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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 7:28am On Apr 27, 2021
n3xt:


Everything rises and fall on leadership.

Great leaders set the stage, not to perform on it and watch for things that undermine result.

We lack true leaders in Nigeria or let’s say we lack those who truly understand what leadership means

Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 1:46am On Apr 27, 2021
hslbroker2:
we all made a mistake with Buhari this mistake must not be repeated

Maybe the same mistake was made with the National Assembly....

So what is the role of the various States' Government and their respective State Assembly

We like excuse in this country and we like to cast blame on others

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 3:08pm On Apr 26, 2021
n3xt:
Information is power


https://www.google.ae/amp/s/www.pulse.ng/bi/politics/osinbajo-fg-orders-no-payment-for-electricity-consumers-without-pre-paid-meters/f278vlf.amp

Not in Yenagoa/Bayelsa State. The PHED operators here needs to be sanctioned by God completely.

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 1:15pm On Apr 24, 2021
Focusmind:


The whole of forces avenue, William Jumbo, Moscow road, Herbert macaulay, Amadi flat, Nzimiro, Lagos, Ernest Ikoli, Government house/ secretariat areas.

I visit PH regularly and very familiar with old GRA.

Okay...... confirmed.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 12:21pm On Apr 24, 2021
Focusmind:


Quite correct. The drainage system in Lagos is not good. Wike did a fantastic job within the whole of old GRA. I don't know of other areas in PH. You won't see any stagnant water anywhere on the road and the drainage system are all underground. You could hear water flow underground if you walk around after heavy downpour.

Please which areas in the OLD GRA are you referring to............

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 11:03am On Apr 24, 2021
omanzo02:

A well laid underground drainage with rooster can serve that purpose perfectly.


Any one doing this will have to fumigate his environment occasionally against rodents and snakes so that those openings do not serve as hideout.

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 5:04pm On Apr 23, 2021
somehow:


Does it arrest intruders on its own?

Sure....
The door can do all you want.... grin grin grin

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 4:48pm On Apr 23, 2021
Gigaset:
Talking about load bearing blocks this house was built without any pillars.

Buildings like this exist in Nigeria........some are even located in the western region and still standing.
Properties / Re: Everything You Need To Know About SOLAR FREEZER by bixton(m): 7:55am On Apr 23, 2021
SolarEdge:

Please send a DM on watsapp 07038567494
Thanks.


Nothing stops you from putting your price here except you have different prices for different people.........

Or is there any explanation that's needed that's to be in private

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 7:08am On Apr 22, 2021
MMotimo:
This is a simple matter.

Contract stated complete in 7 days or refund the #300k. By the 5th day (at the latest), hslbroker would have known he could not meet his end of the bargain and returned the #300k jeje. End of contract, no questions asked. Sorry, but giving adedward more than you were being paid is very poor judgment. Asking your client to give you extra after the 7 day condition was not met and months elapsed is just

Only piece missing here is whether or not there is documented evidence of the 7 day contract condition. If there was not, then both parties goofed and you could argue that they should both share the cost of their oversight. That said, focusmind already coughed out an additional #75k to adedward so hasn’t he already paid a price?

Adedward appears to be the winner here, #120k + #75k .

Any “elders” that want to support hslbroker should please contribute money under humanitarian considerations to give him, especially since he has been ill - OR - focusmind can give him money if he’s feeling generous but not by compulsion.



Strange things happen on here. It's good that the job was done otherwise we would be hearing of one fraud allegation on here..........

While the contract was outsourced and the client was in the know that hslbroker has paid even above what was given him.....though the client claimed to agree to it and a refund which was done solely that his job be done with and not that he intended to make a refund.....


Why did he not in turn inform hslbroker that he will be giving an extra #75K for the job to the outsourced person.......or was the #75K for the broken glass/window or what.......

The outsourced man has refused to comment on it saying we ought to know who is lying.......

