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MAKE WE CALL POLICE BEOFORE YOU UPLOAD THE FOTO?

Smiles easy bro. Am going to upload photos soon as am taking my time to type.

We were contacted by our client who requested for a building design. We went to do preliminary sketches as per what the client specifications were. We were able to give out professional advice on some things that would be needed on the plan.
After coming to a conclusion we were mobilized and we went down to work.
We came out with the working drawings,elevations,roof plan, section and ofcourse the 3D. Went went back to our client to show him the progress of work done he was indeed happy especially when he saw the computer 3-Diamentional drawing of his building.
He was like Oga Architect are you sure what am seeing here on paper can be actualized in reality? I then smiled and was like sir you wait and see. If it wasn't possible then we won't have done it.

Photo of the 3D work presented to our client.
That is what we will be achieving in reality..

Gud day nairalanders am going to share with us photos from a building project we recently embarked upon in Edo State. It was a worthwhile experience but we give all glory to God for the enamblement and for seeing us through from starting to finishing of the building project..

Credit: Arc. Nelson Noah..
After going through the photo session and you are impressed with what you see and about to embark on a building project you can reach out to us.

We give you the right/professional advice as to how your building project should be done in other to cut cost.

PART 1

Qualifications for the Registration of Architects


1. Recognized qualifications
The qualifications obtained from any of the institutions specified in this paragraph shall qualify an architect for registration by the Council, that is:

(a) a degree or diploma awarded after a minimum of 5 years full-time course from any of Nigeria's universities or colleges approved by the Council;

(b) any Commonwealth Association of Architects recognized schools;

(c) any foreign schools which have produced accepted Nigerian architects; and

(d) such other qualifications as may be approved, from time to time, by the Council.


2. Sources of training
The sources of training shall be-

(a) an approved professional training accepted by the Council;

(b) certificate of diploma in architecture, awarded by an approved professional institution;

(c ) full membership of the Institute after passing the professional practice competence examination; and

(d) a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience and the passing of the Professional Practice Competence Examination conducted by the Institute;

3.Character Certification
(1) Any person seeking to be registered as a member of the Council shall produce character certification duly signed by any of the following, that is-

(a) a professional;

(b) a member of the clergy; and

(c) a senior civil servant.

(2) The character certification shall specify any previous act of professional misconduct.


4. Reciprocity
(1) The Council, in registering any person as a member, shall require the following as proof of reciprocity-

(a) a copy of registration laws existing in the applicant's home country;

(b) a letter from the appropriate registration body confirming that Nigerians are registrable in the case of a foreign applicant.

(2) The terms of reciprocity shall be agreed between the Council and corresponding authority in the applicant's country.

(3) Citizenship of applicant shall be ascertained.


Procedure for registration
(1) The procedure for registration with the Council shall be-

(a) a return of application forms duly completed with attachment (if any) to the Registrar;

(b) photocopies of the following, that is-

(i) Ordinary Level certificate or its equivalent;

(ii) Advance Level certificate or its equivalent, (if any);

(iii) B.Sc.Arch, M.Sc.Arch certificate or their equivalent;

(iv) National Youth Service Corps discharge certificate;

(v) Evidence of having passed the Institute's Professional Practice Competence Examinations;

(vi) Evidence of full membership and registration by the Institute if application is for full registration;

(vii) Evidence of having passed the Institute's Final 11 examinations (where the school attended is not accredited or recognized);

(viii) Evidence of change of name (if applicable).

(2) The Council shall require the candidates possessing the minimum requirement of credits in G.C.E. 'O” level or its equivalent to include Mathematics, Physics, English Language and any other two subjects but preferably chosen from Fine Arts, Chemistry, Economics and Geography.

(3) Photocopies of certificates attached to an application shall be endorsed by a member of the Council as follows-

“Original seen by me” signed, dated and the seal of the Council shall be affixed by a Council member.

(4) Statements of results shall not be acceptable.

