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10 Most Affordable Ways To Reduce Cost Of Building Your Dream House On Budget. by Bliss955(m): 10:14pm On Aug 20, 2018
1.Hire a good Architect: a good architect will give you
*efficient floor plan i.e optimal room size/no wastage
* sustainable design-low running/maintenance cost
*good finishes - finishes carry the biggest cost
2. Keep the design simple: a simple design means,
*floor plan-square/rectangular plans are cost effective
*open plan living - more daylight and sociable living
*space utilization - multiple space function
*roof design - complex roof design means more cost.
3. Small is smarter: build small,get rid of stuff/space you do not need.
4. Hire the best builder: could be regarded as the biggest and most important decision for it helps to minimize variations(home built on budget), No time overrun,good workmanship and He or she posses a vast level of experience.
5. Bid out your cost(compare quotes):
*a low quote could mean poor workmanship resulting in future expensive repairs and maintenance.
*optimal quote could mean a builder's discount and good connections with suppliers.
*a high quote could mean too many subcontractors involved or building materials are sub par.
6. Shop for fixtures and fittings yourself: A good Architect should provide you with specification of materials which should aid in procurement.
7. Splurge strategically:
*public place such as kitchen,dinning and lounge,use high degree of finish.
*private spaces such as bedrooms and bathrooms,use basic finishes and budgetted fixtures.
*internal doors - paneled or solid core flush doors.
*external doors - steel security doors or solid hardwood doors.
8. Alternative construction methods:
*structurally insulated panel(EPS Panels)
*stabilized earth blocks(SEBs)
*up cycled shipping containers
*Ready mixed concrete(RMC).
9. Choose your friend: don't fall for peer pressure in the name of wanting to fit in or u might end up building someone's else dream home.
10. Manage the project: it's a popular saying "don't expect what you did not inspect". It has tonnes of advantages like,project being executed as per the design,avoiding budget overrun and time overrun.


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Re: 10 Most Affordable Ways To Reduce Cost Of Building Your Dream House On Budget. by Bliss955(m): 10:32pm On Aug 20, 2018
cost effective designs, e.g dining can be designed without unnecessary arches, or any unnecessary step ups.
client/contractor should avoid the tradition of using 230/150mm thick lintels with 4Y12, as modern lintel construction goes as low as 100mm thick lintels with just 2Y16, 1Y12, achieving better strength.

burglary proof to windows in upperfloor are also unnecessary and serves as cost shoot up items.

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