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Properties / Re: Are You Into Building And Construction? Your Contribution Is Needed by bixton(m): 6:44am On Apr 22, 2021
Born2conquer:
So i’ve been trying to raise a duplex for a while now and to God be the glory, we’ve done it to the roofing part and we’ve fixed the door and windows.
We’ve spent close to 30M just to get to this level and i thought the amount we shoud spending for finishing (POP, tiles, Gate, compound interlock, kitchen fixing, smart house, painting, bathroom and bathroom equipment) shouldn’t be up to 5M.

But i got the shocker of my life when i got a Bill of 35M for the finishing!

Pleasee, are things that costly? Is finishing really that expensive?

I will be glad if i can get contributions before i run mad or abandon this project or sell it as distress

Budget:
Finishing (Tiles laying, Pop work, painting): 15M
Internal doors : 2.5M
Electrical work and automation: 7.5M
Plumbing (2nd stage): 2.2M
Fence work, Gate, staircase,floor stamping, balcony aluminium: 5.8M
Kitchen cabinet and appliances: 3.1M



I would like to know where is the location of this site(State) because even the #30M you spent for building a 5 bedroom duplex is also on the high side except probably you built on a swampy terrain or you did piling for it.............


Now as regards getting a quote of #35M for the things you've listed out its best you seek out another quotation from elsewhere you may be surprised
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 4:36pm On Apr 21, 2021
GoodFaith:

Viktoreze U go "lend your relatives the money to buy a home.”

I know precisely 2 people who have done it.
And the relatives have repaid the loan within the agreed stipulated time frame.
Properties / Re: Everything You Need To Know About SOLAR FREEZER by bixton(m): 4:24pm On Apr 21, 2021
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How much is it cost.....
The freezer
The Solar panel+battery
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 8:42am On Apr 20, 2021
n3xt:


Not far from truth.

Until recently grin, I used to think everyone putting on a lab coat is a doctor.

Construction Managers (PMs) do more to bring the projects they oversee to success.

They’re involved in project planning, distributing/managing resources, time scheduling/management, risk management, creating benchmarks, managing the budget, managing staff, and managing relationships with different trades involved and even more.


We just like titles of which some are borne out of selfish interest or from the ignorance of those who work under them.
When I hear doctor, I try to know if it's MD or a PhD.

A project manager who does not have eyes for details is not fit to be called by the name.

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 7:44pm On Apr 19, 2021
UC92:
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Here you have placed a PM to be a subject matter expert. It may interest you to know you can have a doctor as a PM in a building construction project.

Do you mean a medical doctor....
Only if that doctor is well knowledgeable or have a vast experience in construction projects and have been actively involved in projects of like manner.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 10:47am On Apr 19, 2021
diordaves:


First off, what is 3/8 sand? Or do you mean granite?

I can't see granite in the quote.

I can't see iron rod in the quote.

I can see blocks which means your land is dry and solid land. Not waterlogged. Is this correct?

It is a 'small' sceptic tank. You may not need that many materials as quoted. In terms of the number of bags of cement; are you going to plaster the inside of the septic tank? You need to confirm this with the builder as this will impact significantly on the number of cement.


It is also called coarse sand. The coarse nature varies from size to size depending where it's been dug out.

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 5:40pm On Apr 18, 2021
anitabella:
Quick question

Can parapet be placed on a 6 inch block with all the necessary column to hold it in a building.


Yes it can be done be it cast -insitu or precast.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 8:14am On Apr 16, 2021
diordaves:


Why should I carry out a research on the origin of a Project Manager? What do you think I will learn to help shape my views?

It may or may not. I can see your view of what a PM is on your other comments.....
If it has to do with construction engineering a PM is foremost one who is experienced, knowlegable, technically or otherwise and versatile in the fields of architecture,civil/structural engineering, mechanical engineering,electrical engineering, building technology, land surveying, quantity surveying, land scaping, interior designing,etc,etc...........and not just only limited to that aspect of the view you hold.

