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2. Federal Ministry of Defence, Abuja

This large imposing building is designed to suit its status as a place that houses Nigerian military power. Located in Abuja, the building which is the headquarters of Nigerian Defence Army is architecturally huge and draws attention from all corners. It has a ship-like shape thus called a Ship House.

1. Central Bank of Nigeria, Lagos

Located in the Island, a central business district in Lagos, the building measures 100 m (330 ft) with a total gross area of 99.50m². The L-shaped structure has 19 floors of which six are used as car parks and 13 as office space. The building also has a central atrium with four office wings, a wide 500-seater auditorium, a service block with five generators and other ancillary buildings. It was completed in 2013 by Messer Jilus Berger.

So many Nigerians are fond of despising this noble country in almost every ramification. The annoying part of it is that most of these people are those ones that are least informed about the major achievements of this great nation. The area of Nigeria having some magnificent architectural outfits is not left out in their disdain. But the fact is that Nigeria may not be as bad and as ripped as some of her citizens may think. Many foreigners will be able to bear witness to this truth. Let us not forget that Nigeria is not yet ranked with the developed counties; it is still a developing country. To be frank, we need to be proud of our country and stop jumping into quick and biased conclusions. Nigeria has got some enviably beautiful buildings that you may not see in some other developing countries of the world. I think a tour around the country will help, but before you get ready for that, you can equally make-do with the pictures provided in this article.

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The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has flagged off the rehabilitation of the 73km Odukpani Junction-Ikot Okopra-Akpet 1 section of the Calabar-Ikom-Ogoja road.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister flagged off the rehabilitation of the road on Monday in Biase local government area of Cross River.

Mr Fashola said the project, which would cost N14, 017, 170, 597.90, is a demonstration of the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to bridge the infrastructural gap in the country.

He said this was geared towards providing the much needed stimulants for economic growth and ease of doing business.

The project handled by a local contractors, Sermatech Construction Company, is expected to be completed in 24 months.

Mr Fashola, who was represented by the Minister of State in the Ministry, Mustapha Baba-Shehuri, said the federal government is investing heavily in the provision of critical infrastructure with at least one ongoing road project per state.

“This project is a 73km single carriage way. It links the industrial town of Akamkpa to Biase-Yakurr road. Its frequent plying by industrialists around the area led to its deterioration.

“The shoulders of the road have been completely eroded, while the entire alignment is riddled with alligator cracks, as well as characterized by potholes.

“The scope of work for the contract entails site clearance of shoulders, scarification of the existing failed carriage way and the provision of asphaltic concrete surfacing.

“The scope of work also include, surface dressing of shoulders, concrete lined drains, de-silting of blocked culverts, reinforced concrete pipe culverts among others.

“When completed, the road will greatly reduce vehicle operation maintenance cost, improve travel time, reduce accidents, as well as loss of lives and properties.

“It will also enhance the socio-economic wellbeing of the people along the corridor, generate employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled labour and assist in the fight against crime,” he said.

The Director in charge of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitations in the Ministry, Yemi Oguntominiyi, said the massive infrastructure development was embarked on by the present administration across the six geopolitical zones in the country.

According to Mr Oguntominiyi, the rehabilitation is aimed at providing the much needed impetus to stimulate the economy and improve the lives of the people.

The minister and his entourage also inspected other completed and ongoing rehabilitation projects along the Calabar-Ikom-Ogoja federal highway led by the Federal Controller of Works in the state, Bassey Nsentip.

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Source:https://www.today.ng/news/nigeria/federal-government-flags-73km-calabar-ogoja-federal-highway-rehabilitation-191153/amp

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2bedroom&1bedroom semi-detached bungalow to be built at Sabogida Ora, Owan West L.G.A. Building to fit into a 50*100 plot of land.

4newguy:
Workers took the holidays off but resumed this week. Currently we are at lintel level and should be warming up for parafet and roofing.
Some pics of the project (Pics aren't very clear. My Engineer boys couldn't get a clear pic with their phones)

Well done my friend... Noticed you are found of using parapet. It's actually called concrete fascia...

