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Beachland Luxury Duplexes - Picking up the pieces.

Light and Switches
The client was specific about his taste and we're ready to give it to him.

Endiasami, we'll soon call you out.

The Best of Different Chateaux built by NextHome

Best Tiles Selection goes to Chateau de Brabus.

^{Chateau de Brabus is finished with high grade tiles carefully handpicked from the leading tiles shop crocatile and homedepot. They are not the type of tiles you'll find at the regular tiles shop. The kitchen backsplash was ordered from MSI.}

Meanwhile, another Chateau is loading but a mini-chateau it is this time around.

Ground floor slab reinforcement work ongoing.

bugmenot:


Discussion only gets boring after money has changed hands. Never before...

This is one of many "boring" discussion you have danced around.

I'm convinced that Brabus never really gives a damn about his customers' interests. The fact that he brokered the deal is good reason for a honest person to seek justice for his client by all means. By so doing, he clears his own name.

Interesting! One of the thing the police investigator said in the ile oluji saga was that you came here to complain that someone who built your house for over five months with detail account of kobo kobo expenditure is trying to dupe you and that's the end of all accusations because all the stories didn't add up.

Now ask me, was approval the only thing I helped my client to handle. No! Local govt money was paid through someone I recommended and no story. And all these people are legitimate officials of the Lagos state civil service and not agents. Before the story got here, the client and the approval guy had been discussing the issue behind my back without story until it got here.

Thanks for making your point anyway. It's your opinion. It doesn't necessarily translate to who I am.
The question I asked here again is if the client decides to deal with the approval guy because Bugmenot recommended him. Is it fair to call Bugmenot a thief, a fraud and all sorts of name?
How do you suggest I clear my name? By calling the approval guy all sort of names here on Nairaland. Or continue to deceive the client that all is well when I knew there's no luck yet? Or just pay off the money without looking back? What do you think I wanted to do when I suggested that we go to Eti Osa Office together? What will you think if I paid off the money without proofing my innocence? Na Brabus chop the money. People find it easy to believe that I want to go and kill the client over 400k than to go and get justice and clear my name when I suggested we visit the office last year December. If you were me what would you have done differently to proof your innocence?

I can only imagine what would have happened if I was the one who sold the govt acquisition land which is the cause of the whole kasala in the first place but because the person is not a Nairalander or a Brabus, everybody choose to overlook that side and pick on their usual target.

E se o! Until I'm convicted in a court of law, I'm sorry we will be rolling here together till eternity.

So if this discussion not boring to you baba, I just talk my own. I've asked that people should move their complaints to my thread dedicated for such and allow other people enjoy their thread, the discussion doesn't have to be here.

EgunMogaji:
Mi amigo, tu tambien?

He was specific in what and where he wants to go, why try to dissuade him?

No en todos, Jefe.

EgunMogaji:
Trust me Brabus I know what should have been done from the ground up now and no interest in capping beam at this stage.

What I want to know is if 3 to 4 coaches will do the job instead of a full wall. Thanks.

Note: To others that may happen on this thread, heed what Brabus is saying from the get go. That I'm not doing it doesn't mean that he's wrong.

Me never explore the double wall option before. So I really can't tell. The only time I've ever experienced double wall solution was in Villa Rosa that I bought off my neighbour beside Chateau de Brabus. He did double wall fdn.

Baba EgunMogaji,

Technician turned builder recommends a capping beam. You'll definitely thank me later.

It's better to be late and get it right!

Even the Chateau in Ile Oluji built in a similar sloping site had its DPC heavily reinforced. Why? Ground movement.
Seascape Villa - elevated 1.2m above natural ground level because of tidal waves.

While hoping for the best, I always design build for the worst of all conditions. Rule of thumb. Any fdn or retaining wall higher than 1m requires special attention.

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^{Pics: Chateau in Ile Oluji, 2013}

FastShipping:
You are also right with that option.

In my own case with similar issue, they doubled up the 9 inch blocks of five layers filled with weak concrete. No single pillar introduced.

Baba, I'm sure they don't blast limestone around you. Lafarge Elephant Cement production facility is 1.5km from my house. Crack is inevitable in such terrain.

^^^

Double wall is good. A capping beam or ground beam will be ideal. You can also explore pouring slurry concrete into the hollow blocks.

Chateau de Brabus was built on a similar terrain. All those part had a ground beam. I don't know tomorrow and maintenance-free built is always my delight.

Chekitaut:
I think you are very correct with your words, Is like a chain Chinese in Quarry gives me N3m facilities due to our dealing in the past years, The Chinese do not need to know where you live, their transaction is base on TRUST and the ability to increase output. When a foreigner can give me such an overwhelming package base on trust, what stops me to deal with my fellow Nija brother on trust, the annoying thing is that nothing can work on site without materials. Hence, client(s) should follow the payment chain.

Whoever that wants to build can not wake up and decide to start building, he or she will have plans with the available money on ground and streamline budget to the building.

There is no reason to owe materials suppliers in any form.

My Ketu client received a contract to build 2decking building of about 15classrooms giving N15m as take off for first phase. i started delivery at foundation as i speak setting of blocks for the second floor is almost through. He have being receiving materials from someone else. Is that not wicked, satanic, selfish, greedy, heartless.

The sad and painful part is that the person in question as young as me, i think we can grow together... but so sad.

Sometimes gentility can destroy someone's life. If i have those ERUKU as workers or hired them the client will never wait till this time, i know for sure.

Gentility can never destroy your life. It's coal of ash you're putting on the head of that person. I don't place curse on people, I let God do his thing. Who be eruku where God is?

Now to what you mention in the bolded paragraph about. Bros, we learn everyday. There are so many people (even men who are supposed to be exemplary leaders) that do not plan their life.

Here's a true life story that will inspire you. A client got in contact with me true an agent in 2014. An elderly man in his about 62 now. He wanted to build a house and we went into agreement. Bros, we got started and for me, I always enjoy keeping my part of the bargain by quickly tidying up my milestone because I always have the same belief as yours that "No man can just wake up and decide to build a house when there's no money"
I structured the payment for the building into 6 installments and the man couldn't meet the first installment claiming its bank issue. Gave me a cheque and it wasn't honored. As a young business trying to please the elderly man, I suspect no foul. I kept pressing on until the man got stucked at the 2nd milestone. The client was busy pressing me to deliver in record time as he will give me a bonus for it.
Chekitaut, I was pushing the job like tomorrow no dey. In fact, I was entering into other milestones using my creditworthiness with suppliers to get materials just to please my client. Bros, when the project got to first floor slab, the client can't bring money again. And here I am, I've already ordered materials from supplier like you and I'm yet to balance up. We are 95% ready for the slabwork. In fact all materials are already on ground to pour the slab. I asked the client for fund and he started telling me stories. So what I did was to STOP work, have meeting with my suppliers and explain the situation to them. We (myself, subcontractor and the suppliers) decided to give a grace period of 1 month to see if things will improve. At the expiration of the grace period, I officially wrote the man and request that he sign a document to enable us remove perishable items supplied to his site yet to be paid for which he agreed. We removed the cement etc. Every cost/losses incurred were bored by me.
The project as I type this words is halt.

Here's the shocking part, the man (the client) has only N4m for this build as at the time we were discussing the project and entering into agreement, which was the first N4m I collected. He was only living on hope that fund will come in. I got to find out this shocking revelation from the people who lend him the remaining fund he paid to me.

Now, I hope you've learnt one thing or the other from this story. The man couldn't move forward with his project. If you see a project as such, what is the first thing that comes to mind? "Oh, that project was moving fine before, at some point everything halted. Maybe fund is the issue." Some will say "Ha, don't you know contractors, they must have dealt with the man badly."

For 3 months plus, the slab was not poured and I had to deal with suppliers who gave the materials, offset their invoices and move on. Here I am today, I give glory to God for I do not result to violence to get a resolve. I let God do his thing while I do mine.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

So to the gentility part, here's my thing. A meek person is gentle and kind, and exhibits a docility of spirit, even in the face of adversity and hardship. A person that is meek is one that exhibits self-control and God fights on their behalf.

This is not to bring disrepute to anyone. Just for learning purpose. Some people live their life on false hope and when it boomerang, they blame it on the whole world.

Upcoming: Christmas Party with the Brownes'

erico2k2:
It will be more expensive. Anyone who goes ahead to do this would be proving a point not to save cost.just compare a cemented wall to the cost of ply laminated wood.

I doubt the difference even in short term will be much. The long term benefits and advantage of using steel as frames over block wall cannot be overemphasized.

I'm exploring that option at the Seascape Villa. The house must have western flair "by fire by force"

EgunMogaji:
I truly feel for you guys doing business in Nigeria, it's a harsh condition to operate, at least to me.

I have done many deliveries to site based on just word of a gentleman and quickly paid up (even more than agreed) as agreed even when I was let down on final delivery. But I'll let the conscience worry the other person and not me. I've paid my money as agreed, and let I'll let the other party wonder if they've delivered as agreed (correct tonnage and specific location).

Trust is a big issue in business relationships and we have bad apples here too in the US so it;s not universal to Nigeria.

What I always wonder is this, with all those that believe in charms and stuff, why aren't clients afraid to cross someone that sweated to do something for you?

That bolded part touched me as it perfectly define the Brabus many people don't know. But what I know is "Adabi ja ju oogun lo." Trust is a big issue in Naija.

Sir Chekitaut, there are always two sides to a coin. Your side has been heard. The client said must also be heard before I can say a word on this. But as it is, I think you went too far. Why deliver N6m good to someone you haven't met or just met. I doubt you've ever approached a bank for a loan before. Maybe if you try once you'll understand how to deal with financial transactions in a better way. Even with your good collateral, banks will still ask you questions that will make you rethink your decision to take the loan. Question such as "what if you die tomorrow, how will we recover our money?"

Pls, prepare your accounts with verifiable papers/documents/correspondences and request for account reconciliatory meeting with the client. However, this will be highly contestable if the client or his representative do not physically ascertain the quantity of materials delivered. "Ascertain" in this case no be look o. I mean append signature to confirm deliveries.

God bless your business!

Spyder880
Mufutau55
Oseun
Egunmogaji
FastShipping
Marpol
Fhemmmy
Diordavies
Babalose | Atlantic View
Gabbytabby
Veritaz Consult
Lafarge Holcim
Black Line Hospitality
Uyerek | Abijo MultiDwell
Smiley001
Skimanski
Aventures
Segcymoor
KolaShangOne
Abdulwastecx
Twinskenny
Adeekiti
Chekitaut
The silent owners of Browne Mews
The silent owner of The Reserve
The silent owner of Awoyaya MultiDwelling Units
The silent owner of Plot 10AB
Solbijane | Silverpoint Chateau & Awoyaya Mixed Use Development
The silent owner of K-024
The silent owner of Seascape Villa
Ifyalways (I just can't stop following your comments. That's a confession.)
Euromillion
Brag3 and Omoni | The owners of Iba MultiDwell
Maverrick | Lekki Scheme II & Oko Ado MultiDwell
3strike | Desmond Flats
pss and yincaelly
Lastpage
NL1960
Qc1 | (Baba, no comment!)
Floflo | Owode Crib (small body, BIG engine)
Rotecch77
Endiasami | My no 1 supplier.
Staffs, Subcontractors, Skilled and Unskilled labourers/artisans of NextHome
Segzy14 | God bless your Union and expand your business beyond your expectations.
Seun and the moderators of Nairaland.
Dominionng
And all of you to numerous to mention.


I truly valued your friendship. I pray that the New Year 2016 will bring you new joy, new hope, new inspiration, new goals and new achievements with new taste of life in good health. Happy New Year in advance.

Double post

Spyder880
Mufutau55
Oseun
Egunmogaji
FastShipping
Marpol
Fhemmmy
Diordavies
Babalose | Atlantic View
Gabbytabby
Veritaz Consult
Lafarge Holcim
Black Line Hospitality
Uyerek | Abijo MultiDwell
Smiley001
Skimanski
Aventures
Segcymoor
KolaShangOne
Abdulwastecx
Twinskenny
Adeekiti
Chekitaut
The silent owners of Browne Mews
The silent owner of The Reserve
The silent owner of Awoyaya MultiDwelling Units
The silent owner of Plot 10AB
Solbijane | Silverpoint Chateau & Awoyaya Mixed Use Development
The silent owner of K-024
The silent owner of Seascape Villa
Ifyalways (I just can't stop following your comments. That's a confession.)
Euromillion
Brag3 and Omoni | The owners of Iba MultiDwell
Maverrick | Lekki Scheme II & Oko Ado MultiDwell
3strike | Desmond Flats
pss and yincaelly
Lastpage
NL1960
Qc1 | (Baba, no comment!)
Floflo | Owode Crib (small body, BIG engine)
Rotecch
Endiasami | My no 1 supplier.
Staffs, Subcontractors, Skilled and Unskilled labourers/artisans of NextHome
Segzy14 | God bless your Union and expand your business beyond your expectations.
Seun and the moderators of Nairaland.
Dominionng
And all of you.