(5) The Council reserves the right to contact an applicant's school directly for verification of tenure of study and certificates obtained.

(6) Applicants who studied abroad shall attach copies of course transcripts to their certificates and a formal letter authorising the school of study to send transcripts to the Council.

(7) Sponsors and referees columns shall be properly filled.

( Current members of the Council are excluded from filling the sponsors column while sponsors or referees shall be required to state clearly-

(a) their names, addresses (not post office box) and affix the Council's seal;

(b) quoting full registration number and year of registration before signing.

(9) Sponsors shall have had not less than five years' post-qualification experience with the Council;

(10) Two passport photographs of the applicant shall be endorsed and signed by one of the sponsors as follows-

“True appearance of Mr/Mrs/Miss …………………………..”date and signature.

(11) The applicant shall indicate his number in case he has been previously registered with the Council;

(12) The Council shall insist on a formal letter signed by the employer recommending the prospective applicant to the Council for registration.

(13) The Council shall insist on full membership registration with the Institute if application is for full registration

(14) There shall be preliminary scrutiny of an application by the Registrar

(15) There shall be a preliminary consideration of an application by the Registration Committee of the Council whose recommendations shall be submitted to Council for approval on each individual case.

(16) The Council's decision shall be conveyed in writing to the applicant by the Registrar

(17) Payment of the prescribed fee shall be a pre-condition for registration.

(18) There shall be an annual renewal of registration subject to-

(a) the payment of the prescribed fee to the Council; and

(b) the continued membership of the Institute.

Fees
Annual Renewal Fee (Full Registration)………………..N7,500


7. The Register
The register shall consist of two parts as follows-

PART A

(a) fully registered persons who shall-

(i) be entitled to practise as principals;

(ii) be Nigerians who fulfill Regulations 1,2, and 3 of these Regulations;

(iii) have passed the Institute's Professional Practice Competence Examination taken at least two years after graduation and fully registered by the Institute;

(b) fully registered persons who shall-

(i) be entitled to practise as permitted architects;

(ii) be non-Nigerians who are entitled to practise as permitted architect but have reciprocity with the Council;

PART B

Provisionally registered persons which shall include Nigerian architects who are yet to sit and pass the Institute's Professional Practice Competence Examination and are not fully registered by the Institute.


8.Information required
Registration particulars of individual architects shall include-

(a) Name ………...…………………………………

(b) Address: business and residential and change of address:………………………………………………

(c ) Age, date and place of birth:……………………..

(d) Nature of employment and name and address of employer:…………....................................…….

(e) Nationality:……………………..........…………

(F) Sex:………………………..............……………

(g) File reference number:…………………………

(h) Remarks:……………………………………......

(i) Duration of Registration:……………………...


9. Responsibility of architects
(1) A person registered by the Council shall -

(a) qualify to be called an “architect”;

(b) be addressed as an “architect” (Arc.); and

c) practise as such.

(2) Only architects registered fully, or placed on the permitted list, shall-

(a) practise as principals and be issued with the Council's seal for their drawings;

(b) design and hold professional responsibility for the execution of building projects of any magnitude or complexity.

(3) Architects working for the Federal, a State or Local Government or any public institution shall have the same level of responsibility as specified in paragraph (2) of this regulation.

(4) Provisionally registered Architects shall not take responsibility for any building above two floors in height, until they have passed the Institute's Professional Practice Competence Examination and have been fully registered.

