If you are planning to build your dream home, or already in the thick of it. Our 4-week Home-building Course (2 hours per week, online or in person) equips you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the building process from start to finish. You’ll learn how to avoid costly mistakes, spot red flags, and steer clear of conmen in the construction industry.
What makes this course unique is who teaches it. You’ll learn directly from professionals who understand the realities of building in Kenya – architects, engineers, cost consultants, masons, plumbers, and more. These are people who have not only built their own homes but have also guided many others successfully.
It’s not just theory. You’ll receive practical workbooks packed with tools and insights, carry out site visits, engage in interactive sessions, and connect with a community of fellow home builders.
Building your dream home starts long before the first brick is laid. We cover approvals and paperwork (what permits you need and how to get them without the runaround), building your team (what architects, engineers, and contractors do, who to hire first, and red flags to avoid), and your design brief (turning your vision into a clear plan with a mood board and simple guidelines so your team actually builds what you want).
With approvals in place and your team ready, we dive into the superstructure stage where your project takes shape. You’ll learn smart procurement (where to buy, how to avoid shortages, and how to negotiate), costing and budget control (reading a BoQ, tracking spend vs. plan, site cash-flow timelines, handling variations, payment schedules, and simple tools to keep you within budget), the right order of works from foundations to roofing, plus practical site tips to keep structure sound, services coordinated, and roofs leak-free.
This week focuses on turning a house into a home: how to avoid common mistakes in tiling, painting, fittings, and fixtures; simple interior design principles to make spaces functional and beautiful; where to source quality finishes without overpaying; and what to check before handover so moving in is smooth and long-term maintenance is easy.
We put theory into practice with guided site visits to live projects at different stages. You’ll walk through real builds, ask questions on the spot, see how decisions play out on site, and try simple tasks under expert supervision, so you leave confident, informed, and ready to manage your own project.
By the end of Week 4, you’ll not only understand the home building process , you’ll feel ready to take control of your own project like a pro.
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