We got the services of a chartered architect for preparing the plans and a chartered civil engineer for structural design. I am the main contractor for the construction of the house. I have to supply all the materials and major equipment, supervise construction, coordinate work and manage the cash flow. This is a huge responsibility and lot of work but it is supposed to save about 20-30% of cost. Besides I enjoy building things!
A foreman is in charge of the site, actual construction and providing labor directly and through subcontrators. Our foreman is Karune, highly recommended by several friends and colleagues. He is a mason from the local village and has a very pleasant personality. His two sons (photo) assist him daily and he calls on others as need arises.
He knows masons, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, truckers, blacksmiths, and the rest. Mostly all these artisans are from the same village. We are very happy to support the local community by employing its people in this hard economic times.
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