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LASU Multi-Dwelling Project Update

We'll be breaking the ground of the 6 units of two bedroom Multi-dwelling Unit tomorrow. The shops and the gate house are now been roofed and ready to be finished.

NextHome at H52

Work recently began on the new office remodel at H52. Several areas of the old shop are being remodeled to match our personality and style. A few major upgrade in our new office are highlighted below.

1. Make the small office space as sleek and functional as possible. (It's really amazing working with 247sq ft office space).

2. Update all the office’s aesthetics. New paint, carpet, chairs, lighting - all the things that make a place feel modern and that make us run more efficiently will the upgraded.

3. Technological update. (That's my area of core competence, you'll soon find out at the H52)

4. Facelifting the front facade.

The new office is a reflection of our company's image, style and personality and will inspire our employees and clients alike.

I can’t wait for you to come in and check it out!

And...

The Reserve at Agungi - Block Work Day 3

New Year, New Office Space...

Among the many positive changes of the new year comes a big one for NextHome Builders. We’re expanding! As of Jan. 1, 2015, you will find our new business office at H52, Ikota Shopping Complex, just beside VGC, Lekki/Epe Expressway, Lagos.

We look forward to making the new office homey and welcoming for clients, subs, vendors and friends on the Island. Please update your records Jan. 1 so you know how to find us, and stop by to say hello and see the new space!

NextHome Builders.

The Reserve at Agungi - Block Work Day 1

fem30:
Please enlighten me, what do u mean by surface treatment?

Personally, I think foundation is the most important part of a home. However, in order for a properly designed foundation to last a lifetime, it must be placed on solid ground and well treated. This isn’t a new idea but we don't always do it right all the time.

The Gospel of Surface Treatment according to Brabus

Many builders/contractors use filling sand - so what is the big deal? Nothing really but here are the facts for the enquiry mind.

1. Once soil is removed from its original location, it tends to increase in volume because there is less pressure holding the soil particles together.

2. When the filling soil are placed in a foundation as backfill/infill, it is still in a loose state and unless additional steps are taken during the filling operation, it will take a very long time for the soil to compact itself naturally.

That’s fine, if your house isn’t sitting on top of it. It's okay if you aren't building on the sand filled foundation until the end of another rainy season. But if your foundation is going to be sitting/resting on loose/uncompacted soil, then there is likely to be settlement in the fill area producing differential movement in your foundation.

The good news is that this post construction settlement of the soil can be overcome by ponding/compacting the soil while it is being placed.
Having water in the sand filled foundation helps the sand to slide together closely.

Now, how much of water is enough? You don't need too much or too little water to get a well compacted soil. You just need little water to most the soil at layers to achieve good compaction. Too much of water will not give you any good result. Think of sand on a mattress, little water will bring them together. Too much water will on take them apart.

What else?

* Damp Proofing
* Application of anti rust paint on the foundation reinforcement/removal of fill soils from around the foundation pillars. Very important but often ignored.
* Levelling
* Compacting of the soil

Hope my answer is not too disappointing.

joshua112:
pls what kind of wood did you use for the formwork for the decking? is it marine plywood if yes why if I may ask

Marine Plywood. To achieve smooth finish and lower build cost without compromising on quality.

Happening Now - The Reserve at Agungi


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxbLMQrRT-c

If someone had shown up in a typical Naija site with pressurized timbers for piles, you can imagine what people will say.

Meanwhile, the bridge on the popular River Thames was built on pressurized timbers and they've been standing for years now.

Good job in your Mokola site. My mom is from that area.

Our problem has always been lack of documentation in the time past. The more we showcase and document our projects (good or bad), the more we educate ourselves on the possibilities and the alternative offerings. It's not just about cost reduction.

Keep up the good work, KolaShangOne

enrilove12:
congrat.....please how much does that your sliding gate cost?...thanks

160k or thereabout. Excludes the installation cost and the gate operator.

Losing out the odds...

