₦airaland Forum

abdulwastecx:
I bumped into a block named 'alistdevelopers. . Com. The blogger is a registered architect (according to him). 100% of his write up are my write up here on nairaland property section ( proper analysis of design and cost of a foundation for bungalows). He copied all my work world by world without referencing me.

Interesting! You're lucky you found that out. One of the leading real estate firm in Nigeria (with over 20,000 units of residential apartment built in Lagos) organized a training for all their registered contractors and they used one of my works on Nairaland (2012 Detached Duplexes) for the training even to the extent of showing my car in their presentation.

One of the attendees informed 2 months after me but it was too late.
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As one of the early author on Nigeria Property Centre, I cannot count the number of my works that has been reproduced without written permission by all this funny bloggers.

The power to live as one wishes is what we call "Freedom"

Are we living in "Freedom" in Nigeria? Question to reflect on.

gbadexy:
Yes sir, I produce Graffitex paint.
Graffitex is best for exterior. It's costly than most other coating. It's actually a plaster and not really a paint.
It has very thick application coat. Coverage is about 8 sqm per drum.
Cost is N7000 a drum.
The benefit is that is very hard, tough and durable. It could last the building life if I'm not exageratting. Just see it as plastering a building with a decorative finish.

You're not exaggerating. It will last the life time of a building when it's well applied and not overly used. More importantly, the applicator did not manage the paint too much. You also forgot to mention that it's damp and waterproof.

I endorse grafitex for exteriors.

Good job! That's Amala Brown. My favorite colour for Longspan roofing.

EgunMogaji:
Do I win the award of most laterite used in a foundation?

Congrats Baba. But, that quantity is nothing compared with what we use in Lagos, South West, Nigeria.
Don't make us jealous o!

Maverrick's project (330sqm) - Im sure he won't use anything less than 1000 tonnes (foundation and compound)
Atlantic View (300sqm) - we went over 900 tonnes (foundation and compound) and we still need more.
K-024 (450sqm) - over 650 tonnes of Black Sharp filling and we are yet to touch the massive compound. We still have almost 1,000sqm.

@ Chekitaut, FastShipping, I can't say much here!

But, all I know is there are house and there are masterpiece. Trust me, in the same Ogun state, there are houses that cost more than what you see in Banana Island even without land reclamation, piling/raft foundation.

Beside, OPIC can't or shouldn't do anything lower if they ever wanted to attract good investors. Remember, if it's too cheap like Laderin Workers Estate (which is 1m during OGD era), there'll always be a steal to it. This is something they (OPIC and Ogun Housing Corp) learnt from RealEstate Conferences of 2014 and 2015 where they came to exhibit their products. And I can see them already working in that direction as it won't be long that people will shift attention to Ogun state due to congestion and lack of planning in Lagos state. What investors need is good designs, good planning and attractive ROI which is the reason why people will prefer buying Lagos slums over buying Abeokuta hillside plots.

Here's something to help out. An average bathroom (mid-range finishing) ranges between 30 - 50k per sqm. Now imagine, how much a house with 15sqm bathroom will cost.

Demainman1,

Does this depict the One Room Terraced Flat you're talking about?

Would you mind if we take this to offline? You can reach me via email [bosun@nexthomebuilders.com] or Whatsapp 08023429122

We should be able to come up with something cool.

Demainman1:
@Brabus,
Pls sir, can you design a one bed apartment of only 4 x 8 metres or 32metre squared area? Rgds

Sure. What you're looking for is a studio apartment.

TaasH:
That is your own perception or i can call it as bigotory, how woud you compare Nigeria a developing country with that of USA and Germany wich are strong G8 countries?
As a developing country our leader is wooing for investors in to the country? So far as she was not force to revert i see nothing about it. That shows her readiness and intrest to contribute for the development of her country irrespective of tribes or religion.
WAILING WAILERS KIP UR MOUTH SHOT.

We won't keep shut because of the uniformed people's rant.

We are playing the opposition which is normal in a democratic dispensation. So be ready for more. You're not elected to loaf around. Wailing keeps you on your toe.

