When contemplating constructing a multi-storey building, there are many factors to consider. In the 21st century, building owners are building story buildings as compared to the past centuries.
In this article, we are going to dig deep to know these factors in length as per career experts advice.
1. Acquiring a land
The space to build your dream building is a crucial factor to consider in the construction of a building. When buying land, consider accessibility to the road, water, and power supply.
2. Project budget
Constructing a multi-storey building is a daunting task that needs advice from a qualified building engineer. The budget of such a building needs a large sum of money, for you to arrive at the required budget you have to have the schematic design of the building you want and then present it to a building engineer who will help you come up with a total budget needed to complete the project. The budget is split, into three, namely: –
i. Site preparation cost
Is the cost, of preparing the ground for the beginning of construction; this includes: –
- Demolition of existing old buildings
- Levelling the ground
- Cutting down trees
- Erecting the retaining walls
- Laying down and connecting water pipes
ii. House construction cost
It is the budget for constructing the building, starting from the foundation of the building to the last story, the cost of gravel, cement, iron bars, bricks, iron sheets, etc. At this point, your building specifications come in handy because it is the guiding thing during construction. How many stories are needed? The size of the rooms, the size of the windows, and doors, and the size are the stairs, matter a lot. Instead of buying expensive, brand-new furniture, try looking at second hand office furniture shops for items you can reuse for your building.
iii. Internal and external finishing cost
It is the cost of completing the building, it always takes 15% of your overall budget, depending on how luxurious your building is.
a. Internal finishing comprises: –
- Wall painting
- Air conditioning
- Water taps
- Heating system
- Floor tiles
b. External finishing comprises: –
- Gates and fences
- Paved lanes
- Gardens
- Pools
3. Choosing an experienced, reliable builder
The choice you make at this point will determine how successful the construction will be, make sure you visit as many builders as possible, and never rush to sign a contract with the first builder you approach.
You take time to select reliable builders and carry out a thorough online search of the most qualified builders in the market. Consider sending quotations to several potential buildings accompanied by your building design and specifications, consider sending your request to six building companies, and after receiving the feedback peruse through comparing the cost.
After you find the handyman builder who meets your requirements, plan to visit their offices and ask them to take you for a site visit to their past projects, like London loft conversions or house extensions, so that you may see it for yourself before signing the contract.
4. Location of the building
When building a story building, you should consider the above. How accessible is your building? Is the building near the road? Does it have ample parking?
5. Building codes
Building codes refer to the regulations that set out the standard to which structures must conform in the UK. As a story building owner you have to follow these laid down regulations by International building codes IBC will inspect the construction from:-
- Laying foundation
- Framing erection
- Installation of building services
- Drywalling completion
- Final inspections and issuance of a certificate for occupancy
Failure to adhere to IBC regulations attracts fines you can be imposed or told to demolish the whole building.
Building a multi-storey building needs thorough planning as compared to other types of buildings.