That is why he is made the consultant on the project. Some people use the word prime consultant.

So be it your project is #1M or #1B.........you can get the services of a PM as consultant without putting holes in your pocket. It all depends on how you go about it.
Politics / Re: Isa Pantami Criticises Clerics Who Go Into Politics (Throwback Video) by bixton(m): 8:57pm On Apr 15, 2021
360degreess:
This man's political rivals and enemies are trying so hard to discredit him.. First, they lied that he is on CIA's watch list for sponsoring terrorism, the same news source came out to apologise that the news wasn't genuine.. Secondly,Someone came out with old audio of about 21years ago(year 2000), saying pantami said he feels Joy whenever Christians are been killed.. Now comes another new one again.. They are not mentioning the tremendous achievement he has made in the communication industry..Hmmm.Nigeria , Nigeria..
Well I trust Buhari,he won't even listen to all these nonsense.. Pantami carry go with your good works.


Please highlight the tremendous achievement he has made in the Telecom abi na telephone industry grin

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 2:59pm On Apr 15, 2021
diordaves:


Let's break it down.

So for example, I engage the services of an architect. I will then engage the services of an independent consultant to check the work of the architect, right?

Now the question is: what is the qualification of the Independent Consultant (?) that qualifies them to check the work of the architect? In other words; what are you (the independent consultant) bringing to the table to assure me that you KNOW MORE than the architect in these matters? Are you also an architect? That is duplication and overlaying the process. Are you a Professor of Rocket Science? How relevant are your skills in this situation?

In my opinion, a seasoned architect will deliver either as a team or even as self-employed. As a client, any architect I think will need an independent consultant to deliver my brief to them; I will not engage in the first place. That na akoko (baby) architect.



Do a research on the origin of a Project Manager".......not this project management that's been taught in our Higher Institutions.....

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 1:32pm On Apr 15, 2021
jabolo:


N3xt/Brabus, with great influence comes great responsibility lol.

You should be savvy enough to Google image search those pictures.

So, giving honest feedback on multicolour interiordezine ... I worked with her. I spent millions. The outcome was crap but, more importantly, it was a very dispiriting experience not just for me, but for my family.

Not recommended at all.


Hmmmm...
Can you most likely upload some of the crap here or you've changed the interiors she did for you over the years.......

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 9:38am On Apr 15, 2021
1bunne4lif:
SOMEBODY SHOULD HELP ME WITH THE COST OF RENTING SCAFFOLD FOR TWO STORY BUILDING IN YENAGOA


You can go to Baybrigde by the granite dump along the express or Okaka by mbiama yenagoa road to inquire.........

I rented at #1000/pipe length like 10 years ago. I'm not sure this price is useable now.

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 9:29am On Apr 15, 2021
Mykelslim:
Bosses I greet you all

How much will be needed to build a four bedroom bungalow with good modern fittings?

I mean like a standard house.

I need answers because considering the price of raw materials. I don't want to start something I can't finish at once.

Thank you



The first step is to get a detailed drawing and get a quotation based on milestone/stages..........your land type, site location and labour can upscale the cost in many instances.

Also your timeline to build to completion is a factor to availability of funds.
A lot of people want a modern and standard build with average finishing and this means different things to different professionals in the trade given their field experience and exposure.

Given that let's say #25M.

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Religion / Re: What God Can Not Do Does Exist! by bixton(m): 6:28pm On Apr 14, 2021
beauty7:
There is a man who likes saying that there is something he can do which God cannot do.

That is "lying"

He said he can lie, but God cannot lie.

Therefore, according to him,there is something he can do better than God.

He was always very happy about this, and liked telling people.


It may look like a joke to him. But such people when it's known by all and the day he tells the truth which may involved saving a dearest life and those who are expected to help him takes it as one of his lies and the person passes away then he'll remember that there are certain statements that people don't joke about.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 6:23pm On Apr 14, 2021
gbadexy:

I don't think pigments used on increte floor would retain the sharp and uniform colour for long once the sealant wears off.
You may use it as a screeding or tyrolene but include acrylic binder solution in the mix to retain colour and to reduce porosity and growth on it.

