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louismane2:
abegi....all dese things u tlk...hw u wan use am fr the dpr job??

BiggyB242:
Same here, I have being battling with it.

amagunnerfan:
Graceovereffort, how far with your building? Any idea of the total cost ( an estimate ). I am trying to build the same 5 bed room duplex somewhere in Abeokuta and need costing ideas.

ymx:
Hello all,

Can you please give some insight into the cost of building a 5 bedroom duplex in Ajah axis area on a plot of land.

Also, I need to draw a building plan.. any suggestion on a very good / affordable architect.


Thanks guys!

MrsBee:
I would like to build in order to rent and still have some parking.

odicity:
i stay in fed. Poly nekede u cn call me on 0811580127, let's tlk.

Miscellaneous:
each time I download from this site , I cannot unzip it in my PC..... the website has corrupt files, I think so.

I wasted my Gigabytes to download etaabs, CSI safe & ms project & clearly, all is not unzipping since they are in compressed form

jobhuntng:
Hello guys. I want to build a house on 1 Plot in More area, Ogun state. I intend to use this house for rent. Now what am concerned with is that will such Location attract People to rent?. I Await your response. Thanks

futurewise11:
A friend of mine need quotation for building 4 different room and palour self contain on a plot of land.
Location:Ihama GRA benin city and Sango ogun state( Hajj mufutau neighbour)

Expert input will be appreciated

podosci:
The reinforment for the stair were placed based on the structural specifications of the designing engineer.

abdulwastecx:
Formwork to the dpc, placement of DPM and casting of dpc

ArcFresky:
I enjoyed your post, as a practising architect, all what you have listed here are the basic knowledge of any well trained architect. I suspect you are confusing architects with draughtsmen. Also from my experience engineers dont usually want to put in more effort.

An example is the placement of columns anyhow, not according to plans drawn by the architect.
Instead they are after structural stability, whereas, cantilevers can span more than 6m if well designed and supported.

Anyways the point is, an architect is after the aesthetic and functional aspect, whereas an engineer is after the structural aspect.

Hence houses designed by a proper architect and an engineer exhibit start differences in terms of aesthetis, functionality and structural integrity.

bixton:
Funny how someone who claims to be a professional interpret a 3D design of a building. Nothing in construction or engineering is unrealistic or impossible. If concrete can't bend 25 degree steel sure can bend.

Now tell me how the cars entered this building.
The 3d is beautiful, it shows 2 Cars in the compound.
I don't know the cars drove through the gate and made a perfect turn to the right.

Even if the cars where dropped with helicopter. The driver can not open the door. Because it will be obstructed by the fence.

This is what happens when the site plan isn't properly planned.

Before you draw

Its the dream of any architect to see his design built as he drew. You must ask you client some questions. Take note most of them don't know what's right for them. So try to bring yourself to their level before you advice them.

1. First, You have to be sure your client wants to pay for your drawing. Do you know there are some old architects here on Nairaland who will give a task to several young architects who are full of ideas. At the end they will always pick faults in what you design until you are frustrated to give up. What they do is combine ideas from several architects and do it themselves. All your time and efforts will be wasted.
Maybe one day you will see what you designed being built and no penny was given to you.
I don't think there is a solution to this problem. If you have, please share with us. You just have to be careful. You could also be a victim of fake clients. People who have no land or intention to build. They will contact you for a design and when you are done, they will tell you THANKS.

2. Can your client afford this?
You have to think twice before you design a building that will cost millions for someone who does not see a million in a year. Design what your client can afford.
Always make dem simple.

3. Can the features I put on the drawing be found?
You design a house with pergolas. Who knows where I can buy one?

Location Plan
Location plan is supposed to help anybody locate the site. It is necessary you take it from a known road or building. Don't be too lazy to signify other buildings around. Google Maps can help you do this properly.


Site Plan
Its important you study the survey plan well before you make your site plan.
1. Don't be tempted to use all the available land for the fence. You need to reserve some in front for the gutter, some flowers for beauty, and for waste disposal.
You should have enough space between d road and fence. Just in case your governor decides to expand the road in future.

2. You should have enough space between the building and the fence. Don't ever use 1m or less. Only If you want water to flow from your roof to the next compound or flowers to grow into it.

3. Include the area of land available, area of to be developed, area to be developed later and area undeveloped. In some cases the longitude and latitude of the site, the direction of north and hatch or colour codes key.

4. All dimensions are important. The building boundary and distance to any element in the compound.

5. Place the gates well. To allow his car move in smoothly. Dont place the gate in a way car will have to turn several times before it's enters.
I have seen a house, were the owner has to come from the street behind his house to maneuver his way through the gate.

6. Should the security post share the same wall with fence. You must plan this properly. Few houses from mine, the man uses electric fence. But the security post roof can be used to gain access into the house with just a ladder.

7. When considering packing space. The space should take the cars when all doors are open.

My name is Osarenkhoe Osayanmon and am a Civil Engineer with enough experience in design and building. I have worked as a building consultant for some time now and supervised some projects on my own from start to finish. I want to share my experience and ideas with you guys. I can be reached via 08068280130 anytime.


Stay tuned and pick no offence but learn

odicity:
i stay in fed. Poly nekede u cn call me on 0811580127, let's tlk.