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Hi,

I wanna share global trends in construction. This should be of interest to we Quantity Surveyors.

The global trend in construction include:

1. Building Information Modelling
2. Modular/Prefabricated construction
3. Blockchain technology
4. Use of drone/robots in construction and construction supervision
5. Lesson learnt

Please add to the list.....

Don't sign that contract!

Many contractors are only concern about the bills of quantities out of all contract documents. Many pay little or no attention to contract conditions. This has lead to project abandonment, disputes and conflicts in project execution and contract administration.

A contract should not be signed without thorough understanding of the terms of contract in the contract conditions.

Your signature to that contract is your consent, acceptance and agreement to all terms in the conditions of contract including all potential 'opportunities' and 'liabilities'

gabolz:
I'm a proud Quantity Surveyor

That's a great one bro, welcome on board

Androidking:
Bought new laptop and I want to sell my old one, its still clean

Asus core i7
2gig nvidia 940m
8gig ram 500 gig SSD
Touchscreen
Keyboard light
DVD

Price #160k

Location, delivery to any of the south -easten part of the country

Please go to the right section of Nairaland to do this. We talk about construction here

elijah101:
how do i calculate linear meters house ... is it the same thing as linear foot

There are different units of measurement namely: metre, feet, yard, inches cm, etc.....

They are not the same but you can convert from one to another and vice versa

When is the post UTME for Unilag?

SAMJOSH1:
@OnMyHonour and
@OgaFola344

May God bless you both as you have come here to openly mention the good deeds of these ones. I wish I have been on this forum a long time and I wish I knew even the little that I know now.

I would not fail to repeat that good deeds are worth more than silver and gold. People would be willing to relate more with you and even introduce you to others when your work has been well delivered.

I celebrate with those on this forum that have been lucky to have enjoyed the good services of nairalanders. And I hope to share similar testimonies too in the near future.

Good one

siralos135:
Please is it possible to do my POP without wiring.I am not moving into the house until next year and I am not comfortable with the security situation of the site.

Why don't you suspend the work till you are ready to move?. Maybe few weeks before.

PrinceFola:
Seems I'm the only one UNILORIN didn't invite.... Life goes on!!! Better days ahead! Congratulations to those who were invited, wish you all the very best in the remaining journey....

NOPE!

Julius444:
Call me on 08137407485 or chat me up on whatsapp, I have a job for you and I need it ready before tomorrow. Note, it's first come first have. If your phone number were here, I would have called you directly.

Okay
My phone number is in my signature. Good move to reach out to a professional

OgaFola344:
I greet you all here

My name is Folarin and I reside and work in Australia. I have been a silent members of Nairaland and follower of this particular thread though I never took it serious to register but this time I just though I should register to share this. I have learnt many things on this thread and Nairaland in general.

So have this project that is rounding up now at Lekki phase 2. Multiples of 3bedroom duplex.
When I got to tiling level my friend introduced me to a guy I have been seeing his thread on tile here on property section. Whom he said he bought his own tiles and WC from some months ago . At first I was skeptical cus I have had some bad experience here like 2years ago and my wife didn't buy the idea of betting on a guy I don't know with so much money. But my friend convinced me that he's the one who has been supplying him for his projects in Agbara area of Lagos and I can't come down to Lagos just to buy tiles so I had to try him out.
I chatted him up and he send me samples of some very nice tiles ,gave me prices and we progressed. On payment terms he said I shld pay 75% before and 25% after supply . we agreed and he arranged a truck for the tiles and gave me the price . Before payment I had to do some investigations on Facebook and Instagram with his name just to calm my troubled mind.
After everything I paid him 75% of 4.2m,gave him the address and my Gateman's number. I followed up till the nextday when my site supervisor called me that he has received the tiles and counted the cartons to confirm its in line with what I sent him.
The bottom line is that the delivery went beyond my expectations cus I hardly trust we Nigerian to be honest but now I know better .

Thanks so much Raphael my wife would have killed me if there was any stories

His company name is Epic ceramics collections

His name is Akam Raphael ( Thathistoryguy )

Contact him on 08157000908

His a good guy and I hope he fulfills promise of giving me free delivery on my WC and sanitaries

This is a good one

I am still expecting their invite

Aim07:
I got the invite too, can't even remember what I applied for o. Seems its graduate assistant.

Lol

This is serious ooo. The fees are too high if it's true

yusufbala2010:
I have received an SMS this evening that sequel to my application to the university of Ilorin I'm invited to attend an interview scheduled to take place on 9th July,2019 Tuesday 9:00am prompt. at the university auditorium who else got this pls

Congratulations.... Wishing you success in the interview

dotman10:
Hello people!

A trial actually convinced me

Not long ago on this platform, I requested for a professional Carpenter and aluminium roofer for my mini 3 bedroom project, and got contacted by ADEDWARD, whom I initially doubted for some reasons. One of the reasons for my doubt is that he quoted far below others and even when I still choose to reduce the quantity quoted, he promised to work around it and still make it work. Hence, I was afraid he might be a scammer.