PART 11

Qualification for the Registration of Architectural Firms

10. Architectural Firms liable for registration
(1) The following categories of firms shall be registrable with the Council-

(a) CATEGORY A:

Architectural firms incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, as amended-

(i) business names: or

(ii) bodies corporate with limited or unlimited liability having all the proprietors, subscribers, share- holders and directors as fully registered architects with Nigerian citizenship;

(b) CATEGORY B:

Architectural firms incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, as amended, limited liability companies in which all the directors and share-holders are professional architects may be registered only if they possess the following, that is-

(i) the fully registered Nigerian architects hold 60 per cent of the shares jointly or severally in the body corporate;

a. the Nigerian directors show indisputable evidence of operational and financial control of the firm commensurate with their rate of share holding;

b. the Nigerian directors are signatories (joint or otherwise) to all the bank accounts, annual auditors' reports and important drawings and documents of the firm;

c. the Council reserves the right to call for documentary evidence as proof of compliance with the provisions of sub-paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph;

(c ) CATEGORY C:

Multi-disciplinary consultancy firms registered under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, as amended as limited liability companies strictly for services offered to the building industry only if they possess the following, that is-

(i) the fully registered Nigerian architects hold 60 percent of the shares jointly or severally in the body corporate;

(ii) the Nigerian directors show indisputable evidence of operational and financial control of the firm commensurate with their rate of share-holding;

(iii) the Nigerian directors are signatories (joint and otherwise) to all the bank accounts, annual auditors reports and important drawings and documents of the firm;

(iv) the other non-architect directors are fully registered professionals in allied fields in t he building industry or as shareholders (holding not more than 10 percent in the firm's shares) are allowed in the area of administration and finance

11.Procedure for registration
(1) The applicant firm shall return the application form duly completed with attachments, to the Registrar and attach photocopies of the following, that is-

(a) in the case of a body corporate with limited liability-

(i) certificate of incorporation;

(ii) Form C07 and the Memorandum and Article of Association;

(b) in the case of a business name-

(i) certificate of registration;

(ii) Form C02.

(2) Sponsors columns shall be properly filled with the sponsors clearly stating the following-

(a) names, addresses (not post office box);

(b) affix the Council's seal;

(c) quote full registration number and year of registration before signing.

(3) The sponsors shall-

(a) be three fully registered architects with the Council and Institute who are not members of the firm and live either within the State or neighbouring State where the firm's head office is located;

(b) attest to the professional standing of the firm; and

(c) have a minimum of five years' post-registration with the Council and the Institute.

(4) Two of the sponsors shall be from any of the following groups, that is-

(a) serving members of the Council;

(b) serving members of the Institute.

(5) The attestation by sponsors for a new firm shall refer to the professional standing of the principal(s).

(6) All photocopies of documents attached to the application shall be endorsed as “original seen by me”, signed, sealed and dated by a member of the Council.

(7 ) Two passport photographs each of the partners, associates, or directors shall be endorsed and signed by one of the sponsors as follows:-

“True appearance of Mr/Mrs/Miss. …………………………… “ dated and signature.

( The Council shall require that on the return of a completed application form, it shall be accompanied by a formal letter signed by the partners.

(9) The Council reserves the right to request for a confidential report on the firm and the minutes of meeting where the firm was recommended for consideration for registration to the Council from the State Chapter of the Institute where the firm's Head Office is located.

(10) The Council also reserves the right to contact the Corporate Affairs Commission directly for verification of any information contained in the photocopy of documents attached to the application forms.

(11) There shall be a preliminary scrutiny of the application to be conducted by the Registrar.

(12) Preliminary considerations of application by the Registration Committee whose recommendations shall be submitted to the Council for approval, on each individual case.

(13) The Council's decision shall be conveyed in writing to the applicant by the Registrar.

(14) Registration shall be on the payment of such fees as may be prescribed by the Council from time to time.

(15) *There shall be an annual renewal of the registration subject to-

(a) the payment of the prescribed fee as follows-

Annual Renewal Fee………………..N15,000

(b) the continual membership of the Institute by the fully registered Nigerian architect.

* All fees are subject to review.

SOURCE: https://www.arconigeria.org.ng/registration-requirements

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mko77:
Thanks for the post.
Not sure of the time of posting, but the cement price of 1650 per bag seems erroneous....

