We get a lot of calls from row house owners for various troubles such as leaking roofs and ventilation problems. The roof leak problems usually stem from the original design of most low cost row house units. Their original design is the open kitchen in the back area. Their purpose of having an open kitchen …
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Straightforward recommendation
We received a straight-to-the-point recommendation from one of our renovations customer and this note is worth posting as it always delights us… This is from Egon of Crimson Resort in Mactan: “Hi Diedier My house already rented again for one year so no further inquiries needed I did some renovations this time and last view …
Charity works thru Save the Children Foundation
Helping charity is a way of giving back to the community. One afternoon, two years ago, as I was strolling at Ayala Mall, a volunteer for Save the Children introduced me to their cause. Save the Children helps impoverished children all over the world thru various medical and relief programs aimed at alleviating the plight …
Experience with Bitumen based cellulosic roofing: Onduline roofing material from France
Got a call for help from one of the users of this relatively new bitumen based cellulose roofing material called Onduline Roofing Systems from France. This roofing material is one of the recommended roofing systems by Paramount Realty in one of their communities – Fonte Di Versailles in Minglanilla town. Since the community is very …
Rise of the GT (General Technician)
If you live in a condo setup or subdivision, sometimes you will encounter technical problems in your unit or abode and you can’t get quick help. Enter the GT… A GT is an all-around, on-demand technician who is so well roundedly endowed with vast technical knowledge and experience that he can diagnose and fix any …
Dahlberg low cost commercial building – Banilad Cebu City
Commercial buildings with rental spaces are lucrative business set ups if you’re looking to cash in on those starting entrepreneurs who are looking to start up a business in the city. If you have a great strategic location with lots of people and businesses around – building a commercial building may just be for you, …
Typical phases of construction
It is important to know the phases of construction to guide everyone involved in the project – be it residential, commercial, or industrial. The construction industry is certainly a very interesting field not just for architects, civil engineers, or other engineers because it is not only lucrative, but is also a very interesting industry to …
Pollution Control and Safety at the Construction Site
One key point that contribute to environmental change is pollution. Day by day construction debris is the major problem that add more woes to managers and even the least of worker. There are protocols set, but these are usually not implemented religiously. There are many sources of pollution as the building rises. It is important …
Usual building permit processing procedure in the Philippines
The following steps in securing your building permit could take days or even weeks or months depending on the city or municipality you are in. The fees also vary. Step 1 – Secure and Fill out building forms, sanitary permit forms, electrical permit forms, endorsement forms available at your local municipal or city engineer’s office. …
Affordable yet elegant Residential upgrade project
This project owned by Ronnie Francisco at Parkplace Pueblo de Oro in Babag Lapulapu city is a good example of an elegant yet affordable residential upgrade project. Newly finished projects in this subdivision is far from acceptable once you decide to move in. The interior is not livable at all as tiles are missing and …




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