Here's a house without the miles of balustrades and yet simple enough to suit every entertaining styles.

Here's the Chateau!

A Porch that invites!

A comfortable porch seating invites guests outdoors. This is a place where you can watch the world go by.

Who needs an ante room anyway?

The Kitchen...

News + Updates

It’s been about a while since my last update… And a lot has happened in the meantime.

Chateau de Brabus by NextHome - our ShowHome Project tailored for our target market, creating an aspirational home that you will want to own.

And...

LASU Multi-Dwelling Project - Picture Updates

segcymoor:
lol. .

Perfectly understand your question above bro.

Actually, I've spent a lot of time researching alternative building methods in order to reduce cost, save time and produce quality house. This is what I found out.

Foundation

1. All objects and structures transfer their load either directly or indirectly to the earth.
2. The capacity of the earth to support such loads depends on the strength and stability of the supporting soil.
3. Not all soil possess the required characteristics to carry imposed loads or to resist it.
4. There is no one-size-fit-all design when dealing with foundations.

So, when designing foundations, it is essential to consider the optimum alternative based on the superstructure requirements and subsurface conditions. Take note of the two above.

With these in mind, we need to ask ourself the following question:

1. Is the project a new commercial building, a residential building, a new bridge, a replacement bridge, a retaining wall etc.?
2. Will the building be subjected to any special design events such as seismic, landslide, vibrations, etc.?

Piles can be driven manually or driven hydraulically. However, the use of manual labour and lack of fancy machines doesn't mean it isn't a pile. It's just about what's needed to get the job done. Remember, the main scope of the job is to support the imposed load.

In the course of my research, I discovered the use of pressure timber piles to support all kind of structures.
For example, the city of New Orleans was built on timber piles. Yes, Timbers! I'm going to put that into test in one of my DIY projects.

It's good to explore the alternative methods and the endless possibilities.

segcymoor:
Can we describe this foundation as mini piling or ?

My Oga, which one be mini, midi or maxi piling again? Piling don become pampers.

ekoibile:
https://www.nairaland.com/1990992/construction-six-flats-2-bedroom-three In this link are two buildings, one is a 6 flats of 2 Bedrooms and the other is a 2 flats of 2 bedrooms.

All the deckings of the two buildings combined were executed solidly with a convincing budget of 2.8Million. But Spyder executed a decking and foundation with 7Million. I’m in this forum to say my mind. I don’t care whose ox is gored.Even as some people feel the same way but won’t say it out. Having seen some of the jobs Spyder880 did in this forum, some already dilapidated, I’m highly convinced Spyder is the most dangerous Builder on Nairaland. People should WATCH THEIR WALLETS, Nairaland does not deserve this.

Bros, please take that back. Spyder880 remains the best builder on Nairaland and I'm nominating him as the Property Section Personality of the Year.

He deserves a better treatment.

Prof Spyder880, truth needs no defense. We are strongly behind you on this.

Sir allen000, I think I've seen your building before on one of our numerous threads. I'm glad you made the headlines but what saddens me is the way you're going about it rubbishing the work of my man.

One good project deserves another!

Watch out for a similar build at Association Avenue, very close to UNILAG. Drawings now finalized and pre-work commences in the next few week.

And more.

Bath, Toilet and Wardrobes

Internal Finishes

I want to see the finished project.

And here it is.

mufutau55:
I think that is called Raft Foundation.

Hajji M.

It is a pile foundation and we still went ahead to do a 5 board raft on top of the pile.

The highest foundation in Aloysius Odulukwe street, Ajao Estate built by NextHome.

LASU MULTI-DWELLING PROJECT - THE PROPOSED SHOP/GATE HOUSE

Breaking New Grounds - LASU Multi-Dwelling Project

Demolition of the existing structure and construction of shops and security house is already ongoing at out project site.

Fhemmmy:
I love how you integrate technology into your business . . . Keep it up, bro

Bros, if that's what it takes... We give it our best


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkfeqNokdwA