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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 10:40am On Oct 14, 2019 |
Dennis3D: I am a Quantity Surveyor. Check my signature |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 10:40am On Oct 14, 2019 |
trixel: You may need about 6.4m. But your drawings will help determine the actual sum |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 10:38am On Oct 07, 2019 |
It's been a while here |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 2:24pm On Sep 19, 2019 |
temi4fash: Hajivince: The comment above is a good one. However, I always advise people to build vertically and take advantage of vertical. Land mass is in limited supply but you can maximize your plot of land by building vertically. It depends on your location, taste and financial projection. If you can afford it, you can make it a storey building. |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 2:21pm On Sep 19, 2019 |
akanniade10: Where is your location |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 2:20pm On Sep 19, 2019 |
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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 2:07pm On Sep 19, 2019 |
westliverenterp: You will need to do what is called DESIGNING TO COST. If you have a very tight budget, the petrol station can be designed to be within that amount. |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 12:56pm On Sep 13, 2019 |
Dennis3D: Well said 1 Like |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 12:47pm On Sep 13, 2019 |
eddybongo101: Do you have the drawings? If yes, then let's have a look at it |
Properties / Re: Consult A Quantity Surveyor Here by boay(m): 8:36am On Sep 12, 2019 |
Are you a property owner or a developer? Do you want to develop and your watchword is VALUE FOR MONEY? IF YES, then this is for you. Kindly drop comments and post your questions on this thread. I will give you professional advice and render professional services that will help you to achieve VALUE FOR MONEY. When Value for money is your watchword you need a Quantity Surveyor |
Career / Re: Thread For Quantity Surveyors, Construction Economist, Cost Expert, Com. Manager by boay(m): 8:32am On Sep 12, 2019 |
Hello o... Quantity Surveyors.... |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 5:24pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
keepingmum: When value for money is the watchword, get a Quantity Surveyor. Kudos! Get to know who a Quantity Surveyor is: Quantity Surveyor is the profession within the Building and Engineering construction sector that is concerned with the cost and contract administration from conception to closeout of any project The profession came out of the need to separate the design function of building and engineering projects from the cost and management function in order to achieve efficiency, effectiveness and value for money. Thus, it combines the understanding of the process and the knowledge of the construction process with the competence of construction cost accounting. A Quantity Surveyor is a development and construction cost adviser on building, civil and heavy engineering project. The Quantity Surveyor is the financial expert in all matters relating to Building Civil and other engineering project. The Quantity Surveyor is often referred to as the Cost Consultant of the Construction Industry |
Properties / Re: Consult A Quantity Surveyor Here by boay(m): 5:22pm On Sep 11, 2019 |
Who is a Quantity Surveyor? What is Quantity Surveying? Quantity Surveyor is the profession within the Building and Engineering construction sector that is concerned with the cost and contract administration from conception to closeout of any project The profession came out of the need to separate the design function of building and engineering projects from the cost and management function in order to achieve efficiency, effectiveness and value for money. Thus, it combines the understanding of the process and the knowledge of the construction process with the competence of construction cost accounting. A Quantity Surveyor is a development and construction cost adviser on building, civil and heavy engineering project. The Quantity Surveyor is the financial expert in all matters relating to Building Civil and other engineering project. The Quantity Surveyor is often referred to as the Cost Consultant of the Construction Industry |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 3:40pm On Sep 07, 2019 |
EngrKem: In as much as some things can be shared here, some should be paid for. I do things for people for free. But I charge them when I need to 1 Like
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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 3:33pm On Sep 07, 2019 |
With some of the comments on this platform, many participants posing as professionals are not. |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 3:15pm On Sep 07, 2019 |
topsy23: Thanks for this contribution. Let me add something. Many clients are stupid and their stupidity usually cost them. A Quantity Surveyor is trained in basically three areas: 1. Contract Management and Administration 2. Construction and Building Technology 3. Construction Economics/Measurement Preparation of BOQ is the main duties of a QS that many are familiar with but that is just one out of many. Check this thread for more duties of a QS https://www.nairaland.com/3463994/consult-quantity-surveyor-here The work of a QS is similar in a way to that of a lawyer. You can tell your QS to prepared construction contract to be signed by you and the contractor. The contract documents with the BOQ are what you and the contractor will sign as you enter into the construction contract. If you do this and your QS know his onions the Contractor will not mess with you or misbehave. Before you sign the contract, read the conditions of contract and ask your QS to explain anything you don't understand. The Contractor is to do the same on the other end. If he is stupid not to read the conditions before he signed it that is his own headache. When any relationship is not govern by conditions, it will definitely go wrong. Contractual relationship is not an exception. This is why many contractors misbehave |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 3:03pm On Sep 07, 2019 |
