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It took my architect and town planner five years to get me permission to build the offices I have now, and another two years to build my offices. The building next door to me was bought and developed in probably less than two years and the actual building part, from start to when the employees moved in, cannot have been longer than six months. Obviously, and I have been told that it is architects who have moved in next door to me, they know who builds quickly and perhaps could design their building around a design that allowed it to be done in record time.
I have never seen a building go up so fast in all my life. I was told, for example, that the sand in Parkwood, particularly on the side of Jan Smuts Avenue where both my building and that of the neighbours is, is very weak, and as a result we had to put in an industrial strength piling to support the second floor and that in itself took three months to settle. When I wanted a fish tank to be built into the wall in my boardroom, I had to get an engineer and that was another few months’ delay. The next time I need quick builders, I do know whose door I am going to knock on!
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Thursday 05-Jan-12
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Cherise said:
on Friday 06-Jan-12 04:30 PM
I must admit i was just saying to my mother the other day , that this building has come up so fast and that they have really done a good job.
even though we had to deal with alot of noise and dust at time. they really have done a great job. i think your neighbours would be the perfect people to go to should you need any work done and done fast.
Helen said:
on Friday 06-Jan-12 07:47 AM
I believe the construction market in South Africa is not developed as in other countries. The quality and timing does not correspond to cost of finished project. I think most of the buildings in the country were built by contract constructors from overseas. Anyway the building can be built very fast, but the question is how long this building will stand without any touch ups, and how South African weather will affect the ground where this building is standing!? If you ever seen Dubai, I think this is the most beautiful city in the world with their modern constructions, it takes them from 3 to 6 months to build new block of offices or absolutely new building. I lived for 4 months in Dubai, and what amazed me you drive past today the place were construction company put in the fundament in, and tomorrow when you drive past again you will see 3 or 4 levels is ready, after week looks like the project done half way.
Robyn said:
on Friday 06-Jan-12 06:05 AM
I have NO knowledge of architecture whatsoever but I do not understand how it is possible that one building can be built and sorted out so quickly but the building right next to it couldn't. Also when you drive on the highways, you notice some buildings literally jump up right in front of you while others take years to finish. I'm quite sure before you have a building built you do a lot of research and you won't always go the cheaper route but I guess it all comes down to what people you use. And you'll never know if they're good or not unless you've used them yourself.
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
