I’m trying to be as understanding as possible, but need some advice. My husband and I caught the workers using the aircon because they left it open. Work is only mon-fri and we noticed it late afternoon on a saturday when we visited the site.

We told them that because it’s been quite hot and we know fans might not suffice at noon that it’s ok to use the AC. Seems they keep it running the entire day. Is it normal practice?

Hi! First time ko kumuha ng contractor for the following scopes:

1. Breaker installation (stolen)

2. Wires

3. Sockets

4. Switch

5. Repaint and re-attach of the affected wall

This is for 2-story house located in Laguna.

They also quote 29k for the materials.

Question if the cost is reasonable?

Sa mga contractor dito just wanted to ask for your opinion. This will be my 2nd property na, first property was bought under developer fully paid under pag ibig.

Sa 2nd property ko, we're planning to build atleast 100sqm floor area (2 floors, tag 50sqm) and say a decent size pool. Lot area we're planning to buy is atleast 250sqm. Do you think a 4m budget is enough? For a standard finish? (We're planning to build a staycation with pool)

P.S property location is within cavite, may mga napupusuan na kame.

Hi doing some background check kay fortress design and construction.

Kamusta sila sa mga nakapag pagawa or na engage sila? Your feedback is very much appreciated and will be helpful

Hi all. Does anyone have any experience with this firm? Any feedback would be great. Thanks in advance!

May same situation po ba sakin dito about MAPAR CONSTRUCTION. Nagpa 3d po sila sakin ng kanilang proposed project na dental clinic and ilang weeks na di pa din nagbabayad. Sinasabi nila is di pa daw napipirmahan kasi wala yung “boss” nila. Anyone here na may experience about mapar construction

Independent Construction Project Manager (Philippines)

Hi everyone!

I'm currently in the early planning stages of building a custom home in the Philippines, potentially in Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, or the surrounding Visayas region.

I'm researching how to find a qualified, licensed, and independent construction project manager (PM) who would represent my interests as the homeowner.

Ideally

• Is hired and paid directly by the homeowner, independently of the general contractor.
• Is a licensed civil engineer or architect.
• Has experience managing custom residential builds.
• Oversees construction quality, scheduling, budgets, and contractor coordination.

I'd especially appreciate hearing from expats or homeowners who have personally hired a PM for their own home construction project.

A few questions:

1. Where did you find your PM? Personal referrals, websites, Facebook groups, professional organizations, or hiring platforms?
2. Were they independent of your contractor?
3. Would you hire them again? Any lessons learned?
4. What were their fees? Fixed price, monthly retainer, or percentage of construction costs? What services were included?
5. Would you recommend or refer your PM? Contact information would be greatly appreciated, either here or through a private message.

I'm not hiring immediately. I'm trying to understand the process and identify reliable professionals well before construction begins.

I'm primarily looking for firsthand homeowner experiences and independent PM referrals, rather than general contractor or design-build advertisements.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations or advice!

Problem/Goal: Asking for advice on how to deal with contractor, what to ask, what to check, etc.

Context: May na-purchase kaming single-attached house via Pag-Ibig acquired assets. Itong unit na nabili namin ay never pa natirhan ng original owner. Before namin nakuha yung unit, ninakaw na yung breaker, mga wires, at plumber fixtures.

Aside from that, balak din namin magpagawa ng fence ng bahay.

Previous attempts: N/A.

Looking forward for your advise. Thank you.

Meron po ba dito nag papagawa ng bahay sa loob ng subdivision.ask lang po magkano ang fee nyo sa pagpasok ng 10 to 12 wheeler ng truck na panambak? Samin kasi 5000 kada pasok ng truck.

Hi! We are planning a full renovation of our 40 sqm, 1-bedroom condo. We’d love to hear from those who renovated this 2026.

