BITSWORKS:
I delibrately make sure the bricklayer does not lay more than 4-5 coaches per day for stability and alignment.

I've never heard this before, but it makes a lot of sense.

Deedonsolutions:
Sir, I have been browsing through ur profile on here... May I ve ur contacts detail on here sir

Contact me via mail on seyisodiya@gmail.com and whatsapp 08188569130. Best regards.

The plank formwork has been removed from the columns casted and this is what the perimeter wall looks like now.

We are preping right now to start the main building construction.

BITSWORKS:
The plank formwork has been removed from the columns casted and this is what the perimeter wall looks like now.

We are preping right now to start the main building construction.

What was the all inclusive cost of the perimeter wall?

msogunro:


What was the all inclusive cost of the perimeter wall?

Hello, can we take this offline for client privacy concerns. I will gladly provide it here if am given permission by the client. Best Regards.

Finally, a preview of the proposed mix residential development, this is still a rough draft, it hasn't been rendered yet.Also, it will still be reviewed so there is likely going to be changes and alterations before project construction starts.

Its been a long break but we are back on site this week to start with the old structure demolition and carry out the soil test also.

1 or 2 of the old tenants are still hanging around the premise and we have given them till weekend to move out completely.

More demolition pictures.

This will be interesting. Very different style than the norm. I like it.

We carried out the soil test yesterday, the result will be used in designing the structural framework and for processing the approval.

Doing a soil test helps determine the right type of foundation to be done on the site and saves the client from future regrets of the house tilting or sinking.

BITSWORKS:
We carried out the soil test yesterday, the result will be used in designing the structural framework and for processing the approval.

Doing a soil test helps determine the right type of foundation to be done on the site and saves the client from future regrets of the house tilting or sinking.

Nice one, spt at work.

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Demolition was completed on Monday 22nd of August 2016. Next stage is to wait for the soil test report and structural drawing so we can start work on the sub-structure.

Baba well done oo and good luck

twinskenny:
Baba well done oo and good luck

@Twinskenny, thank you. I will holla at you soon, got something we need to work on together.

BITSWORKS:


@Twinskenny, thank you. I will holla at you soon, got something we need to work on together.

Alright boss am on standby

Today, September 5th 2016..first Monday in the month we started the sub-structure work for the main building.

We started with the setting-out using the structural layout drawing and the architectural drawing. We used

1. 4nos bundles of pegs (a bundle contains 20pcs)
2. 1 bundle of tie-rod (contains 30pcs)
3. 1.1/5 inch nails (1lbs)
4. 4nos lines

Total cost for all these items is less than N10,000.

We have temporarily suspended the sub-structure work due to the incessant rainfall and will in the meantime construct the front perimeter wall to secure the land against intruder.

The raft foundation for the perimeter wall has been excavated and blinded, iron reinforcement work is currently ongoing

Also the storage/site office is being constructed and will be ready for the first batch of cement to be delivered.

Construction of the storage/site office pictures.

Carpentary formwork for the raft.

Raft foundation casting for the perimeter wall is conclude. We will start the block setting immediately.

BITSWORKS, welldone on your professionalism, most especially deciding to do soil test. Some builders will tell you that it is not necessary to do soil test once it is not more than a storey building, what is your take on this? Also, for this particular project, what is the recommended depth according to the soil test result. Finally, what is the rough cost to do a soil test? Thanks.

BITSWORKS:
Raft foundation casting for the perimeter wall is conclude. We will start the block setting immediately.

solistic:
BITSWORKS, welldone on your professionalism, most especially deciding to do soil test. Some builders will tell you that it is not necessary to do soil test once it is not more than a storey building, what is your take on this? Also, for this particular project, what is the recommended depth according to the soil test result. Finally, what is the rough cost to do a soil test? Thanks.

Thank you for your kind words. Before I embark on a project, I let the client know all the building codes and standards I must abide with and if we come to an agreement, I proceed with the project.

For any project size and land topology, it is advisable to do a soil test to ensure the right sub-structure is put in place. The recommendations from the soil test for this project specifies raft (excavation to dept of 0.3m) and pile foundation (dept of 6.0m).

Cost estimate for soil test varies from N180k to N250k depending on the consultant you engage and the location/land topology.

Day 1 and day 2 of block setting. Rain did not allow us to do much on day 1, we only achieved 3 coaches all through using 2 bricklayers. On day 2, we decided to use just one bricklayer and we achieved 4 coaches.

Thanks for your detailed response BITWORKS. I will be following your projects.

BITSWORKS:


Thank you for your kind words. Before I embark on a project, I let the client know all the building codes and standards I must abide with and if we come to an agreement, I proceed with the project.

For any project size and land topology, it is advisable to do a soil test to ensure the right sub-structure is put in place. The recommendations from the soil test for this project specifies raft (excavation to dept of 0.3m) and pile foundation (dept of 6.0m).

Cost estimate for soil test varies from N180k to N250k depending on the consultant you engage and the location/land topology.

We are back to site on the 25th of October 2016. The front perimeter wall is in place and materials have been delivered to site. We have granite, iron reinforcement and wood. Sharp sand will be delivered tomorrow.

Setting out and excavation will be done today and tomorrow.

Excavation ongoing. We have to contend with rising water but it will be pumped out once we are ready to do the floor blinding.

More excavation pictures.

Recommendation from the structural engineer is to excavate to a depth of 300mm and the total raft height is 1.2m which is what we have observed.

We started the blinding and had to be pumping out water and blinding simultaneously as the ground water kept oozing out and filling the trenches.

It's just finished pouring cats and dogs on site and all the trenches are flooded so we have to pump it out before we can commence with work again.

We have started with the carpentary formwork for the raft. We are using 12x1ft plank and 2x3 wood for batting and bracing.

Well done, Wishing you God's favour. Keep up the good work

adewaleID:
Well done, Wishing you God's favour. Keep up the good work

Amen, thank you. I have replied your mail.