Tnxs for correcting. It's actually a typo error

1. Insulation of walls and the floor and having a ceiling board. This will help to aid in cooling purposely to save on energy costs. Insulation will help in saving money on energy bills and make the house more comfortable because insulation will bar heat passing in and out of the house. It will maintain a comfortable temperature inside regardless of the outside temperature. Insulation allows the temperature to remain balanced even in winter or summer.

2. Install windows that are double-glazed. Double glazed windows help to insulate house making it cooler during the summer and warmer during the winter. One can as well use thermal blackout curtains in place of double glazed windows in case they are too costly.

3. Make use of the sun. Orientate a new home for maximum sunlight. This involves passive solar heating designs and making use of daytime lighting fully. By the use of passive solar, the windows can let in energy and the heat absorbed reduces the need for warming the house during cold periods such as winter. Seeking advice from the architect for more ideas is necessary.

4. Choose appliances that have more energy-efficiency. Swapping of the regular electrical appliances with energy-saving certified products is highly desirable for a sustainable house.

5. Selection of non-toxic building materials for constructing the house. Non-toxic building materials lower life-cycle environmental impacts the house might pose.

6. The use of local materials. Using of locally available materials is appropriate to reduce degradation of the environment during transportation.

7. Minimizing resource wastage. During construction, recycling of wastes can be done to reduce the accumulation of wastes as much as possible. For instance, materials can be sourced demolished products which have been recycled.

8. Usage of renewable electricity sources. This is done through the installation of a small-scale wind turbid or micro- hydro system. Choosing of the power company that generates sources that are renewable is also recommended.

9. Building the house with comfort taking care of the future will make it more sustainable. If the plan is to stay longer in the room, then the indoor and outdoor access will be a requirement., it will also avoid future extension of the house as well as renovation so as the reduce future expenditure in the house.

10. Selection of a local or native plant life for landscaping and interior design is an essential element. It will make the house to look beautiful and attractive as well as creating a calm environment for sustainability. Plants also act as natural air purifiers.

11. Installation of solar panels and temperature regulating walls. It will make the house to be more eco-friendly and make the house cooler.

12. Putting up of energy saving bulbs in the house. Energy is saved when incandescent light bulbs are replaced with compact fluorescent lamps or LED bulbs.

13. Usage of extension loads types of equipment. The house power consumption can be reduced by almost fifteen percent if multi-socket extension loads are used.

14. Building compost for kitchen waste. Compost for a kitchen waste will help to reduce amount of household waste in landfills and reducing the costs associated with collection of wastes.

15. Use of organic beddings. Cotton linen usage accounts for almost thirty percent world’s insecticide use. Changing to organic cotton or bamboo is more sustainable and efficient.

16. Use of windows that are energy efficient. Energy efficient windows will keep the house cool during the summer and warm in the winter due to their proper insulation.

17. Planting of spider plants in the room. Spider plants are known for air purification, they are planted in the chamber, and they will help to purify the air especially in the bathroom.

18. Creating a comfortable eco house with a passive design. A house that has a passive design makes the room to cool and heat naturally; this is will the occupants comfortable due to its excellent orientation and proper ventilations, this house will facilitate the sun rays in during cold seasons and will be able to cool down during the hot season. The house can also be designed to receive more natural light than artificial light, reducing the overall electricity costs.

19. Design to create a microclimate. The design should allow lightweight ventilation in hot, dry climate. The house should also be well insulated and have good solar access during winter.

20. Design for good life. Ensure the house aims to stay for a longer period. The materials should be vigorous and durable, and that can be recycled easily. The house should also adapt to the changing needs without incurring the cost in the future by building extension or renovation.

21. Creation of efficient heating and cooling without buying air conditioners in the house. It can be done by use of curtains and blinds, and sealing any leaks. Also make use of the sun’s heat and shading to provide an excellent climate and insulation respectively. If you have to buy air conditioner, then you also have to set up ceiling fans to increase the efficiency of the air- conditioner.

22. Build water tanks to collect rain water. Collect the rainwater in tanks for use in bathrooms and garden is part of water use efficiency. Rain water harvesting will help to reduce wastage of piped water thereby leading to sustainable living.

