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CONSULTANTS REQUIRED IN A BUILDINGS PROJECT.
CONSULTANTS REQUIRED IN A BUILDINGS PROJECT. 1. Architect. Provides Architectural drawings and construction technical details to be used by the rest of the consultants. 2. Project Manager Management of all the consultants and coordination of the total building project including viability. 3. Quantity Surveyor. Advising on Cost control and providing a Bill of Quantities. 4.…
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CONSULTANTS REQUIRED IN A BUILDINGS PROJECT.
CONSULTANTS REQUIRED IN A BUILDINGS PROJECT. 1. Architect. Architectural drawings and technical details. 2. Project Manager Management of all the consultants and coordination of the total building project including viability. 3. Quantity Surveyor. Advising on Cost control and providing a Bill of Quantities. 4. Structural Engineer Advising on structural viability and provision of structural engineering…
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FORT JESUS, MOMBASA,KENYA: A CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY ANALYSIS
FORT JESUS, MOMBASA,KENYA: A CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY ANALYSIS The Fort was built in the year 1593 A.D by the Portuguesse. At the main entrance, you will notice the use of arcs at the wall openings[doors]. These were used to give structural support to the walls above. Suspended floors were suported using steel I-Section beams. The doors…
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FORT JESUS, MOMBASA,KENYA: A CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY ANALYSIS
FORT JESUS, MOMBASA,KENYA: A CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY ANALYSIS The Fort was built in the year 1593 A.D by the Portuguesse. From fort jesus At the main entrance, you will notice the use of arcs at the wall openings[doors]. These were used to give structural support to the walls above. From fort jesus Suspended floors were supported…
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOW, MIDDLE AND HIGH COST FINISHES IN CONSTRUCTION-KENYA
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOW, MIDDLE AND HIGH COST FINISHES IN CONSTRUCTION-KENYA Construction costs in Kenya can be divided into 3 categories: Low, Middle and High cost . The main driver of this is the finishes. Generally, all building constructions are broken down into 1. Foundation-15% 2. Walling, ring beam-20% 3. Roofing-15% 4. Windows and Doors-10% 5.…
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KENYAN HOUSING SECTOR-EFFECT OF NEW LOW COST CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS PREFBRICATED HOUSING
KENYAN HOUSING SECTOR-EFFECT OF NEW LOW COST CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS PREFBRICATED HOUSING Prefabricated houses are buildings that are pre-made in the factory and transported to the site where they are bolted up together to form a complete house. Prefabricated panels are in wood, and Structural Insulated Panels. Structural Insulated Panels [SIP] are divided into…
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THE DIAMOND HOUSE DESIGN-A PARADIGM SHIFT IN EAST AFRICAN ARCHITECTURE
THE DIAMOND HOUSE DESIGN-A PARADIGM SHIFT IN EAST AFRICAN ARCHITECTURE ‘The mark of a great architectural design is its ability to influence a paradigm shift from the usual house design to a better design.’ Arch. Dr. Mburu-lecturer-JKUCAT [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0Mj13V7fTk?rel=0&w=420&h=315] The Diamond house design created by www.a4architect.com is inspired from the great Botswana diamonds shape .…
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DIAMOND HOUSE BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM
DIAMOND HOUSE BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM From DIAMOND HOUSE FLAT ROOF The architectural firm of PRISM DESIGNS AFRICAS www.a4archtect.com has come up with a design to reduce the overall construction cost of the DIAMOND HOUSE by 32%. This design is achieved through the below steps: 1.USE CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T11zCMvZsWg?rel=0&w=480&h=360] Click below for Free Youtube Movie…
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APPROVAL OF BUILDING PLANS IN KENYA- KAJIADO COUNTY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF BUILDING PLANS IN KENYA- KAJIADO COUNTY COUNCIL. Approval of Building Plans is a process undertaken by a Government to ensure that buildings are constructed safe for human habitation and as per the Government’s planning control. For example, the approval process checks whether the building is safe and structurally sound and whether the building…
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10 ADVANTAGES OF USING DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM
10 ADVANTAGES OF USING DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM INTRODUCTION From DIAMOND HOUSE FLAT ROOF The Diamond house plan design is inspired by the Botswana Diamonds and was designed by www.a4architect.com to offer the most efficient housing solutions to the people of Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. The Diamond House is made of materials readily…