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Does anyone have ideas on how to make construction in the tropical areas affordable?

Asked by Tony3A (9points) March 15th, 2010

Am a contractor in East Africa, Uganda however real estate and construction costs are really through the roof! this trend has been going on for quite a while to the extent home ownership even for our middle class is tough!

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PandoraBoxx's avatar

Shipping container housing?

whatthefluther's avatar

You might take a look at prefab construction which would help reduce costs. See ya…..Gary/wtf

Cruiser's avatar

Canvas Tent?

drhat77's avatar

Are you building tract houses? That could save you by buying components wholesale

drhat77's avatar

@johnpowell yurts really? Is that what you think of ugandas middle class

Tony3A's avatar

thx, guys!
we’ve had cases of prefab before but the system was not quite picked by the masses! though prefab omits costs of finishing and error etc!
am doing extensive research n organising how that can be achieves

Frivargas's avatar

sorry. drawing a blank.

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