esoorita:


Hajj Mufutau, what's the reason why is Segcymoor unable to login with his old login name? I hope it's not as a result of misdemeanor like Brabus because I have a very high level of confidence in him and spyder

mufutau55:


No. I guess his password was messed-up and the Admin won't do anything about it. It has happened to many people I know. No, not like Brabus.

@Abbatoir

Hajji M.

EgunMogaji:

I thought you had a fix for this issue, Sir?

olumide4christ:


You will pay an extra N8000 -N13000 per m3 of concrete for these specialist companies to provide you with concrete...we call it ready-mixed concrete. Major suppliers we know are SPG and LAFARGE.. there are some other smaller suppliers too.

Too expensive for one-man projects....its better for corporate high profile clients. Ready-mixed concrete is at least N40,000 per m3 now...I know SPG supplies at a rate of about N43,000 per m3...my company uses them and LAFARGE...LAFARGE's rate is about N41,000 per m3.

WHEREAS an average contractor will provide 1:2:4 concrete at a rate of between N30,000-N35,000 per m3. When you calculate the volume of concrete required in a block of flats development for instance, the difference in cost is substantial!! [b][/b]

Daboomb:


Moreso, we have all seen that if you can put in the personal effort and buy th ematerials required yourself, you may save even more funds through negotiation skills, goodwill, e.t.c, savings that would otherwise have gone into the account of the company.

I guess that is why many people prefer those 'specialists' that only supply the Mixers and labour, while they provide the required materials.

Ourboss:
If I may ask, how do I know or identify original woods for my roofing? Thanks

EgunMogaji:


Stop that. I spent four months in Nigeria in the past year.

Besides, AC power doesn't go directly to the battery. It has to be changed to DC by the laptop/charger.

If the charger is bad then I can agree that over/undercharging maybe the culprit.

mufutau55:


Segcymoor - is now Abbatoir - he cannot login with his old login-name.
Aventures - is here once-in-a-while but still busy.

Cc: @Abbatoir

Hajji M.

desiji:
It dosen't matter if you spent 4 months in Naija i know what i know we wrote the Algo and used Matlab to Log ask anybody who works in IT in Naija. Current flows von High potential to low Potential if by any case current stops and starts it affects the circuit and the battery laptops start to discharge, it got so bad that you can sometimes hear the Humming of the line. why is that were you live your Laptop charger dosen't get overall to warm and in Naija it get sometine so warm that you be wondering if it has something to do with the wheather ?

EgunMogaji:


It does matter and you shouldn’t have brought it up.

I subjected my laptop to the same condition in Nigeria as I do in the US.

I’m not debating on quality of live voltage, every ne knows that it is deplorable in Nigeria but that shouldn’t affect a laptops battery.

If it did then the technology section of Nairaland should be awash with woes of battery.

spyder880:
Another thing we need to remember is that it's not everything our architects add to the 3d that will be found in the markets. Take for instance the ornamental designs labelled in the picture on this post.

alstacs:


Thank you for the detailed post, oga. I find this interesting on two aspects.
1. This brings up the idea of fair pricing for small and medium size projects. If the overhead] and workmanship from one contractor to the other are unreasonably far apart, then it will be sweet to follow those who have prices or rates that are transparent and verifiable even though on the high side. Of course this will apply if ones project falls within what they may accept.

2. The 8-10,000 naira difference per m3 is a lot especially for very large projects. However for medium sized projects, what is your opinion on the often unmeasured cost of logistics of organising the site, procuring of materials and provision of support environment etc as additional cost? . For example, getting sand and stone to the site, provision of water, control of workers etc

marsoden:


Oga, I don't really agree with this.
It is worthy to note that most builders in Nigeria are not very innovative. They hardly are interested in achieving any new trend that the architect included in the design. It has to be the "norm" that they know and are familiar with. Whatever that is not the "norm" that is included in any design is termed "unachievable". The common slang is that "it can't work".
A design that is as detailed as that shouldn't pose any issue in actualizing. I believe that if the builder had conducted any research, He would have achieved that. I don't know much about materials, but I believe polystyrene materials would have achieved that ornamentation in that design.
I usually tell people that if/when you're building, try and include your architect in your building team, even if he visits the site once in a while. It's a good thing when the builder and the architect "fight" on site. You're sure that the architect won't agree to reduce the standard of his design which most builders are usually fond of doing. This way, you're sure of achieving what is on the drawings(except when finance pose a challenge in actualizing certain features of a design).
If you watch the video in the making of the Burj Al Arab, the engineer called the hanging lawn tennis court "an impossible feat", to which he said that architects only know how to draw pretty pictures. The architect " Tom Wright" insisted on achieving that, and the actualization of that feature gave birth to an engineering feat. Clients should always endeavour to task the builders to achieve what is on paper. Never settle for less or "it can't work" approach.

alstacs:


I found this thread helpful on roofing.
https://www.nairaland.com/1789513/how-calculate-hardwood-needed-house

marsoden:


Oga, I don't really agree with this.
It is worthy to note that most builders in Nigeria are not very innovative. They hardly are interested in achieving any new trend that the architect included in the design. It has to be the "norm" that they know and are familiar with. Whatever that is not the "norm" that is included in any design is termed "unachievable". The common slang is that "it can't work".
A design that is as detailed as that shouldn't pose any issue in actualizing. I believe that if the builder had conducted any research, He would have achieved that. I don't know much about materials, but I believe polystyrene materials would have achieved that ornamentation in that design.
I usually tell people that if/when you're building, try and include your architect in your building team, even if he visits the site once in a while. It's a good thing when the builder and the architect "fight" on site. You're sure that the architect won't agree to reduce the standard of his design which most builders are usually fond of doing. This way, you're sure of achieving what is on the drawings(except when finance pose a challenge in actualizing certain features of a design).
If you watch the video in the making of the Burj Al Arab, the engineer called the hanging lawn tennis court "an impossible feat", to which he said that architects only know how to draw pretty pictures. The architect " Tom Wright" insisted on achieving that, and the actualization of that feature gave birth to an engineering feat. Clients should always endeavour to task the builders to achieve what is on paper. Never settle for less or "it can't work" approach.

