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obiero
#81 Posted : Thursday, April 19, 2018 7:52:53 AM
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mikanjoroge wrote:
I am not sure why he is not registered. But NCA guys expect people on site to be registered. Foreman is known all over neighborhood.Usually has more than one project at a time. Or maybe he doesn't care. SE came during measurement of foundation, foundation stage (digging), laying of initial wires and big "ndorango" (sic) stones. He has a ledger where he records his observations and instructions to fundi and signs off. SE has given good tips. SE is pleased with the foreman. They don't know each other, unless they are putting on an elaborate show. (then they deserve oscar awards). I didn't know you could register fundi yourself. I thought onus is on fundi to seek registration. Maybe it is easier. I would say project is semi-visible a little hidden but still on a road that can be seen. Yes, the main supervisor is structural engineer. People in that area love gossip. So who knows how they knew. Plus some govt employees may be looking for "tea" or "petrol" so this possibly gives them hawk-eye-incentives to find up-coming buildings that may be missing paperwork.

Registration and proper paperwork is everything.. The government can collapse your dream, literally
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edwinmukiri
#82 Posted : Thursday, April 19, 2018 8:24:26 AM
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MugundaMan wrote:
edwinmukiri wrote:

Who is your Architect and how much did he charge you for the architectal drawing?


He charged me an arm and a leg but that part was worth it because the finished design met and exceeded my expectations.


Do you mind giving me a range if you are not comfortable mentioning the actual amount he charged you for the design?
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Chaka
#83 Posted : Thursday, April 19, 2018 9:29:23 AM
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Or as a %age of project cost?

edwinmukiri wrote:

Do you mind giving me a range if you are not comfortable mentioning the actual amount he charged you for the design?
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Swenani
#84 Posted : Thursday, April 19, 2018 9:41:41 AM
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edwinmukiri wrote:
MugundaMan wrote:
edwinmukiri wrote:

Who is your Architect and how much did he charge you for the architectal drawing?


He charged me an arm and a leg but that part was worth it because the finished design met and exceeded my expectations.


Do you mind giving me a range if you are not comfortable mentioning the actual amount he charged you for the design?


Architectural fees vary depending on so many factors including
1. How loaded/clueless you are perceived to be
2. Whether the architect is your friend or not
3.Legally, it is supposed to 6% of the project costs

I got my architectural plans, Structural plans, mechanical layouts and electrical plans all at 50K due to reason number 3 above excluding site supervisions. Site supervisions are 4K each for architect and SE per visit. Regardless of how much you pay, the architect should visit the site before drawing the plans.

BTW I saw someone hawking architectural plans in Nairobi CBD at ranging from Kshs 500 to Kshs 5K
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MugundaMan
#85 Posted : Thursday, April 19, 2018 9:58:27 AM
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Chaka wrote:
Or as a %age of project cost?

Approximately 2 % of entire project cost. Too high IMHO.
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jgithige
#86 Posted : Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:34:13 PM
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Am seeking info in regard to NEMA approval. Am currently starting a mjengo in Machakos County my drawings have been approved and now am targeting to get the NEMA approvals. Any leads will be much welcome maybe ata cost estimate. My project is 3 storey.
"Blowing out someone else candle won't make yours shine brighter"-Anonymous
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Swenani
#87 Posted : Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:55:41 PM
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jgithige wrote:
Am seeking info in regard to NEMA approval. Am currently starting a mjengo in Machakos County my drawings have been approved and now am targeting to get the NEMA approvals. Any leads will be much welcome maybe ata cost estimate. My project is 3 storey.


Hire an environmental consultant registered by NEMA,since your project seems to be a small project, an EIA report will suffice instead of an EIA study

The NEMA fees were scrapped but you will need to grease somebody's hands to get the signature.

However, The consultant fees will vary either as a lumpsum or a daily fee rate. I paid 40K lumpsum figure
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jgithige
#88 Posted : Thursday, April 19, 2018 1:56:27 PM
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Swenani wrote:
jgithige wrote:
Am seeking info in regard to NEMA approval. Am currently starting a mjengo in Machakos County my drawings have been approved and now am targeting to get the NEMA approvals. Any leads will be much welcome maybe ata cost estimate. My project is 3 storey.


Hire an environmental consultant registered by NEMA,since your project seems to be a small project, an EIA report will suffice instead of an EIA study

The NEMA fees were scrapped but you will need to grease somebody's hands to get the signature.

However, The consultant fees will vary either as a lumpsum or a daily fee rate. I paid 40K lumpsum figure


Thenks
"Blowing out someone else candle won't make yours shine brighter"-Anonymous
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obiero
#89 Posted : Thursday, April 19, 2018 3:13:56 PM
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jgithige wrote:
Swenani wrote:
jgithige wrote:
Am seeking info in regard to NEMA approval. Am currently starting a mjengo in Machakos County my drawings have been approved and now am targeting to get the NEMA approvals. Any leads will be much welcome maybe ata cost estimate. My project is 3 storey.


Hire an environmental consultant registered by NEMA,since your project seems to be a small project, an EIA report will suffice instead of an EIA study

The NEMA fees were scrapped but you will need to grease somebody's hands to get the signature.

However, The consultant fees will vary either as a lumpsum or a daily fee rate. I paid 40K lumpsum figure


Thenks

If you know the right people you may not have to grease anyone's hand
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RIEK01
#90 Posted : Thursday, April 19, 2018 3:51:59 PM
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Try this guys, they will sort you.

http://moksconsulting.com/contact-us/
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