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firstonajobi:
How much was the cables used for the wiring of this project?

The total wiring cost for the 2 units is N300,000 inclusive of distribution boards, coleman wire(1.5mm, 2.5mm and 16mm), change over and others.

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Project nearing completion and handing over. Interlocking stone concluded and we are putting the final touches to the painting and other remedial works.

Client requested we add an additional 3 coaches to the rear perimeter wall. Tiling of the external water taps.

Floor and wall tiling ongoing. Also, the electrical wiring is in progress too.

Internal and external plastering work currently in progress.

Roof cladding with aluminium longspan in progress. The roof is splitted into two by a parapet wall and the other half will be roofed next week.

Casting of the suspended slab over the septic tank and soak-away.

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Piping works for the toilets and kitchen in progress.

PVC casement windows fixed in place for plastering work commencing next week.

EgunMogaji:
I'm indebted to you. Again.

Thank you Sir.

One question, could I engineer a sloping high ceiling?

Yes you can, the number of blockwork coaches you will build will determine that. For you to achieve a high sloping ceiling, you might need at the minimum 4-6 coaches. Also the roof carcass under will have to slope like the upper one so you will need a very experienced carpenter for that.

The internal roof carcass pictures as requested, showing the blockwork.

More roof carcass work pictures.

The roof carcass work is already in progress and they will use two days to construct the roof members and 2 days to construct the noggins and 1 more day to check and tidyup.

EgunMogaji:
Thanks for sharing this.

Please share a total cost to do this including labor and all materials.

Thanks.

PS: and this one group will suffice for 4 units?

I have already listed the labour cost earlier and will just include the material cost/quantity. I had a lot of leftovers from casting the decking so I didn't make new purchases.

1. Granite - leftover from casting the decking but you won't need more than 10tons to cast both - N65k
2. Iron reinforcement - leftover from decking casting but you won't use more than half ton of both 16mm and 12mm (N50k budget)
3. Sharp sand - 1 trip on 10ton - N25k

donbuchi1:
Please I will be happy if my concern can be addressed...

I have a building coming up gradually, it has been decked ( suspended slab). I have about 32 pillars from foundation to decking level. And about 20 are on the perimeter of the building. While 12 make up the inside.

Question: Please do I need to continue with all 32 pillars as I go to second floor or just 20 on the perimeter. I have 2 units of 2 bedrooms down and going 4 bedroom up. The configurations obviously would change up. So pls do I still need all 32?

I will advise you follow your structural drawing detailing to the letter. Construction is not a guess work profession and that is why there are specific professionals for all aspect of the stages of construction.

The one you just mentioned is the most crucial one that will determine the life expectancy of that building (structural stability and load bearing capacity I mean).

Except your building does not have a structural drawing and that in itself is taking too much risk with your money or your clients money. A physical inspection or structural drawing will give me a better informed view, which I can use to advise you.

Saintee2009:
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EgunMogaji:
I would like to see pictures of the interior of this roof if possible.

My current build is slated to use two of this and I am trying to visualize the block work on the interior.

Thanks.

Okay sir, will update you once I take the pictures.

More roof blockwork pictures.

Reinforced iron work done on the septic tank and soakaway, we will be casting soon.

Wood for the roof carcass work has been delivered also.

Blockwork for the roof slope in progress. The roofing style is a single slope roof that will have roof gutters at the rear. This is a cost saving roof style for people who are on a tight budget and it can still be appealing depending on the finishing.

Parking space interlocking stone concluded today with parking for 3 cars clearly marked out.

msogunro:
What is the total costof the perimeter fence? Materials and labour.

Thank you

Total cost

6inches block - 1500nos blocks @ N195,000

Cement - 40 bags of cement @ N58,000

Sharp sand - 1 trip of 10tons @ N24,000

Labour - works inclusive of digging, blinding and blockwork @ N50,000

Work still ongoing on the interlocking stone, we are now working on the parking space in front.

EgunMogaji:
I feel complete now that I see that the poster child's of property section used 6 inchers for fence also like me.

Lol, thanks for the good words sir. On a low budget and with a good soil to support it, 6inches blocks are perfect for perimeter walls.

Usman4:
Good job!
If you don't mind, what's the total tons of iron reinforcement used for the first floor suspended work?

In all, we bought 5 tons and here is the breakdown

1. 16mm - 1.5 ton
2. 12mm - 2.5 ton
3. 10mm - 1.0 ton

We still had like 0.5 ton left of a mix of 10mm and 12mm.

Progress of work today on the interlocking stones.

Laying of the interlocking stones has started and its being design to drain water off the compound.

Lintel and column formwork in progress, we will be casting tomorrow.

Ongoing block work on the first floor, we are almost at lintel level and the formwork for the lintels/columns will start soon.

Sharp sand being spread on the polythene and after that it will be sprayed with water and rammed with the compacting machine.