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DMCI Homes expands to Cebu with Kalea Heights, its largest condominium project

Published Jan 21, 2025 06:59 am

DMCI Homes, the residential real estate unit of DMCI Holdings, is looking to hire over 1,000 skilled workers to build the P24 billion Kalea Heights, marking its expansion to Cebu City.

In a statement, the firm said it is looking for construction workers, engineers, architects, accountants, sales agents, and office staff as it sets up operations for its first foray into the Queen City of the South.  

“We are committed to serving Cebu’s property market for the long term. This includes creating jobs and building a strong team of Cebuanos,” said DMCI Homes President Alfredo Austria.

DMCI Homes takes pride in designing and building condominiums with its in-house team, unlike most developers who outsource construction work.

Its parent company, DMCI Holdings, was founded by the late Engr. David M. Consunji, known as the “Grandfather of the Construction Industry” and “Builder of Landmarks” in the Philippines.  

DMCI Homes also has the distinction of being the Philippines’ first Quadruple A real estate developer. Presented by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board, this is the highest license given to a contractor that meets the stringent requirements of the Philippine government in terms of financial capacity, building experience, and expertise of technical personnel, among others.

“We’ve been preparing for this project for years, even hiring engineers from Cebu to train in our Metro Manila project sites. Now, they’ll bring their skills back to Cebu,” Austria said.

Located along Good Shepherd Road in Barangay Guadalupe, Kalea Heights spans 4.6 hectares and includes 3.6 hectares of open space—the largest condominium project in Cebu and in DMCI Homes’ portfolio.  

The development is divided into four districts: Dawn, Dusk, Summit, and Azure. Its open space is nearly three times the size of Cebu’s Fuente Osmeña Circle.

The first phase will feature the 41-story Leia Building, ranging from 29.5 to 88.5 square meters. Designed with a modern tropical aesthetic, Kalea Heights combines urban convenience with nature-inspired living.

DMCI Homes expects unit turnovers beginning in December 2029. Austria shared that this is just the first of many projects planned for Cebu.  

“We aim to stay in Cebu for the long term, continuously developing projects,” he added.
 

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