Construction Planning
What is Planning?Planning is an art, and the art of planning exist only among human beings. This power to be able to plan distinguishes man from the other members of the animal kingdom.Planning is a philosophy. Looking ahead is way of thinking, a concern about the future effects today’s actions. Planning involves a state of the mind that recognizes the need for orderliness and the value of direction. Individual planners may sway between optimism and pessimism, but they dare not stray too far from reality.Planning is integration. Both long and...
Building and House Construction Cost in the Philippines
Methods of ComputationCost of construction is generally computed in two ways. First is through detailed estimating and second is through the area method.Detailed estimating refers to the process of deriving the total cost by computing the quantity of each item of work and their equivalent materials and labor cost. This process requires that a plan be prepared first before the estimate can proceed. It is the more accurate method of computation and usually arrived at lower cost than the area method. This method is preferable because it force the contractors or...
Construction Company and Building Contractor
What is a Building Contractors, Home Builders or Construction Company?Any entity or individual that accepts a contract which includes the delivery of product that involves construction processes or a product that will be used in construction is generally considered as a Construction Contractor. In the Philippines, Contractors come in different names. Terms such as construction company, building contractors, house builders and home builders are some of the popular addresses that may refer to a construction contractors. The address for construction contractors may depend on its specialty and the scope of works...