I read some comments about him here and some have actually criticized him on this same basis. Yet, I still chose to work with him because when I engaged him, he sounded like someone who knows what he is doing. More so, he was the only one reiterating to me the importance of using quality wood for the roofing and the negative consequences of not doing so.

In a nutshell, I decided to give him the job and alas! He proved me beyond reasonable doubt. I am a very hard person and he was able to manage me still, even when I call him with crazy voice complaining, he will calm me down and tell me I will be happy at last. I know such quality is not common with people with such hand work as I have worked with few.

I will always recommend him to friends and family, and to you all nairalander with similar projects now and in the future....

Nice one.

[quote author=Olazzeedris post=79980283][/quote]Okay sir

This is the thread for Quantity Surveyors, Cost Expert, Commercial Managers and Construction Economist.

You are welcome whether you are working in the private or public sector.

The need for Quantity Surveyors is on the increase all over the world. This is a new development but we all need to keep up with the global trends in the built environment to be relevant

abdurrazaq:
Good to see that Quantity Surveying is represented on nairaland. This will go a long way in publicizing the profession in positive lights. Nice initiative OP. I hope more will join us in the nearest future

Cheers

Thanks. I am happy to have you here. I believe others will join us soon.


Can Moderators please move this thread to front page?

Cc: Seun

Biztech05:
location determine the cost but in Lagos :
120 t0 200

ogun state ; 90 to 120
Both are current !

Just a plot?

chimoskyg:
Pls someone help out, how much does it cost to get a registered Surveyor to survey a plot of land. Thanks

I have a Surveyor I work with. He can do this for you

Check my signature to reach me

mackengift:
Lagos,
UK and China.
We can supply from any of this place depends on where you are located.
Kindly whatsapp me with my number and let's talk details.

Okay. That's a great one

chimoskyg:
Pls someone help out, how much does it cost to get a registered Surveyor to survey a plot of land. Thanks

Location please

Adaowerri111:
Good Evening Nairalanders, Was charged 350k for Tank stand today; Is this price realistic?

Ask the person that gave you the quotation what type he want to do for you: made of galvanized steel or reinforced concrete.

Ask for the height too

Adaowerri111:
No idea, which is best and durable

I am not sure. I will go for reinforced concrete

shelliz:
Reply to @Boay : Thanks alot! The sqm is actually 230 and not 250 as earlier stated (the gatehouse has been floored already). Location is in benin city and i was told to pay 7k per m3 for the concrete as last price and 50k for the supervision.
15ton of granite = 95k
double trip of sharp sand = 25k

quote author=boay post=79948283]

Concrete volume 31.25m³ @ 4000/m³ labour is #125,000

We pay #4000 to the casting team. They will provide/rent the concrete mixer themselves.

Cement (if 1:3:6) = 138bags @#2500/bag =#345,000


Give me the cost of material in your location to get the cost of sand and granite

#7000/m³ for labour and 50k for supervision is not a good bargain in Benin City

shelliz:
Reply to @Boay : Thanks alot! The sqm is actually 230 and not 250 as earlier stated (the gatehouse has been floored already). Location is in benin city and i was told to pay 7k per m3 for the concrete as last price and 50k for the supervision.
15ton of granite = 95k
double trip of sharp sand = 25k

quote author=boay post=79948283]

Concrete volume 31.25m³ @ 4000/m³ labour is #125,000

We pay #4000 to the casting team. They will provide/rent the concrete mixer themselves.

Cement (if 1:3:6) = 138bags @#2500/bag =#345,000


Give me the cost of material in your location to get the cost of sand and granite

I guess by double trip you meant 10tons tipper?


If it's 230sqm, total volume is 28.75m³


Cement = approximately 127bags @#2500/bag =#317,500

Sand = 22tons (#55,000)

Granite = 43tons (#272,300)

tevanso:
how did you arrive at the nos of bag of cement. How many per cubic meter

I guess you are a QS, it's for 1:3:6 mix ratio

Adaowerri111:
2 tanks, 8000 litres each, any height suitable for a 4 bedroom bungalow with a story building as security house

To be made of what material?

Galvanised steel pipes or reinforced concrete?

shelliz:
Good day all. Please house, What is the cost of labour and materials for the oversight concrete (german floor) 5inch thickness of a bungalow measuring 250sqm?
Granite?
Sand?
Cement?
Labour?

Would be more than greatful if anyone could help out. Thanks all

Concrete volume 31.25m³ @ 4000/m³ labour is #125,000

We pay #4000 to the casting team. They will provide/rent the concrete mixer themselves.

Cement (if 1:3:6) = 138bags @#2500/bag =#345,000


Give me the cost of material in your location to get the cost of sand and granite

Adaowerri111:
Good Evening Nairalanders, Was charged 350k for Tank stand today; Is this price realistic?

How many tank? What is the volume of each and height of the stand?