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Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by google1(m): 10:48am On Jun 28, 2016 |
@op you are inviting more quacks to the industry. So banks will come out and tell the public how they make billions of naria to pay their staffs. 1 Like |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by Lanre4uonly(m): 10:49am On Jun 28, 2016 |
Nice points OP. QUALITY materials should always be the watchword & be put into consideration at all time. My signature below says it all about quality stone coated roofing tiles & projects. |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by bless2tom(m): 10:55am On Jun 28, 2016 |
Where is d MAN that bring the building to reality(BUILDER)...... 2 Likes |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by bobman(m): 11:34am On Jun 28, 2016 |
seguntijan:Correct.... Thanks for correcting the OP 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by NLresidentQS(m): 12:36pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
CASTOSVILLA: Thanks for the clarification, sir. To err is human... 1 Like |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by NLresidentQS(m): 12:40pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
troubleshooter: The world is moving to open-source knowledge. I will forgive your mild insults, sir. The global wave now is a we-practice, no more me-practice. Let the public know. But even as much as they know, they can't ignore the services of someone trained. I beg to differ that I, as a builder of a five storey complex, will rely on my knowledge of basic estimating, basic in bold, and not employ the services of a specialist. When Google made Android open source, hackers didn't take over. The world is better when we are all informed. 7 Likes |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by NLresidentQS(m): 12:42pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
AssoJnr: Thanks for the clarification. But I don't still think it is the town planners that come down to site to set out. I've worked in 1,2,3, .... 10+ sites. And surveyors are always the one setting out. I stand to be corrected, though. 1 Like |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by NLresidentQS(m): 12:44pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: I see my boss' boss! Twaile sir. I stoop to learn. 1 Like |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by NLresidentQS(m): 12:45pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
bisola99: Alright boss | | \/ |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by NLresidentQS(m): 12:52pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
papiforreal: Abuse ignored. When you teach someone basics, you are only exposing and guiding him so that he can go along with you. Do you know how many documents on all professional procedures are available out there online? For free? Widen your horizon, sir. Quantity surveyors are not just taker offs. We prepare valuations, contract documents, certificates and tender documents. But many advanced procedures can't really be explained online. I will have to organize a 5-year class for that! 3 Likes |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by bobman(m): 12:53pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
A builder is responsible for the setting out of a site plan... I stand to be corrected.... |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by NLresidentQS(m): 12:53pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
Rubyventures: Electrical and plumbing mostly comes after blockork after roofing, before finishing. I hope I answered your question. |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by NLresidentQS(m): 12:57pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
Classes resume by 5.00pm. Remember to check in all. Next up *beams *slabs *staircase Gracias |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by samofson: 1:07pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
Very unprofessional and misleading. To pigeon hole the QS to just cost estimation and take offs shows your lack of understanding as to what a QS does. Hopefully with experience you will understand tht the job of a QS transcends what you have just posted. Those who require the services of a QS should not rely on the information posted by the OP. Please seek professional advice. 1 Like |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by karleone(m): 1:12pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
thisisod: Sir, you haven't sent those files you said you'll send to me. Still waiting on you. Can I get the excel sheet for estimation and the quick concrete content calculator from you? |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by femmyAdagba(m): 1:39pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
NOT SO SORRY TO SAY. i CAN NOW SEE THAT YOU ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL ENOUGH. IF YOU COULD MENTION OTHER PROFESSIONALS AND YOU COULDNT INCLUDE THE RELEVANCE OF A BUILDER. after all said and done, it is the Builder that is authorised to Manage the Entire Building Production Process. not just the Contractor. The acronym Contractor gives opening for all Tom, dick and Harry to come in to the Construction Industry. That is why there is the occurence of Building failures and Collapses here and there. The Builder is person who is academically trained and a Professionally Registered and must have written and passed relevant Examinations set by the professional Regulatory Body ( The Nigerian Institute of Building) who is responsible for the Building production Management. He Brings to reality what the Architect, Structural Engineer and other Professional have designed. He Suggests solution to Technical problems on the Construction site and makes his suggestion known to the project Manager and relevant Designer for Consideration. He is part of the Major Stake holder in the Construction Team. i make bold to say it that if you engage a LICENSED BUILDER, in the Construction of your Buildings, you will never have a sub-standard output. because there is a reputation and License on ground to protect. and he or she will be sanctioned by the professional body if there is any form of misbehaviour. very soon, a Law will be approved in the Country whereby on ANY Construction site, you must meet a Registered Professional Builder there and whosoever falls out of this category shall be prosecuted |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by Nobody: 1:53pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
