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More pictures from July 31st Work.

Upper Floor was adjusted to be two unit of one bedroom Flat now.

We were able to do this today 31st July 2018.

We resumed the upper floor just two days after casting. That might surprise you. However we are applying safety propping in place and reducing weight on the building in the best way possible. After which the building would be left without touch for a month before plastering can commence...

Frayo82:
Hi all what is the cost of getting an engineer to supervise a 4 bedroom duplex in lekki lagos.
See plan for sample

Contact me. That's my work. I build with 99% accuracy level. Yes u heard me. My profile says it all. Am currently working in that axis already. Check my profile to see numerous works am working on

gordonbarrett:
Thanks for the information.

Is the Kalsi board cost effective compared to plasterboard, and will it require screeding after installation or just painting? I know it should be cheaper that concrete facia.

It's cheaper than concrete casting

This and many more. But I would stop here to focus on the new project that this project is meant for.

Wait for updates today as I put up what am doing today on the saloon. Am doing the layout today after the decking have been left to rest. But the supports are all in place and reinforcements of the bracings...

To portray my points well enough. Am gonna post more of my completed projects here...

This is me also during the construction...

EgunMogaji:
You have my support for not doing double work on the steps.

What is the oldest build you’ve done and have you returned for inspection?

Thanks for sharing.

Check this out. Am going to show you guys the computer design before and after construction.

I built this in Ikorodu Lagos State

gordonbarrett:
Nice design.

Wondering the Material used for this type of facia and soffit. Is it plasterboard?

It's called Kalsi Board. POP Water resistant plasterboard can be used too or direct concrete facial casting

EgunMogaji:
You have my support for not doing double work on the steps.

What is the oldest build you’ve done and have you returned for inspection?

Thanks for sharing.

The oldest I have done personally is 5years now and it's looking so nice. If you don't mind I can share it here too

I totally understand the concepts of Mallam Step and why it should be used. Believe me. In locations like Owerri. I had that experience of people not using Mallam step. You know what they say when they were seeing me construct mallam step.

"It's a waste of money and material, in fact it makes them easier for them to cast the decking". The further said that it's stressful to climb mallam step especially if it's too steep by the Carpenter and so many other excuses.

But I was wondering in the first place because I haven't done it before (casting staircase first) but have seen it done. So I decided to do this here, having a very deep knowledge of the mixture to use after all research and consultations and wide experience in the use of concrete structures this year. And believe me. See how neat this staircase is. In fact the neatest I have done so far.

Let me show my other projects this year where I have used mallam step...

Picture 1 - Lakowe Ajah Lagos
Picture 2 - Owerri Imo State
Picture 3 - Owerri Imo State
Picture 4 - Oke Aro Ogun State

EgunMogaji:
Here’s is the Achilles heels to your eloquent argument.

Is he going to cast the steps eventually?

As a client I’m saving money on materials = wood.

As a contractor I’m adding to my bottom line = efficiency. No rework.

Emphasis on the project to me is a well built structure. A timely built structure that wastes resources is not ideal.

A good contractor should be able to frame and pour a flight of stairs in a day. With the right concrete mixture and support it is ready for use immediately so zero time loss.

I’m still keeping an open mind to garner knowledge.

With my time frame. Am using a very good mixture of grade 15 and 20 concrete. That way am good to go.

Remember this is my 5th project this year and in fact my busiest year as far as building and construction is concerned and so much experience is already gathered.

Rubbiish:
Hmmm....U mean u casted the staircase as means to the deck?
Was the staircase given enough time to garner strength before receiving movement from floaters...What happened to mallam stair?

Yes it was. You can see the looks even after it's use

uwemjack:
Time and cost on a scale.
The mallam step though additional cost will save him 2days plus, considering he has a time constraint of 30day.
Also he will pay more in terms of Labour to cast the upper floor in two days, whereas they could be done in a day.
In the long run what you think you are saving by not using a "mallam step" for a project of this nature, you loose in time.

