Homechoice Planners Blog

When it comes to choosing the perfect home, such thing as “one type fits all” does not exist.
One must carefully consider their budget, the location, the neighbors, and the type of house itself.

Bungalows or a one-story house are very convenient for the homeowner because all the rooms are on the same floor and there are no stairs between living areas. A bungalow is well suited to persons with impaired mobility, such as the elderly or those in wheelchairs.

Single-story benefits
+ more options for ceiling heights & skylights
+ more living space since you don’t need to spend square footage on staircase
+ safer for small children & easier for older people or physically challenged individual
+ easier to evacuate in case of a fire
+ no noise from stairs & second story traffic
+ less bathrooms needed since all are on same floor
+ can combine dirty kitchen with laundry area

A two story house is ideal in dividing the entertaining areas of the house which is on the first floor from the bedrooms on the second. A two story house is well-suited in a suburban settings or lots that are located in ridge area to fully appreciate the views.

Two-story benefits
+ more breath taking views than a one-story house
+ smaller foundation and roof area
+ upstairs bedrooms have more privacy
+ upstairs windows are safe to leave open
+ less roof to maintain, less distance for pipes and wires to travel
+ good exercise running up and down stairs every day!

Whether moving in a one-story or a two story house, as long as you and your family are happy and satisfied, then you have successfully added a beautiful chapter in the story of your life.

Turn-over is the term used during the final stages of the construction phase. This is when the client takes control of the finished product. In order to assure smooth turn-over’s, there must be a complete fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the contract.

Ideally, the client or his SPA must finalize a series of activities that include confirming the property, completing the promotional activities and sale agreements. There must be a finalized move-in plan as well as a schedule for the unit inspections. Insurance, mail delivery, and garbage collection must already be in place. Inspecting and testing of the security systems must also be done before the turn over happens.

During the turn-over, Homechoice Planners and Construction Corporation (HPCC) provides the client with all the keys to the completed project. HPCC also hands over the “as-built” drawings to the project. HPCC also hands over any excess building material that was not fully used but in some cases, the client may choose to return the materials back to the contractor. Warranties can vary in different areas or territories. It is best to sit down and discuss warranty with the contractor as well as the developer. Homechoice Planners and Construction Corporation warranty period runs about one year. And before any warranty period expires, our architect together with other appropriate consultants should be able to inspect the building to prepare a warranty report.

Careful understanding as to how the turn-over process needs to be done before any other activity.

The construction industry is slowly making its way into a full blown industry here in the Philippines. More and more construction agencies are booking jobs everywhere in the country. But, there is one agency that has proven to be the cream of the crop. Homechoice Planners is the name of the firm. But why choose Homechoice Planners especially when it comes to CDO realty?

1. The firm caters to everyone who has the need for top notch interior designing needs. The firm also knows the need to have high quality results hence interior designers know full well that working with Homechoice Planners can get the job done in time without compromising the quality of the result.
2. Homechoice Planners also has a wide array of top quality architects who bring their A game to the table when it comes down to business. Expect knowledgeable architects who know what their clients want with the help of their skills.
3. Expect state of the art technology when it comes to working with Homechoice Planners. These technology will be incorporated to every project that the client needs such as the New Building Innovation Technology wherein it has been used in different highly developed countries like Australia, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and more. Years ago, such technology would not be applicable here in the Philippines yet alone in Cagayan de Oro but now, Homechoice Planners are up-to-date with the modern technologies that are being used worldwide today.

With that, there is no reason not to choose Homechoice Planners for your construction needs in Cagayan de Oro City.

The construction industry has made its way down south in Cagayan de Oro City. The city of friendship has been one of the most outstanding sites for construction of future landmarks in the country such as commercial buildings albeit residential ones. When talking about the construction industry and the companies that it caters, choosing the right construction management for CDO realty is crucial. Here are some tips on how to choose the right construction company.

