RLB Alvarado Construction and Engineering Services

04/02/2026

Thinking of building your dream home this year 2026 but wondering how much it actually costs to build a house in the Philippines? 🏡

This quick cost guide will help you plan your budget and set realistic expectations. The figures below serve as a general rule of thumb and a helpful starting point for your home-building journey. 💵✨

2026 Estimated Construction Cost per sq.m.:
🏠 Bare Finish – Php 25,000
🏠 Standard Finish – Php 35,000
🏠 Luxury Finish – Php 45,000
🏠 Iconic Finish – Php 65,000

Please note that actual construction costs may vary depending on material selection, design complexity, and project location. For accurate estimates and proper project planning, it’s always best to consult a professional Architect.

For inquiries, feel free to message us on this page or contact us at:
📲 0995 185 3823

Drop us a message so we can help and guide you!

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10/01/2026

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10/01/2026

RegentSeal Office Supplies × RLBA Construction

An ABBA Group of Companies Collaboration
Through the strategic collaboration of RegentSeal Office Supplies and RLBA Construction, we now offer professional Sign & Seal services to support individuals, firms, and organizations with their technical and regulatory requirements.

✔️ Engineering Design Documents
✔️ Consultancy Reports
✔️ Building Permit Submissions
✔️ Official & Compliance-Ready Documents

Powered by Dry Seal Maker by RegentSeal, our service ensures clean, permanent, and tamper-proof dry seal embossing, paired with the technical rigor and industry expertise of RLBA Construction.

This collaboration brings together:
🔹 Precision & reliability in documentation
🔹 Engineering excellence & professional accountability
🔹 A unified standard of quality under the ABBA Group of Companies

When precision matters and credibility is non-negotiable, choose a partnership built to motivate, build, and advance.

📩 Send us a message to learn more about our Sign & Seal service offering.

10/01/2026

Congratulations Engr. Karlo Cirilo Bertumen Quiobe & QB Engineers! 🎉🍾🥂

10/01/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗘𝗖 (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄

🏢 Architectural / General
○ National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096) + IRR
○ Architecture Act of 2004 (RA 9266)
○ Accessibility Law (BP 344, 1983)
○ Philippine Green Building Code (DPWH, 2015)
○ LGU Zoning Ordinances & Local Building Codes

🏗 Civil / Structural
○ National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP 2015, Vol. 1 & 2)
○ DPWH Design Guidelines, Criteria and Standards (DGCS)
○ DPWH Blue Book – Standard Specifications for Public Works & Highways
○ DPWH Drainage & Flood Control Design Manual
○ Water Code of the Philippines (PD 1067)
○ ASEP Guidelines / ACI / ASTM references

⚡ Electrical
○ Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), Parts 1 & 2 (2017 Edition)
○ Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (RA 11285, 2019) – DOE IRR
○ IEC / IEEE / NEC (NFPA 70) – Adopted references

📡 Electronics
○ Electronics Engineering Law of 2004 (RA 9292) – Regulation of electronics practice
○ Electronics Engineering Code of Ethics (IECEP)
○ Building ICT Systems Standards (as guided by RA 9292 & PECE practice)
- Structured cabling (data/voice)
- Building management systems (BMS)
- CCTV / Security systems
○ Fire detection and alarm systems (FDAS – may overlap with Fire Code)
○ NTC Regulations – For telecom & wireless systems
○ IEC, ITU, IEEE Standards – As adopted in practice

❄ Mechanical
○ Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code (PMEC)
○ Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (RA 11285)
○ ASHRAE Standards (HVAC, ventilation, thermal comfort)

🚰 Plumbing / Sanitary
○ Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines (1999, RA 1378)
○ Sanitation Code of the Philippines (PD 856)
○ Clean Water Act (RA 9275)
○ Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003)
○ Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) – Reference

🧯 Fire Protection & Life Safety
○ Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514, 2008) + IRR
○ Accessibility Law (BP 344) – Fire egress for PWDs
○ NFPA Standards (13, 14, 72, etc.) – Design references

🌏 Environmental / Sustainability
○ Philippine Green Building Code (2015)
○ Environmental Impact Statement System (PD 1586, DAO 2003-30)
○ Clean Air Act (RA 8749)
○ Clean Water Act (RA 9275)
○ Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003)

🦺 Construction Safety & Labor
○ DOLE Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS)
○ DOLE Department Order No. 13 (1998) – Construction safety
○ RA 11058 (OSH Law, 2018)

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06/01/2026

STRUCTURAL DESIGN & ANALYSIS BICOL
𝙍𝙇𝘽 𝘼𝙡𝙫𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨

This project features structural plans (design & analysis, signed and sealed) for a residential building in Tagas, Daraga, Albay.

✔️ Code-compliant structural design (NSCP 2015)
✔️ Earthquake-resilient planning
✔️ Safety, durability, and long-term value

Dae dapat isugal an seguridad. Dapat protektado nin harong an sadiring pamilya. Magpatindog ki tama. Magkuha ki propesyonal.

📍 Serving Albay and nearby areas
📩 Message us for structural design and engineering services

RLB Alvarado Construction and Engineering Services
Reliable Construction. Engineering Excellence.

03/01/2026

18/12/2025

Soon to Rise - 2-Storey Mixed-Use Building (Income-generating Asset)
Location: Purok 2, Caratagan, Pio Duran, Albay | Owner: Mr. E
Commercial Spaces & Transient for Lease

Design: KingBuilders Architectural Design
Build: RLB Alvarado Construction & Engineering Services
Reliable Construction | Engineering Excellence
Engr. Russela Louise B. Alvarado - Proprietor
Ar. Louiela R. - Architectural Design; Engr. Alain O. - Structural Design; Engr. Reina M.- Plumbing; Engr. Joseph S. - Electrical Design; Engr. Zurich - Geodetic/ Surveying
(052) 201 0408 | 0969 409 4999

06/11/2025

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