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fynguynopimples:
Greetings Nairalanders, Please i'd love to have an idea of how much it will cost me to fence the front of a 100 by 100ft plot of land excluding gate.
My three neighbour at my left, right & back have fenced their compound around me to my advantage, leaving me with the front to complete.
i will very much appreciate breakdown estimate of bags of cement needed, blocks , sand , granite, wood and labour.i am working on a 150k budget(excluding gate), i don't know if that will be enough?
Your suggestions are highly welcomed

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You can build that house for less at optimum quality.

Get a Quantity Surveyor

Timtol:
Cool and congratulations.

Thanks

miracle1997:
This is what 6.6 million naira has given me thanks to almighty God.. A 5bedroom bungalow all ensuite with kitchen and waiting room and two sit outs.. Yet to insert internal doors n toilet doors, yet to do plumbing fittings and electrical fittings, pop, tiling, belting.. And aluminium rail on varender..
Note.. Septic tank has been done.. PVC was used to roof 4 rooms, toilets, and passages, pop will be used to do others

Good one

Nozzle:
About the tank scaffold..

I went to a building where one was done.. the tank fell off from the top of the scaffold. It was a two storey building somewhere in sangotedo after ajah. The scaffold was quite high.
Luckily the tank fell into a bare land just adjacent the building. So no injury or life lost..

So i am trying to get all the information possible to be sure he is on the right track.

Please guys i need your input.

Happy sunday

What made it fell off? The answer to this is the key.

Besides, the tank should be anchored to the stand.

Snap the "leg" of the stand, let's see. I mean the part that will enter the ground

Nozzle:
Engineers and expects in the house, i have two questions to ask...

I made this water tank scaffold recently. It is 4inch galvanised steel pipe and it is meant to carry two 1500 litres tank.

1.)Those of us in lekki/ibeju lekki who have constructed this type of scaffold. I hope its holding. Any long-term issues...?


2.) How would the foundation be. My Engineer recommended 2ft into the ground and a slab above ground surface. Is that how it is done.

Abeg make una assist me before scaffold go fall o.

Galvanized steel pipe is OK, but can the stand in the picture carry two 1500litres? The picture may be deceptive sha


For me 2ft is too small, the minimum I will do for that type of location is 1meter

Olazzeedris:
About the cost truly the difference is not much which have expressed above !

Then about the time if Your project is schedule with PROFESSIONAL METHODOLOGY and having a projects required such amount of block has op said. ON site production With machine is the best!

For best quality
To maintain the time schedule intact!

The difference is will be much and become significant if you consider the fact that he said he need more than 20,000

Even if it is 20naira, that's atleast NGN400,000. Besides, the difference will be more than 20naira per block

Rubbiish:
If u are molding with machine like op said, i don't think there is much difference in cost.
@bold i think it is actually the opposite, u buy blocks to avoid delay, molding do take sometime

With adequate planning, moulding won't take time. It would be better

rotecch77:
Good, the OP now needs the service of a BUILDER to carry out the construction work.
Bcs OP is with the building drawing already done by the architect/ structural engr.

Please I don't get it ooo.

A contractor is different from a Builder!

In the construction industry we have different professional, a builder is one.

We have Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers,Builders, Land Surveyor and even Estate Manager. At times, depending on the nature of project, Fine Artist/Designer may come in


There is a course in polytechnics and universities called Building Technology. If you study this course and you become registered with the Nigerian Institute of Builders (NIOB) and Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) you become a Builder (with Blder as designation just like Engineers use Engr and Quantity Surveyors use QS).

Anyone can open a construction firm/company and become a contractor but you must have professionals on your team.

Being a contractor is not a "profession" like Engineers, Architect etc,. You don't study it in school. It is a business venture

It is that simple

Timtol:
The following have access to building construction in Nigeria.
Architect as first man
Structural Engineer as second man
Builder as third man.
The last two duties are Project managing(for project manager) and Quantities Surveying(for Quantity surveyor).
Any of the first 3 can be the contractor as the case may be.

Regardless of the professional in charge,an architect been the designer will always be needful to carry out his duties where necessary,the same goes to a structural engineer in the aspect of iron works where clarifications are needed.
For more into click the link below

I respect your opinion, but I think I need to add this:

Anybody can be a contractor, I am a Quantity Surveyor and by 2020 I will be launching my construction company. Anybody can go into the business of construction.

In my construction firm, I will have Architect, Engineers etc on my team.

megacontrol:
Hello all,

What is the estimated cost savings per block in molding blocks on site vs purchasing specially made blocks?
For the sake of analysis, lets say we need 20k (twenty thousand) blocks and space is available on site to stack it....

1) What is the best unit cost (and savings) we can achieve if we mold compared to buying from the market at btw N200-N220 per block?

2) What are the materials required and quantities to mold 20,000 pieces of 9" blocks on site?

edit: Machine will be used for the molding due to qty required (over 20k) and to get good quality.

Thanks for your contributions.

The only cost saving is the cost of transportation and profit (of block moulding industries). The cost saving will be reasonable because of the large quantity.

It is advisable to mould to ensure quality and considering the fact that you need a large quantity.


The basic materials you will need are cement, sand/quarry/stone dust and water. The moulding machine inclusive.

I need to put pen on paper to determine the exact quantities.

Also, will you use sand or stone dust? Where is your location? What type of machine will you use to mold, do you own or will hire the machine, will the labourers/operators be engaged newly or are part of the/your company etc.

These info are needed for a detail analysis.

YorubaPrince:
Hello House,

Just wondering.... I need to know a rough estimate of how much to budget to floor-tile (regular tiling) a story building of 8 units of 2 bedroom flat.

Spyder88, Mufutau55 Abeg, how much have you guys spent tiling a one story project?

Thanks in advance

Can anyone reply or only the people you mentioned?

ShockMajor:
Good evening guys, please i wanto know, if i have land i want to build on, and i wanto start building, i have artitecural plan already,....is it a building contractor i need to handle the construction, laborers , buulding materials, etc or a site manager. Please help out

You can do this in two ways.

1. If you have knowledge of construction and depending on the scope and nature of what you want to build, you can engage a project manager (an engineer or builder) to do supervision while you use direct labour.

2. You can give it as a contract to a contractor (construction firm)

However, in the two cases you need an estimate or bills of quantities to know your financial commitment, plan and control cost.

If you are going for option 2, you need to get a personal estimate or bills of quantities before engaging a contractor.


Then, you will give the drawings to contractors and ask them to submit their quotation.

After that you will evaluate the submission by the contractors with the personal estimate or bills of quantities you have to know who to give the contractor to.


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ak22:
Hello house I need quotation for this swimming pool Size 4m /3m and 4ft shallow to 2 ft ?

akiniyi22@gmail.com

Any drawing? Location?

don4real18:
You should know that Building is actually wide. Ever heard of an estimator? That's a builder who specializes on estimating.

Please, this is utterly wrong!

Different countries call Quantity Surveyor different names, part of it is Estimator though that's archaic now.

Viking07:
He came to nairaland to get free service instead of paying for it offline? Nigerians.

God bless you

Tammynator:
Builders and professionals. Small 3 bedroom flat that I want to build. See the quotation that was given to me. Are the prices okay? Though, I will have to now explore other builders. I have been dealing solely with this particular guy because, he helped me in acquiring the land.

You should have concealed the name of the company in the picture

lagoskind:
Why did you quote me instead of the poster...

Come here for all your cost information regarding building and civil engineering construction

What is more?

Quantity Surveyors perform their duties without compromising on the quality of end results or failing to adhere to the building, health, and safety regulations. Furthermore, they take part in projects and work with contractors/clients right from the start, preparing comprehensive project estimates. Once the building process starts, quantity surveyors keeps a close tab on any variations that may lead to cost fluctuations.Over the course of the project, key tasks are related to outcome analysis, work evaluation, and progress reports.

Who is Quantity Surveyor?

Quantity surveyors are responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects. Quantity surveyors manage the costs on a construction project. They help to ensure that the construction project is completed within its projected budget. Alternative job titles for a quantity surveyor include cost consultant, commercial manager, cost manager and cost engineer. In a nutshell, quantity surveyors manage all costs associated with building and civil engineering projects. Their work is both office and site-based and the primary goal is to minimize expenses (and keep them within the limits of a budget).

WHAT IS QUANTITY SURVEYING ALL ABOUT?

It can be characterized as, a profession which guarantees that the assets of the construction
business and are used to the best point of interest of society, by suggesting the most economical
monetary administration for undertakings and an expense consultancy service to client, builder and planner amid the entire construction process.

Godisgreatest1:
If I wanted a personal contact I would have stated it in the topic and also sent the plan directly..the aim of a discussion thread is to hear opinions PUBLICLY, so that everyone can see. Please let's not confuse a discussion thread with a market square!!.

That is what some people do for a living bro.

If anyone can do it for free, so be it

lagoskind:
You have to speak to a quantity surveyor or a civil engineer to know the actual costs... If anyone gives you a price here it won't be realistic and would cloud ur sense of financial judgement.

I am a Quantity Surveyor. You can check my signature to reach me

Check in, consult a Quantity Surveyor for value for your money

luvablesam:
Hi Everyone,
I recently acquired a plot of land in an area that is a bit swampy(Only swampy because a few people diverted the free flow drainage to the land)

So the question is this: Can i use use 6 inch Flats(hole-less blocks) to build a storey building from the foundation to the decking level? will those blocks works or i need 9 inch blocks all through? The builder said 6 inches hole-less blocks will work. I need expert suggestions please.

Thanks

Use 9" block for substructure. You can use 6" for internal wall partitions. If the walls are non-load bearing, solid 6" can work for the external block work. How ever, do this with caution

bixton:
If you're a lover of space a 2 plots will go. But if you intend to do a little but of minimization then 1.5 plots will be much fine.

Well said

bobkezel:
Good morning house,
Is 2million enough to roof a house and fix other necessary things and then move in.
How far can it go?
The house is already at the roofing level.

What type of roof covering do you want to use?

What is the height of the proposed roof?

Is ceiling finishes inclusive?

What is the size of the building?

saydfact:
I'm an Architect and I'm at your service

see my signature for contact. Thanks

Well-done here. I am a Quantity Surveyor

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Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities;
Presenting detailed information on the cost of particular elements of work on a periodic basis to enable payment for those works carried out to date.
Organizing the division of a project into its component work packages, then awarding these work packages to smaller, more specialized construction companies offering the best deal.
Managing costs to make sure that the initial budget isn't exceeded.
Arranging payments at the end of a job and settling the final accounts.
Acting as financial advisors and monitoring progress for the client.

Method of Application
Applicants should send their Applications to: recruitment2@ekomaintenance.com using "QUANTITY SURVEYOR" as title of the mail.

deadline is 18th Oct 2019

Delaw00:
I'm happy to be in a thread like this to learn and know more about things.Now having a plan to build a small 3 bedroom flat of something like this picture below....did some research online but i want a skilled and pro here to put me through with the cost and probably analysis to make up a good building like this....pls pardon my typo error and english..thanks in addy

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