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JOINT VENTURES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN KENYA.
JOINT VENTURES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN KENYA. 1. How does the JV work? A Joint Venture works whereby a land owner does not have the requisite funding enabling him obtain financing from a bank. In most cases, banks require that the land owner fund approximately 30% of the total cost of the project including land…
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Thika Bahati Ridge Area pictures
Francis Gichuhi Kamau, Architect.
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LAND PRICES IN NGONG TOWN.
LAND PRICES IN NGONG TOWN. Land price in Ngong is dependent on the distance from Ngong town. Plots within Ngong town sell for 8 to 10m for a 1/8th acre which translates to 70m per acre or 35m per 0.5 acre. Plots 500m from tarmac go for between 4 to 5m per 1/8th which translates…
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CONSTRUCTING BUILDINGS IN SWAMPY GROUNDS.
CONSTRUCTING BUILDINGS IN SWAMPY GROUNDS. Demand for land has led mankind to think outside the box in order to accommodate and build on top of wetlands. Land around Runda, Kiambu road and Kasarani, near Thika Super Highway is prone to dotted marshlands. The land value per acre, approximately kes 40m per acre, is quite high.…
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RUNDA KIAMBU ROAD HOUSING ESTATE GREEN ARCHITECTURE CONCEPT.
RUNDA KIAMBU ROAD HOUSING ESTATE GREEN ARCHITECTURE CONCEPT. 84 units have been conceptualized. To increase the greenery footprint, the following will be incorporated in the design. 1. Underground car park. The plinth area below the ground floor will be designed into an underground car park. To save on light and ventilation costs, the underground car…
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CEILING TYPES IN KENYA.
CEILING TYPES IN KENYA. A house ceiling is the part viewed from the building interior upwards under the roofing material. In recent years, new ceiling materials have emerged such as the uPVC, copper and vinyl suspended ceilings. The budget, aesthetic taste of the house owner/user and the usage of the room will determine the type…
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EFFECTS OF MERGER OF MINISTRY OF LANDS WITH MINISTRY OF HOUSING IN KENYA.
EFFECTS OF MERGER OF MINISTRY OF LANDS WITH MINISTRY OF HOUSING IN KENYA. The current set up by the Uhuru Kenyatta Presidency whereby the Ministry of Lands has been joined together with Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is a very good move that will enable implementing policy such as envisioned in the Land Commission.…
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PERCENTAGE OF COST BREAKDOWN BETWEEN LABOUR, MATERIALS AND CONTRACTOR PROFIT IN CONSTRUCTION.
PERCENTAGE OF COST BREAKDOWN BETWEEN LABOUR, MATERIALS AND CONTRACTOR PROFIT IN CONSTRUCTION. PROFIT. In large constructions costing kes 500m and above, a modest profit of between 10 to 20% is desirable. These are projects such as 6 storey and above high rise buildings in major towns such as in UpperHill area and over 10km long…
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Unique furniture at Hurlingham office.
Office desk Office desk and office waiting bench Office wall shelf