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By the way, we are back on the queue for the 3rd time since December 2015. What's your defense this time around?

excel101:
Its like the minister wearing the scarf is the only reason for signing the agreement paper. I belief that we should rather concentrate on the content of the agreement. Is it for loan?

What else can you think of? I can tell you 100% that it's not Bilateral Trade Agreement. The body language of the two ministers told me that for sure.

tico1212:
That first pix though.... she dey point the contract say u sure say na me go sign dis thing. ... na so babu change eye for am.

Kemi: Chei! And Sister NOI warn me o. Na me go sign this thing. What's even inside sef?

Bubu: (be like Kemi smile for the camera now). Omoboriowo, position the camera well well. Make him people see am say na she sign the document.

Seyigold1993:
We've taken this the wrong way...Kemi Adeosun hails from the yoruba tribe..and based on their customs Nd traditions,it is imperative to show respect.I praise her for being real.Okonjo Iweala or someone from a different tribe won't do that.It all points back to beliefs and values.Shikena

babtuns76:
[she dressed how she like now what do u mean by all the embracement statement that u all are saying. tell me is it permissible for both religion not to covered there head.? so is better to leave her to dressed how see liked.!!!?

Forget traditions or beliefs. Just look at the 2 pics and tell me you can't feel the uneasiness of Kemi.

Image123:
Upholding her tradition and sinking Nigeria's economy, overseeing monumental fraud and corruption.

I'm not going to organize pity party for you guys. You have the judiciary, the efcc and the government of the day. Prosecute her!

Otherwise, stop ranting. I don't feed trolls.

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Hmm, Buharists! Should we wait till PYO put on Hijab to substantiate extremism.

Same way they told us 14 years old Ese choose to convert of her free will.

#dumbasses #imnotabootlicker #almajirigovt #beggargotnochoice

I'm Yoruba but I'll forever respect NOI for upholding her tradition everywhere she goes.

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abdulwastecx:
How do you do that pvc groove my oga.. . Do you have any pictures so that we can learn as well?

Interestingly, a lot of this alternative building solutions are here with us but we don't know their names/technical terms. The pvc groove is pretty similar to Tiles Angle Trim. I'll share pics from an ongoing development later on thread.

It may be worthwhile to have a thread where all the alternative building solutions are discussed. There are lot of these items in Adeniji Market and we walk past them on daily basis.

abdulwastecx:
Fence repair and plastering work: check out this plastering and rendering work on a fence
Rendering dimensions :
Unrendered width =450mm
Rendered width = 500mm
Depression are spaced at 500mm top to both.
Depression is 25mm wide and 12.5mm deep

Good rendering job! I like the groove. Not so many renders can do such a perfect job. Hence the reason I go for PVC groove in larger walls.

Too much. Rotecch77

Our hearts are filled with sorrow upon hearing the news about our client's wife passing. Our most sincere condolences go out to Sir DB and his family.

May God rest her in peace and quiet.

Beachland Luxe: End of the Week Update

- Fabrication of 2 Entrance gates ongoing
- Fabrication of tank tower ongoing
- Fabrication of fence grill ongoing
- Preparatory work for the fence coping ongoing
- External pipe work ongoing
- Installation of stainless steel rail ongoing

+ Installation of Doors completed
+ Installation of Burglar Proofs and Window Nets Completed
+ POP Screeding of Duplex 1 completed

More progress pics later on this thread.

Integrating Home Automation/Security at Beachland Luxury Duplexes.

Intercom, Videophone, HDCams and IoT fully integrated.

mavverick:
Is the practice of assuming, if 90% of people on my street are doing raft, then raft should be good for me as well a safe one ?

I'll suggest you read further the summary of the test carried out. Even the bearings capacity of various subsoil differs in the soil report and so one cannot adopt a one size fits all when developing in areas with weaker soil.

Summary of the report and recommendations of the soil test

Objectives
1. To determine the relevant geotechnical/engineering parameters of the soil strata.
2. To evaluate the findings to determine the suitability of the site for the proposed development
3. To evaluate the results for recommendation on the most appropriate and economic type of foundation design and construction/fdn depth.
4. To evaluate the allowable soil bearing pressure that could be adopted for the design of the recommended foundation.
5. To determine the appropriate precautions and methods to be adopted in the excavation and construction of the fdn/boundary wall/drainage system.

