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Our services include;
Piling/Pile Foundation
Pile Load Test
Soil Test/Geotechnical Survey
Integrity Test
Underpinning of Weak/Faulty Foundations
Structural Steel Construction
Clearing/Opening up of Large Expanse of Land
Estate Road/Drainage works
Dredging
Project/Contract Partnership
@ budget-friendly rates anywhere in Nigeria.

We are;
Heavens Contractors Ltd (RC1288467)
Phone: 08167394799
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Engr. Osaz' Enobakhare (Lagos, Nigeria)

As construction cost rises due to attendant rise in prices of building materials, the trend of building houses directly on sand has been observed to be on the increase especially by unscrupulous developers and contractors. Having carried out an independent monitoring of construction activities in some areas in the Ajah axis of Lagos lately, it became obvious that in order to save cost people have resorted to constructing buildings directly on sand.

The awkward idea been adopted in most of the cases under study is to sand-fill the land, level and compact it with the use of machines and the construct a reinforced concrete strip foundation directly over it without recourse to minimum construction/engineering standards. They do so very quickly so that before any of the regulatory bodies saddled with the responsibility of building control gets wind of their ill act, they are already on super-structure level at which point it is burdensome to ascertain how the foundation was actually built.

On a particular site, using this vague method the entire foundation including the ground floor slab was put up in one week and by the next week, they were already building up the walls and frame. Dishonest developers thrive in such indecent acts and sell or lease these buildings to unsuspecting prospective buyers who in-turn occupy them or cause others to do so by way of lease/rent too. There is no consideration for lives and properties put at risk of an imminent collapse even as some of the buildings observed are already exhibiting symptoms of instability and sick building syndrome pre-occupancy.

Five years post-occupancy, the building over-settles (or sink) and then tilt in a particular direction. When asked, some of these developers claim that before there will be any major issue with the building they would have recouped the returns on their investment and its left to the new owner to do a repair by way of underpinning as the need arises. To know that some greedy professionals have joined the bandwagon of quacks in delivering such poor structures is condemnable. This act should not be encouraged in any form.

Here are some structural considerations; normally after leveling and compacting operation has been carried out on a sand-filled land it still remains a made-up ground. Although the land becomes stiff at sub-surface levels, this doesn’t in anyway erase the fact that the underlying bad soil (or peat) remains intact and retains its poor attributes. Peats are highly compressible soils and will naturally compress upon the impact of load. As this happen, the building will settle indifferentially, especially during seasonal changes and mass movement of the earth; which occurs at various times of the year. Such structural anomaly often leads to poor stability of the building and eventually a collapse if unable to bear the load, especially for single or multi-storied structures.

Rising cost of building materials should not be a yardstick to adopt poor construction methods in the construction of buildings and estate infrastructure anywhere. The authorities should not turn a blind eye to such activities that jeopardizes or threatens the lives of people as well as the overall health of the built environment. Project owners and developers should not connive with contractors or builders to manipulate well established engineering prinicples. It is important to select a good contractor for your projects. Yes, there is room for adopting cost-saving methodologies like the use of dry construction methods, cold brick construction, etc but bad construction methods is never the way to go.


Source: http://engineerosaz..com/2017/03/why-it-is-structurally-wrong-to-build.html

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Badgers14:
Planning on a construction project similar to the one in the plan attached.

Could quantity surveyors, builders etc be able tell me how much money could complete this project as in a bill of quantity.

You can critique the plan also if there are any errors

Thank you.

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Before you pay for a car, usually you allow a mechanic inspect its engine and other parts for defects and durability concerns. It is equally important that before you pay for a building especially a multistorey building, you involve a professional Structural Engineer/Builder to help you do a thorough inspection which should cover the following;

1. Test the strength and stability of the building. This is done by carrying out Integrity test on the structural components of the building from foundation to roof level to see if they meets the minimum structural requirement for buildings of that size, load and type.
2. Check the other functional requirements of the building by inspecting each member, one after other.
3. In conjunction with other core building professionals, inspect for consistencies with designs, check functionality of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System, Electrical services, plumbing systems, durabilty potentials of finishes, fittings, fixtures, etc.

You can contact your contractor of first choice to help with that;
Engr. Osaz' on (+234) 08167394799.

Before you pay for a car, usually you allow a mechanic inspect its engine and other parts for defects and durability concerns. It is equally important that before you pay for a building especially a multistorey building, you involve a professional Structural Engineer/Builder to help you do a thorough inspection which should cover the following;

1. Test the strength and stability of the building. This is done by carrying out Integrity test on the structural components of the building from foundation to roof level to see if they meets the minimum structural requirement for buildings of that size, load and type.
2. Check the other functional requirements of the building by inspecting each member, one after other.
3. In conjunction with other core building professionals, inspect for consistencies with designs, check functionality of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System, Electrical services, plumbing systems, durabilty potentials of finishes, fittings, fixtures, etc.

You can contact your contractor of first choice to help with that;
Engr. Osaz' on (+234) 08167394799.