Aventures:
Thanks Sir, I am still much here, in fact very regular on this thread at least minimum of 3 visits a day. well there is down time in the industry and there has not been something really new and exciting to post, so as usual I am back to school to learn and upgrade.

olumide4christ:


To your question in No. 2 above, the items you mentioned and so many others you haven't mentioned like temporary hoarding(fencing) around the site, provision of electricity through generator, construction of site Office/store/shed, provision of scaffolding, insurance, etc are all collectively called PRELIMINARIES and we as Quantity Surveyors insert costs for these items in the bills of quantities we prepare. It is a standard. We may price the items individually or cover all the items with a lump sum, usually a percentage of the cost of builders work (5-7.5%) depending on the magnitude of the project.
However, in one-man projects where the client didn't get a bill of quantities prepared by a QS but rather just had an agreement of a lump sum with a builder/contractor, it would be difficult to come to an agreement on the scope and cost of these preliminary items...it would be neither here nor there.

Hope I answered your question.

back2sender:
How is land use act charge calculated?
What are the parameters (different charges) That sums up the figure before applying the rate.
Any one in the House that has experienced this or have knowledge on how it works in Lagos and else where
Please help out with answers etc Dabomb, hajji Agba, segzy, aventure, Olumide etc etc

The Annual Land Use Charge Rates to be applied to eligible property in Lagos State shall be as follows:

Owner-Occupied Residential Property-0.15% per annum of the Assessed Property Value.

Owner-Occupied Pensioner’s Property-Exempted from Land Use Charge
Industrial Premises of Manufacturing Concerns – 0.5% per annum of the Assessed Property Value.

Residential Property/Commercial – 0.65% per annum of the Assessed Property Value;

Commercial Property (Used by occupier for Business Purposes) – 1.75 per annum of the Assessed Property Value;

Family Compounds – Exempted from Land Use Charge.

Properties exempted from Land Use Charge may be subject to other rates or charges under or charges under other existing Laws of the State

This Notice may be cited as the Annual Charges Rates Notice 2002 and shall come into force on the 1st day of January 2002

Daboomb:



The calculation is not fixed but based on an "assesed value", which varies from place to place, depending on how 'posh' the areas is.

But below is the guiding 'general rules' which apply across board.






Please get more detailed information here: http://nigeriarealestatehub.com/lagos-state-land-use-charge-law.html/

You can also go to their nearest office to your place, to get even more detailed, 'localised information'

Flaghouse1:


Please explain the impact of charging your non solar inverter with generator in the absence of PHCN

tobao:
Good day everyone, firstly a super thanks to every single person who takes time out to share knowleshe on this forum. God bless you and all.
Secondly, please attached within is the floor plan of my semi-detached bungalow. Please, I'd love to hear other people's views and criticisms.
Thanks and God bless.

Asphaltsolution:
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tobao:
Good day everyone, firstly a super thanks to every single person who takes time out to share knowleshe on this forum. God bless you and all.
Secondly, please attached within is the floor plan of my semi-detached bungalow. Please, I'd love to hear other people's views and criticisms.
Thanks and God bless.

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FastShipping:


Sounds good but how affordable is asphalt as against using concrete for roads?

Asphaltsolution:


Asphalt and concrete are popular materials used to pave roads and driveways. Roads and driveways paved with these materials can last for several years if properly maintained. Asphalt and concrete are strong, durable and perform well in the rain and cold. In terms of cost and required maintenance, both materials have advantages and disadvantages.


- Paving cost: The paving cost of the concrete road is little higher compared to asphalt paving.

- Maintenance Problem: In case the concrete road breaks, the whole concrete slab needs to be replaced.

- Safety features: In rainy season, vehicles tend to slip or slide on concrete road due to rain. Asphalt roads provide better traction and skid resistance for vehicles. A concrete pavement is noisy, can be rough and bumpy compared to an asphalt pavement.

- Economical: Asphalt is still less costly compared to concrete. Moreover, it takes less time to build a asphalt road than a concrete road (Asphalt sets faster). When rehabilitating either a concrete or an asphalt road, an asphalt overlay is fast and cost-effective to construct.

- Recyclable: Asphalt is a recyclable material. It can be used again and again by melting it.

- Easy maintenance: Repairing just a part of the asphalt road is easily possible without delaying commuters. Asphalt roads even can be relayered over the old layer.

However poorly constructed Asphalt pavements suffer too. Cons of using Asphalt include:-

- Relatively short lifespan: Needs to be resurfaced and maintained throughout the years.

- Has an oily texture that softens in heat and sunlight.

- Has rough edges.

In terms of affordability, Asphalt pavements are the most cost-effective for constructing/rehabilitating roads and driveways. A well paved asphalt surface will last long without the need for immediate maintenance. Asphalt is recyclable, meaning old and worn out sections can be milled off, reheated and re-paved all in a day!


Very informative. I have do e couple of reinforced concrete road I can confidently support your argument that reinforced RC road is costlier than asphalt. And even after RC road u can still use asphalt as a wearing course and this will make your RC road to last very Long. For Instance all the long bridges repair recently on Lagos-Ibadan Express way was combination of RC bridge and asphalt as a wearing course, in the process of repair Julius Berger just remove the wearing course and replace with a new asphalt.