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Avoid Time & Material Contracts.

Many intending homeowners think this can save money and is a more accurate representation of costs and quality, but I have yet to experience this. Costs always escalate beyond the typical. A Fixed Price contract creates more accountability and is administratively simple.

Atlantic View | Pre-plastering

Picture updates from the Fence, Septic tanks, Gatehouse, Final fix pipe works, and more comes up shortly.

K-024 | Staircase lighting

The making.

EgunMogaji:
I guess it comes out to relativity.

I went on this with another member somewhere on NL a few weeks ago.

At the end of the day that OP then fessed up that they didn't pay full price for everything. Church member gave a deal on I think roofing, bricklayer was father in law, etc, etc

I just think that folks that are going to start building do a proper due diligence so they don't reach the bottom of the financial pot with a half completed building because they thought they could build X square feet with X naira.

One of the truer guiding price points is a member whose userid I cannot remember at the moment. he has built in Ilorin and Lekki/Ajjah and is who I'll call a rooted person.

Anyways just another opinion.

Very correct. You won't believe what I'm doing for N3m (Villa Rosa). The thing is that I bought the structure and land for N800k and ensure* that the seller got a roof over his head before embarking on the journey because I knew he'll be wowed when he sees what I've turned his old property into. When the time is set, I'll upload pictures. It's a very exciting project.

But can I replicate the same for a client, yes and maybe but it'll be a very tough one.

I wonder why most people don't consider repurposing. Buy dirt cheap properties and remodel into something modern.

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^{* ensure ~ I gave him free architectural drawing for a modern 2 bed flat. Gave him 50 bags of cement, 1 sand and 1 stone for free. I also gave him guys to get him off ground. He's happy, I'm happier.}

30 Days Since We Began This Project | Browne Mews by NextHome

Lintels and Columns | Browne Mews

Pouring of the lintels and columns commences tomorrow. NextHome electric concrete mixer for mortar mixes and small concrete works now ready.

Follow this build!

Pouring K-024 | The Success Formula

Just like ants carrying crumbs. Everyone is an active part of this pour.

- First, there's God who gave us good weather and also made it a stress free job.
- we use 3 bunkers per machine
- we have 6 loaders on granite and sand
- 10 backwarders each on sand and granite respectively
- 40 forwarders
- 2 mixer operators
- 2 spreaders
- 2 finishers/bricklayers
- 3 carpenters
- 1 iron bender
- 1 poker vibrato operator
- 1 water man (there's a long hose and the generator is running non-stop)
- 2 cement man
- 20 bags of pure water (courtesy NextHome)
- 2 supervisors

So, we were able to achieve 20 loads per minute without stressing anyone. Funny enough, we do not need the estates "Extension of Work Hour Permit"

We had a plan that worked!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxNlOxam7hE

K-024 by NextHome | BlockWork resumes tomorrow.

Atlantic View by NextHome | Milestone Completed. A New Milestone Begun.

Pic updates coming shortly

EgunMogaji:
The pillars are an effing work of art

Bravo.

I need to show this to my concrete guy

Get a marine plywood and do a slurry concrete mix if you can't vibrate the columns. It can be better though.

skimanski:
I am sure you are correct in your approach. Maybe I have a lot to learn from the way you Operate. I was only just thinking that Instead of sourcing from the Outside, Why not Build a team, with an Ideology on what the Goal is in another 5yrs to 10yrs time as to how you want things to be done. The Team Understanding and Size can then grow from that Initial Selection of Roots/Seeds and the understanding can make your group reach an unbelievable height, hence each team can then be in charge of selecting and training for their respective departments, as the company becomes bigger. to me Whats important is teamwork and Understanding (The reason I know Why Barcelona FC is a very successful Football Club).

But like i Said, i'm sure you approach works best than mine. Just felt I should throw in my own 2 Kobo.

once again Nice Jobs all around Boss .

It's good engaging one of my most admired
and respected designer cum builder in this type of discussion.

I love the points you highlighted. But like I said earlier, in 2016 One size won't fit all again.

Here are my reasons:

1. Fresh eyes means a different perspective
This eliminates the "We've always done it this way" "Na so we dey do am" mentality.

2. Cost Reduction
Salary is just a fraction of employment cost. The same way we don't have to double or triple as the Structural, Mechanical and Electrical engineer. I think it's fair to outsource specific jobs to expert while remaining as the main contractor/project manager in order to reduce overhead costs.

3. The niche, the job and it's requirement doesn't call for "Rehearsals"
At some point in life, we all wanted to build a one-stop coy that can provide everything a client wanted. But the truth must be told, is that ever possible? Diasporan Clients now require finishes with "Western Flair" Whose project do we use to build the team because every project is a tournament that must be won.

