ᐅ General Procedure for a Construction Project in the Potsdam Area
Created on: 6 Jul 2021 17:38
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Tim-Srs
Hello everyone,
We are at the beginning of our house building project and have already signed for the plot of land. We plan to build a townhouse with a basement on it.
We are currently considering the overall approach. We expect potential cost savings by managing the following tasks ourselves:
For a general contractor (GC), we want to hand over everything from the top of the basement upwards, including heating, electrical, and plumbing.
My current plan is as follows:
Then, I see three possible options:
Or
Now I have the following questions regarding the two options:
Best regards, Tim
We are at the beginning of our house building project and have already signed for the plot of land. We plan to build a townhouse with a basement on it.
We are currently considering the overall approach. We expect potential cost savings by managing the following tasks ourselves:
- Earthworks (we have a good connection to the local civil engineering contractor)
- Precast concrete basement
- Interior finishing such as flooring, painting, and interior doors (which we also want to partly do ourselves)
- Photovoltaic system
For a general contractor (GC), we want to hand over everything from the top of the basement upwards, including heating, electrical, and plumbing.
My current plan is as follows:
- Work together with an architect to develop the design.
- Plan with the architect through design phase 3 (preliminary design).
- Request quotes from the civil engineer, basement provider, GCs, and photovoltaic providers based on the preliminary design documents.
- Simultaneously with the preliminary design, start a building enquiry (the plot is located in an unplanned inner area under §34 of the German Building Code).
Then, I see three possible options:
- Carry out all further planning and contracting of the construction manager with the architect.
Or
- Based on the preliminary design, handle all further planning and construction management with the GC.
- Have the architect do all further planning and appoint the best GC for execution.
Now I have the following questions regarding the two options:
- In option 2, does the GC provide the planning documents for the basement to the basement builder I have contracted?
- In option 3, do I risk paying double fees for the contracts (once to the architect and again to the GC who subcontracts)?
- Is it possible to design the preliminary plans in such a way that both solid masonry builders and timber frame builders (e.g., Kampa) can be asked for quotes?
- Have you built in a similar way and can you share any tips?
- How do you see this planning approach — do you notice any major flaws in my explanation?
Best regards, Tim
Superdom, extradom, megadom, mgprojekt dot PL
We always used “Szmaragd 3-5” or “emerald” as a model. ;-)
You can also find their brochures online in digital form. We considered going that route, but we hesitated because we weren’t sure if the documents would comply with German building regulations. You would need someone to approve them. But these sites are great for ideas and inspiration.
I’m always amazed at the impressive houses being built in Poland. At least two bay windows, sometimes even towers, wooden details on plastered facades. All “unaffordable” features in Germany.
Even though people say wages in Poland are about a quarter of those in Germany.
My partner is Polish and rolls her eyes every time we discuss our house expenses.
Spacious plots (minimum 1500m2 (0.37 acres)), little developed infrastructure, and apparently far less bureaucracy in the neighboring country.
So, new residential areas in Poland are truly a sight to behold and highly recommended for anyone in the early planning phase.
We always used “Szmaragd 3-5” or “emerald” as a model. ;-)
You can also find their brochures online in digital form. We considered going that route, but we hesitated because we weren’t sure if the documents would comply with German building regulations. You would need someone to approve them. But these sites are great for ideas and inspiration.
I’m always amazed at the impressive houses being built in Poland. At least two bay windows, sometimes even towers, wooden details on plastered facades. All “unaffordable” features in Germany.
Even though people say wages in Poland are about a quarter of those in Germany.
My partner is Polish and rolls her eyes every time we discuss our house expenses.
Spacious plots (minimum 1500m2 (0.37 acres)), little developed infrastructure, and apparently far less bureaucracy in the neighboring country.
So, new residential areas in Poland are truly a sight to behold and highly recommended for anyone in the early planning phase.
Stephan— schrieb:
Superdom, extradom, megadom, mgprojekt dot PL
We always used “Szmaragd 3-5” or “emerald” as a model. ;-)
You can also get the brochures digitally online. We had considered going that route, but were hesitant because we weren’t sure if the documents would comply with German building regulations. You would need someone to approve that. But these sites are great for ideas and inspiration.
I’m always amazed at the impressive houses being built in Poland. At least two bay windows, sometimes towers, wooden details on the plaster. All very expensive features in Germany.
Even though it’s said that wages in Poland are about one quarter.
My partner is Polish and always rolls her eyes when we talk about our house costs.
Spacious plots (minimum 1500m2 (0.37 acres)), little developed, and apparently much less bureaucracy in the neighboring country.
So, new housing developments in Poland are really a sight to see and highly recommended for anyone in the planning phase. I can only confirm that. While in Germany many houses are built quite similarly (townvilla, anthracite roofs and windows, etc.), in Poland much more individual designs are common. We are currently in Poland and always enjoy looking at the new housing areas here.