Ever since I started building the house, I\’ve been more interested in different construction methods and techniques. I\’ve also documented, whenever I could, the way the different house models (Celena, Maia, Thea) were being constructed by Ayala subcontractors in Avida Settings Nuvali.
Thought to put them together here for everyone\’s benefit, also prompted by a recent exchange on the Skyscrapercity-Nuvali thread:
Concrete slabs for the Celena next door
![\"Avida](\"http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6054/6214194857_d533339437_z.jpg\")
Flooring works
![\"Avida](\"http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6398160281_d302fd3a60_z.jpg\")
Papa looking at ongoing construction of a Thea in Phase 4:
![\"Avida](\"http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6097/6398160457_87ac938c01_z.jpg\")
![\"Avida](\"http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6175/6164684595_9f4d7812a0_z.jpg\")
Insulation and roofing:
![\"Avida](\"http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6795503279_4858e07540_z.jpg\")
![\"Avida](\"http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6795502447_ed9e520237_z.jpg\")
A Celena unit nearly done:
![\"Avida](\"http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6795503143_4b22ac6f9b_z.jpg\")
![\"Avida](\"http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3262/5873444898_91d7c7e575_z.jpg\")
Exterior finishing:
![\"Avida](\"http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5245/5352180147_0d72e2934f_z.jpg\")
Seems the quality is better. Do you think it is more cost efficient if i had bought a house and lot than lot only unit?
Advantages of getting a house and lot unit:
– no need to go through design approvals/ building permits
– you get to build your house on flexible payment terms (vs. outright cash if you hire your own contractor)
Cost-wise, Avida’s pricing for house and lot packages is very competitive. When I was canvassing for contractors, cost per square meter I got ranged from P19,000 to P24,000.