2) Be your own general contractor ('sub-contracting all the work out yourself')
Philippine contractors do not necessarily need to possess the skills needed to mix concrete or attach a roof the house; they hire labor and sub-contractors to do that. That's what you can do also... and save money.
That is, if you are able- and willing to spend a lot of time (as in fulltime) on the building site, can keep records, manage a dozen of trades, hundreds of products, and thousands of steps that must be scheduled, coordinated, and performed quickly and correctly to finish the project, for about 4 months, probably much longer.
And you have to make sure that every worker has the materials needed, every day, because they won't tell you if some building materials runs out.
TIME IS MONEY...
You can be the general contractor, but try to find a Philippine home builder that you can pay an hourly fee for consultation now and then. He will help you to avoid costly errors.

Option 3) Hire two General Contractors; one to build only the 'bare structure' and one to do the finishings
This can be a necessary option when you are more or less 'forced' to hire your local contractor (because he is a relative for example). They will most likely build with hollow blocks which is not the most durable construction method... So why not let your local house builder do the finishings like tiles and paint etc. and let another contractor build your foundation and walls with the ADVANCED system (solid concrete walls; no hollow blocks).

Option 4) Hire a General Contractor to build only the 'bare structure'; do the finishings yourself
Pay a Philippine contractor to build the floors, walls and roof.
Many people prefer this option because the most difficult work will be done for you. After that you can move in and slowly at your own pace put some tiles and paint etc.

Option 5) Hire a General Contractor to build the complete house ('leave all work to the professionals')
Sit back, relax and receive the keys after a while. Of course this comes with a price...

 
Whichever option you select, here are some articles that might be of interest:

Buy a Lot
Site Preparation
Floorplans
House Design
Blueprints
Architects
Cost to Build
Contractors
Construction Methods
1-Storey or 2-Storey?
Building Permit
Construction Materials
Termites
Insulation
Roof
Swimming Pool
Fence
Solar Panels
Value Engineering
How long does it take to Build a Home?
When to Build?

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Different kinds of houses in the Philippines; what kind of housing do they have?
Well, most Philippine homes are built with hollow blocks, because they are reluctant to use any other construction method...
They just don't know that it is possible to build a house about 20% lower in cost.

average cost per square meter to build a house or fence in the Philippines

The average cost per square meter to build a house or fence in the Philippines depends on the exact location (city or province or island?), total floor area (make the house 2x bigger and the price will become 2x higher), the logistics/accessibility (is it possible to use a truck to bring the materials or do they have to be carried?), regulations/restrictions of the local government or subdivision ('they all have their own different rules'), soil-type, site preparation (maybe your house need to be higher than the road, backfill or retaining-wall?) neighbor-buildings (fire-wall?), availability of local skilled labor, source of electricity/water etc. plus you have to select what construction methods have to be used (solid concrete with- or without insulation etc.) and we need to know exact which brand, quality and colour tiles you want or what kind of windows, doors, kitchen etc. etc.

But we can build your concrete fence in the Philippines at up to 20% lower cost because we do not use those hollow blocks; we build with solid concrete.

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Fence Design in the Philippines: 20% discount

We build your Philippine fence out of solid concrete; NOT with hollow blocks.
20% Lower Cost
For Philippine fence designs just contact us, including a gate.
Cyclone wire to build your fence? Anything is possible in fence design.



Fencing supplier; your house in the Philippines with our security fences, any style.
Our company is the fence maker that is building your fence at about 20% lower cost than your local contractor.

a photo of a concrete fence in the Philippines:

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Solar Power Panels Philippines

We now offer Solar Power in the Philippines; Electric Energy from Solar Panels.
Does it save you money? No. If you take a look at the cost; the investment is high.

However sometimes you have no choice if there is no electric supply in your location.
Or you dont like the brown-outs which occur quite often in the Philippines.

Cost of the panels system: depends on the 'system set', ranging from 10 Watt to 5,000Watt.
Just to give an idea, expect roughly Php 150,000 to power some lights in your house and electric fan, TV, computer, washing machine, radio.
But expect maybe Php 300,000 if you want to include a refrigerator.
And Php 1M if you also want an airconditioner.

