A Masterclass in Doing Construction in Jamaica

[@carribbeanvixen]

Jam needs more registered and certified builders and contractors , especially since everything is being sold at such high prices. Would love to see more small business owners running a registered business with a portfolio and testimonies . So many of us want to buy and build, but we can not find reputable small builders to support.

[@donovanhendricks6815]

Absolutely key to Jamaica's future infrastructure rebuilding.

[@APointJM]

I will say this many "small business" owners are tradesmen, some registered some aren't, not saying they cannot accomplish anything but... once you do the time to become a qualified contractor clients tend to neglect the QS work and just say the cost is too high... when you ask if they accessed the what you want from what you can afford the answer is generally no... cause they just want what they want and anyone that doesn't want to play ball they call you a thief then use a tradesman

[@GuillotinePerspective]

Reapply properties-Lynton Mayers- check out these guys.

[@thezeus3757]

@@APointJM That's why they eventually pay more to knock down and rebuild or replace.

[@APointJM]

@@thezeus3757 Exactly... I cant tell you how many calls I have gotten and refused because they already wasted the budget and want me to fix is for nothing

[@gloriawalker4996]

The last portion is the best part because the person who tells you what's been done he does not do the work he finds other less qualified persons to do the job

[@donovanhendricks6815]

Awesome job Throp, you have been such a blessing to our blessed Country. Recognition from the country loading.

[@shayscott7498]

Wow Throp, you have really raised the bar! Exceptional content; really appreciate the hard work it took to coordinate and present, did I say how impressed I am?

[@dennismalcolm6620]

GREAT JOB 👍 👌 IT IS SO REFRESHING TO SEE 👀 A DISCUSSION LIKE THIS..

[@TravelsoFun]

Very informative. Once again, this is a great KZbin channel. Thank you so much Throp for such a high-quality video presentation!😊❤👏🏽👏🏽🇯🇲

[@jsnmad]

Very very good material here.

[@Throp]

Thanks so much 🙏🏾

[@stephendelvaille4233]

You have continued to produce superb content; you should be very proud of yourself. Excelsior.

[@raphaelbrown802]

excellent CONTENT

[@seansmith9831]

Thank you so much, ThropX, for having Amashika hosting such an important and educational episode. This is a team of fellows with whom I would feel very comfortable on assisting us with our major 30 unit apartment complex in Kingston. Very impressive.

[@carlrobinson2283]

Termintes do not eat cedar. Our house in Jamaica was in built 1968 and one of the rooms has cedar flooring while the other floors were of a different type of wood. They were all eaten by termites except the cedar room. It is now 56 years and still going strong.

[@ellihall2266]

Send a message to Richmond Estate, regarding Cedar. Termites has eaten out many homes there and continuous treatment for termites

[@naturesoundsaround8004]

Great discussion. Very interesting and informative

[@Throp]

thanks so much

[@nemshimacapana6730]

I love this discussion 😊

[@lornaammann5961]

Good Engineering is key to development.

[@Jellypeppa72]

I live in Jamaica had construction Business for 38 years ,In the UK Jamaica is still way behind in all areas of Construction especially in Health and Safety , Building Management , Building Control, you have no Building Control Officers, And lastly as for full building Regulations its sparce. In terms of works wearing proper construction health and safety clothing forget it, people can mix concete in flip flops😮😮

[@MichelleBarhamlifestyle]

WOW, very resourceful and informative conference. I definitely will watching over again. I learnt a lot today.❤

[@raphaelbrown802]

This host is so pretty, great conversation.. No need for all this process soon, blockchain, ai and entrepreneurs like myself, when prefabs and robotics age is ready, small scale then mass, we soon catch up with that mind set. I already have my blue print

[@ctrezzy11]

love this. im getting on the path of getting rich in america and im trying to go back home and build up jamaica. would def love to connect with you.

[@johanjonsson]

Great content and very informative video. As a professional cost manager (quantity surveyor) in construction with 15+ years of experience in the industry from various types of projects around the globe, I feel like we are missing out two, perhaps three important functions in the design team that should be included in this presentation for the laid man. Regardless of size of the project you will need an electrical engineer, plumbing and HVAC engineer Maybe it is not a requirement in Jamaica and it is covered by the Architect.

