Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,156,455 members, 7,830,268 topics. Date: Thursday, 16 May 2024 at 06:58 PM

JVExpat's Posts

Nairaland Forum / JVExpat's Profile / JVExpat's Posts

(1) (2) (of 2 pages)

Romance / Re: Married British Mum & Gambian Toyboy Enjoy Life In Gambia,says She Must Marry by JVExpat: 8:05am On Dec 04, 2017
For the best supply of quality building materials to your site @ lowest factory prices;
Cement. Sand. Granite. IronRods (Rebars), Doors, windows, blocks, roofing sheets, paints, tiles, electrical and plumbing materials etc across Nigeria. 
Place your order right away> Call/Whatsapp SupplyQuick on 0906-417-4444.

See Latest prices of building materials here> www.engineerosaz..com

Romance / Re: “I Found Out My He Has Slept With 3 Of My Bridesmaids Few Days To Our Wedding” by JVExpat: 8:01am On Dec 04, 2017
For the best supply of quality building materials to your site @ lowest factory prices;
Cement. Sand. Granite. IronRods (Rebars), Doors, windows, blocks, roofing sheets, paints, tiles, electrical and plumbing materials etc across Nigeria. 
Place your order right away> Call/Whatsapp SupplyQuick on 0906-417-4444.

See Latest prices of building materials here> www.engineerosaz..com

Properties / Re: How To Identify, Check Fake Estate Developers by JVExpat: 7:57am On Dec 04, 2017
For the best supply of quality building materials to your site @ lowest factory prices;
Cement. Sand. Granite. IronRods (Rebars), Doors, windows, blocks, roofing sheets, paints, tiles, electrical and plumbing materials etc across Nigeria. 
Place your order right away> Call/Whatsapp SupplyQuick on 0906-417-4444.

See Latest prices of building materials here> www.engineerosaz..com

Romance / Re: Bikini Photos Of Eudoxie Yao, Lady With The "Biggest Butt In Africa" by JVExpat: 4:23pm On Dec 02, 2017
For the best supply of quality building materials to your site @ lowest factory prices;
Cement. Sand. Granite. IronRods (Rebars), Doors, windows, blocks, roofing sheets, paints, tiles, electrical and plumbing materials etc across Nigeria. 
Place your order right away> Call/Whatsapp SupplyQuick on 0906-417-4444.

See Latest prices of building materials here> www.engineerosaz..com
Politics / Re: Why You Need A Material Schedule For Your Project by JVExpat: 10:51am On Apr 22, 2017
Sure. Do we also need a sort of workmanship schedule?
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by JVExpat: 7:39pm On Feb 27, 2017
olawale100:
I am writing this review not to cast aspersion on anybody's character but to guide and inform would be (future) clients on the likely quality of service they may get when you engage Engr Osaz – real name Osazuwa Enobakhare
I wanted to do pile foundation for a property at Ikate Elegushi, Lekki area of Lagos.
I got three quotes from nairalanders and after careful analysis and comparison, I decided to go with Engr. Osaz. I must confess my decision to go with Engr. Osaz was after reading the nice review written by one of his client, a medical doctor about the good job Engr. Osaz did for him at Isheri and also because he repeatedly stated that he is a structural engineer and will ensure the project will be properly & personally supervised.