23. Use of drought tolerant plants for landscaping the house environment. Drought tolerant plants require less water and can survive during drought, thus making them beautiful throughout the year. They also have aesthetic value.

24. Use solar or wind power. The two are renewable energy sources that are cheap and non-polluting. If using wind energy plants for landscaping, it is necessary to use wind maps that can help to predict the mean annual wind speed in your location. There are factors to be taken into consideration when using the wind and solar energy. Once the system is set up, it will supply the house with clean and free electricity.

25. Establishing lockable taps. Turning off the taps after usage helps to avoid water wastage. Ensuring that the taps are turned off after using them avoids the misuse of water and in the long-term, it contributes to saving on water bills hence increased sustainability.

26. Installation of thermostat that is programmable. Thermostats can be used to monitor the house temperature, keeping it warmer or cooler when the one is not around.

27. Install low-flush toilets. Low-flush toilets can significantly help to reduce water wastage compared to traditional ones that uses 6 liters of water per flush. Particularly, low-flush toilets use about 4.5 liters or less per flush.

28. Reuse of the furniture. Other than purchasing new furniture, one can recycle the old ones to save the money and trees.

29. Use of eco paints for the walls during construction will make the house more sustainable. The use of paints that are plant or water based other than using the traditional ones which are full of volatile organic compounds is part of building a sustainable house. The chemical paints are bad for the occupant’s health and lead to air pollution.

30. Installation of monitor sensing lights in the room. Monitor sensing lights will help in turning on the lights when a person or people are occupying a room and turn them off when there is no one. This contributes to saving energy costs often associated with wastage when people forget to turn off the lights when leaving the house.

31. Installation of skylights in the room. Skylights not only provide beautiful lighting but are also energy saving thereby reducing energy consumption.

32. Use of sustainable flooring materials. Sustainable materials will make the floor appear attractive and durable. The use of bamboo trees is appropriate since they grow very fast and require small area.

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Sustainable housing is one that makes efficient use of resources and energy with the minimal impacts in the environment. The overriding principle in sustainable housing is ensuring it promotes better quality of life and involves less waste, better reliability, lower life-cycle environmental impacts, less maintenance and more re-use. These are some of the ways that are used to make a home more sustainable.

Making our homes sustainable is a simple task and not need to cause a lot of anxiety during or after construction. If a house is already constructed, there are many improvements that are needed to make it more sustainable. Some of them are immediate, but and are cheap while others take longer and are more costly. For new homes, there are so many ways it can be made sustainable. Most of these sustainability aspects are applicable when renovating or when constructing a new building. Here are 30+ innovative ways to build a sustainable house.

ayufun:
As a professional in any dealing, you don't sacrifice your standard for cheap gain.

I had to leave a site which i was supervising in 2016 because the client wanted me to utter the structural drawing which my structural engineer did in other to cut cost. I cannot jeopardize my professional career because of a project..

Having Seen Some Reasons Why Building Fails, Here Are Pracutionary Measures To Take..

1. Check the Foundation
It all begins with the kind of foundation you build for your home. In case the property is located around a swampy ground, a stronger foundation is required as compared to solid grounds. But having said that, one cannot overlook the fact that even solid grounds require robust foundations.

2. Build Earthquake-Proof Constructions
Effective pre-planning carried out by the government and builders and general awareness in this regard has the potential to save thousands of lives. Thus, it will be a wise step to learn from other earthquake-prone countries such as Japan that is several steps ahead from the rest of the world in building earthquake-proof structures. Among the several methods, the most common is installing beams that transfer the sway, dissipation units, and incorporation of flexible material.

3. Avoid Major Alterations
Another major cause of building collapse are the major alternations that are made to the basic exterior and interior arrangement of the structure. For example, removal of one of the beams that provide support to the building could make it susceptible to damage.

