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    Our construction project in the Philippines

    our construction project,
    to rebuild Lolita's existing 1 storey downtown store, in prime location,

    the rebuild ground floor store for rental, existing tenants reserving 1st choice to return, their business is car parts, the next new floor will be office for rental, and a top floor which will be the roof top cafe for ourselves to run, proposed photo impression below



    work should begin 1st week in April,
    very exciting


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    Wow, what a great project. Good luck.


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    Wow... Very posh!!
    Watch out Henry Si!!
    Very interested to see construction pics!


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    Quote Originally Posted by imagine View Post
    our construction project,
    to rebuild Lolita's existing 1 storey downtown store, in prime location,

    the rebuild ground floor store for rental, existing tenants reserving 1st choice to return, their business is car parts, the next new floor will be office for rental, and a top floor which will be the roof top cafe for ourselves to run, proposed photo impression below



    work should begin 1st week in April,
    very exciting
    keep us posted on the progress
    M&M


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    Where exactly is your location in Cainta?


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    Well done Stewart......I think lots of folks interested in your new life


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    Looks like a very interesting project Stewart.

    Similar to premises that I designed myself and then had built in the Phils.


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    Quote Originally Posted by fred View Post
    Wow... Very posh!!
    Watch out Henry Si!!
    Very interested to see construction pics!
    watch this space


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    Quote Originally Posted by rani View Post
    Where exactly is your location in Cainta?
    no Cainta was only a temporary stay while sorting 13a,

    this is Malaybalay, Bukidnon


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    Looks like a very interesting project Stewart.

    Similar to premises that I designed myself and then had built in the Phils.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    Well done Stewart......I think lots of folks interested in your new life
    thanks Peter


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    Quote Originally Posted by imagine View Post
    our construction project,
    to rebuild Lolita's existing 1 storey downtown store, in prime location,

    the rebuild ground floor store for rental, existing tenants reserving 1st choice to return, their business is car parts, the next new floor will be office for rental, and a top floor which will be the roof top cafe for ourselves to run, proposed photo impression below



    work should begin 1st week in April,
    very exciting
    ... wow, I'll say!

    GREAT project, Stewart & Lolita ... all the very best with your plans. Please keep us updated on its progress once building gets under way next month.

    ... delighted too, to read (on your corresponding thread) that you're both "happy as Larry" at being settled into your new home in Bukidnon.

    God Bless!


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    I have a chap making the hollow blocks started about 5 weeks ago and still working, having them made at our home and will transport to site when project starts,

    We have a forman and 10 skilled workers from Cagayan, 10 labourers local, and a liason officer ( my bro inlaw)all ready to start come april,

    Needing a cement mixer for 3 months would cost 1000 peso a day so I bought a new one a 1 bagger for 55000 peso and can use after when we build our house then sell on for at least half price, also a vibrator, rebar cutter, ladders, safety hats welders masks etc etc,

    I have learned that if any of my workers are injured then I am responsibe




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    Very nice, indeed

    Here is a building we constructed around 8 years ago. I'm sure yours will be much posher!
    If you plan to have an open roof think carefully about it, as the rain in the Philippines seems to get into every little nook and cranny.

    [IMG][/IMG]


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    thats a good looking building Jake


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    Quote Originally Posted by jake View Post
    Very nice, indeed

    Here is a building we constructed around 8 years ago. I'm sure yours will be much posher!
    If you plan to have an open roof think carefully about it, as the rain in the Philippines seems to get into every little nook and cranny.

    [IMG][/IMG]
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    Glad to see you keeping busy Stewart


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    Stu.. Where are the shop fronts (entrances) to the building on left and right? I'm assuming that the bit in the middle above the western union office is the staircase going to roof top?


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    Quote Originally Posted by fred View Post
    Stu.. Where are the shop fronts (entrances) to the building on left and right? I'm assuming that the bit in the middle above the western union office is the staircase going to roof top?
    door to your left as your facing is entrance and stairs to second floor and roof top, second floor with the glass frontage will be office ,


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    Best of luck with your building project, Imagine .......... I look forward to reading your updates!


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    thank you Rosie


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    Good luck with your project Stewart. Exciting times


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    It's looking fantastic Stewart




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    How many sqm is the lot?


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    Quote Originally Posted by jake View Post
    How many sqm is the lot?
    ground floor 60sqm, 1st floor 40 sqm, roof top 40 sqm,

    estimated 5 years to return the investment from rental, at investment of 1.6 million ,possible could exceed 1.6 million, but im happy with that,

    return income is based on renting all three floors, but it may make a difference running the roof top caffee ourselves, I would think if run well will exceed any rental income


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    Quote Originally Posted by jake View Post
    Very nice, indeed

    Here is a building we constructed around 8 years ago. I'm sure yours will be much posher!
    If you plan to have an open roof think carefully about it, as the rain in the Philippines seems to get into every little nook and cranny.

    [IMG][/IMG]
    Really nice building. looks like a shoe store I know in Liliw


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    Guys (esp Imagine, Jake, Fred...)
    I'm thinking about the idea of buying a kit house (timber construction) from a Malaysian, Aussie or other regional supplier, and then shipping in a container to the Philippines.

    Any of you aware of others who've done the same/similar ?

    Any pitfalls other than the obvious ? (customs duty, make sure wood is treated, excavate to get rid of termite nests)

    I'm thinking something like this:
    http://www.house-uk.co.uk/Lauri147.html
    or
    http://www.alternatedwellings.com.au/kornalla.asp
    as an idea
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    I think the last thing I'd be importing into the Phils would be timber/'lumber'...considering the ridiculously low prices charged for the stuff there.

    Added to that, it's probably the last material I'd be wanting to build anything worth more than a few thousand pesos from, as its life in a tropical, pest-infested country is likely to be very short. IMHO.


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    Graham, appreciate the comments.

    I agree lumber should (and will) be cheaper, but I'm more interested in not starting from scratch, hence the "kit" idea.

    Granted Australia ain't as "tropical" as Philly, but it's certainly as hot and as pest-infested.... and they go down the timber house route often.
    Ditto Malaysia.

    Not saying I disagree with you, because I've also had these thoughts...... I just need to do some more research before totally dismissing the idea.
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    Probably ought to have its own dedicated thread as it's very interesting and could well develop over time.

    I've often considered constructing something a 'bit-different' in the Paradise Islands but it always gets too complicated and since I'm not living there I tend to drift away from the initial motivation.
    Anyway, what I'm getting round to is that of the The National Building Code of the Philippines.
    For new designs and/or new constructions I understand it's still required to follow those written guidelines. A bit like our Building Regs.

    I reckon that's probably a pretty good starting point.......well that's what I've been told.

    Graham, I'm sure your experiences are much better than mine, but I wonder whether decent wood is still cheap these days. Most of the quality local wood seems to get directed to furniture. I don't know the facts to be honest just a general feeling.
    I do think a wooden frame would need some regular maintenance

    Anyone else feel this would would make an interesting thread?
    I could create one and add these last few postings to it....
    BBJ what do you think? Any ideas for a thread title?


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