Abante Builders Inc. · Mandaue City, Cebu
PCAB-Licensed Design & Build Contractor in Cebu
Abante Builders Inc. provides design-and-build and general contracting services for residential, commercial, resort, warehouse, and industrial projects throughout Cebu.
No. 60530
PCAB License
50+
Homes Completed
21
Active Projects
7
Engineers
4
Architects & Designers
2017
Operating Since
Who we are
A Cebu construction company with an operating history since 2017
Abante Builders Inc. is a PCAB-licensed design-and-build and general construction company based in Mandaue City, Cebu. The company was incorporated in July 2024, building on construction operations that began in 2017 under JACO Construction Services. We focus on mid- to high-value residential, commercial, warehouse, industrial and resort projects across Cebu. Read our history.
What we build
Four core construction categories
Residential
Mid- to high-end single-family homes, multi-storey residences and villas.
Commercial
Commercial and mixed-use buildings, offices, retail and income-generating properties.
Warehouse & Industrial
Warehouses, industrial and specialized facilities, structural work and large-span spaces.
Resort & Hospitality
Resorts, villas, hospitality facilities and recreational properties.
We also offer Design & Build, General Contracting / Build Only and Renovation & Fit-Out.
Why Abante Builders
Evidence, not adjectives
01
PCAB-licensed contractor
Abante Builders Inc. holds PCAB License No. 60530.
02
Dedicated engineers and designers
7 engineers and 4 architects and designers on the team, named on our Team page.
Meet the team03
Integrated design-and-build
Design, engineering coordination, costing and construction handled under one company.
04
Clear project reporting
Owners receive documented progress updates from the assigned project engineer.
05
Structured project management
Each project follows a defined nine-step process from consultation to turnover.
06
Cost transparency
Proposals are prepared from documented project requirements and agreed scope.
07
Inspection against plans
Project engineers inspect the site and check ongoing work against approved plans and schedules.
08
Actual completed projects
50+ houses, 3 warehouses and 1 pickleball court completed since 2017.
Featured projects
Recent work in Cebu
Project case studies are being documented and will be published here with verified details and site photographs.
View all projectsHow we build
Nine documented steps from consultation to turnover
- STEP 1
Consultation
We discuss your site, goals, budget range and timeline.
- STEP 2
Project Requirements
We document spaces, specifications and constraints.
- STEP 3
Design & Planning
Architectural design and engineering coordination (design-and-build).
- STEP 4
Costing & Proposal
We prepare a cost estimate and proposal based on the agreed scope.
- STEP 5
Contract & Preconstruction
Contract signing, schedule, permits where in scope, mobilisation.
- STEP 6
Construction
Work executed under an assigned Abante project engineer.
- STEP 7
Progress Monitoring
Site inspections, documentation and progress reports to the owner.
- STEP 8
Quality Inspection
Work checked against approved plans before turnover.
- STEP 9
Turnover
Final walkthrough and handover of the completed project.
For OFWs
Building in Cebu while overseas?
Abante works with OFW clients through video consultations, digital plans and proposals, and documented progress updates with site photographs from your project engineer.
Learn How We Work With OFW ClientsCompany facts
Abante Builders by the Numbers
- 2017
- Operating since
- July 2024
- Abante Builders Inc. incorporated
- 50+
- Residential houses completed
- 3
- Warehouses completed
- 1
- Pickleball courts completed
- 21
- Current active projects
- 19
- Active projects in Cebu
- 2
- Active projects in Bohol
- 7
- Engineers
- 4
- Architects and designers
Last updated:
Client stories
Reviews
Verified client reviews will be published here as they are collected. We do not publish unverified or invented testimonials.
Construction knowledge
Guides from our engineers and designers
Construction Costs
House Construction Cost in Cebu: 2026 Guide
What determines house construction cost in Cebu in 2026, how estimates are prepared, and why a project-specific estimate matters.
Updated
Design & Build
Design & Build vs Build-Only: Which Construction Setup Fits Your Project?
How design-and-build and build-only contracts differ, and how to decide which fits your project in Cebu.
Updated
Contractor Selection
Choosing a PCAB-Licensed Contractor in Cebu
Practical checks before hiring a construction contractor in Cebu, starting with PCAB licensing.
Updated
Building a Home
What Cebu Homeowners Should Prepare Before Asking for a Construction Estimate
The information that makes a construction estimate accurate and useful.
Updated
Planning a Construction Project in Cebu?
Tell us about your site, scope and budget. Abante Builders focuses on projects with construction budgets starting at approximately ₱3 million.