Cebu construction method Philippines

Or maybe you like the following system?

construct now pay later Philippines

Sorry, we do not offer "construct now pay later" here in the Philippines...

You would also not like a "pay now construct later" scheme?

Roof Materials in the Philippines

Philippine roofing contractors offer a few types of corrugated steel roofs like prepainted galvanized metal or zinc-aluminum roof panels. The first type is the most widely used roofing material in the Philippines while the second roof is a bit more expensive because it is imported from New Zealand or Malaysia.

The maintenance of a steel roof is frequent if your house is very near the see and is built with prepainted galvanized metal. The maintenance of zinc-aluminum roof panels is low, but the initial cost is higher.

How about a green roof garden in the Philippines?

How about roof shingles made of ceramic roof tiles, or asphalt...
Expect for stone roof tiles the requirement of a stronger structure of your house in the Philippines, to cary the very heavy load... hence higher cost...
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we provide exhaust fans that have a thermostat which starts when the temerature inside your roof becomes too high.

The fans replace the hot air; this process assures owners not only of a cooler house in the Philippines and saves on the electricity-bill but also avoids cracking of ceiling board joints and joints of cornice and wall. See here:

...and more detailed here...

The insulation is placed between the purlins and the roof panels because this way the insulation rejects the heat by as much as 80% before it enters the ceiling.

If you would place the insulation on top of the ceiling board, then you allow the heat to come in and let the insulation work later...

The ceiling board also acts as secondary insulation.

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Sustainable building design Davao simple roofing Philippines starts Manila Philippine roof proper price Philippine roofing materials. The
choice Philippine roofing roof Philippines roof depends on roof Philippines chosen shingles methods (sloping roof, products roof with
a wooden structure ...), roof Philippines proposed roof finish, roof Philippines desired roofing ...
This sheet describes roof Philippines shingles Philippine roofing Philippine roof pitched roof roofing Philippines Philippine roof products roof Manila new roofing Philippines different
opportunities Cebu an supllies roof roofing in case Philippine roofing rebuilding or renovation. For each type of
construction Davao illustrated Manila at least one (ideally) roofing Philippines bio-ecological construction. roof Philippines accompanying
text describes alternatives.
When designs are always three or four choices given, based on
The VIBE manifest. Do you choose insulation conscious materials? We use roof Philippines listed
choice Philippine roofing designs from class 1, 2 or 3.

Some bio-ecological roofing Philippines designs are more expensive than conventional materials. Choosing a
bio-ecological designs do not because Philippine roofing roof Philippines cost but because Philippine roofing roof Philippines advantages in terms
environment roofing Philippines health. roof Philippines prices given are approximate in each building for
materials supplied roofing Philippines installed by Philippine roof contractor. If you yourself can perform certain work
reduce roof Philippines price sensitive. Hours by road because roof Philippines total cost. Unit
vary depending on roof Philippines size roofing Philippines difficulty Philippine roofing roof Philippines work. Cebu know exact prices
for implementation Philippine roofing specific work Cebu contractors be written Cebu format
a quotation.
See data sheet "Insulation" for roofing designs prices

1. New construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Pitched roofs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 products roof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
I) Alternative contractor roof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
II) Hot roof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. Renovation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.1 Pitched roofs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
I) supllies condition: there Davao no sheets roofing Philippines no roofing Davao present. . . . . . . 12
II) Current situation: There Davao Philippine roof sheets there, but no insulation. . 12
2.2 products roof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
I) supllies condition: wooden beams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
II) pre-existing condition: concrete slab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Roofs
Healthy roofing Philippines insulation tiles homes