Additional and Illegal constructions should be monitored and banned. These add-ons put extra pressure on the weight holding capacity of the building giving rise to cracks on the walls. Also, in the cases of dilapidated establishments, the focus should be on its repair rather on modifications which reduce the longevity.

4.Awareness of the construction area
Look for architectural designs that are common in your area of construction. For example, regions that receive heavy rainfall every year have houses with tiled roofs and effective drainage mechanism to avoid flooding and consequent weakening of the foundation. Similarly, high-rise buildings in zones susceptible to typhoons need to be flexible yet durable enough to withstand high wind velocity, whereas smaller homes in the same region need to have deep set windows.

It is crucial to choose sturdy and enduring homes that can stand the wear and tear of weather uncertainties. Be it rainfall, floods or earthquake, a robust construction will not budge, and last for ages. Also, with care and regular maintenance, you can easily protect your home from turning to ruins.

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Some Reasons Why Building Fails Are:

1.Common design faults

All structures are designed to support loads without deforming excessively. These loads include live load, which is the weight of people and objects, rain and wind, and the dead load of the building itself. Internal

2.factors/human errors

The internal factors for bad design don’t only mean errors of computation, but a failure to account for loads the structure will be expected to carry, erroneous theories, reliance on inaccurate data, ignorance of the effects of repeated or impulsive stresses, and improper choice of materials or misunderstanding of their properties. The structural engineer is responsible for these failures, which are created at the drawing board. Sometimes failures occur due to obvious negligence or gross human error.

3.The external factorsThese are often natural, such as extraordinary loads, heavy rain, earthquakes, hurricanes and a defective site, with very unusual ground conditions, like sinking holes or swampy land. A building that is intended to stand for some years should be able to meet all these challenges. This is incorporated into the design. Identification of the characteristics of particular site conditions by the engineers/consultants, through suitable geo technical studies, can help with site selection and site progress that reduce the risk of failure. Inadequate awareness

4.Inappropriate construction

The contractor’s failure to build in accordance with drawings and specifications can also add to failure of structures. Use of inferior or sub-standard building materials is another reason buildings fail. Overloading during the life span of a building can critically weaken the structural reliability of it. Extra loads due to unauthorised change of use or additions and alterations to the structure can intensify an under-designed building and can contribute to its eventual failure.

Performance failures

Performance failure can be described as an intolerable difference between anticipated and existing design and construction. The engineer’s design interpretation must be put aside at the construction stage for the structure to be effectively constructed.

5.Failure may occur due to consultants’ and contractors’ inadequate supervision and control of site operations and quality control. Such errors ultimately lead to a situation, which may involve such failures, which are related to excavation and equipment, inappropriate sequencing, not enough temporary support; unnecessary structure weight; untimely taking away of shoring or formwork; and non conformance to design objectives.

Building components tend to fail depending on materials, designs, method of construction, environmental conditions and the use to which the building is put. Substandard materials and design errors are major causes of component failure.

Some of the main causes for building collapses are bad design, faulty construction, foundation failure, extraordinary loads, unexpected failure modes or a combination of causes. But collapses also occur due to natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, cyclones and fires.

Yesterday we heard about a 7 storey building that collapsed in portharcort. Although most of these factors are caused by negligence or greed, were contractors tends to use sub-standard materials in order to cut cost or rather you see a case were clients tends to patronize quaks because it's cheaper.
In here we will look at factors that causes building to fail and measures to take to avoid them.

5. Be Proactive to Avoid Cost Overruns

Above all, it is crucial to prepare for cost overruns when determining a new home construction cost. If you can actively remember that the finished cost of a home is often more than the original bid price, you can work to avoid this outcome. For some, it can be too easy to get carried away and fall in love with higher-end flooring materials, vaulted ceilings, elaborate landscaping and so on. But every time this happens, the price of your new home build increases. When something is chosen that is outside the contract this is called a “change order” and if you are working with an experienced builder they should be able to quantify these upcharges for you so you can make an informed decision.

