2-Storey vs 3-Storey Building Foundation Comparison | Cost, Design & Structural Insights Explained

Описание: Ever wondered how foundation design changes between a 2-storey and a 3-storey building?
In this video, we break down real structural drawings to reveal the differences in:

📐 Footing layout and depth

🧱 Reinforcement details and column spacing

💰 Concrete and steel quantities

🏗️ Overall foundation cost impact

We’ll show how the load-bearing demands increase with extra floors, what that means for the footing size, beam design, and material requirements, and why a well-designed foundation is crucial for long-term structural stability.

Perfect for builders, engineers, students, and homeowners planning multi-storey projects who want to understand where the money really goes — from the ground up.

✅ What’s inside:

The hidden costs in your foundation work

How many bags of cement, trips of sand, and blocks you really need

Why concrete, reinforcement, and blockwork take up most of your budget

The difference between Standard BOQ vs Contractor Quotes

How to avoid being cheated when buying materials

💡 Bonus: I’ll show you how to spot red flags in your estimate and negotiate better with contractors.

👉 If you’re building in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya or anywhere in Africa — this video could save you tens of thousands of cedis.

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