Before you pay for a car, usually you allow a mechanic inspect its engine and other parts for defects and durability concerns. It is equally important that before you pay for a building especially a multistorey building, you involve a professional Structural Engineer/Builder to help you do a thorough inspection which should cover the following;

1. Test the strength and stability of the building. This is done by carrying out Integrity test on the structural components of the building from foundation to roof level to see if they meets the minimum structural requirement for buildings of that size, load and type.
2. Check the other functional requirements of the building by inspecting each member, one after other.
3. In conjunction with other core building professionals, inspect for consistencies with designs, check functionality of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System, Electrical services, plumbing systems, durabilty potentials of finishes, fittings, fixtures, etc.

You can contact your contractor of first choice to help with that;
Engr. Osaz' on (+234) 08167394799.

We are Heavens Contractors Ltd,
In addition to general construction works, we provide all the above listed services at budget friendly rates anywhere in Nigeria.

We have done quite a number of similar projects in various parts of the country, all verifiable and tested okay.


Call/Whatsapp/Mail Engr. Osaz' to request an estimate or for consultation;
Phone: (+234) 08167394799
E-Mail: engineerosaz@gmail.com
www.engineerosaz..com

We are Heavens Contractors Ltd,
In addition to general construction works, we provide all the above listed services at budget friendly rates anywhere in Nigeria.

We have done quite a number of similar projects in various parts of the country, all verifiable and tested okay.


Call/Whatsapp/Mail Engr. Osaz' to request an estimate or for consultation;
Phone: (+234) 08167394799
E-Mail: engineerosaz@gmail.com
www.engineerosaz..com

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Always visit www.engineerosaz..com to see latest prices of building materials, rough estimates of construction projects, current labour rates of construction workers, loads of other useful construction tips and to connect with a professional contractor.

Before you pay for a car, usually you allow a mechanic inspect its engine and other parts for defects and durability concerns. It is equally important that before you pay for a building especially a multistorey building, you involve a professional Structural Engineer/Builder to help you do a thorough inspection which should cover the following;

1. Test the strength and stability of the building. This is done by carrying out Integrity test on the structural components of the building from foundation to roof level to see if they meets the minimum structural requirement for buildings of that size, load and type.
2. Check the other functional requirements of the building by inspecting each member, one after other.
3. In conjunction with other core building professionals, inspect for consistencies with designs, check functionality of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System, Electrical services, plumbing systems, durabilty potentials of finishes, fittings, fixtures, etc.



You can contact your contractor of first choice to help with that;
Engr. Osaz' on (+234) 08167394799.

We are Heavens Contractors Ltd,
In addition to general construction works, we provide all the above listed services at budget friendly rates anywhere in Nigeria.

We have done quite a number of similar projects in various parts of the country, all verifiable and tested okay.


Call/Whatsapp/Mail Engr. Osaz' to request an estimate or for consultation;
Phone: (+234) 08167394799
E-Mail: engineerosaz@gmail.com

Contact Engr. Osaz' via call/whatsapp +2348167394799 for this service and general construction works from start to finish.


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www.engineerosaz..com

Thank you.

Nudge:
Hi Nairalanders,

I want to build a 3 bedroom bungalow in okun mopo in ajah axis. The building dimension is about 9m x 12.3m. I need advise on what type of foundation I'll require and a rough estimate of the cost. If anyone knows any experienced person that can help me handle the foundation process please feel free to recommend. I have to start work pretty soon.

Short-bored pile foundation is a suitable budget-friendly alternative to raft foundation considering the hike in price of building materials.
Using short-bored piles, the cost of materials is grossly reduced.

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shaw1302:
Hello Architechs in the building
I live on the island and i intend to start my first building project , I need cost price and complete breakdown from foundation to finish. The plan is a well spacious 3 bedroom all rooms Ensuite bungalow, and an attached self contain. features should include, Visitors toilet, sitting room, dining area, kitchen, laundry room, A small garden for relaxation with shade, My budget is 7.2m Naira (Land Not inclusive) Land size 60 x 120 location: Ibeju Lekki. I also need a good 3D plan for this if possible . Email me : raymond.shaw1302@gmail.com

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mavverick:
Mr Osaz,

You dont know me, and I do not know you personally although I have been reading your articles for years and posted them here a few times. I am sure you know or have heard of Brabus BOSUN SHOYOYE, look at him now ?? !! An accuse before a magistrate court on a criminal matter. He was once the envy of a few with so many fancy google pictures and sub-standard practices, wetin camera sabi. Camera will just be taking pictures because thats what you tell it to do, but we do not know the quality of what he was doing.

Anyway, make amends with your client/former client and sort this thing out, don't be arrogant or silly with your comments. If you have done wrong, apologise/move on and learn from it. If you feel there is some kind of misunderstanding, you are a grown man and I would expect you to sort it out. These name calling/abuse is one that happens as a last resort when other peaceful means have been exhausted.

Sure. Thanks for your timely and valid advice. The matter has now been fully resolved by all parties, to the glory of God.

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