After initial discussion and a quote was sent, I requested for a contract, he mentioned it won’t be necessary because the job is not that “big and serious”.
He sent his quote and I did not negotiate at all because I believe I am getting a value added service after Engr. Osaz assured me that he being a structural engineer will ensure the project is properly supervised and handled.
After mobilizing him with about 25% of the project cost, he came to site with some equipment, I enquired from him where the drilling machine is, I was shocked when he said he will use hand drilling option. I informed him I am not comfortable with this option because the piles are 10 meters deep, and 450mm diameter for 45 pile points. At no time did he specified that hand drilling will be used. Lesson learnt is that when dealing with people, there should be no assumption at all.
He reviewed the cost upward. At that time I was not willing to go ahead with him again. He had dug a borehole (I agreed to provide the submersible pump). I informed him that he should deduct the cost of the borehole and transport for the hand drills. I stated categorically that I will only use mechanical drilling machine, he said he review the cost and get back to me. He reviewed the cost upward by 300k. I perused and informed him he should just refund me less borehole and transport cost, he later sent another email that he has reverted to the original quote.
At this point, I sensed it may be difficult and hectic to retrieve money from Engr. Osaz without it getting ugly or resulting to waste of time, I decided to go ahead with him. He requested for additional funds. I was not willing to part with more funds without seeing the drilling machine on site. He persuaded me that once I move the funds to him, he will bring the machine and move to site and ensure there is good progress on the project. After paying him, it took about two days for him to bring the machine to site. I lost my cool and reached out to him. I practically called him about 2o times within a period of 5 hours, his phone did not go through, always going to voicemail.
Eventually, the next day, they started drilling, I got to site, I could not see any casting machine, I asked Osaz, Osaz said they will use dry mix. I have a supervising engineer on site who at this time became so furious and refused to allow work to proceed until a casting machine is brought to site. Osaz refused to provide a casting machine, stating the cost will be borne by me. I made arrangement for 6 days for casting machine and operator. I paid from my pocket for this. At this point, Osaz had been paid about 78% of the project cost.
My supervising engineer is always on site and was not happy with the handling and execution of the project. Osaz apparently subcontracted the drilling job to someone else and was not there to supervise as he had promised. About the 4th day, 26 pile points had been drilled and casted.
On day 5, Osaz came late in the evening to site and was having challenges paying the caster 10,000. Nobody was supervising the casting process. He charged me over 3 times of what he was paying them. My engineer informed me about this and I was really upset.
I came to site the next morning, the caster informed me that the casting crew are not happy with the rate Osaz is paying them, they had casted 5 points the day before and each of them got 1,000 each. I arranged 6 workers, promised to pay them 2,200 per point, bought shovels and decided to take over the casting as I was really disappointed with the way Osaz was going about the project.
In the Afternoon, I got the greatest shock on this project, the drillers down tooled, Osaz had only paid them for 20 points and they were supposed to be paid for another 20 points before they can proceed. I had to breach protocol, I engaged the drillers because I cannot afford my project to be stalled. (I am also paying for the casting machine on a daily basis) I enquired how much is being owed for the remaining 25 pile points. They told me it is 375,000. I moved 300,000 to the owner of the drilling machine and he immediately directed his boys to commence work. Osaz was no where to be found, he was incommunicado. He had the effrontery to call me and tell me cock and bull stories. I told him I have left him to God but I just had to let people know the type of person this guy is.
AT the end, I paid for the concrete job for the last 12 points, I paid the drillers a sum of N375,000
Net, I lost some money but not so much, Osaz abandoned the job after he had collected a huge chunk of money from me for the project.
He stopped coming to site altogether and most painful is when you call him and his phone does not go through. His is the most irresponsible behavior I have seen in a “professional”. I told him that most of my artisans that are not educated are more reliable and protect their reputation better.
Osaz is not a man of his words, as a feedback, I will never engage Engr Osaz again and if I know anyone that is interested in engaging him, I will advise the party accordingly.
That is my personal experience with this man



I just spoke with Osaz over the phone immediately I saw this because for me, i was shocked and my principle is to hear two sides of a story. Having personally contracted some jobs to him which in all sincerity he delivered perfectly, including a multi-storey building project we are currently developing in the same axis. He has so far lived up to expectation.

Btw, I am a real estate developer, practicing for over 15 years now and based on my industry knowledge and versatility, I did a thorough background check on Engr Osaz and got good recommendation from all quarters, including the relevant professional bodies. Infact this is the first time I'm reading otherwise about him.