[@Jamaicanbwoi876]

Very informative session. Scary when he said termites will eat everything

[@MrNanah38]

Jamaica is a place where you will do business with an entity for $10 but you have to spend $20 in watchmen or watch women to watch each other because of scamming. I will never forget I when I came to jamaica on vacation and visited my cousin at a hardware store, she bought a few things and their were 4 other people checking her bags before she could leave, no lie.

[@sharonwynter100]

Thank for the information but all I need is the architect I will do the rest…

[@cecillethomas863]

Very very good ...cost cost too high in ja .

[@peterv6025]

Excellent video, very, very informative. one suggestion. If if there could be a second camera that will show the person, asking question that would be great

[@unapologetic-fy-irie]

I wish someone would explain why all these professionals always need to charge a percentage. Lawyer, valuator, quantity surveyor architect etc. just don’t make sense to me. Happy to hear the view of others.

[@estherstrategicadvisor749]

Do YOU work for FREE?

[@unapologetic-fy-irie]

@@estherstrategicadvisor749 my issue is not paying them, I don’t think they deserve a percentage. My opinion, you don’t have to agree.

[@susancole4115]

Alot of cowboy so called builders out there charging qualified builders prices, becareful!, as the finishing touch can be lacking and a bit rough, compared to foreign standards. Very interesting points raised, and very helpful to first time home builders, also need better quality fitting and fixtures in the hardware stores!

[@moneymaverickstv]

Nice. Great interview

[@Throp]

Thanks so much

[@totalwomanja9105]

As a new property owner, I find this video very interesting as I plan to build on my lot. I think I’ll stay away from drywall because I want nothing to do with termites.

[@DreRassjah]

Everyone is using steel studs now a day anyway….

[@poweredbypapi]

more of these from JA... respect

[@The-Reset_]

The quantity surveyor & structural engineer are for large projects.

[@dbuffaleausouldieress5378]

This was too good. Very informative 😅

[@buildjamrock4544]

This is very informative

[@Throp]

Thanks so much

[@buildjamrock4544]

​@@Throp🙏🏿 your welcome I love this because there isn't enough podcast that have good, productive and informative discussions on the construction industry which really ties back into proper Urban and Regional Planning

[@riceandtees]

@throp can u talk about the mold on the homes in pyramid point in Ochi. Manukah Developments. Same developer building Paradisiac Beach Club. They are ignoring the residents. This should be given more attention as it discourages people from buying homes in jamaica

[@eileenwatt8283]

So true. No body on You Tube wants to cover that story but many Jamaican You Tubers were showcasing those homes on their channels but now that it's a nightmare development they too are ignoring their viewers request to get an update and interview the builder, and owners. It's a darn shame. I know someone who paid cash for one and retired there.

[@nadinebeckford3340]

Mmmmm...... looking at that landscape I can tell it was a pond. Maybe a landscape architect will be needed when buying homes. A wise man build his house on a rock.

[@susancole4115]

Need air vents put in the walls to prevent mould coming in

[@riceandtees]

All these platforms and no coverage of this pyramid point mold story. I saw another real estate Channel giving a tour of Paradisiac beach club to unsuspecting prospective buyers smh. Unit starts at 500k and the people don’t even know seh the last development had a mold issue and the developers just ignore the complaints. Jamaica is extremely unprofessional. Not a great place to do business

[@budgetconsultants]

Where in Jamaica do said building contractors go to school, register, or study construction cost to provide accurate cost to compare to quantity surveyor reports??? A building contractor is a profession, so how you have a profession without an education program and expect good results???

[@stacyMighty]

Very interesting

[@lwjunior2]

Good information but missed the mark when it comes to how to find reputable Builders and Contractors, financing, how to get affordable material, building techniques to save money

[@jellojaw]

Let us ask for a part 2 with these other folks.

[@judithmitchell3602]

I also was hoping for information concerning the identification and hiring of contractors. Building codes and permits, surety and insurance,etc. We are looking to renovate and upgrade a 2 unit residential home in Ocho Rios.

