baba_eko: Can I also confirm, Oga Brabus are you a Builder / Engineer / Project manager ?
I will be very interested in the cost once you are ready to reveal it.
Also, please state the season where one should be targeting building i.e during the dry season when its really sunny. Also, as per my earlier question, would you be able to provide labour and I provide all materials.

Thanks.

I'm a builder. The cost? There's nothing stopping me from revealing the cost but I really don't want too much distractions on the thread.
Bros, you can build any time you like.

Sure, I can provide the labour and supervision while you provide ALL materials. Take note of the highlighted word.
I know my guys in the construction world would understand what I mean.



One little secret here is the client promised a "Performance Bonus" if I'm able to deliver the project on schedule.

On the issue of cost, I want to point it out that we didn't receive a blank cheque for this project. Payments are made as milestones are met.

The Upper Floor

I have to say that I am satisfied with the progress we're making. I can’t stress enough the importance of hiring an architect who will show you full 3D renderings at design stage. You just can’t get a great feel for what a house is actually going to look like from a few two-dimensional schematic drawings. Below are the view of the upper floor from the documents provided by Master's Touch Studio

@Brabus. What will be the plan of this floor(ie number of rooms, toilets etc). Thanks.

mmbello2: @Brabus. What will be the plan of this floor(ie number of rooms, toilets etc). Thanks.

The upper floor is my favorite plan because it places the family room in a dramatic spot, from a view perspective, without chopping up prime bedroom space.


On the Ground Floor: Porch, Ante room, Rest room, Main Lounge, Dining (open floor plan), Bedroom Four with en suite bathroom, Utility Room, Kitchen, Terrace/Laundry, and a Bonus room underneath the stairwell (more than 6sqm)

On the Upper Floor: Master Bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom, Bedroom Two with En-Suite Shower Room, Bedroom Three with en suite bathroom, Family room, Private terraces in the family room and master bedroom

Greetings to you all this morning from another level. The UPPER LEVEL.

brabus: Greetings to you all this morning from another level. The UPPER LEVEL.

Wow,good job Brabus,.Money is so good,my is moving very slow but surely,my casting may begin by Next week,hopefully I'll see if d welder 'll finish tommorrow.

Man my Eng is requesting for 120 tons of granite for 6 inches slab of 2 flats 3 bedrooms,I think it's too much,what do u think bro?.

Today in picture

euromilion:

Wow,good job Brabus,.Money is so good,my is moving very slow but surely,my casting may begin by Next week,hopefully I'll see if d welder 'll finish tommorrow.

Man my Eng is requesting for 120 tons of granite for 6 inches slab of 2 flats 3 bedrooms,I think it's too much,what do u think bro?.

Bro, I really can't say if he's asking too much or too little. All I can say is that your project is too slow and I don't think it's funding issue.

If I can remember, you've been talking about the decking even before we began this project. Aren't you supplying the materials again? If you're, then his request shouldn't be an issue except your suppliers aren't sincere with you.

Thnx bro,
Am not there,I do send money based on his request,.yea it's slow cos he is having 2 projects at d same time.weldone u r doing a great job.

From Paper to Brick: Quick Update

- Unit 2 block work commences today (11/12/12)
- The carpenters will be getting started on the formwork for the columns, lintels and beams of Unit 1 (11/12/12)
- The iron benders will also get started today on Unit 1
- Expected completion of block works and tank slab of Unit 1 is NEXT Friday (14/12/12)

Building Tip: When you're building a new house, it is best to organise an independent Building Inspector to inspect the critical stages of the project (the formworks, the reinforcement, the concrete mix, the structural elements etc) to make sure that the build is going well so that you don't end up building another tower of Pisa or make the headlines.

We're ROOFING this house. The client says "it's either this or better"

More updates on roofing stage later.

From Master's Touch Studio

Here's the ROOF PLAN

There's something new everyday. Here's the present look of the house.

And this

Upper floor plan pls

Happening Now: Carpentary works

Our staircase design. We didn't just do anything. We have a design.

Staircase

Carpentary Work in progress

@Brabus. Pls can you show us the upper floor plan of ur building so that we can visualise and follow u properly . Thanks very much.

Rain Delay

In today’s construction market, it’s rare to find a construction contract without a delay. Today is ours and it is RAINing.

This is an event that we didnt anticipate. Site closed for today

Well done bro. Your house is coming out fast and good.

ihebrooke: Well done bro. Your house is coming out fast and good.

Thanks for your support at all time. Meanwhile, here's the pic of the house you help design.

mmbello2: @Brabus. Pls can you show us the upper floor plan of ur building so that we can visualise and follow u properly . Thanks very much.

I'll upload the upper floor later this week.

Happening Now

Brabus..I must confess u ve good workers...d blocksetting!

Where are we today?

I'm shopping for the roofing stage. Planks will be delivered on site tomorrow. Pic updates tomorrow.

Happening Now: Wood Sorting and Treatment

It's been a while since my last update and a lot of things have transpired. We've completed the block work on Unit 1; treated all woods; do all the rough fix and installations. We are also preparing for the finishing stage.

Here are pics from the site.

Checking out the Sample Window

Pic 1: View from the Kitchen
Pic 2: External View of the sample Window

FROM PAPER TO BRICK


In just 41 days, we've turned dream into reality.