The Results and Recommendation

The test revealed 7 major subsoil zones but the 2nd and 3rd subsoil zones which extends to 8.25m depth is considered suitable for the proposed structure due to the low compressibility nature of the soil and as such excessive settlement is not envisaged.

This mean some subsoil zones were unsuitable even though the test is carried out on the same hole.

Good news you think! Read on!

The test result recommended a maximum ground loading of about 50.0KN/m2 which is expected to exerted per plan area at foundation level. Technical detail (ask your structural engineer what that means).
The test result also went further to recommend that construction should commence during the dry season.

Recommended foundation type: only to be determined based on the recommended working loads in the report. So, your foundation type should be designed based on the technical data received from the soil test report. It shouldn't be based on assumption.

Lastly, the allowable bearing capacity is taken as 70kN/m2 which is relatively safe to support low to moderate superstructure loads.

However, when the client took the data to his structural engineer, the recommended foundation was Pile and the depth is over 10m

mavverick:
Thanks for answering.
Is CPT good enough though or is it safer to go further, and are the results of a soil test easy to digest for a non builder.

Is the practice of assuming, if 90% of people on my street are doing raft, then raft should be good for me as well a safe one ?

The results of the test are pretty easy to digest.

Here's a sample of test carried out at Ogombo. The proposed development is 6 unit of 3 bedroom on 3 floors.

Samples collected at various depth

1. Sandy Soil (0.0m)
2. Dark Brownish fine sand (0.75m)
3. Ditto (1.5m)
4. Grey fine sand (2.25m)
5 - 7. Ditto (4.5m)
8. Brown sharp sand (5.25m)
9 - 11 Ditto (7.5m)
12. Grey fine sand (8.25m)
13 - 15 Ditto (10.5m)
16. Yellow fine sand (11.25m)
17 - 19 Ditto (13.5m)
20. Dark Grey Silty Sandy Clay (14.25m)
21 - 23 Ditto (16.5m)
24. Dark Grey Stiff Clay Sandy (17.25m)
25 - 31 Ditto (22.5m)

Ranking of soil for foundations: (from best to unsuitable):

Sand & Gravel - Best
Medium & Hard Clays - Good
Silts & Soft Clays - Poor
Organic Silt and Clays - Undesirable
Peat - Unsuitable

Sloping Land can be a mixed blessing. I mean it's a good and bad land. Good when you make best use of the slope to build a basement. Bad when you are on the receiving end of a very steep slope. You'll have to deal with unending flood and damp when not properly tackled.

The best way to tackle slopes is to get a caterpillar to do cut and fill for you. You won't spend more than 150k to achieve that. And this can be achieved in less than 6 hours.

When the responsibility gets bigger, synergy might be the next step.

I'm taking time to study the works of great architects and designers of world class factory. We might land our first factory design and construction job soon.

This weekend, I'm reading Factory Design by Chris van Uffelen and Making most of small spaces by Stephen Crafti.

Something good is about to happen.

Update pics

Mayor78:
You're really investing time researching trendy designs that will stand out in finishings. Quality finishings matters a lot. Keep it up Oloye.

Thanks Baba. It's simply because I learnt from the BIG boys who told me that if you want to be big, you have to play BIG. And when I say BIG boys, I meant BIG boys. We sabi una!

Watch out for the Remodelling of H52 to see what's possible in 2016. H52 by NextHome has won us more project than any other project we've done in the past. Browne Mews, Bledded Luxe, Plot 10AB, Lafarge Holcim Squash Court, The Reserve, and so many projects we didn't showcase are just few to mention.
As an insatiable fellow, I just got bored seeing the same thing in the office and I choose to give the office a facelift. Total and Budget friendly.

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You're doing so well in your project. I read the last post and I can see you're not just about saving cost. You wanted quality and peace of mind. I wish we have many people thinking along that line.
35 - 37 blocks per bag is a lot except you're using stone dust in the mix. Otherwise, I'll suggest you keep it at 32.

I love building a low-budget, maintenance-free, classic houses.