[@WWEENETWORK]

Jamaica cam be a Paradise and it also cannot be a Paradise. For me it has been both. I have a major piece of real estate and might be working 100% with foreign contractors because of all the drama and corruption that goes on here. THIS ONE SESSION HAS BEEN IMPORTANT IN EQUIPPING ME WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROCESS.

[@Brenda-wp4lm]

A lot of returning residents are involved in real estate construction, myself included.

[@MarshasJourney]

Where’s the land surveyor on this panel? First one on the site and last to leave.

[@TOPPSHOTTA305]

We’re is the General Contractor!!!

[@thezeus3757]

For those who can afford all those costs, it's ok, but for the others, I'd say go to HEART and learn how to build and build your house.

[@trevorbailey1448]

I agree , the astronomical cost to build and buy homes in Jamaica is not supported by income earned by its citizens🤔 it seems the focus is on foreigner and the wealthy that can afford these builders.

[@traderman786]

water Infrastructure is a problem in Jamaica and it should not be so , this is the land of wood And water. hermitage Dam has not been properly dredged of sand in over 100 years , which means it holds less water water each year. the hydro electric generator which was a part of it has lay idle for over 20 yrs. it must me revitalized and rain water harvesting must become a requirement for all new construction.

[@olivermarshall80]

Way too many Interrlects to still be havig such problem. Simple ingenuity is not rocket science. Control the water!

[@SDBOGLE]

Philmore was my classmate at Utech.

[@buildjamrock4544]

No, smh what is the Quantity Surveyor saying it's not up to no Politicians to make such decisions. It's up the technical professionals for example the Urban Planner, City designer, Town Planner, Transportation Planner and Community Planner.

[@mbrooks1334]

Bamboo like Mahogany like Cedar ... like the Moon, like the Tide

[@hotbiz123]

He is not mentoning that there're not using wood anymore to seperate the space inside the house to hang the drywall, if you're not using the concrete wall for space seperation. Metall is used create the space to hang the drywall, thay are also using Metal for the rafters.

[@monasteel8805]

True

[@maxineshort5969]

Less Park: There would have to be a train system for that to work. If I have to conduct business in Kingston and I’m coming from ‘country’, how would I get around if I didn’t drive. This is not New York

[@HighDef69]

I really do appreciate this entire production. However, you may never need any of these people on the panel, especially if you have a relatively flat parcel of land. The most important person needed is a Qualified Mason, Qualified Electrician and a Qualified Plumber. Make sure to do your research. ✌🏾

[@islandview4385]

Chime in now😮😮😮

[@davidlmartin2080]

over complicating a simple thing fine dining vs a cookshop both sell food both gon charge you

[@buildjamrock4544]

The second person questions are good questions but no one on the panel are Urban Planner, City designer & Town planner to actually give a accurate answer. This really shows not enough effort goes into Urban and Regional Planning in Jamaica.

[@Tadrian4084]

No bro foam is for cold climates for institutions plus it’s lighter not good for hurricane countries smh 🤦‍♂️ I disagree with that point

[@AUTHENTICVIBESWITHMAUREEN]

what dry wall and foam wall 🧱 doing in hot country such as Jamaica🇯🇲 ?? that for cold 🥶 weather country !!

[@quantities4904]

The "Danger is not Knowing, it's not knowing you do know." Understanding the thermal requirements of buildings is crucial for energy efficiency, especially in places like Jamaica where climate control is essential for comfort. Insulation plays a significant role in maintaining optimal indoor temperatures by reducing heat transfer through walls, ceilings, and floors. By minimizing heat gain in hot climates and heat loss in cold climates, insulation helps to lower energy consumption for heating and cooling, thus reducing utility costs and environmental impact. In places like Jamaica, where air conditioning is heavily relied upon, well-designed insulation can make a substantial difference in energy usage and comfort levels.

[@jazzytower]

I thought proper insulation ensured a constant temp indoor regardless of what's going on outside.

