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Graceland Fence Project contd.

A similar fence project done in August 2012 at Graceland Estate, Iyana Ishashi, Lagos/Badagry expressway, Lagos

Client: Nairaland Friend
Project Duration: 45 days
Terms of Engagement: Labour and Supervision only

Terrain: WATERLOGGED.

baba_eko: Sir,

I have a question to ask you, if one wants to engage a builder like yourself how can you we work in such a way that I provide critical material such as cement and iron rods.

The reason why I say that is because, lets say the standard rod for a particulat section is 16mm, I want to use 18mm and pay the extra, but I dont want a situation whereby the builder will charge me for 18mm, but they have used 16mm. I'm not saying you are not a trustworthy person, but this is just for my own comfort.

Also, how long will it take to fence a 1000sqm of swampy land in Lekki ?

Thanks.

The terms of engagement in the current project we're handling is for us to provide Labour and Supervision only but along the line things changed and we had to provide all materials.

I can flow with any build route as it suit each client but one thing that is critical here is timely delivery of materials. Late delivery of materials can lead to project delay and cost overrun in some other cases and such is not treated as an excusable delay in our contract.

We can deliver fencing of a 1000sqm land in a swampy area in 30 days subject to timely delivery of materials and obtaining client approval at critical stages.
There are lot of things happening in the background that we can't share on this thread and my clients have made it easier for us by promptly attending to requests.

mmbello2: @Brabus. I thought 150mm is for DPC and 230mm is for decking? Pls correct me if i am wrong with a little explanation. You have been very helpful. Thanks.

The depth/thickness of a slab, spacing and diameter of the reinforcements is calculated by a structural engineer, and differs on every project due to various factors. Concrete slabs is an important part of the building project which cannot be calculated based on assumption.

Our slab will be a full 15 " thick on the load bearing walls and will reduce down to 6" over the area not under the solid masonry.

maclatunji: Good for you but for you to get to that level, you needed some initial investments- what I don't appreciate is people telling newbies that blogging is as simple as creating a blog on Blogger or Wordpress and start posting content and the traffic will come. Many who fall for such stories end-up becoming frustrated and abandon the blogs altogether.

I can understand your point but really what investment are we talking about here.

1. Time
2. Passion
3. An iPad or any other Internet enabled device
4. Domain name/Hosting plan
5. Internet connectivity year round
6. Good sense of humour, creativity and be on top of your game.
7. Traffic which of course doesn't come without sacrifices.


Life is simple when you make it simple. I follow Maclatunji's posts simply because you've carved a niche for yourself not because you invested more MONEY than other people.

maclatunji: I don't believe those stories. Yes! Time, passion and energy are important but you need money to amplify the results of these efforts.

Money is secondary. You need TIME and PASSION.

I do make average of N5m per annum on blogging and I spend less than N150k. I spent more time researching and preparing contents than look for money.

mmbello2: Brabus pls what is the thickness of your slab/decking?

It is 150mm or 6" sir

All first floor rebar for UNIT 1 should be ready by this afternoon and tubing for electrical cables and water pipes commences immediately.


Watch this space for more updates.

Unit 2 Reinforcement commences today.

Just this morning

Preparing First Floor Rebar

First floor rebar preparations continue and work underway getting the form in place for pouring first floor slab by Thursday.

Work is getting along quickly on Unit 2 which should be ready for pouring by Saturday.

And...

Happening Now

More

It's been 3 days since my last update on this thread. A lot of things have happened and a lot of progress made which I felt I should share.

I was out yesterday to celebrate with my parents 40th ruby marriage anniversary. It was a wonderful family time.

Back in the construction site, the carpenters have moved to the 2nd unit and the welder have commenced work.

mmbello2: Brabus your "journal" is wonderful and so full of quality information. Pls what is the thickness of your decking? Also alot of us would be glad if u can post a pencil sketch only of the building plan. Thanks.

Here's the ground floor plan

Happening Now

Friday 30th November: All walls up to first floor height. Preparing form for the first floor.

It's 24 days into this project and we're raising the first floor slab.

Fhemmmy: I will have a brand new one delivered to Lagos for you at a cost of ONLY 22K Naira if shipped using DHL, if shipped using my regular agent that might take like 2 weeks to get to Lagos, will be 16K Naira.

DHL is fine. Can the playbook be shipped along? I can still wait though if you can't.

Fhemmmy: Then, just tell me the year of the ride and i will get where i get my parts . . . .

Model: Jeep Liberty
Year: 2004

@euromillion, I'm here o. Thanks for the recommendation.

@MolarMols, be very careful choosing your build route. You just need a very sincere person to do the job for you.

Fhemmmy: Brand New in Box 32GB BB Playbook will land to you at a cost of ONLY 40K Naira

That's fine. What's the payment term?

Fhemmmy: Anything special about this grill that makes you wanna buy? Just wanna know if i can buy around me in Canada

Nothing special bro, I just need a replacement.

Fhemmmy: Chairman, i am humbled to have you on our thread, you are more than welcome, sir . . . I wont be able to quote you on this as no way for me to know the packaging weigh and size of the packaging, these are all factors to determine the final price to land in Nigeria . . .

Please check the cost, I need that item in Lagos by next week. I also need a 32gb playbook

Please let me know how to make payment for the items.

Hello Sir,

Can you get me this item?
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem;PdsSession=4d54ed2313b0a47a19832d23ffff3a10?itemId=310449102168&cmd=VIDESC

Let me know my cost and when to expect it?


Best,

Brabus

Decking Materials

Forgot to mention that the Electrical Rough-in work has commenced.

Meanwhile, this is Unit 2

Today in picture