I truly valued your friendship. I pray that the New Year 2016 will bring you new joy, new hope, new inspiration, new goals and new achievements with new taste of life in good health. Happy New Year in advance.

brabus:
Christmas Celebration

Every year I look forward to celebrating Christmas with our client family, some good food and the music that captures the true spirit of the season. The meaning of Christmas is an important part of NextHome’s culture and the holiday would not be the same to me without sharing it with our esteemed client who stood by and encourages us at all times. This year, I'm cancelling my holiday trip to personally celebrate with my oldest but youngest at heart and liveliest client and friend (65 years +) here on Nairaland. This is a perfect opportunity for me to celebrate everyone who has been part of our growth and supported our business this year.

We love you all!

Baba DB, thank you for the opportunity to design, build and market Browne Mews I, looking forward to Browne Mews II in 2016.

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Happy Christmas to all my forum friends.

Happy Holidays to all of you, whatever holiday you celebrate. Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable time with whomever - or whatever - you choose to share the holidays. And thank you for the sharing and giving of yourselves on NextHome construction thread.

We love you all!

To a very true friend of the year 2015

in life..
some know you..
some remember you..
some like you..
some understand you..
some care for you..
but..
a TRUE FRIEND does all above & always hopes the best for you..


Babalose, here's from me to you to show appreciation for all the good things we share, the arguments, the fights, the fun. You're the best this year!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

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Thanks for the opportunity to design and build Atlantic View. I'm sure you know the mission is to do what they say it's impossible. God bless you more abundantly.

Merry Christmas Black Line Hospitality!

Season's Greetings from NextHome! Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a fantastic New Year. Happy Holidays!

We look forward to your support and greater partnership in 2016!


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Together, we started the construction of a world class beach resort in 2015. I believe 2016 is going to open up more opportunities.

Sir Oseun,

I saw your Xmas message and my song now is "Ibi te sin mi de, mi o ro pe mo le de be o..."

Here's to wish you a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2016. My sincere thanks to you for your goodwill and loyalty throughout the past years.

I cannot recount the things you've done here on Nairaland but I'll forever respect you for taking time to visit my renovation project in 2011, to see things for yourself when the whole world is busy throwing chairs; for visiting my project in Ajao estate in 2013 and even checking me out in Sagamu. No one has ever done that!

I wish to grow up to become someone like you in the future mentoring the younger ones who needs mentorship. I won't ever let you and my God down.

You're highly respected sir. Merry Christmas!!!

Atlantic View by NextHome | Contemporary Living

#arabmoney

Villa Rosa | Roofing Job Completed.

Villa Rosa | Another Budget Build by Brabus

When the builder has a builder, Remote monitoring is inevitable.

terrylin0501:
Hello Sir,
If need concrete mixer, pls contact with us.
Web:http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1802712

Best regards
Terry

@terry,

I asked if you have mixers already in Nigeria during our discussion which you seem not to have.

Anyway, we will need another one next year. Hope you'll be able to fulfill our order then.

Thank you.

Curing the concrete by the way of ponding with water is happening now on both sites. The Atlantic View and K-024.

Villa Rosa | Zero-Risk Real Estate Investment

Here's another "DIY Build" by NextHome for Brabus. We purchased and remodel an uncompleted 2 bedroom bungalow in 2014. Few remedial works were done and supplemental columns and supports were installed. Now, we have a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath on a very frugal budget.

Roof carcass done. Now, we are covering.

Note: I have no completion date in mind for this particular project. My attention and goal is geared towards achieving the best for less as always the tradition. I am Mr. "Se bo ti mo, elewa sapon" (Mr. cut-your-coat-according-to-your-budget). Whatever you see in the Chateau, the Villa must have.

What are you building?

Are you building a home that is both beautiful and functional-one that includes conveniences to make everyday life flow more smoothly?

Or

Are you building an unplanned home leaving out all the important details and ended up being left with a laundry list of “I wish I would haves”?

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Pic: Chateau De Brabus by NextHome. Our flagship project in 2010. We built it!

Yes, we built it! | Chateau De Brabus 2010

What are you building?

Are you building a home that is both beautiful and functional-one that includes conveniences to make everyday life flow more smoothly?

Or

Are you building an unplanned home leaving out all the important details and ended up being left with a laundry list of “I wish I would haves”?

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Pic: Chateau De Brabus by NextHome. Our flagship project in 2010.