[@quantities4904]

​@@jazzytowerNot correct, insulation is crucial for controlling energy consumption in buildings, maintaining a comfortable interior environment involves more than just insulation.

[@eileenwatt8283]

​@@quantities4904the ancestors built homes with proper ventilation. Air condition was not invented and those homes were cool. I lived in them and they are still standing. We just open the windows to get natural breeze and the homes were built with cross ventilation. The indoor air quality in American homes is terrible. We have to get humidifier attached to furnace because the heat is so drying to nasal passage and throat. The off gassing from the sheet rock is another story. It might regulate the indoor temp but it's possess respiratory issues to humans especially childern . There must be a better way to have a cooler house without using toxic materials. If they doing the same thing in Jamaica as they do in America there will be a rise in asthma.

[@quantities4904]

Absolutely, the traditional homes built by our ancestors often relied on natural ventilation to maintain a comfortable indoor environment, and many of these homes still stand today, a testament to their effectiveness. Opening windows to catch natural breezes and incorporating cross ventilation were common practices that helped regulate temperature and improve indoor air quality without the need for modern HVAC systems. However, as you rightly point out, modern living presents new challenges. The indoor air quality in many American homes has indeed deteriorated, with issues like dry air from heating systems and off-gassing from materials like drywall (Example; Chinese Drywall issues a few years ago) causing respiratory problems, especially for children. It's crucial to find alternatives that maintain comfortable indoor temperatures without compromising air quality or using toxic materials. In Jamaica, where natural resources like gypsum shale are abundant, there's an opportunity to explore alternative construction materials and methods that prioritize both environmental sustainability and human health. By leveraging locally available resources and incorporating innovative design strategies, we can create homes that are not only cooler and more comfortable but also healthier for occupants and less harmful to the environment. This requires a thoughtful approach that considers the interconnectedness of design, construction, and environmental impact, striving for a balance that benefits both present and future generations. FYI - The pile of rocks you see on the right hand upon exiting the Habour View roundabout heading to the Norman Manly airport, are gypsum shales prepped for export, the major ingredient for the manufacturing of Gypsum Boards, AKA, Drywall.

[@noewizzy1]

I wana see mega projects being undertaken by OUR OWN

[@davidlmartin2080]

pigs ago fly fus

[@buildjamrock4544]

The only thing is missing from this panel is a Urban Planner or a Urban Designer

[@Throp]

great suggestion. thank you for that

[@TOPPSHOTTA305]

We’re is the general contractor The leader

[@TOPPSHOTTA305]

@@Throp I am a Jamaican licensed general contractor small single family home developer in 305 ..how can you help me to come home and participate in construction Is this something we can brainstorm!

[@buildjamrock4544]

This brother who's asking the Question must be a Urban Planner

[@buildjamrock4544]

I never see any architect advocating for farm lands only Planners and Urban Designers

[@ellihall2266]

The developers are crafty, they think money first and look later. All of Jamaica woodlands is full of termite, the island has never been so developed all land is not meant for house building due to insects in the earth. Ex farmlands should not be used for developments, unless treated before the build. It's not nice for termites to eat out your wood furnishings. They should use marble where necessary and sand blasting. Too many termites and lizards coming through crevices no matter what you do the lizards are everywhere especially Richmond Estate, where there is a lot of greenery and trees it's a lizard's paradise and termite nest. Mongoose and rats also having tea party right there. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Also wild cats 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@sandiwilliams3821]

Not a project for the faint-hearted to undertake...

[@styes1]

I am too poor for this seminar 😂

[@MrNanah38]

The only people who use a landscape architect in jamaica is hotels, too many times you see nice houses with concrete jungle, in jamaica people don't take into account for landscape.

[@phillyyardyvibes808]

Dry wall is terrible in my opinion. Many of these newer houses in the state are not durable

[@monasteel8805]

Lol

[@markgordon1135]

Me nuh trust non a uno.

[@treveratkins8969]

Drywall is not good for building in Jamaica breeze blowing them down America and it's just another way to cost you more money

[@TOPPSHOTTA305]

Why do you think that

[@snipi3103]

Another layer of sweet talking jack and tie criminals