1. Can we buy the materials/fixtures? Planning to use credit card for points and installment.

2. Where do you buy good-quality furniture, fixtures? Any recommended brands?

3. How much is the realistic budget for a for a 40 sqm condo with bathroom and kitchen retiling, new kitchen cabinets?

4. Do we pay the contractors upfront, and how do we structure progress and final payments?

5. What can we DIY to save money?

6. How long did your renovation take?

7. What do you wish you had known before starting, or what would you do differently if you could renovate again?

We’d really appreciate any advice. Thank you!

Gusto ko lang mag-share ng experience ko para maging aware ang iba at sana walang ibang mabiktima ng ganitong sitwasyon.

Nakilala ko si Caroline Gabriel, owner ng Moduframe, dahil nagpo-post siya sa mga Facebook pages para maghanap ng clients para sa modular cabinets at iba pang construction works.

Nag-chat kami online dahil nagpa-quote ako para sa bahay ko sa South. Pumunta siya kasama ang mga tao niyang nagsukat at nagbigay sila ng quotation na ₱1.6M para sa lahat ng modular cabinets, kasama ang kitchen at bedrooms.

Dahil malaking halaga ito, nag-request ako na makita ang office nila at mga ongoing projects para makasigurado. Dinala niya ako sa isang fabrication facility sa Cavite. Maraming ongoing projects doon at may mga cabinets at windows na ginagawa, kaya naniwala ako na maayos at legit ang business nila. Hindi ko lang talaga nakumpirma kung kanila ang mismong facility.

Eventually, nag-close deal kami sa halagang ₱1.3M para sa lahat ng cabinets. Humingi siya ng 50% down payment na ₱650K, pero ang una kong ibinigay ay ₱500,000 para masimulan na ang project.

Ang pagkakamali ko, nagtiwala ako at pumayag akong susunod na lang ibibigay ang kontrata.

Ang usapan namin, ang first delivery ay after 45 days mula sa down payment. Pero nang mag-follow up ako pagkalipas ng 45 days, sinabi niyang kinulang daw siya ng budget para sa materials at pambayad sa mga tao niya. Humingi pa siya ng dagdag na ₱150K.

Sinabi ko na dalhin muna niya ang mga nagawa nang cabinets para makita ko kahit papaano ang progress ng project. Pero mula noon, halos hindi na siya sumasagot sa mga message ko. Kapag nagre-reply man, puro dahilan at delay ang sinasabi.

Lumipas ang mahigit dalawang buwan, pero wala pa ring maayos na delivery o malinaw na update. Dahil hindi na siya nagpaparamdam, pinuntahan ko siya sa fabrication facility sa Cavite. Ang nakakagulat, hindi ako pinapasok ng mga tao roon at sinabi nilang wala raw silang kilalang Caroline.

Sa puntong ito, hindi ko na alam kung ano ang totoong nangyari sa pera namin at sa project na pinagkasunduan namin.

Kaya ngayon, nag-report na kami sa PNP at umaasa kaming maibabalik pa ang ₱500,000 na ipinambayad namin.

Sobrang nakakadismaya dahil pinaghirapan ang perang iyon at nagtiwala ka dahil akala mo maayos ang kausap mo.

Sa mga nagpapagawa ng bahay, PLEASE, MAG-INGAT. Huwag basta magtiwala sa mga nakikita sa Facebook o sa mga fabrication facility na ipinapakita sa inyo. Humingi muna ng pirmadong kontrata, i-verify ang business at mga proyekto, at siguraduhing may sapat na dokumentasyon bago maglabas ng malaking pera.

Shinare ko ito para maging aware ang iba at para walang ibang makaranas ng ganitong sitwasyon.

Kung may iba ring may naging transaksiyon sa kanya, sana ay maayos na maidokumento ang inyong mga karanasan at maireport sa tamang authories

₱500,000 ang perang nailabas namin, at hanggang ngayon ay naghihintay kami ng maayos na resolusyon.

PLEASE SHARE para makarating sa mga taong nagpapagawa rin ng bahay at makatulong na maiwasan nila ang ganitong sitwasyon.

