Sometimes the word 'quality' has often been misrepresented or misused by some designers and contractors. It becomes somewhat subjective, and it really depends on the perspectives of the house owners. Being overly used by good companies (and unfortunately the bad apples), the meaning of Quality in house-building, house design, interior design, and A&A works, became diluted. 

Hence, the team at 9SG Design and Build is working hard to bring the depth of true quality to our A&A works, reconstruction, as well as Design & Build services. Here is our understanding of true quality.

Quality in Building Materials

This is the most basic of all but yet sometimes ignored. No matter how good the workmanship is, if the building material is of poor quality, the house will be of poor quality. It is as simple as that. 

At 9SG, we never shortchange on building materials quality. Our purchaser, designer, and project consultant will give their utmost to introduce quality building materials for the projects. A good quality building material must have relatively better durability, wear and tear resilience, and the most important aspect of all - functionality than conventional building materials. 

In today's health-conscious society, the eco-friendliness and health benefits of building materials are also important contributors to the overall product quality. That is why the philosophy of 9SG is to always begin with good-quality building materials. 

Quality in Workmanship

Next is, of course, the quality of the workmanship. In a house building or A&A works process, we see the essence of expertise. For example, for cabinetry, you need an expert carpenter. The flooring needs a good tiler. The project needs an experienced project manager. The house design needs a good architect or designer. Even for purchasing building materials, you need someone who is good at purchasing. So everyone plays an important role in determining the outcome of the project.

Therefore, finding a good builder who invests in its people is vital for the quality of the house.  

Quality in Value

One paramount question to keep in mind is, besides the increase in land prices, will the newly renovated house or reconstructed add value to the property? Or in other words, whether the investment in the A&A works or the house rebuilding process is worth the monies. 

Therefore, it is crucial to employ a house contractor who understands the value quality of your home. They can provide the right advice, the right materials, and the right amount of work at a reasonable quotation amount.  By doing so, you will rest assured that your investment is worthwhile. 

Who Say Quality Doesn't Matters, It Does

Next time you plan to renovate or rebuild your property, remember these three aspects of Quality; look for the best A&A works or reconstruction project manager with these qualities!

This was perhaps one of the most common questions that customers will ask. To answer that, it will focus on the needs and objectives of the particular clients. Before that, let's define the meaning between A&A works and house reconstruction. Shall we?

Definition between A&A Works and House Rebuilding

For A&A works, it simply means making changes to the existing property. While there may also be structural changes in an A&A works project, they do not consist of more than 50% of the property or gross floor area (GFA). 

For house reconstruction, the structural changes are more than 50% of the existing GFA or elements. Moreover, there may be an increase in floor levels and the property's form. 

Now that you have a clear idea of the difference between A&A works and House Rebuilding, let's look at what will influence your decision to confirm between one of the two. 

1. Time

House reconstruction typically will require a longer completion dateline than an A&A works project. It is because there are permits that need to be approved by the authorities, plus the scale of work is relatively larger for a reconstruction project than an A&A works project. Hence, the time is much longer. 

If you are okay with waiting and have some other place to stay for the time being, then you can decide on house reconstruction. However, if you require to stay in the house within a shorter time frame, then A&A or interior renovation might be a better choice.

2. Objective

Next thing to consider is the objective of your plan for the house. If you plan to sell the house at a higher value, then house reconstruction might be a good idea. It is because, in terms of value maximisation, it is a relatively better choice than A&A works. 

3. Value & Cost

Due to its scale and complexity, the cost of a reconstruction project is usually more than that of an A&A works project. However, as mentioned earlier, the value or future profit margin might be better because you have a new house with a bigger GFA. That increase in GFA will naturally result in an increase in your property value. 

Therefore, it is recommended that you weigh both scenarios' costs and benefits; then decide on the one that best suits you.

Consider Design and Build Too

The builder provides a design and build service, which also has an in-house architect or designer. By engaging its design and build services, you are saving costs on engaging a design firm or an architect to do the project. Hence, it will help mitigate costs to the house-building process, giving you better profit margins. 

In Summary

Always do your homework. Ask around and compare the prices before deciding whether you want to do A&A works, reconstruction, or simply Design and Build services for your new home.