• In the metro, there are a lot of construction company to choose from but what separates the good one from the best? It’s the reputation a company makes through the quality of service they make. Make sure that you know what type of work they have done in the past. You can check the area yourself and see what the people have to say.
• Ask yourself how do they manage changes in the plan. A construction firm must be flexible enough to manage any type of changes as well as alert you of the changes made to the plan. With regards to planning, a firm must be able to manage the process as smoothly as possible. Dissemination of information must also be done in a quick manner.
• Confirm licensing. Of course, no client would want to work on a construction firm that does not have the legal basis to conduct any business. Your construction management company should be licensed under the jurisdiction that requires it hence you should demand for any license.
• Safety is also a must for construction companies. If safety is one of their key goals and they have a track record of providing safety to both the company and the contractors as well as the client that work on the project, then they are a good company to work with.

Good thing all of these are found in HomeChoice Planners and Construction Corporation.

One might wonder how the housing construction industry in the Philippines directly affect the entire economy of the country. The answer is quite simple. It directly affects the country through the job opportunities that the industry provides. An entire company of construction workers who are armed with skills are hired to build a certain infrastructure by a local firm. It will take months or even years for the structure to be completed hence the workers will have a stable job for its entire duration. Upon that point, the workers can provide well therefore boosting the economic trades within the local area. The firm itself also greatly affects the economy. More and more investments are being signed once the industry flourishes hence more jobs for the workers. This cycle will continue as long as the quality of work and the result of the project is marked without mediocrity. In short, the more projects that come, the more workers get paid. When workers get paid, they provide a steady income which later on boosts the economy of the country. Once the economy flourishes, more projects become readily available and the cycle never ceases to stop.

This is why many people often see a lot of residential houses being built in key cities such as Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro as of late. The construction industry is flourishing all over the country. With the help of cheap materials and readily available manpower, the country has what it takes to strengthen the construction industry. This is also why you often see many companies opting to build residential sites since the construction industry is on the rise.

It’s the first month of the second quarter and HPCC is happy to introduce its newest project in Vista Verde Village. This project is another two-storey residential building of HomeChoice Planners and Construction Corporation. It is another modern designed house of HPCC; and it was designed by one of our in-house architects and now an inclusion to the company’s portfolio of customized design houses.

HomeChoice Planners and Construction Corporation is already a household name in Vista Verde Village. With the many houses that the company has built in the said subdivision, one can already see the HPCC trademark in each of the houses built in the subdivision. And now, another house is set to construct in Vista Verde Village. As part of the construction process, groundbreaking and lot dedication was held last 8th of April. The family, staffs and members of the FAOG church who have ministered the service were present in the ceremony.

It has been a tradition for HPCC to conduct a groundbreaking ceremony first as this is a way of thanking the Lord for the new project that He has given to the company. It is also a way of acknowledging the Lord’s presence and guidance in everything that we do. Everything in this world is owned by the Lord and it is but right that a blessing from Him is important before starting a project.

HPCC is excited to start this project and the family is eager as well to see the realization of their dream house. Thank you to the family for trusting the company’s service in making their dream house possible. Updates will be posted as soon as the construction of the house starts. Until then!

As a company that continually grows, HomeChoice Planners and Construction Corporation has yet another project that will work into. For the first time, HPCC was able to close a residential project at Sta. Cecilia Subdivision.

This project at Sta.Cecilia Subdivision which is located at Gusa is a two-storey residential building. With its modern design, this house would definitely be a looker in the said subdivision. Last 26th of March, groundbreaking and lot dedication service was conducted on the said site. It was ministered by Ptr. Elpie Taboclaon of First Assembly of God Church. The workers, staffs and family of the owner were present in the event.

HPCC’s venture with this new project would definitely make a mark in Sta. Cecilia Subdivision. The company has now built a trademark in the said subdivision. And this two-storey project is now included in HPCC’s portfolio of customized design houses. For this project’s update, it’s now on full swing construction. Using the Plaswall Technology, the project’s progress is fast. And with the system used, good quality outcome is ensured.

Extending our sincerest gratitude to the owner of this two-storey project. Thank you for trusting HPCC to build your dream house. As for updates of the project, you can check out our facebook page. Until then!