1. New building
If you can choose between Philippine roof products or sloping
roof, Davao probably roof Philippines better for roof Philippines pitched roof. It is
constructive roof Philippines most logical solution to
drain rainwater. Building Physics has
sloping roof also other advantages. Thus, roof Philippines probability
condensation in Philippine roof well-constructed sloping
roof, much smaller than for Philippine roof products roof. At that
latter Davao after all Philippine roof damp-proof layer
mounted on roof Philippines outside. From bioecologisch
position Davao preferred to
a vapor-open construction. Moreover, there
no natural building designs Cebu Philippine roof products roof
watertight.
1.1 Pitched roof
A sloping roof in bio-ecological and
principles Davao as follows. It insulates well
(VIBE aims Cebu roofing thickness Philippine roofing 18
cm). It Davao waterproof, windproof roofing Philippines prices permeable
And on roof Philippines outside. It Davao airtight and
vapor company on roof Philippines inside. It is
made Philippine roofing organic designs roofing Philippines ecological. There
Thus, no span Manila chemicals
sustainable use. roof Philippines main conditions
to have no chemical preservative to
use Davao roof Philippines most vapor-proof material
to roof Philippines (warm) inside, roofing Philippines that the
& Davao prices contractors exterior. This condensation to
in roof Philippines structure Cebu prevent any moisture
Indeed, it will spread outward.
Moreover, roof Philippines span up Cebu 10%
contain sapwood.
Properties Philippine roofing roof Philippines drawn roof
A U-value 0.15 W / m² K (with an insulating materials Manila Philippine roof types tiles Philippine roofing 0.040 roofing Philippines W / mK
and Philippine roof shingles without thermal bridges &)
Sound 2 R (air noise) 46 dB (with roofing from plans polycarbonate roofing Philippines ceramic tiles)

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4 Price Philippine roofing total roof (*) Average € 153 / m² (depending on roof Philippines insulation)
(*) roof Philippines prices quoted are recommended prices for roof Philippines equipment supplied roofing Philippines installed by Philippine roof contractor. If you yourself are some works
obviously much trusses prices.
Roofs
Healthy roofing Philippines insulation tiles homes

1. Do you want Cebu improve thermal insulation,
use more roofing or insulation
with better tiles roofing Philippines lambda.
2. Do you want Cebu increase roof Philippines sound roofing value,
use roofing shingles (+4 dB), a
Flat plate thicker, more insulating,
spring sections, two gypsum cost boards (+ 2 dB) or
an insulated interior finish (+ 13dB).
3. Do you want Cebu increase roof Philippines fire resistance, using
more than gypsum cost panels as
interior finish.
4. Do you want roof Philippines price pressures, use a
cheaper, but prices contractors roofing Philippines -
insulation (see roofing sheet) or
shelter (not recommended), or less roofing (off
recommended).
Materials
Roofing
First choice: roof Philippines roofing materials label
& (Not yet available on 03/01/2007)

Second choice: natural slate, ceramic
slate tiles roofing Philippines span from sustainable forestry
Tips i.v.m. wooden slates:
• roof Philippines wooden slates in three layers
overlapping tied together Cebu form a
roof will completely close.
• Use manufacturer span Manila region-
and roof Philippines FSC label. Traditionally
chestnut, oak, Douglas fir roofing Philippines larch used.
• cleaved slates are usually longer than
sawn slates
Third choice: concrete tiles,
fiber cement sheets or slates
Fiber cement boards can be used for a
slightly sloping roof. It has Philippine roof smaller environmental cost
than metal plates (NIBE Class 2B &).
If you do opt for Philippine roof metal roof, adjust
galvanized roofing Philippines coated steel Cebu (3a & contractors class).
Avoid using for roofing
aluminum, zinc, copper, span roofing Philippines bitumen
forestry standard.
Battens roofing Philippines counter battens
It Davao crucial Cebu under roof Philippines roof
provide ventilation by using
battens roofing Philippines counter supplier on, especially when
use Philippine roofing wooden shingles.
First choice: span Manila materials tile &
(Not yet available on 03/01/2007)

Second choice: manufacturer span Manila region-
durability class I Manila roof Philippines FSC tile and.
Since span Manila Philippine roof high durability class
more expensive than span Manila Philippine roof trusses durability class,
are almost always impregnated
pan roofing Philippines supplier used Manila a
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previously manufacturer supplier always off
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problem ...
Flat Plate
First choice: semi-soft fibreboard with
natureplus tile and, for example