Start by working with your new home builder to create as detailed a construction contract as possible. The more detail this contact reveals, the more accurate your estimated new home cost will be, and the more likely you are to stay within your budget.

Some key components to identify in your contract should include:

Realistic allowances

How you define heated or unheated spaces

How a garage or basement is might be included/handled in the contract

If land is included in the square footage costs

Liability insurance costs

Utility connection costs

Septic system costs

Driveway costs

Sidewalk costs

Landscaping costs

Subcontractor costs

Green material costs

Inflation for a delayed build

In the end, it is a good idea to assume an additional 10% to cover unexpected costs, but the right new home builder should be able to help you stick to your budget. Also, you can always work backwards to keep within your budget. This means knowing what you can spend then designing a house to be built in an area you can afford with the style, quality and features that will fit your finances.

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4. Leave Room in Your Budget to Accommodate Any Additional Construction Costs
When estimating the cost to build a new house, don’t forget to factor in some common expenses that are often overlooked in the excitement of a new home build. These include:

SITE PREPARATION
If you have to clear a lot of trees, haul in dirt, grade or remove large rocks, expenses will increase.

PERMIT FEES
Local building codes, zoning laws and restrictions may mean permits need to be obtained for work related to sewers, electricity, occupancy, etc. Depending on the area, these permits can be pricey.

TIME OF YEAR
When your build is scheduled can contribute to the cost of construction. When labor is in demand during times of low unemployment and economic growth, costs are typically higher as expenses to employ the many subcontractors and many other trades involved in building your home will be higher (due to simple supply and demand).

3. Know What Style, Quality and Features Refer to in Relation to Estimating Your New Construction Costs.

The final price of your new home won’t just be determined by the size. Style, quality and features must not be overlooked when determining new home constructions costs.

STYLE
Style refers to the architecture of the new home. Homes that are more square or rectangular cost less to build. The same is true for a two-story versus a one-story home with the same square footage because a one-story home will require a larger roof and foundation. As well, homes that boast a deeper design (greater than 32 feet) might also require a roof with specially designed trusses. Essentially, the more angles and corners you add, the more labor, materials and price you will incur.

QUALITY
Quality refers to the actual materials used for building. This can include a myriad of choices. For example: flooring, paint, insulation, shingles, cabinetry and built-ins, appliances, doors and windows. The higher quality you choose for each of these items, the more costs your new home will incur. It always helps to check out your options with your builder before making a decision, preferably in an interactive design center.

FEATURES
Features refer to design considerations, such as vaulted ceilings, roof pitches, curved staircases, etc. Each of these additions to a build can increase the price tag on your new home and elevate the estimated square footage costs.

2. Get an Idea of What Your New Home Construction Costs Per Square Foot

Arriving at an exact figure for new home costs per square foot might not be realistic, but getting a ballpark idea should be possible. To do this, take the total cost of your project, as outlined by your builder, and divide this number by the total number of square feet in your project.

For example, if your new home is to be 2,000 square feet and your builder estimated that it would cost $350,000 to build, then your cost per square foot is 300,000 divided by 2,000, or $175.
You can also compare your desired build to other newly constructed homes (again, those similar in size, style, quality and features) in your area, then take the price of the home – minus the land it is on – and divide this by the amount of square footage in the home you wish to build. By doing this exercise with a few homes, you can also determine whether the estimate for your new home that your builder has provided is competitive and reasonable.

1. Determine Your Floor Plans

Start by selecting a floor plan for your new home that’s been completed by or adjusted by your architect,
Many builders will have a breadth of floor plans to choose from. These floor plans will determine the size, style, quality and features you desire in your new home and will be the baseline for your project from here on out.

Next, you should find the right local builder. The builder you choose should be one who routinely constructs new homes that are comparable in size, style, quality and features to the new home you’re hoping to build. Finding a suitable builder for your project is important in maintaining a proper execution, timeline and budget for your build. They should be able to tell you their cost per square foot to build a house that is similar to yours, and at the same time they should be able to give you an approximate idea of what your home might cost to build. It is always a good idea on your end to ask what exactly the new home construction cost includes.