Based on his explanation over the phone and your post here, this issue is purely that of misunderstanding and could easily have being resolved on a round table.
You contracted him to construct pile foundations but didnt specify that he must use a machine. He decided to use manual method which is not necessarily a bad option but i feel it may be slower. Personally I have seen manual method being used for boring piles of that width up to 15m depth but you or your supervising engineer refused, then he asked for an upward cost review if you insist on the use of machines, you also declined, he then in good faith and to build client relationship had to mobilized a machine to site which was not his, since his own was faulty at the time and according to him, he informed you about everything. He still retained his workmen on site to monitor the activities of the new machine operator, after giving them specific instructions which they adhered to.

According to him, He made quasi-dry mix concrete with adequate concrete mix ratio, which your supervising engineer refused for whatever reason. His men worked the reinforcement well and mix the concrete properly to instruction. He was on the site everyday since the machine was mobilized but didnt always stay on site all day. Again, I don't think that's much of a problem since i don't expect that a contractor should be micro-managed inasmuch as he already have site representatives there.

Next, you said the machine operator downed tool after 26 points. He refuted that, saying the action was certainly stage-managed by the machine owner having released enough money to them to drill up to 35 points (which is about 78% of the job) but they stopped at 29 points . According to him, this could have being done in collusion with your supervising engineer who constantly asked for 'settlement' which he didn't give to him at the time. The idea may have been to hijack the project from him so they can sit on it. He sent me enough evidence on whatsapp to prove that anyway. The machine operator didn't stop while he was on site for about 4 hours that morning until he left the site to attend to issues elsewhere. That's enough reason to suspect a foul play!

Rather than allow him take up issue with the machine owner he himself brought and compel them to work, he said you simply transferred money to the machine owner in the midst of the crisis without his consent and asked that he stay off the site as you are now prepared to complete the project using his balance payment left with you. That was a very wrong action by basic contract law. He then said he called you and asked that if by any means in your quest to control the site yourself you happen to have spent above the balance of the contract sum left with you, he was willing to do a refund. But you told him not to worry about anything that you do not need any refund from him.

Although, he has shown enough maturity by promising not to join issues with you. That for me is enough respect for you sir. Some persons may rather take legal actions even based on this post. Resorting to blackmail the personality of this young gentle man is really unfair to him. For me, I still have no problems or issues with him so far on any of my sites, until he does otherwise.

3 Likes

Business / Re: Lily's Supermarket On Fire In Akoka, Yaba (pic) by JVExpat: 6:14pm On Feb 27, 2017
Sadly so. Wish something is done quickly.
Properties / Re: Request : Estimate For Chain Link Fence by JVExpat: 5:53pm On Feb 27, 2017
olawale100:
I am writing this review not to cast aspersion on anybody's character but to guide and inform would be (future) clients on the likely quality of service they may get when you engage Engr Osaz – real name Osazuwa Enobakhare
I wanted to do pile foundation for a property at Ikate Elegushi, Lekki area of Lagos.
I got three quotes from nairalanders and after careful analysis and comparison, I decided to go with Engr. Osaz. I must confess my decision to go with Engr. Osaz was after reading the nice review written by one of his client, a medical doctor about the good job Engr. Osaz did for him at Isheri and also because he repeatedly stated that he is a structural engineer and will ensure the project will be properly & personally supervised.