Let's do the maths
1. Cost of mallam step: materials and Labour = 22k
2. Cost of not using a mallam step - Labour to cast steps only = 10k + cost of additional 2day staying in an hotel and feeding and logistics= over 22k

Emphasis on this project considering the variables

You said it all. Also what was a major constraint is space. All my 4 other projects this year has Malam steps. But they aren't built up environment like this one.

Also looking at time and cost. This method in fact rocks. Can't you see how neat the staircase looks

InvertedHammer:
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What does a perfect house plan look like?

I noticed that no matter what plan is posted here, some smart Alex will say the position of x and y is wrong or windows, doors, kitchen etc are misplaced.

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There is no perfect plan except the one that it's space management is appreciated by the client or house owner. People would always find something wrong because it doesn't match their requirements. Simply ignore that. So far you the client that the plan is designed for meets your expectations then such plan is good to go.

Beauty they say lies in the eyes of the beholder.

Hello People,

Pls do you in any way have a contact of someone in Agege Local Government. I need to obtain a building permit/approval for a proposed residential development in Oko Oba

Pls anyone also with a reliable contact should feel free to connect with me.

Thanks in anticipation

Best Regards

@Lawyer.

Pls do you in any way have a contact of someone in Agege Local Government. I need to obtain a building permit/approval for a proposed residential development in Oko Oba

Pls anyone also with a reliable contact should feel free to connect with me.

Thanks in anticipation...

Best Regards

@Lawyer.

Pls do you in any way have a contact of someone in Agege Local Government. I need to obtain a building permit/approval for a proposed residential development in Oko Oba

Pls anyone also with a reliable contact should feel free to connect with me.

Thanks in anticipation

Best Regards

uwemjack:
State the start and finish date

See dates now

More Reconstruction photos from the site before now

And today 30th I climbed and wet the decking. Everything came out very well. We would allow it to rest for some days before I commends the structural upper floor pillars and lintel to roof beam...

Check out the decking looks...

And we now casted the decking yesterday 29th July 2018. On a Sunday. Casting started by 8:00am and ended around 7:30pm

And we casted the staircase first to enable us do the decking...

We have done the carpentry work on decking as at July 23th to 27th And iron bending simultaneously. Taking it to 28th July

More construction images

This is the interior Design too. Done by me too...
It comprises of male and female saloon and a two bedroom flat on top. Land size is 10m x 6.6m

This is the 3D Design of what we are doing

Hello good people of Nairalander.

Start date is 14th July 2018...

As a show of confidence in what we do. I have decided to bring to you my latest ongoing construction � work happening now in PHC Rivers State. Having battled with rain. I have come to bring to your notice that this construction has a 1 month time frame to Roofing from foundation to Decking. I don't base in PH I base in Lagos so I am sticking to the time.

Demolition of existing structure and rebuilding is all embedded in this one month take note. I designed the architectural design of this structure and am still the one building it. This is actually my 5th project this year running.

What am building is no blocks. Mainly structural works to Roofing... After one month we can add blocks to the upper floor...

Sit back and relax and I share a bit of the construction images. Contact me for your designs and construction services on +2347038166370, +2348081465833

We can help with that. That's why we are here. It's our work to design from nothing to something.

Not just design. We actually build it.

Do you have the survey of the land?

meetmonde:
how big is 50/40 piece of land and what kind of structure can be developed on it and at what estimate cost please.. anyone with idea should help me out please.. thanks and God bless in advance

Please Fellow Nairalanders,

Can anyone assist me with a contact person who works in Agege Lagos state building development authority. I need to get an approval for a proposed project to take place in Oko Oba.

I would be following up on the thread for a contact pls.

Thanks.

If he is ready. Let's start up with the design.

presiade:
That's my point- land utility would be low, as you have in your design. He intends to build a main building and a boys-quarters but such land would not permit that.

Am in PH currently. And am doing exactly this type of foundation for a one storey am building. You might want to contact me from my details below for more information.

PH Soil bearing capacity is not too strong so in this area. New GRA. I used an isolated Pad with Ground Beam to carry the block works. Other details of construction can be shared with any client that have a similar soil.

Malevonent:
superb analysis, @house, i need the contact of someone who would help me do a soil test for my project in ph, rivers state.
would also like to know the norml charge