Second choice: semi-soft span fiber

Wooden shingles for roofing.
Roofs
Healthy roofing Philippines insulation tiles homes

They are made from waste span roofing Philippines untreated
sawdust waste. Sawdust roofing Philippines span waste Cebu be fine
milled wood, roofing Philippines briefly heated with
own resin pressed into sheets.
By using this prices roofing Philippines open records,
can work Manila manufacturer wood.
Third choice: open manufacturer prices seal foil &
Warning. This Davao not roof Philippines classic film shelter
(See 'not recommended')!
By using roof Philippines vapor-permeable films and,
can work Manila manufacturer wood.
Alternative: cost cement board
These plates are quite contractors (ì = 90, id =
0.27 m), but do not guarantee Philippine roof complete waterproofing,
making it inadvisable Cebu untreated
wood work. Philippine roof cost cement board
can be combined Manila insulation
using renewable raw materials.
It Davao Philippine roof relatively brittle roofing Philippines therefore vulnerable
construction materials which can rise. The
additional cost Philippine roofing Philippine roof solid span cost is
When positioning has recovered.
Not recommended: microperforated films shelter,
since they are not prices contractors and, not really
waterproof.
Wood construction
First choice: shingles timber Manila roof Philippines tile natureplus

Second choice: manufacturer span Manila region-
The FSC label
• From Philippine roof bio-ecological perspective roofing Philippines we choose
primarily for local or regional
available woods like locust, oak,
Douglas, larch, Nordic pine.
• You can best span Manila roof Philippines FSC tile and
choose from.

> Wood
Here you can easily find out which
species for which applications you can
use roofing Philippines what your timber merchants
can go.
• Use manufacturer wood. span Davao very
often chemically treated against attack
by fungi roofing Philippines insects. Usually occurs
this by roof Philippines span 'impregnated' Manila substances
which are toxic Cebu fungi roofing Philippines insects,
but also for people. As mentioned
cited Davao not necessary Cebu span preservatives
apply in timber.

Free Lightbulbs - Save Electricity in the Philippines

 The bulbs are made out of a spring-water bottle, purified water and some bleach to keep it clear; they give around 50 watts of Philippine solar power light...

The planning is to install the bulbs in one million homes in 2012.
In most low-cost homes in the Philippines the people who live there don't have the money to switch-on the electric lights in the daytime; electricity cost here is extremely high.

So just cut a small hole in your corrugated steel roof, place half of the bottle sticking outside, seal it with a sealant and there you go!

This is healthier because normally they use candles that causes smoke and is also a fire hazard.

(No this doesn't work in the night nor at the ground floor of a two-storey house;)


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Philippines Construction Contract

Building a house in the Philippines starts with a GOOD PREPARATION:

STANDARD SERVICES PROPOSAL

I. FREE SERVICES:1. Meetings and consultations at the office
2. Consultations by telephone
3. Site inspections when not too far away
4. Meetings at your place when not too far away

II. PHASE 1 CONTRACT: Php 50,000(Site Inspection, Schematic Design, Revisions, Layout, Approval by Subdivision, Visit Hardware, Cost Estimate)

A. Site Inspection
We inspect your lot; (Anywhere in Philippines)
1. verify location and orientation of your house- and window positioning/alignment with the sun, shadow plus wind (this effects design)
2. verify soil-topology and neighbor-buildings (this effects design)
3. verify local government or subdivision's regulations/restrictions ('they all have their own different rules')
4. verify logistics/accessibility
5. verify availability of building-materials and manpower
6. verify source of electricity/water
7. take pictures
8. make a short report of our findings
9. Make recommendations (if necessary)

B. Design
PLUS included in the Php 50,000 is that we make a color 2D computerized floor plan and 3D perspective design of your house. By Philippine Law, the intellectual property rights of the design belong to the Philippine architect unless otherwise authorized.
Revisions of the design are free until you are happy.