NLresidentQS: For someone that just wants build a house, he don't need all these you mentioned up there. all he needs is BOQ to give him the estimate of what he needs. maybe You have never took a course in marketing, you can't teach someone what You do as professional just because it is basic, You tell him why he should engage you and the benefit of engaging. I repeat, you cant teach someone what you do as a professional just because you want market your service. Many will push more than you can imagine. haven't You read the comments of someone that says he is going to sack his Qs because of this. You are just shooting all the Qs in the foot if you don't know. you are not doing us Good bro. the earlier You realize this the better Now I have seen the wisdom why I was taught marketing for quantity surveyors during my undergraduate days. 1 Like |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by Rubyventures: 1:55pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
NLresidentQS: Thanks. What about the soakaway/ septic tanks? |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by Nobody: 2:02pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
NLresidentQS: Your example with Google is totally off point. how many hackers can develop O's like Android. or produce phone that use Android without Google permission 1 Like |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by seguntijan(m): 2:28pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
hopara1: you can contact me on, whatsapp:- 08024393535, email :- tijanisgn@gmail.com 1 Like |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by seguntijan(m): 2:39pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
CASTOSVILLA: |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by thisisod(m): 3:11pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
karleone:Ok srry lil bit busy. |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by Nobody: 3:23pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
NLresidentQS: I hail you, go forth yee, nothing do you. You've avoided my number one pet peeve by not saying that ALL building projects needs a QS on board. We don't always need one and is not a requirement. An Architect actually owns the project and hires those other professionals, at least here sha. But I won't take that fight on with you. I'm busy right now defending my choice of installing a lightning arrestor on my bungalow and hot water heater. Oh and not posting pictures of my build because you know that's showing off. Carry go. 1 Like |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by PRODUTIM1(m): 6:36pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
Good work on building lecturing o |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by troubleshooter: 7:52pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
NLresidentQS: Apologies. No insults intended wt my use of sacarsm. U seem to either live & practice abroad, in Utopia, or just blind to the challenges of professional practice in 3rd world countries. The 'we-practice' notion is innovative, liberal. & forward-thinking. But more sensible in climes wt better building practice structures not the near-jungle market experience in nigeria. Perhaps u don't know that in Nigeria, we have more clients patronizing quacks, cheap carpet-crossers and DIYs than consulting professionals. Honestly, do u think as a Q/S, u shld be only consulted when the project is more than a 5 storey? So u are not needed in single living unit home projects? NIA, ARCON, NSE, CORBON, NIQS etc have too much on their plate battling wt Quacks. Stop making their Jobs more herculean because u r trying to institute 1st world ideas in a 3rd world country. In a 1st world country, consulting a professional is the 1st move by clients. Here, its a last resort if @ all they Do. Enlightening the populace is a must by all professsional bodies. But in this, I think u went too far than ws necessary. Whatever noble thing it is u are trying to do here, u just helped in breeding more quacks who wld rather attempt to do estimates by themselves rather than consult u 4 their private home projects. 2 Likes |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by NLresidentQS(m): 9:55pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
troubleshooter: Now here is a very good point, very matured presentation. Very good one. And I will have to reconsider my stance before moving on. I will contact an executive at NIQS HQ. Moving on or retracting will depend on their response. I hope we have a middle point here. 4 Likes |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by NLresidentQS(m): 9:59pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: Agarawu sha.. I've been in there watching from the shadows o sir. In Kolashangone voice,; " When a thief intends and tell me he will steal my multimillion property.. And I have fact and evidence, why won't I pay soulja 80k to arrest him sharp sharp.. " 2 Likes |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by CASTOSVILLA(m): 10:39pm On Jun 28, 2016 |
[quote author=seguntijan post=47011312][/quote]Sir, I know that you understood my argument and that it's the plain truth about the matter. Please stop the cunning response and embrace the naked facts, it'll do well to guide you accordingly. 1 Like |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by troubleshooter: 8:15am On Jun 29, 2016 |
NLresidentQS: Very well sir. We do. I'm not a Q/s. I'm an Architect who just feels its imperative to protect all Professional practice. God bless U sir. 1 Like |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by seguntijan(m): 8:32am On Jun 29, 2016 |
CASTOSVILLA: I will appreciate you to educate me on my response sir. |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by Emary(f): 1:10pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
OP, thank you for this post. It's something I have been interested in but have not had a clue on where to begin. With this step by step guide, I at least have an idea now. Please, don't forget to add all the necessary licensing and government procedures. Very grateful. 1 Like |
Re: Estimating Building Costs, One Step At A Time. by abdurrazaq(m): 3:19pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
@Seguntijan The Builder is the best choice for Construction Management while the choice of Project Manager is hinged on the experience and competence of any of the professional picked not his discipline. A good project manager can be any professional who has either taken Master's course in Project Management irrespective of his/her specialisation in his/her first degree. Peace 1 Like |
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