We are not completely outsourcing the most critical part of our project. There's difference between contracting and outsourcing. Once a while it ain't worth it to double as the skipper and the umpire. We also need to see the game from the spectators side.

skimanski:
Is it right that you are sourcing for outside Hands for this critical Part of the Job. Don't you think using your in house staff works best, so as to avoid issues arising again, after the dust had calmed down. You've done a nice Job till now, don't use people you don't trust for these Critical Stages.

Just an advise

Your points well noted. This approach has been tested and has worked for me in many of my projects (including Protea Hotel, Ikeja, multi floor Apartments Bourdillon and Milverton, Ikoyi and many other projects where professionals converge)
Successful bidders in this exercise will be walk through a new way of delivering projects.

Although, there are guys we will have soft spot for and some will just be selected based on merits and recommendation.

In 2016, one-size-won't-fit-all again. We will collaborate with different contractors as different projects dictates. Don't be surprised we might even ask you to recommend to us.

Finishing the Atlantic View Project | Bids Now Open

The project is gradually approaching the finishing stage and now is the time to obtain bids and estimates for the finishing job; and also carefully select subcontractors for the finishing stage.

Here are the various works to bid for:

1. Electrical and Mechanical works (Final fix)
2. Wiring (electrical, TV/FM, intercom, CCTV)
3. Aluminium Windows / Frames
4. Security Doors / Frames (SUPPLIED)
5. Burglar proof
6. Balustrades and Railings
7. Plastering
8. POP works (Ceiling and Wall Screeding)
9. Tile Works (Supply and installation of Floor and Wall tiles)
10. Bath Fittings and Faucets (Bath, Toilets, Water Heater, Basins, Vanity Mirrors etc) (Quality range such as Kohler, Grohe, Delta, Moen, Rohl, Sigma preffered)
11. Electrical Fittings (lights, switches, sockets, chandeliers etc) (NOT APPLICABLE)
12. Glass Blocks and Glass Partitions
13. Ornamentals / Architectural Decos
14. Kitchen Cabinet / Wardrobes
15. Swimming Pool
16. Painting (Internal/External)
17. Post Construction Cleaning service
18. Gate (Designed to specification)
19. American Fence Wire
20. HVAC/Generator Supply and Installation
21. Water Treatment Plant/Tank Tower
22. Quality Roofing Woods

Interested contractors/bidders should send their expression of interest via email to bosun@nexthomebuilders.com or babalosetemi1@yahoo.com
Drawings and design specifications/installation requirement will be sent to selected parties after the New Year Holidays.

Thank you

Seascape Villa Suspended Slab Preparatory Work | Smiley001 Delivers the Coarse Aggregate.

Thumbs up for timely delivery.

mufutau55:
Not bad if you are rich. Looks lovely. Armored door? Thanks.

Hajji M.

Yes, it's armoured.

Browne Mews by NextHome | Day 13

mufutau55:
So how much does this door cost?

Hajji M.

N800k with installation and support.

Qc1:
To you, this funny to your clients its just a very sad and unfortunate loss.

I need to know the sad and the unfortunate part of the journey. It's not funny at all.

Whether good or bad, we need to be accessed from time to time. If it's valid, it's a learning opportunity for everyone. If it isn't, then it maybe a pointer that you need to re-evaluate your approach or strategy.

So, I'm glad I'm been publicly accessed.

mufutau55:
Who is gonna provide the pop-corn?

Hajji M.

Me, of course!

3strike:
Watch out for this page........ my thorough review of Brabus CEO NextHome is coming soon. You don't want to miss this if you are building or ever plan to build.

Patiently waiting for my scorecard.

kino47:
on that issue case closed, apology extended

Apology accepted. You're a brother!

kino47:
check this out may be it will refresh your memory https://www.nairaland.com/1089928/paper-brick-journal-construction-activities/6

EgunMogaji:
If this is the picture then to my trained eye is photo effect and not flood.
Brabus and other showcasers should do well to only post high res and untouched pictures.

The original pictures attached here.

kino47:
check this out may be it will refresh your memory https://www.nairaland.com/1089928/paper-brick-journal-construction-activities/6

I don't want to derail this thread. The building in the link posted is right behind the one I posted above. It's right inside Diamond Estate, Monastery road, Sangotedo.

What you saw in the picture is flood effect. The estate is fully built and there's no flooded site to my best knowledge. A visit to the site won't be a bad idea.

It's not a twin-duplex but 2 unit of 4 bedroom detached duplex.

^^^
Could it be this twin-duplex? This is the only twin-duplex I did in Lekki. The only one I ever blogged in my construction diary.

And...

Before the year runs out...

As 2013 draws its curtains!

We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for a happy ending at last. Students are back in class, ASUU strike is over... We want to wish everyone A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR as we move into 2014. We have only 1 New year resolution and that is to keep on working in partnership with you to provide great homes that you want to live in, at a price you can afford. Help us be better and better this new year.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.

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