C. Layout (If site is near)
We layout your plan on site (your lot) using different strings for ground and second floors. This way, you see actual sizes of rooms and the house as a whole. It is better to revise the plans on paper than wait for the actual construction which is costly.

D. Approval of the Design by the Subdivision
We will have the design approved by the Subdivision or the Homeowners’ association. This will assure Owners that your design will be ready for construction. All our designs however, are compliant with the National Building Code and other governmental regulatory board.

E. Visit Hardware Store
We invite you to visit a nearby hardware store for you to choose your materials. These chosen materials will be the basis of the cost estimates and materials specifications which will form part of the future contact. Or, if you are not around, we can take pictures of these materials and use them as a basis for estimates.

F. Cost Estimate
After this we can at least give you a good estimate of how much the cost to build will be. The itemized estimate (NOT just 'per square meter' like some other Philippine contractors do) includes materials specifications. In this method, Owner has options to upgrade or downgrade specified materials according to budget.

G. Contract Duration and Payment
Phase 1 contract is between 7 to 21 days, excluding revisions.
The initial payment is 100% deductible from future contract but is not refundable. Why not refundable? Because of the numerous services that we have enumerated above, especially design and cost estimate.


III. PHASE 2 CONTRACTS(Blueprints and Construction are two separated contracts)

After Phase 1 (A to G), Owners have the choice to continue to make the blueprints and construct the house.
Blueprints takes maximum 30 days and construction time is normally between 4 to 6 months (residential houses) after the permits are approved.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE PHILIPPINES:1. Copy of lot title or lot plan; either present or previous Owner
2. If lot is not owned; affidavit of consent from owner or contract of sale or lease contract
3. Tax declaration
4. Latest tax receipts
5. Owner’s or building permit applicant’s Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
6. Lot survey c/o subdivision
7. Soil exploration or soil bore test if project is 3 floors and above
8. Barangay clearance specific for construction
9. If Building permit applicant does not stay in Philippines, Special Power of Attorney (for construction purpose)

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT


Made as of the --th day of -- in the year of Two Thousand and Twelve,

Between

Mr. & Mrs. --, (Owner) with residence address at -- and with email address --@yahoo.com

and

Philippines Construction and Management Corporation (contractor)
with office address at GF, PCPD Bldg., 2332 Chino Roces Ave. Extension, Makati 1231


The Project is:

Proposed Two (2) Storey Residential Building with a total floor area = -- square meter and a One (1) Storey Residential Building with a total floor area = -- square meter based on the plans submitted and approved by Owner. Project is located --.


ARTICLE 1
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THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1 The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement are Drawings, Specification, Cost Breakdown (attached), Construction Schedule, signed and sealed by respective professional architect, civil engineer, sanitary engineer, electrical engineer and mechanical engineer, all approved by Owner. The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral.


ARTICLE 2
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THE WORK OF THIS CONTRACT

2.1 The Contractor shall execute the entire Construction Work described in the Contract Documents, except for Work not indicated in the Cost Breakdown or other Contract to be the responsibility of others.

2.2 Costs of materials as enumerated and required in the Cost Breakdown and Materials Specifications and Building Permits are all included in this Contract.

2.3 Cost of Labor to complete the construction and installation in the highest acceptable quality of all items found in Paragraph 2.2 are also included.

2.4 Other costs including tools, equipment, transportation, and other incidental cost to complete Paragraph 2.2 and 2.3 are incorporated herein.

2.5 The contractor will provide preconstruction services to come up with the schematic designs, preliminary drawings, final drawings, materials specifications, cost estimates, construction schedule, building permit forms, all signed and sealed by respective trade professionals.


ARTICLE 3
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DATE OF COMMENCEMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

3.1 The date of commencement is the date from which the Owner remits his/her full construction down payment to the Contractor, or it shall be the date of this Agreement, as first written above, or upon receipt of the Notice –to-Proceed from Owner, which ever comes later.

3.2 The Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion (90%) of the entire Work after One Hundred Eighty (180) days reckoned from Paragraph 3.1.