Sports fest is an annual activity of HomeChoice Planners and Construction Corporation. Every year, teams per department join in the competition of basketball, volleyball and other recreational activities. And it is usually a one day or two day sports fest activity. This time around, the management decided to have it a month long activity wherein the games will be held every Saturday of the month.

Last March 22 was the opening of the month long HPPC sports fest. Before proceeding to the game proper, the workers and staffs had a sweat it all out zumba dance exercise. The zumba dance was definitely a good warm up exercise as it has given the workers more energy at the start of the competition. Secondary games such as the obstacle race and the tree challenge were also included in the activity. The said games were first playe by the workers; then the main competition started.

After how many Saturdays of competition, the teams that are included and will compete in the finals are as follows:

Basketball Competition
· Skimplas Team
· Structural 2 Team
· Bodrivers Team
· Finishing Team

Volleyball Competition
· Structural 2 Team
· Structural 1 Team
· Skimplas Team
· Paintor Team

The above-mentioned teams will compete with each other in the championship game that is yet to be scheduled. Even with the teams’ busy schedule, they still manage to practice for the upcoming finals. In line with the championship game is the culminating activity also wherein the winners will be recognized and awarded.

Until the said championship game will be conducted, everyone will just have to sit and relax for now. Exciting as it is already to see and name the champions but then we’ll have to wait until the schedule is set. To the teams that will play in the finals, good luck and God bless you all! Until the next update!

As a budding company, HomeChoice Planners and Construction Corporation started out in June 2006 renting office spaces. The company was first located at Tiano – Akut streets in Divisoria and then transferred to one of Pueblo de Oro’s commercial building. It was in April 2, 2013 that HPCC began to realize its plan of having an own office and held its groundbreaking at Golden Glow North Arcade.

And now after almost a year of constructing the HPCC Commercial Building, the company has finally transferred to its new office. This time around, the company is the owner of the building. Last March 18, HPCC had its office blessing that was ministered by Ptr. Elpie Taboclaon and members of the First Assembly of God Church. Though the commercial building isn’t finished yet, HPCC has already made the big leap to transfer to its new office. HPCC Commercial Building is a proposed four storey building and as of now, it has built up to the second floor only; but the remaining two storey of the building will soon be constructed. And we just can’t wait to see the completion of the four storey building.

HomeChoice Planners and Construction Corporation has indeed grown to be a successful company. And up until now, it still continues to grow and prosper by venturing into new innovations and technology. HPCC has reached to where it is now because of God’s grace. Since the time that the company has started its mission of being blessed to be a blessing; the company’s blessing from God has never stopped since then. And truly, everything that the company has, it owes it all to the Lord Almighty.

This leap that HPCC has made is just the start of the many big leaps that waits ahead of the company. Glory to God!

Last February 14, the City Planning Development Office in collaboration with the Subdivision and Housing Development Association or SHDA, Inc. conducted a whole day seminar at Deluxe Hotel. The seminar was refresher training on Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) devolved functions in the processing and approval of subdivision application. The said meeting was attended by different property developers and contractors of Cagayan de Oro City. People in the real estate business and representatives of different organizations were present also.

Different offices and organizations of the government joined in the seminar. Each of the government offices and organizations had its own representative. To name a few, Architect Erlinda Nuval of the Office of the Building Official and Mr. Apolinar Banaag of the Department of Agrarian Reform were representatives from their respective offices. Various topics has been discussed in the event such as titling of the subdivision lots and processing period, conversion requirements and processing period, subdivision guidelines and a lot more interesting topics.

During the seminar, we were graced by the presence of our City Honorable Mayor Oscar Moreno and Vice Mayor Ian Acenas. It is said that for the first time, both the mayor and vice mayor were together in an event. It is such a privilege for us to have been able to see them together in one place. The mayor and vice mayor had the opportunity also to express their plans and desires for the city’s prosperity.

It was a great pleasure for us to have been able to attend the seminar. Questions have been answered during the open forum and clarifications have been made also. We, the attendees have learned a lot from the refresher training. Cheers to the organizers of the event. Looking forward for more seminars like this.