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One4me:
Very true, we seem to underestimate the value of QS!
I think l will trust a Quantity Surveyor more, to supervise my building project (as long as l have a competent Builder), than employ an Engineer for Supervision.
Unlike an Engineer, he will monitor the Cost and Material usage, due to his knowledge of material costing and can quickly advise where shortages or excesses might occur and the Builder can double as the Engineer, especially in these days when Architects are also parading as Engineers and Builders.
My opinion, #NotABibelli

beejay1:
Hello all, thanks for the consistency....I want to tile 29sqm floor and 127sqm wall. How much will a tiller charge me for labor? do they charge per sqm? the property is in the south south....thanks

kopell:
Bros is not funny, no matter how smart one think he is they will find way to cheat and rob you. Let's educate ourselves from experience. Firstly, most of those truck bunk bucket has been modified by reconstructing the bunk to carry less of the product. secondly, even if it is loaded you can never be sure of the loaded quantity. Even those that show you scale receipt that the quantity is right you'll be surprise that those scales has been adjusted before weighing. Another observation is the size of the granites, you get a little more with smaller sizes but you may end up using more in construction at the same time. If engineer in charge can agree to mix small and bigger granites to help owners save money. In terms of sand it's better to always buy dry ones otherwise you end up spending more money. For those of us that are counting tire to determine the load size from the pervious contributors on this same topic, you can see it's a complete waste of time. The cheating is across the board from electric cables to wood suppliers, roofers, tilers, even laborers inflate their prices that you an never image. May God help us from these cheaters.

n3xt:
You might want to add this simple gate design to your design collection.

TheRareGem1:
Fat lie. Even the business registration at CAC which is free is open already. This is free and real �%

MrOkenwa:
You did a perfect job. Thank you.

MrOkenwa:
Hi Sir, I want to install concertina on my fence. The land size is 100 by 60. Please, at what stage would the plates be installed? Is it when the guys doing the artworks are working on the fence or they would be laid by the installer?
Also, what would be the estimate for the materials and cost of installation, if you'll be handling the job (on a tight budget) ?
Site is in Abeokuta.

Abolarin91:
Materials delivered and to be install on Monday 26/10/2020

n3xt:
Just as Ambode promised to give us the report of what happened at Lekki Gardens Building Collapse

How long will it take to extract data from a CCTV camera? 120 hours or weeks?

erico2k2:
Yes o, this same thing happened to my Dad's build, the supporting structure to the boarding gave way. cos so meone decided to buy old bamboo and dead 2x2

n3xt:
While we wait for experts, here are the possible cause of the failure:

- Beam Connection
- Inadequate support underneath the slab
- Concentrating the poker vibrator for too long in a particular section.
- Bad Formwork/Carpentary Work

That’s all I can think of right now. I believe there could be other reasons.

n3xt:
It’s exactly two weeks after the Odo, Lagos Island Building Collapse and we are yet to see any report.

The same way we don’t know what happened at Lekki Toll Gate despite having over 10 CCTV cameras.

We continue to wait.

n3xt:
Who understand what went wrong here?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p8VMufiZ7k

ladyteeks:
I posted the plan too

quote author=Abolarin91 post=95308936]To get accurate blocks and amount needed you will need to provide architectural plan not picture.

ladyteeks:
Please how much should I budget for ground level block work and how many blocks do you think I will need?

Its 4 bedroom duplex with two units of 2 bedrooms plus BQ self contain (2 units)

Abolarin91:
Good morning sir...
The Y-angle iron is better to be installed when the coping(fence cover) is going on, the installer can also lay it but it would require breaking of the coping which may leads to minor crack if the block is not strong enough.

Estimate of materials and installation:
100ft by 60ft(97.5 meter)
A roll of concertina is 15meter(factory packed)
97.5meter÷15meter=7, therefore, you will need 7 rolls of the concertina.
1 roll is #12,000; #12,000×7=#84,000
You will also need 36 Y-angle iron(#300×36=#10,800)
Installation; #15,000
Total cost: #109,000.

qdlvy:
Easy, lace some tasty dog food with strong sedatives, throw over the fence and wait.

Nero2424:
My brother if you have experienced trauma + high blood pressure combined you will love burglary proof and even go to the extend of have a bullet proof vest for pijamas.

Abolarin91:
Yea! We have pleased one of our client again

Site address: 3 Onabokun street, ikosi, Magodo Lagos.
Date: 30/09/2020
Materials used: electric fence-wire
Duration of installation: two days
Client name: Mrs. Onabogun

Let's do it for you too!

gandkiss:
Dear masters, elders, experts, gurus, fathers and professionals in this field,

Kindly advise your humble boy, I am about install burglar proof in my five bedroom bungalow and I want to leave one window without burglar proof incase an emergency exit is needed in a situation of fire outbreak.

I am thinking of exempting the master bedroom bathroom window.

Please give me more insight.
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Thank you.

Badgers14:
I still have a dream that one day, we all will be able to enjoy our homes burglary proof free..

Man, I don't like staying in my own house... it makes me feel trapped. I have never been in jail before, staying in my house makes me feel like I am in prison or in a house arrest , metal door, burglary proofs everywhere

Could you imagine living in a house like this (picture..below)....

Enjoying your environment, soaking up all that views etc... those natural lights , sitting out , telling your kids, grandkids , niece, nephews, cousins about your war stories how this all started, reminiscing some glory days...

.. that will be nice..

KolaShangOne:
That's true.

I feel if you have dogs, and maybe a gun, you can do without burglary proof!

Abolarin91:
Work done:
Date: 14/10/2020
Site location: 43A, Churchgate Street, VI Lagos. By Law School Bus stop.
Company name: Resort international ltd.
Materials used: razor wire
Work duration: 1 day

Prevent burglar/pilfere from entering your home! Bolbaz home tech. will give you the best service and genuine materials.

AnotherEvkunle:
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n3xt:
It’s better to protest all those illegal payments made to government.

If you don’t know your right in this country, you’d be taken for a ride.

I installed a 300Kva transformer early this year for a hall with 15 units of 3hp AC and 22 units of 2hp split unit AC. When we got the first bill, it was just #11,300
A friend saw this asked me “How did you do it? Who helped you?” My response was “If you don’t know your right, they’ll shove anything down your throat in this country.”

I actually applied for O meter to be installed with the Transformer. That way I get billed for my direct consumption and not the size of my project.

Badgers14:
I just saw this requirement for building approval in one of my what's app groups...

I find it very disturbing, often times we see building collapsing etc.. the officials are just after the money, not necessarily giving a darn about the building itself..

Although I am a certified Nairaland trained Engineer but how can one in good conscience ask for a certificate of fitness, site analysis report, letter of structural fitness for a building that have not been built?

You pay registration fee, then automation fee, then application fee and processing fee for the same building plan... plus inspection fee and approval fees

9jiria is really jagajaga

Josonas:
I finally wrote my IELTS after postponement due to Covid-19.
I had an overall score band of 7.0 with 6.0 in each session. ACADEMIC
Will be willing to guide anyone interested.