ARTICLE 4
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CONTRACT SUM, DOWNPAYMENT, PRECONSTRUCTION FEE AND PROGRESS PAYMENTS

4.1 The Owner shall pay the Contractor in current funds for the Contractor's performance of the Contract the total sum of PHILIPPINE PESOS: EIGHT MILLION THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY THREE ONLY (PHP 8,300,663.00)


SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS

4.2 The 1ST down payment for the preparation of blue prints to be prepared and signed by respective professionals (Architect, Structural Engineer, Sanitary Engineer, Electrical Engineer and Mechanical Engineer) and processing of Building Permits, is equivalent to PHILIPPINE PESOS: FOUR HUNDRED NINETY FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY TWO & 17/100 ONLY (PHP 495,322.17).

4.3 The 2nd down payment intended for the construction of the two (2) residential buildings which is equivalent to 50% of the remaining contract amount is PHILIPPINE PESOS: THREE MILLION NINE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY & 42/100 ONLY (PHP 3,902,670.42) and is due before the start of the construction. Validity of our offer is good until --.


PROGRESS PAYMENTS

4.4 Based upon the weighted percentage progress of the works, a Progress Accomplishment Billing will be submitted to the Owner by the Contractor, and the Owner shall make progress payments on account of the Contract Sum to the Contractor as provided below and elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

4.5 Progress Accomplishment Billing shall be every fifteen (15) days. or as follows:

Progress Accomplishment # 1, March 30,2011, Construction Stage and Hence forth- 1st Billing
Progress Accomplishment # 2, April 15,2011
Progress Accomplishment # 3, April 30,2011
Progress Accomplishment # 4, May 15,2011
Progress Accomplishment # 5, May 30,2011
Progress Accomplishment # 6, June 15,2011
Progress Accomplishment # 7, June 30,2011
Progress Accomplishment # 8, July 15, 2011
Progress Accomplishment # 9, July 30, 2011
Progress Accomplishment # 10, August 15,2011
Progress Accomplishment # 11, August 30,2011
Last Progress Accomplishment # 12, September 15, 2011

4.6 Provided the Progress Accomplishment is received by the Owner or her representative in person or thru emails not later than the day specified above, the Owner shall make payment to the Contractor not later than seven (7) days thereafter.

4.7 With each Progress Accomplishment Billing, the Contractor shall submit pictures or evidence required by the Owner to substantiate the actual progress of the Project.

4.8 Should the progress or any other payments becomes due and unpaid within seven (7) days, the Contractor has the right to pullout any equipment/manpower/materials from the site and any re-mobilization after will be charge for the account of the Owner.


ARTICLE 5
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CHANGES IN THE WORK

5.1 In calculating adjustments to this Contract, the term "unit cost" as used in the attached Cost Breakdown shall form as the basis of cost adjustments or at mutually agreed prices.


ARTICLE 6
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SUBCONTRACTS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS

6.1 Those portions of the Work that the Contractor does not customarily perform with the Contractor's own personnel shall be performed under subcontracts or by other appropriate agreements with the Contractor. The Contractor shall not be required to contract with anyone to whom the Owner has reasonable objection.


ARTICLE 7
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

7.1 Payments due and unpaid under the Contract shall bear interest from the date payment is due at the rate stated below, or in the absence thereof, at the legal rate prevailing (not less than 10% per annum) from time to time at the place where the Project is located.

7.2 Delay in payments shall be considered time extension of the Contract equivalent to the number of days delayed by these payments.

7.3 The work may not be terminated by the Owner without due cause.

7.4 The warranty for the buildings applies only when the project is fully paid.

This Agreement is entered into as of the day and year first written above and is executed in at least three original copies of which one is to be delivered to the Owner, one to the Contractor.

_________________ ___________________

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Subscribe and Sworn to before me this Construction Agreement to be their lawful and willful act and both exhibited to me their Community Tax Certificates indicated below their names above. This document is composed of 3 pages including this acknowledgement and sketch plan.

Notary Public
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