EvaFemi07: Let me use this opportunity to address some issues Many Nigerians don't understand the work of a Quantity Surveyor. At times, they don't even want to pay for the services QS render to them. I have experienced this several times. Many are penny wise and pound stupid. I learnt about a client who paid an Engineer/contractor money for 20tons of reinforcement when only 8tons is needed. Why can't you pay a QS 100k to save 1.5m or 5m and much more? Let me share this with some that it will be beneficial to. If you want to give your building project to anyone to execute for you, get a QS to give you a detail BOQ which will surely contain the estimated sum to complete the project. Give the drawings to the Contractor or Engineer that will execute the work for you and tell him to submit his own detail estimate/quotation or bid. Use the BOQ of your QS to assess the estimate of the Contractor. Your QS can help you to thoroughly assess the estimate submitted by the Contractor. He can even tell you how much discount you can ask from the Contractor or the amount you should negotiate to. I created a thread to answer questions relating to Quantity Surveying. You can see it here:https://www.nairaland.com/3463994/consult-quantity-surveyor-here There should be a basis with which you assess the estimate from the proposed contractor. |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 2:52pm On Sep 07, 2019 |
Dubemcapital1: Anyone can be a contractor. Being a contractor is not a profession it is a business enterprise. Many CEOs and owners of construction companies are not construction professionals they only engage professionals 5 Likes 1 Share |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 3:32am On Sep 02, 2019 |
To achieve minimal cost of construction, consult a cost expert for preliminary cost advice before you commence execution |
Career / Re: Thread For Quantity Surveyors, Construction Economist, Cost Expert, Com. Manager by boay(m): 10:36am On Aug 30, 2019 |
A Construction company is Abuja requires the services of Position: Quantity Surveyor Location:Abuja Job Description Assist in the preparation of bill of quantity Assist in the supervision of company's ongoing project Assist in the design of road, bridges e.t.c Key Skills · Must have experience in AutoCAD · Must be able to Prepare Bill of Quantity (BOQ) · Good Numeracy skill · Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools · Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills · Team Work · Attention to detail and a methodical approach Qualification · Bachelor’s Degree/Higher National Degree in Quantity Survey Minimum of 1 year experience in Construction(Road, Bridges e.t.c) ·Must have completed NYSC · Membership of Professional Body is an added advantage. Must be willing to travel Deadline: 29th August, 2019 Interested and Qualified Applicants should send Mail to edwincharlie4@gmail.com |
Properties / Re: Consult A Quantity Surveyor Here by boay(m): 9:22am On Aug 29, 2019 |
The Quantity Surveyor is at your service |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 9:18am On Aug 29, 2019 |
Umarzy: In Ibeju Lekki an iron bender charged me 30k per ton. In Osun I got a bargain of 18k per ton. Can you see the margin? This is within the same time frame. That is why some contractors take workmen and artisans to places where the cost of labour seems high from other places (mobility of labour). They will only provide accomodation for them. Especially when the project is of a good magnitude. 2 Likes |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 9:13am On Aug 29, 2019 |
timesup234: You're funny oooo. I don't like to be cheated neither do I cheat people. I have worked on a 9 bedroom duplex and a room is 7m by 5m. Can you compare this with the standard 3.6m by 3.6m? There is what we call limitations and assumptions of estimate. Every estimate must be accompanied with the limitations and assumptions made to arrived at it. Will I take the estimate of a 3.6m by 3.6m and apply it blindly to 7m by 5m? No! I need to adapt the estimate to suit the situation under consideration 4 Likes |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 9:08am On Aug 29, 2019 |
Umarzy: There are many more factors A bricklayer that have been working with for about 5 years will charge me differently than someone that is new to me. At times, he may even do some things for me sacrificially because of the relationship. However, that cannot be used as standard 2 Likes 1 Share |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 10:15pm On Aug 28, 2019 |
timesup234: Nah you fixed the cost? You don't even consider location, size of bedroom and relationship with the bricklayer that will do the work 3 Likes |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 10:06pm On Aug 28, 2019 |
I am happy that some people are disagreeing with some estimates being given here. Most times I read comments and laugh. You can't compare the opinion and experience (about construction cost) of someone working in PH, Abuja, Lagos with that of another in Ilesa, Ife, Ede, Akure, Ogbomosho, Ekiti, etc Even if you claim you have experience, apart from location and nature of the site, the pocket of the client, speed of completion, knowledge and exposure of the client, nature of execution (direct labour or through contract), duration, etc can determine the final cost. Consult the professionals. 3 Likes |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 4:06pm On Aug 24, 2019 |
abdulwastecx: Okay, however from my experience and calculations it will |
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by boay(m): 4:04pm On Aug 24, 2019 |
justojai: I didn't mean to be rude. I don't do that. But you just did what you accused me of. 1 Like |
Career / Re: Thread For Quantity Surveyors, Construction Economist, Cost Expert, Com. Manager by boay(m): 4:02pm On Aug 24, 2019 |
Our client a market leader in the Quantity Surveying and Project Management Consulting business has vacancies for graduates with a good Bsc or HND in Quantity Surveying with minimal experience but high natural intelligence and Excellent O’Level Grades. Applicants should not be older than 24 years of age by the 1st of October 2019. Eligible applicants should send their CV's to recruitph1@gmail.com The closing date for submission is 20th September 2019. Only short listed candidates will be contacted |
Career / Re: Thread For Quantity Surveyors, Construction Economist, Cost Expert, Com. Manager by boay(m): 12:47pm On Aug 23, 2019 |
Needed Quantity Surveyor Industry - EPC Bsc/HND QS Candidate must be Certified by the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS); Years of experience- Minimum of 7years field experience Proficient in standard industry software Send CV to recruitment@bluesteelsolutions.com.ng with Quantity Surveyor as subject of the mail |
Properties / Re: Heres Why You Should Get A Quantity Surveyor 4 Your Building Project by boay(m): 9:46am On Aug 23, 2019 |
Yes, people need to get a QS Quantity Surveyors are pivotal to total cost management of construction projects |
Education / Re: Re: Quantity Surveying Students by boay(m): 9:43am On Aug 23, 2019 |
Good one here 1 Like |
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