Thanks very much.
I appreciate.

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 8:53pm On Apr 13, 2021
gbadexy:

I had to quickly google the product and from what I noticed, it is white cement and inorganic and earth pigment that would most likely be mixed with sand and sprayed with the Tyrolene machine.
You could achieve it also using white cement and pigments instead of the grey portland cement.
It's going to be more expensive and not as effective as painting the regular tyrolene.
The regular tyrolene would soak in paint deep into it and further use the water from the paint to hydrate itself thereby locking the paint chemical with the cement.
The binder in the paint would also resist leaching of the colour which isn't the case with pigments held solely by cement.


Okay. Thanks for the explanation.

But if pigments used on increte floor( out door) can last, can something of such be replicated that can be used on walls? It may possibly not be in tyrolean finishing.....how about something more like a screeding a wall......

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 7:16pm On Apr 13, 2021
gbadexy:

No sir. It's mainly cement and sharp sand sprayed and partly rubbed.
It can be painted though.

I guess Weber cullamix tyrolean (6 colours) and Wetherby building solutions(20 colours) are not available in the Nigerian market.......

Probably no one is interested in using it.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 6:31pm On Apr 13, 2021
n3xt:


I’m considering metal sheets because of the drip edges.

Coping didn’t fix my fence issh...

Okay.......

I think tyrolean rendering can be done with different colors,........is it not water proof too??

Cc: gbadexy
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 6:08pm On Apr 13, 2021
n3xt:


You just gave me ideas. Parapet wall metal cap can be installed on my fence grin grin

If you're thinking that way why don't you use flexible polycarbonate sheets.....
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 10:58am On Apr 13, 2021
rotecch77:


There are some measurement which are global standard.
Nothing you can do about about it.

If you go far lesser or more higher than that you will not be comfortable with the result.

Example
-door height
-room height
-electrical switch height
-shower height
- water closet height
They are many like that



In construction, designs are done at best (minimum) acceptable standards so that the drawings can pass approval by the relevant authorities. But when in the field nothing stops the resident site engineer to make an improvement on actual site work which is based on certain factors. You can bring it to the attention of your client and update the design plan.

It's best you improve on site work(if need be) rather than saying you're following the design plan as given.........if there is a failure you'll definitely eat the blame.

So be it you want to use customized 255*500 or 100*450....just ensure its structurally suitable for the intended purpose.
Romance / Re: Which one of these ladies would you consider for marriage? by bixton(m): 2:03pm On Apr 12, 2021
NobleDeSage001:
I will approach this issue from the angle of loyalty and commitment.

A girl who stood by you when you had nothing will most likely stick to you even when you make it. For such ladies, you can be sure that their loyalty will remain unflinching through thick and thin whether there is wealth or not.

A girl who makes you and sets you up will most likely demand that you worship her. You may not have the freedom to do things as you like because the lady built you and you are supposed to remain loyal to her.

It's not an easy decision to make but most honourable men will stick with the lady who stood by them when they had nothing.



Yes it's a hard decision to make. But what is marriage when we don't have things to yab ourselves and laugh aways.

It's like the same way some men will brag about training a woman from primary school to even Master's degree level just because her parents/guidance could not do it and will not let the woman drink water and keep the cup...... grin grin cheesy.......

So both loyalty and commitment is needed by both parties and not from one individual.

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 1:55pm On Apr 12, 2021
n3xt:
When the client insists...

This is one of the things builders/engineers witness on site. If you don’t trust us, please kindly work with those you trust.

I’m a baba lati and I’m proud of my work.


Pic - Window open inwards. Burglar proof outside.

Abeg this is not NextHome work o grin grin

#clientchoice


It's fantastic as long as the hinges on the windows are hidden.

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