ᐅ What is the most cost-effective type of shell construction?
Created on: 6 Feb 2011 21:59
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Neubauherr
Hello,
I want to start building this year. However, I can’t find any website that compares the costs of different types of structural work. But isn’t this actually a fundamental aspect?
Of course, I am aware that certain construction methods lead to higher follow-up costs (such as greater insulation effort, more work for the electrician, etc.) than others. Therefore, a general statement is probably hardly possible.
Nevertheless, I am considering having a solid prefabricated house built (walls made of Liapor, cast in place). The question now is simply: how much more expensive or cheaper is this method compared to conventional masonry construction with Liapor, brick, or Ytong block? How does it compare to a prefabricated house? Which is more cost-effective?
Perhaps someone knows of a website that compares these construction methods. Unfortunately, I haven’t found one yet.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Neubauherr
I want to start building this year. However, I can’t find any website that compares the costs of different types of structural work. But isn’t this actually a fundamental aspect?
Of course, I am aware that certain construction methods lead to higher follow-up costs (such as greater insulation effort, more work for the electrician, etc.) than others. Therefore, a general statement is probably hardly possible.
Nevertheless, I am considering having a solid prefabricated house built (walls made of Liapor, cast in place). The question now is simply: how much more expensive or cheaper is this method compared to conventional masonry construction with Liapor, brick, or Ytong block? How does it compare to a prefabricated house? Which is more cost-effective?
Perhaps someone knows of a website that compares these construction methods. Unfortunately, I haven’t found one yet.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Neubauherr
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6Richtige2 Mar 2011 13:44Perhaps you should have explained that a construction cost overrun of up to 30% based on the cost estimate is permissible.Well, then we agree on the topic of fixed-price contracts and building with an architect.
I understand that the goal is to use terms and regulations to break conventional thinking, which would otherwise give the client confidence that they keep an overview. However, it seems that experts have come up with tricks specifically to prevent this and to enforce higher prices.
The fact is, from the very beginning, one wants to know what a house will cost with everything that has been previously specified. Most of the time, the money is not available, and additional costs can completely throw the client off track. That, in itself, is irresponsible. It doesn’t help when a so-called expert comes along and quotes some rules that may only be known within certain circles.
The fact is, from the very beginning, one wants to know what a house will cost with everything that has been previously specified. Most of the time, the money is not available, and additional costs can completely throw the client off track. That, in itself, is irresponsible. It doesn’t help when a so-called expert comes along and quotes some rules that may only be known within certain circles.
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6Richtige4 Mar 2011 22:13Most of the time, the funds simply aren’t available, and additional costs can completely derail the homeowner. That is exactly what is irresponsible.I completely agree, but why do aspiring homeowners keep signing contracts every day without fully understanding the content or knowing the final costs? A homeowner should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the entire subject and, if necessary, seek professional advice if they don’t have sufficient knowledge themselves.
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Bauexperte5 Mar 2011 11:37Hello,
Best regards
Renia schrieb:[B]You can forget that right away – any contract always involves at least two parties. The experts – not only here in the forum, but nationwide and now even available as podcasts – keep stressing that what you described simply does not happen. But what do many builders do? Exactly the opposite, because being stingy is considered cool. And you know what? I think Mother Nature arranged it cleverly – everyone gets what they deserve!
However, it seems that the experts have come up with tricks to prevent exactly that from happening and to enforce higher prices.
Renia schrieb:At the very beginning, every prospective buyer wants a Maybach®. After thorough consultation and detailed review, it usually ends up being a mid-range car. The prospective buyer who listens carefully recognizes their errors in cost expectations – how else could they know if they haven’t dealt with the subject before? – and with that person, you can be sure to have productive discussions; regardless of whether they become a customer or not. But someone who stubbornly sticks to their greed-based view – despite extensive explanation during consultations, online research, consumer protection advice, etc. – and listens to the “market criers” of the industry against all reason, will end up with what they deserve – soon to take center stage again in a documentary about construction defects.
From the start, everyone wants to know what a house will cost with everything clearly defined in advance. Usually, the money isn’t even available, and additional costs can completely throw the builder off track. That is exactly irresponsible. It doesn’t help when some know-it-all shows up to quote rules that may only be familiar in certain circles.
Renia schrieb:You should have your naive remarks checked by the brain you were born with once more. Perhaps a quick read-through of the latest nationwide court rulings on internet presence would also help; that should be possible regardless of hair color. Otherwise: the “carpenter” here also left some gaps.
For example, our super-smart ADMIN will probably just delete a post in such a case if it makes him uncomfortable…
Best regards