Yesterday we talked about the cost estimate for building a 3bedroom bungalow,but today we will be looking at tips to estimate the cost of a new house. Just incase u missed the previous topic you can click and read it here
https://www.nairaland.com/4860343/cost-estimate-building-3bedroom-bungalow

Many people looking to build a home often wonder exactly how much it costs and how much new home construction costs per square foot – but this is not an easy question to answer. There are many factors and steps to consider when estimating new home construction costs.
So, let’s break down the process piece by piece so you have a framework for better estimating your new home construction costs.

Meklex:
This is very expository. Could upload the pictures of the houses in your case study?

Here are some case study pictures as requested by you. Although it's one of our Building projects. It's a 3bedroom bungalow..

Conclusion
From the three cases, we can estimate a total of ₦8 million will go a long way in erecting a decent 3 bedroom bungalow if well managed. This is exclusive of furniture and exquisite finishing. Factoring in land cost of ₦2 million, this brings the total to ₦10 million.
Does this mean you must have ₦10 million before building your house? Absolutely not. Building a house doesn’t have to be a sprint. The most important thing is starting and gradually building up. In one of the cases sampled, the owner started building with ₦500,000 about a year after buying the land. Start that project today and you could be a proud house owner before you know it.


Kindly, note that these figures are not cast in stone but are to serve as a guide of what to expect. With careful planning, it is possible to spend a 7th of the total given.

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Case 1: ₦1,276,650 (foundation, German floor, soakaway)
Case 2: ₦1.5 million (foundation, German floor)
Case 3: ₦1 million (foundation, German floor)

Block work + lintel

After the flooring, the main block work begins. It is at the stage that the different rooms start to take shape. In my experience co-managing a block industry, I’d estimate a total of about 7,000 blocks for a 3 bedroom (house + soakaway + fence) on a plot of land. Could be slightly more or less. Smaller room sizes will need lesser than this figure.
Case 1: ₦1,239,450 (block work, labour, sand, cement, lintel casting, iron, wood)
Case 3: ₦2 million (block work, plastering, labour, sand, cement)

Noggin/roffing

Roofing and finishing is what takes larger chunk of the total cost of building a house. There are a few roofing alternatives and they come with their pros and cons. Asbestos was well used decades ago but is fading now due to health concerns. Aluminium roof are much more popular these days. Also there are concrete fascias and parapets added to roofing to give it a modern look.
Case 1: ₦1,506,250 (concrete fascia, wood work, aluminium roofing)
Case 3: ₦950,000 (Wood work, aluminium roofing)

Finishing

This is the final stage of the project involving plumbing, electrical, plastering, tiling, windows, doors and so on. The amount of money spent on finishing depends majorly on your taste. Someone putting metal doors and imported tiles in his house will spend more than another considering cheaper alternatives.
Case1: ₦705,000 (windows, doors, plastering, electrical, plumbing, POP)
Case 3: ₦1.565 million. (Sanitary wares, plumbing, tiles, POP, electrical, painting)

Other costs

Apart from the major stages outlined above, there are stages that are equally important. Among these are fencing, clearing/leveling of land, erecting of gates, omonile/drink-for-community-chief, water supply, development levies etc.

Cost saving tips

Sadly, it is near impossible to 100% avoid being fleeced when building a house. Some site engineers might be dishonest in their price quotes and actions. A few have gone as far as selling building materials meant for the project. There is also the danger of buying sub-standard materials at standard price.
However, and I must add, there are honest site engineers and workers in Nigeria too. Not all are bad eggs.
From research and personal experience, here are some cost saving tips;
Get 2 or 3 quotes before spending money on any part of the project. You’ll be amazed how much can be saved.
As much as possible, have a trusted family member on site ALWAYS or at least most of the time.
Visit the market to have an idea of how much materials are sold.
If you can, be present when materials are bought
Do proper stock-taking