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Parapet : a low protective wall along the edge of a
roof, bridge, or balcony.

Concrete fascia: an architectural term for a
frieze or band running horizontally and
situated vertically under a roof edge, or
which forms the outer surface of a
cornice,

Image 1 is Parapet Wall while
Image 2 concrete fascia..

Design of a two bedroom and three bedroom block of flats.

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Design of a guest house designed and constructed by us. In Ekpoma, Edo State Nigeria..

Design of an Indoor sports hall to be located in Abuja Nigeria

4bedroom bungalow designed to fit in a 50*100 plot of land

4newguy:
Really appreciate Boss @AsomArchitectNG who took time to check the floor plan and made some corrections.

Hoping to reach parafet (I hope I got the spelling correctly ) on or before the new year. The project dey burn pocket

You wlcm bro. God's grace to finish up with the project..

Too bad. Btwn.....

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[quote author=4newguy post=74075621][/quote]Made some comments on the floor plan. But am unable to upload it here. U could send me ur WhatsApp number so i send it to you directly from there

Too bad

4newguy:
Thanks for the observation. For the lobby I've notified he closes up 2 lobby I felt was unnecessary to make room for more space.
As regards coming out well, I hope it does. He has built something like that for someoelse in owerri and I kinda like it.


"With this kind of design trust me you are going to spend much on construction/finishing"

Please throw more light on this. Thanks

U wlcm. Although the plan isn't too visible i was trying to look out for the relationship between the dinning and kitchen. And do you have the 3d of the building??

Congratulations op nice work. But i noticed some things about the floor plan.

One thing most architects/engineer don't put into place when designing is cost. With this kind of design trust me you are going to spend much on construction/finishing. Even when the money is there nobody prefers to waste it.You will get to understand what am saying especially when it gets to roofing level

I. think the shape of your building is somehow irregular although it will be good if it comes out well

2.You also have wasted spaces especially in the lobby side

3. Am sure this design was done by an engineer and not an Architect. Pls for the sake of knowledge purpose there's a big difference between an architect and an engineer

Simplicity n economy of space Is paramount in architecture?

In all I wish you the very best and success OP

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If you’re ready to hire a professional for the job, make sure you remember these 10 vital questions to ask a contractor. Continue reading to learn more from our helpful guide.

1. How Long Have You Been In Business?
Among the most important things to learn about them is their business history. A contracting business that has been in operation for a number of years, or even decades, is more likely to be dependable.

They will also have a wide range of experience with a multitude of different kinds of projects and be able to offer you the phone numbers or references of satisfied customers.

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It’s a good idea to find out what you can expect to be accomplished each day. Are there specific start and stop times? Should you expect a certain noise level? Will they need you to be at home at all during the workday?

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There is always the possibility that the homeowner and contractor will have a dispute, whether regarding the quality of the work, not meeting the completion deadline, or some other matter. We suggest bringing this up before you sign the contract for the job. The more open and honest the company is about dealing with past disputes, the more peace of mind you’ll have as they begin work.

7. What Is Your Timeline For Completion?
Once the contractor has given you a bid, they should be able to provide a timeline for each step of the project, and offer an expected completion date. A number of factors can impact this, such as any outstanding subcontracting bids, weather conditions, other projects currently underway, and changes to your construction plans.

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A good contractor will likely be busy with several projects at one, so be prepared to be patient, but it’s reasonable to expect a call back on the same day. Be wary of anyone who blows you off completely or tends to make you wait days at a time before offering any kind of response.

9. Do You Have a Certificate of Insurance?
Any reputable contractor should have both liability insurance and workers’ compensation. Simply asking a contracting company if they are insured isn’t enough information, you need to know how they are insured. Ask to see their certificate of insurance and read it closely.

10. What Is Your Payment Schedule?
Any homeowner looking to hire a contractor should be strongly advised to never pay in full upfront. And a reputable contractor would never ask you to do so. When paying up front you run the strong risk of them disappearing, or long delays in completion of your job.

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