After initial discussion and a quote was sent, I requested for a contract, he mentioned it won’t be necessary because the job is not that “big and serious”.
He sent his quote and I did not negotiate at all because I believe I am getting a value added service after Engr. Osaz assured me that he being a structural engineer will ensure the project is properly supervised and handled.
After mobilizing him with about 25% of the project cost, he came to site with some equipment, I enquired from him where the drilling machine is, I was shocked when he said he will use hand drilling option. I informed him I am not comfortable with this option because the piles are 10 meters deep, and 450mm diameter for 45 pile points. At no time did he specified that hand drilling will be used. Lesson learnt is that when dealing with people, there should be no assumption at all.
He reviewed the cost upward. At that time I was not willing to go ahead with him again. He had dug a borehole (I agreed to provide the submersible pump). I informed him that he should deduct the cost of the borehole and transport for the hand drills. I stated categorically that I will only use mechanical drilling machine, he said he review the cost and get back to me. He reviewed the cost upward by 300k. I perused and informed him he should just refund me less borehole and transport cost, he later sent another email that he has reverted to the original quote.
At this point, I sensed it may be difficult and hectic to retrieve money from Engr. Osaz without it getting ugly or resulting to waste of time, I decided to go ahead with him. He requested for additional funds. I was not willing to part with more funds without seeing the drilling machine on site. He persuaded me that once I move the funds to him, he will bring the machine and move to site and ensure there is good progress on the project. After paying him, it took about two days for him to bring the machine to site. I lost my cool and reached out to him. I practically called him about 2o times within a period of 5 hours, his phone did not go through, always going to voicemail.
Eventually, the next day, they started drilling, I got to site, I could not see any casting machine, I asked Osaz, Osaz said they will use dry mix. I have a supervising engineer on site who at this time became so furious and refused to allow work to proceed until a casting machine is brought to site. Osaz refused to provide a casting machine, stating the cost will be borne by me. I made arrangement for 6 days for casting machine and operator. I paid from my pocket for this. At this point, Osaz had been paid about 78% of the project cost.
My supervising engineer is always on site and was not happy with the handling and execution of the project. Osaz apparently subcontracted the drilling job to someone else and was not there to supervise as he had promised. About the 4th day, 26 pile points had been drilled and casted.
On day 5, Osaz came late in the evening to site and was having challenges paying the caster 10,000. Nobody was supervising the casting process. He charged me over 3 times of what he was paying them. My engineer informed me about this and I was really upset.
I came to site the next morning, the caster informed me that the casting crew are not happy with the rate Osaz is paying them, they had casted 5 points the day before and each of them got 1,000 each. I arranged 6 workers, promised to pay them 2,200 per point, bought shovels and decided to take over the casting as I was really disappointed with the way Osaz was going about the project.
In the Afternoon, I got the greatest shock on this project, the drillers down tooled, Osaz had only paid them for 20 points and they were supposed to be paid for another 20 points before they can proceed. I had to breach protocol, I engaged the drillers because I cannot afford my project to be stalled. (I am also paying for the casting machine on a daily basis) I enquired how much is being owed for the remaining 25 pile points. They told me it is 375,000. I moved 300,000 to the owner of the drilling machine and he immediately directed his boys to commence work. Osaz was no where to be found, he was incommunicado. He had the effrontery to call me and tell me cock and bull stories. I told him I have left him to God but I just had to let people know the type of person this guy is.
AT the end, I paid for the concrete job for the last 12 points, I paid the drillers a sum of N375,000
Net, I lost some money but not so much, Osaz abandoned the job after he had collected a huge chunk of money from me for the project.
He stopped coming to site altogether and most painful is when you call him and his phone does not go through. His is the most irresponsible behavior I have seen in a “professional”. I told him that most of my artisans that are not educated are more reliable and protect their reputation better.
Osaz is not a man of his words, as a feedback, I will never engage Engr Osaz again and if I know anyone that is interested in engaging him, I will advise the party accordingly.
That is my personal experience with this man


I just spoke with Osaz over the phone immediately I saw this because for me, i was shocked and my principle is to hear two sides of a story. Having personally contracted some jobs to him which in all sincerity he delivered perfectly, including a multi-storey building project we are currently developing in the same axis. He has so far lived up to expectation.

Btw, I am a real estate developer, practicing for over 15 years now and based on my industry knowledge and versatility, I did a thorough background check on Engr Osaz and got good recommendation from all quarters, including the relevant professional bodies. Infact this is the first time I'm reading otherwise about him.