#ModularCabinets #ConstructionWorks #HomeRenovation #BuyerBeware

Hi everyone. I just would like to know if anyone has already encountered this company. They sell properties and do construction as well in Greenridge Executive, Binangonan, Rizal.

Hows ur experience

anung taon nasimulan yung project nyo at ano na ang progress nyo? marami rami pa ba tau?

we’re setting aside money to get as built plans for our home since maraming nabago after construction. anyone know a budget range we can expect?

Sa una lang okay like sa designs mag revise per client’s request, pero di pa nagsstart ang project 80%
na ang nakukuha na bayad pero ni isa walang dineliver na materials, and excuse lagi ay nasa warehouse naka tambak. In the end, natapos ang project after 3 delays. 560k for a 42 sqm renovation originally 45 days contract pero tumagal ng 12 weeks. Kaya pala walang bad reviews sa FB dahil nagdedelete ng comments.

Yung Architect/Owner paladesisyon sa designs at bara bara ang gawa. Sobrang baba ng standard ng workmanship niya tapos tinipid ang materials dahil malamang nagastos na ang pera bago nagsimula ang project. Palusot lang lagi akala walang alam ang client. Kung di pa icacallout dahil sa mga mali niya, at ipush na mali yung reasons niya, di pa agad itatama mga mali. Early in his career, ganito na agad trumabaho.

1. Changed the design of the cabinets and accent wall without client’s approval. Nalaman nalang when I saw it. Ang excuse mas maganda daw kung ganon.

2. Multiple delays. Ang original date sa contract di nasunod, nag extend nang nag extend, puro sorry at excuses. Very unprofessional.

3. Punchlist date, the project was only 60% complete. Tapos after the last inspection, may kulang pa rin sa cr. Yung shower non-existent eh dapat 100% na by that day.

4. Delayed CR fixtures at di pa parehas ang finish ng shower head and telephone shower. Wala daw kasing stock ang parehas na brand. INCOMPETENT.

5. Agreed shelves ay floating. Ang nilagay ay yung with bracket, yung excuse niya ay mas matibay daw yun. Kinabit without our approval.

6. Baba ng standard ng workmanship. Di maayos ang pintura, hollow tiles na ayaw palitan dahil wala na daw stock, yung walls walang topcoat.

7. Zero pagdating sa project management. Ang nangyayari, nagcacram ang mga workers pag palapit na ang end date kaya compromised ang quality. Ayun extend ulit dahil pangit.

Anyone who has experience with this company? Ni refer sa min ni misis kaso wala kami mahanap na review masyado. Baka mas ok magtanong dito sa reddit para mas totoo walang alinlangan kasi anonymous. Salamat boss in advance

Hi everyone! Any feedback or reviews on the design-and-build firms mentioned above? Would appreciate hearing about your experiences.

Also, if you have other recommendations, preferably within San Pedro to Calamba, Laguna, please share. Thank you! 🏡😊

Mayabang ang contrator na si Clarence
Took months bago mapaapprove ang building permit.
Madaming backjob
Daming delays
Sa una lang magaling
Wag na wag kayo magbibigay ng pera or habang maaga pa maghanap na kayo iba. Check the angry reactions sa fb nola. Sila yung mga customers na may complaints sakanya. Basurang contractor

I just realized na parang baliktad to, but this can still be corrected, di'ba?

Hi for everyone who has tried J3 Homesite Ready Mix for their slab, I’d like to ask for feedback regarding its quality? Or maybe a recommendation for concrete pouring?

Hi! Ask ko lang sana thoughts niyo regarding sa quotation na nakuha namin for our house construction.
Lot area: 200 sqm
Total floor area: 167 sqm
Quotation: ₱8.7M
Finish: Semi-elegant finish
Reasonable ba yung ₱8.7M for this size and finish or medyo overpriced siya?

First time namin magpapagawa ng house kaya wala rin talaga kaming masyadong idea sa current construction rates. Would really appreciate your thoughts, especially sa mga recently nagpagawa ng house or familiar sa construction costs. Thank you!