FamilyBuild Pro: Tailored Construction Solutions for Every Stage of Life

FamilyBuild Pro is where innovation meets tradition. From personalized housing solutions for graduates to unique farm structures, community libraries, sustainable homes, medical clinics, and serene parks, we craft spaces that resonate with your life and values.

Explore our tailor-made construction packages designed to build dreams, nurture communities, and create lasting legacies.

Your vision, our expertise — let’s build together with FamilyBuild Pro.

Jenga Ocha: Rural Investment & Development

Jenga Ocha targets Urban residents, diaspora Kenyans, and investors looking to build homes, cottages, or farm structures in rural Kenya.

“Invest in Rural, Build with Trust.”

The “Jenga Ocha” package offers peace of mind for urban dwellers and those living abroad who wish to invest in rural Kenya. Through PodCity’s meticulous planning, construction expertise, and transparent operations, clients can confidently build in rural areas without having to worry about the pitfalls traditionally associated with remote projects.

Jenga Ocha: Pricing Options

These packages align well with the ethos of “FamilyBuild Pro” by offering personalized, thoughtful, and quality-oriented construction solutions. We Offer Case-by-Case pricing so that we can attend to each specific need. All packages start with a 1 Hour Consultancy Session. Additionally, Jenga Ocha Offers:

End-to-End Construction Management: From design to execution, PodCity manages all aspects of the project, negating the need to entrust funds to local relatives.
Land Assessment: Thorough assessment of land viability, soil tests, and local regulations.
Localized Design: Construction designs that integrate local materials and cultural elements, harmonizing with rural settings.
Farm Structures: Options for agricultural projects, like poultry houses, cattle dips, or tea collection sheds.
Cost-Effective Materials: Sourcing of local materials wherever possible to keep costs low.
Quality Assurance: Adherence to high-quality standards, ensuring durable and sustainable structures.
Remote Monitoring: Digital updates, including photos and reports, for clients to track progress remotely.

These products collectively represent a comprehensive portfolio catering to a wide array of construction needs and preferences, reflecting our commitment to quality, innovation, and community well-being at PoDCity and UjenziBora.

Feel free to reach out if you need further details or additional assistance!

Jenga Ocha: Living Examples

1.0 Building a 3-Bedroom Bungalow in Machakos, Kenya

Introduction: Building a 3-bedroom bungalow in Machakos for an urban client wanting to invest in their hometown, this project was guided by the principles of trusted rural investment and sustainable development.

Challenge: The key challenge was to make remote investing and construction management in rural Machakos seamless, efficient, and trustworthy for an urban client.

Solution:

Inclusive design process involving the client.
Project Management
Local Material Sourcing: Utilized local construction materials from Machakos, both as a cost-effective measure and as a nod to community integration and sustainability.

Outcome: The resulting 3-bedroom bungalow stands as a testimony to the effectiveness of the “Jenga Ocha” service package. It meets the client’s need for a reliable, quality home built in Machakos. The project effectively leverages local materials and talent, offering a new blueprint for remote, rural investment in Kenya.

Visuals:

Pre-construction architectural images
Architectural design sketches highlighting localized features
Mid-construction images showing the structural work, including walls and columns
Final images of the bungalow, fully constructed and finished including landscaping work which was done by the client.

2.0 Maisonette in Nyaduong Village

Introduction: Constructing a luxury maisonette in Nyaduong Village for a client situated in Dubai, this project is shaped by the principles of reliable remote management, luxurious yet local design, and high-quality construction.

Challenge: To design and execute a project remotely that not only reflects the high-quality standards the Dubai-based client is accustomed to but also respects local architecture and resources available in Nyaduong Village.

Solution:

Remote Supervision with High-tech Tools: Employ cutting-edge construction management software and a dedicated project manager to provide real-time updates and live video feeds to the client in Dubai.
Global-Local Design Fusion: Engage architects to design a maisonette that combines luxury elements found in Dubai residences with materials and motifs local to Nyaduong Village.
Compliance and Permits: Coordinate between local authorities in Nyaduong and the client to secure all necessary permits, ensuring that international building codes are met.

Outcome: The completed maisonette serves as an epitome of luxury combined with local charm, fulfilling the client’s dream of owning a premium property in their home village while being miles away. The project demonstrates the viability and effectiveness of remote management, the highest standards of construction, and the integration of luxury with locality.

Visuals: Before-and-after photos, showcasing the transformation:

3.0 Building a Home in Bungoma: The Brick House

Introduction: This small 1 Bedroom project is for a Simba in Bungoma County. We are exploring building using locally available bricks.

Challenge: Creating a home office, lounge, outdoor verandah and Bedroom that is self-contained.

Solution:

Collaborative design, including personal insights.
Use of locally available labour and materials.
Remote monitoring and management.

Outcome: The project will demonstrate the viability and effectiveness of remote management, the highest standards of construction, and the integration of luxury with locality.

Visuals: Photos of the house design and its ongoing progress.