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Rory Phoulorie wrote:Just a word of advice, please ensure that whoever designs your house for you ensures that it conforms to the TTBS Small Building Code.
Thanks. To ensure that this is so....is there some sort certification to look for when looking at prospective designers, contractors, etc?
Kenjo wrote:so i am planning on building where a current concrete block structure is located that needs demolition.is there any use for the building blocks that would be obtained when then house is demolished?can it be used in filling the foundation or any other similar uses that the material is sold over?
Rory Phoulorie wrote:Thanks. To ensure that this is so....is there some sort certification to look for when looking at prospective designers, contractors, etc?
The easiest way is to hire a registered civil/structural engineer to either do the structural design for you or review the structural design done by, say, a draughtsman (like Rahtid). There are a lot of draughtsmen out there who prepare house plans based on their experience in drawing similar structures and seeing what sizes of members are used and how they are reinforced.
I am not sure how many of them are familiar with the recently introduced TTBS Small Building Code. If your house is designed following this code of practice, then you should not be too worried if your house is subjected to the occasional earthquake or the even less frequent hurricane/tropical storm (although if Mother Nature wants to destroy your house, she certainly will).
The engineer can also help supervise your contractor during construction with things such as formwork construction, reinforcing steel installation, materials quality control testing (especially concrete strength), proper HS&E practices, and the like.
When you compare the cost of retaining an engineer to the cost of your home, it is a worthwhile expense.
Captainzaak wrote:PM Rahtid, he can quote u & build it for u one time.
Rory Phoulorie wrote:Thanks. To ensure that this is so....is there some sort certification to look for when looking at prospective designers, contractors, etc?
The easiest way is to hire a registered civil/structural engineer to either do the structural design for you or review the structural design done by, say, a draughtsman (like Rahtid). There are a lot of draughtsmen out there who prepare house plans based on their experience in drawing similar structures and seeing what sizes of members are used and how they are reinforced.
I am not sure how many of them are familiar with the recently introduced TTBS Small Building Code. If your house is designed following this code of practice, then you should not be too worried if your house is subjected to the occasional earthquake or the even less frequent hurricane/tropical storm (although if Mother Nature wants to destroy your house, she certainly will).
The engineer can also help supervise your contractor during construction with things such as formwork construction, reinforcing steel installation, materials quality control testing (especially concrete strength), proper HS&E practices, and the like.
When you compare the cost of retaining an engineer to the cost of your home, it is a worthwhile expense.
Nigson wrote:post the link for the code here bro.....I also wanna do some building thanks!!
ek4ever wrote:Some really good info here....and I'll be sure to heed all the advice given....better to be informed and cautious than have to fix mistakes down the road. The biggest problem I'm facing right now is land....looking in the Freeport and Couva area...but alot of the listings are for huge plots or acres and lots without T&C approval. Anyway will keep looking...
Aribabs wrote:ek4ever wrote:Some really good info here....and I'll be sure to heed all the advice given....better to be informed and cautious than have to fix mistakes down the road. The biggest problem I'm facing right now is land....looking in the Freeport and Couva area...but alot of the listings are for huge plots or acres and lots without T&C approval. Anyway will keep looking...
What is T&C?
Rahtid wrote:[
Good designs takes some time (2weeks-1 month).
Mr. Red Sleeper wrote:Rahtid wrote:[
Good designs takes some time (2weeks-1 month).
Serious?
Rahtid wrote:Mr. Red Sleeper wrote:Rahtid wrote:[
Good designs takes some time (2weeks-1 month).
Serious?
Well seeing as I not the type to go drinking everyday,and I actually work(not copy and paste) till 2am, I can get it done depending on the size.
Mr. Red Sleeper wrote:Rahtid wrote:Mr. Red Sleeper wrote:Rahtid wrote:[
Good designs takes some time (2weeks-1 month).
Serious?
Well seeing as I not the type to go drinking everyday,and I actually work(not copy and paste) till 2am, I can get it done depending on the size.
Well, i have a few jobs on the drawing board here, 2 of which need that level of "good design" and speed that you speak of .
One is a 3 storey residence with poolS, kitchenS (yes "s") and 8 bedrooms, complete with all amenities. Whats needed is designs, floor layouts, perspective drawings , etc. for presentation as any "good design" will entail.
Assuming that to arrive at these designs, I know that all structural and sectional drawings should be prepared so that when your done, understanding and translating to the client should be pretty straightforward, and of course, it will allow for the least possible alterations to the final product at the end of the day.
The second is a propsal to be done for a 15,000 sq. ft. piece of land to house a members club building.
The building has to cater for a gym, toilets, recreational facilities , etc. and to be of a colonial architectural design, with functional architectural features, that will allow for proper ventilation, lighting and necessary support features for members/clients, etc.
Both of which have to be completed (good design drawings) within the next month.
Are you interested?
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