Based on his explanation over the phone and your post here, this issue is purely that of misunderstanding and could easily have being resolved on a round table.
You contracted him to construct pile foundations but didnt specify that he must use a machine. He decided to use manual method which is not necessarily a bad option but i feel it may be slower. Personally I have seen manual method being used for boring piles of that width up to 15m depth but you or your supervising engineer refused, then he asked for an upward cost review if you insist on the use of machines, you also declined, he then in good faith and to build client relationship had to mobilized a machine to site which was not his, since his own was faulty at the time and according to him, he informed you about everything. He still retained his workmen on site to monitor the activities of the new machine operator, after giving them specific instructions which they adhered to.

According to him, He made quasi-dry mix concrete with adequate concrete mix ratio, which your supervising engineer refused for whatever reason. His men worked the reinforcement well and mix the concrete properly to instruction. He was on the site everyday since the machine was mobilized but didnt always stay on site all day. Again, I don't think that's much of a problem since i don't expect that a contractor should be micro-managed inasmuch as he already have site representatives there.

Next, you said the machine operator downed tool after 26 points. He refuted that, saying the action was certainly stage-managed by the machine owner having released enough money to them to drill up to 35 points (which is about 78% of the job) but they stopped at 29 points . According to him, this could have being done in conjunction with your supervising engineer who constantly asked for 'settlement' which he didn't give to him at the time. The idea may have been to hijack the project from him so they can sit on it. He sent me enough evidence on whatsapp to prove that anyway. The machine operator didn't stop while he was on site for about 4 hours that morning until he left the site to attend to issues elsewhere. That's enough reason to suspect a foul play!

Rather than allow him take up issue with the machine owner he himself brought and compel them to work, he said you simply transferred money to the machine owner in the midst of the crisis without his consent and asked that he stay off the site as you are now prepared to complete the project using his balance payment left with you. That was a very wrong action by basic contract law. He then said he called you and asked that if by any means in your quest to control the site yourself you happen to have spent above the balance of the contract sum left with you, he was willing to do a refund. But you told him not to worry about anything that you do not need any refund from him.

Although, he has shown enough maturity by promising not to join issues with you. That for me is enough respect for you sir. Some persons may rather take legal actions even based on this post. Resorting to blackmail the personality of this young gentle man is really unfair to him. For me, I still have no problems or issues with him so far on any of my sites, until he proves otherwise.

7 Likes

Properties / Re: Contractor Needed For A Proposed Project At Chevron Lekki, Kindly recommend by JVExpat: 10:42pm On Feb 17, 2017
Agentboss:


Kindly pm me his contact or drop it here. Thanks

Okay, you may reach him on 08167394799
or refer to his blog; www.engineerosaz..com
Properties / Re: Contractor Needed For A Proposed Project At Chevron Lekki, Kindly recommend by JVExpat: 7:39am On Feb 17, 2017
Agentboss:
Hello house,

Can anyone recommend to me a very reliable contractor that can handle building projects in a proposed estate in the area mentioned above?
The estate will also have road network and other related infrastructure. We will be doing pile foundations or a combination of cellular raft and pile foundation and we are also considering using granulated granolithic finishes for external works as well as 3D epoxy flooring at some point.

Really, I don't want to engage too many contractors on the project from start to finish to encourage adequate level of control and responsibility.

I would prefer if the contractor is very good in structures and finishes too.

Kindly assist, thanks.

