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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.....

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.......

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.

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.

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.

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.

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......

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.

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

n3xt:
You just gave me ideas. Parapet wall metal cap can be installed on my fence

If you're thinking that way why don't you use flexible polycarbonate sheets.....

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.

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...... .......

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

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

#clientchoice

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

n3xt:
I shoot.

K-024 by NextHome

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Unless where the client insists, step tiles are not meant for flat roofs.

Just my opinion though.......
On the exact point(s) where you may likely position your water tank ensure the floor is slightly higher than the main floor which corresponds to the level of the floor drain.



Now assuming you do insulation for such roofing system at what point do you do it to mitigate the inflow of hot air into the living areas of the build...........

erico2k2:
Well yes, and other environmental factors, Imagine having long-span aluminum in an area where you have heavy snow, guess what will happen.The major fault of a bad roofing system would be a leaking roof. When sourcing for my roof, I discovered that most of these step styles are built to failed cos sometimes the die used in casting the moulds on them dig too deep and leave micro piercing on them that you can't even see with the naked eyes, these expand as time goes on. Then on top of this, You want to make it flat.
PS By flat roof hope we are talking of a roof with no inclination!

With inclination or not building a flat roof takes into consideration a lot of things that has to do with climate factors. Those who are actually "Pro" in it do a lot more to consider.
Now I do not think Step tiles are meant to be used for flat roofing as covering. Except maybe it's a Nigerian version of flat roof systems.....

Just out of curiosity can those who have actually done flat roof systems upload their building roof detailing/plan let's see if they are doing what is obtainable at minimum standard or just a Nigerian version...........


Cc
diordaves
n3xt
Rotecch77

erico2k2:
Read what I posted to this your question, when roof fails what does that mean? it leaks water abi?now ask yourself bross howmany rain dey fall for the whole UAE?so these kind roof suits them cos rain nor dey

What will make the roof to fail?
So your assertion is that a flat roof has a higher probability of failing due to rainfall or what ?

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diordaves:
Forget aesthetics for now as it is a personal thing. Let's dwell on technical practicability:

Flat roof will fail periodically over time far more than hip roof.

As a result of the above, flat roof is high maintenance.

If you must do flat roof, be prepared to spend more for industrial grade sheets well above 0.55mm. A flat roof with 0.55m sheets is a mickey mouse set up technically speaking.

As a result of the above again, flat roof is NOT cheaper than hip roof over time. It is a false economy.

Flat roof is bad for your mental health and for the environment . A flat roof home is hotter, noiser when it rains and you need air conditioner more than hip roof to feel whole in your home. A warm/hot home affects your mental health. You are more likely to be stressed and angrier than normal. It is your home playing tricks on you.

Your wife or you (whoever does the most cooking at home) will continually be stressed using the kitchen because of the added heat from the roof. The kitchen is a furnace and a nightmare in flat roof homes. It is difficult to feel whole in such a kitchen.

It is good advice to go for PROPER roof design. All these flat roof in a tropical climate like ours in the name of modernity and minimalism na wash. Don't skimp on your foundation, decking and roof. Find the savings elsewhere in the build through cost effeciency during painting and decoration stage.

Please is bold 1 a view or there's some article or research work on it.....

As regards bold 2 with exception of the noise to some extent....are you saying if the build has a proper ventilation by way of windows it will still be more hot compared to a build with hip roof with all them POP ceiling finishing that is acclaimed to make a house cool....

EgunMogaji2:
Oya oga mi teach us nau

There's nothing to teach about it......

An Ante-room is simply a "Waiting room".
A Waiting room where you receive visitors you don't want to gain entrance into the Lounge or rather Parlour which is archaic in usage. The other is that it's supposed to shed the property owner from his/her visitors when gaining entrance into the build rather than using a back door. What people refer to as a mini lounge is what it can be likened to. It's in the placement of the design that makes it what it is


What many do have and have come to accept as Ante-room is an open space/corner which serves as (main) lobby in gaining entrance into the (main)building accessing the lounge and other sections of the building.

edoman2016:
Please, what is the usefulness of ante room in duplex design? I think it is waste of space. Or am I wrong?

At first one truly needs to understand what an Ante-room is......... knowing that will determine if it's a waste of space or not.

After that you ask yourself if you truly want it included in your design build.

What many designers/architects come up with is not actually it.

erico2k2:
Abi ohhhh, who nor hear word make dem nor come here and cry.My very good friend sank over N15m on the foundation on water logged land and quit cos he saw no light in the tunnel yet.6 years now baba leff the land .

Did he not really do a preliminary investigation/survey about the site nature before embarking on such...........

EgunMogaji2:
We’ve done our parts and moved on. I chop ban on top the matter sef.

Shebi even the once sinking house is being lived in now.

On another note, it’s Brabus that is in the limelight on past issues, if you read some of the emails I get where customers are complaining about some of the big builders on here occurring today you’ll fear God .

Anyone can drop the ball. I’ve dropped balls on my builds too with no one to blame but me.

Las las gbogbo wa la maje breakfast

Boss man......
It should not come as a surprise.
...most field sports are done with a ball though with different strategies and techniques.

cluvin:
Please I need help, I Got a Quote from the engineer working on my land in Ogun state, I am trying to create a 3 bedroom with a kitchen and 2 toilets and it will have large storage attach to it just for staff working on the poultry in the farm...I got these quote from my engineer, Just for the foundation can you help me on how many blocks I should need for the foundation only for now, or a full quote on what is need to erect the building thanks, I Have attached a rough sketch diagram I got from him..

Sand 100,000
Granite 120,000
Cement. 370,000
Block. 460,000
Iron. 200,000
Binding wire. 12,000
Nail. 12,000
Plank. 50,000
Water. 30,000
Service charge 50,000
Workmanship. 250,000
Total. 1,704,000

A rough quote for foundation only,

Kindly put dimensions to your sketch so it can be cross checked appropriately.

somehow:
Brabus

My question is straight. I don't want to derail this thread.
Before now, I have asked those dragging you up and down what exactly did you do to be called a fraud.

One has posted something that looks precise, so my question is simple.

What he posted, were you the one that executed it?

I'm not on any side here but the side of Truth.

Answering the questions here will put those coming to derail out of business once and for all. They are not derailing/posting on the old thread you are directing me to, it's here they are derailing/posting on.

You really don't understand NL and her users....

It'll be nice if you can find that thread about that project and go through it and make out points about it all.
Good luck as you do it.

BrabusNG:
They’re busy clicking likes and shares. Who cares?

My ongoing build was won in a bid with one of the chairman of Builders here. I knew all he had to say about me during the bid process.

God still win

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I cannot count the number of builder/engineers/contractors I’ve helped in silence here. I’m still working on one at the moment .

That’s playing the bigger boy role. We don’t need credits for that.

Even my friend megastar knew that we don’t give a hoot.

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If people aren’t building, we will build our own house with our own money and we won’t throw tantrums or burn down a public forum because we are building a house.

As regards the bolded....... I'll appreciate if you can add me to that list......

obembet:
What can u do with the big one ?

Sizes don't matter. All that matters is that it have a good taste.

obembet:
Financially : Husband


Spiritually : Wife

Physically : Husband

Sexually Wife

Husband and Wife should be in all. What a man can do a woman can also do and probably better in some instances.
Even the Scripture says the wife is a help meet.

BrabusNG:
NextHome Design+Build

>> Upcoming

Well done on the job.
I can see the tank section....

Hope you put into consideration a stress free maintenance work when the time arises.......