Op, speak with Engr Osaz. That guy is always my best bet when it comes to structures, construction. I met him here on nairaland recently and he is doing a few projects for me now in my estate, really impressive. He is very good at what he does, doesn't charge overboard, reliable too that adds to his high level of sincerity. I think his firm Heavens Construction is into designs too. Altho' I had my designs already.
Properties / Re: How Much Will It Cost To Build A 5 Bedroom Bungalow? by JVExpat: 7:47am On Feb 15, 2017
fcdgrandforce:
architechs in the house, from foundation to roofing, please i need cost price of building 5 bedroom all rooms ensuite bungalow, guest toilet, sitting room, dining area, kitchen, laundary room, belcony, budget 4m naira AND 6 bedroom all rooms ensuite duplex, guest toilet, sitting room, dining area, kitchen, laundary room, 2 rooms, (down), 4 rooms, family lounge, (up), budget 10m naira, both in ikotun lagos. 50 x 100 each land. email me: fcdgrandforce@yahoo.com

embarassed embarassed embarassed I fear you o! Pray you don't get scammed! Cheap particle dey run belle

Inside this "change" I see so. You gat to be ready to spend double on each except you wanna deceive yourself. Read my previous comments

1 Like

Properties / Re: How Much Will It Cost To Build A 5 Bedroom Bungalow? by JVExpat: 7:33am On Feb 15, 2017
Godson74:
I have 2 plots of land in Anambra state please how much will it cost to build a 4bedroom bungalow with good design
4 bedrooms (all en suite)
Family lounge and ante room
Visitors toilet

10-15M will do it along with a swimming pool depending on taste though cos things are costlier in anambra than lagos. Be careful of anyone giving lesser prices than this in the urge to secure the contract. Would advise you also visit http://www.engineerosaz..com for latest prices of building materials so no one would cheat you!

Good luck!
Properties / Re: How Much Will It Cost To Build A 5 Bedroom Bungalow? by JVExpat: 7:21am On Feb 15, 2017
....Now in this season of 'change'..12M would do it, if you can manage your resources well.

Don't let them cheat you, visit http://www.engineerosaz..com for latest prices of building materials, from there you can plan your budget!

Good luck in your project! cheesy cheesy cheesy smiley
Phones / Re: When Last Did You Send A Text Message After Series Of Calls That Was Not Taken by JVExpat: 7:17am On Feb 15, 2017
....yesterday
Health / Re: She Has Been Menstruating For Over 2 Weeks, Please Help! by JVExpat: 10:05am On Feb 13, 2017
Menstruating since two weeks?!!!![b][/b]
Politics / Re: "Andrew Yakubu Had 4 Safes Not 1", Whistleblower Insists by JVExpat: 9:47am On Feb 13, 2017
.... cry
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: ITF To Organise Skills Acquisition Training For Over 500 Youths by JVExpat: 8:58am On Feb 13, 2017
....... I smell lies everywhereeeeeeeeeeeee angry sad embarassed

Celebrities / Re: Toolz Channels 'Yoruba Demoness' In Her Husband's Agbada (Photo) by JVExpat: 8:45am On Feb 13, 2017
Women!...........I am not understanding undecided

6 Likes

Crime / Re: Female Beggar Pretending To Be Crippled Busted Behind Govt House In Bauchi.PICS by JVExpat: 10:01pm On Feb 03, 2017
Nairaland is such an interesting place to be, especially at night after a hard days work!

Bed time! cool cool shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked

Watch this romance short video to enjoy your night. Goodnight all!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWmQgJHq1Zc
NYSC / Re: Nysc Member Found In The United States (video) by JVExpat: 12:02am On Jan 29, 2017
....All night walkers here should watch this romance comedy short video grin angry grin


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWmQgJHq1Zc

Romance + comedy = Enjoy your night!

1 Like

Celebrities / Re: Daniella Okeke Shares Sexy Photos Of Herself by JVExpat: 12:10pm On Jan 28, 2017

5 Likes 1 Share

Properties / Re: The Construction Of 2-bedroom Twin Flats In Calabar by JVExpat: 9:31am On Jan 24, 2017
Don't let them cheat you!

Visit http://www.engineerosaz..com

to see latest prices of building materials.

(1) (2) (of 2 pages)

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 104
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.