spyder880: The rooms are formed at this stage, what I usually do at this stage is to call the attention of my client if he is in the country, place a line of single blocks and let him see how large or small each room is in real life and where doors and windows are positioned. We do this so he or she can make last minute adjustments to the plans before we lift off the ground.

Spyder, I just picked something important from this idea. My builder have started raising the blocks and am feeling uneasy that some errors may be committed. When I last visited site, i noticed some extension beyond what's on plan. I pray the error in block workswill not be catasrophic. Feeling like jetting to site 2morrow.

spyder880: we started the plumbing of this house, the pipes for the waste and water must be fixed now so we can cast the DPC on it.

Kindly explain why u are starting plumbing at this stage. I just want to know my builder has not commit blunder by completing the DPC without plumbing. Is this another way of doing houseplumbing?

Nice write-up. Keep it coming.

I can't just imagine the level certain individual will go to corrupt another soul. They will never be satisfied until you join them in what they do. To the guy that posted obscene pics, certainly know that you will bear the punishment emanating from viewing. Anyway, I thank Allah for sparing our lives and wish all muslims Ramadhan free of temptations & vices. Ramadhan Kareem.

spyder880: borehole works in progress

Spyder, is it really better at this point to sink borehole?
I believe cost will be saved from buying water but getting power supply and safety of the equipments(pump, generator) can be an issue. On second thought, your guys are permanent on site and can protect things. For some of us who do not have our site fully cover, it may be better to keep buying water till Carcass is finished. My own opinion.

all4naija: The building foundation looks a little odd to me. It doesn't look like something done by professionals. I think the durability of this building is highly questionable.

I am suprised by your statement. Anyway, we are here to learn, can u share what u saw that make you draw that conclusion. For me, this is a well job done

Nice one. The speed is good. But how are u managing Obio-Akpor boys? By experience, hardly can go for a while before they will surface. Pls u need to plan for their arrival to avoid unneccessary delay. keep it up.

spyder880: Going out from the back of the site, near the water tanks.

Well done spyder. I can comfortably join this thread now. I have been reading many comments from pg1 and it was just like mad-house. I will follow this keenly as I am currently building 4BR duplex and I have built in PH before. I will be taking from ur experience on this project to correct my mistakes of the former on my new project. Just to think of it, since cost is to be managed at this site, why was the water not saved for later use (pumped into the tank)?

diordaves:

It is not clients that demand foundation type but the properties of the soil. When you say clients "demand" you make it sound like its some kind of dress fashion where clients can "demand" slim fit or regular size. Most clients do not know the technical implications and so are not in any position to "demand". One cannot just impose an arbitrary foundation type just because one loves it with a passion. The question we should ask is if the architectural drawing was signed off by a qualified and experienced Structural Engineer. And again if it was approved by the "Town Planning Authorities". If yes (qualified and experience) the client should not worry overtly: the work is fine. But if the client is not too sure about the integrity of the principle actors; then he should worry.

I may be wrong but I have noticed that the building professionals from the Western Parts of the country have a passion (Chekitaut et al) for Hollow Blocks. It is of small advise to use good quality solid blocks for ground floors and then maybe hollow block from first floor to reduce the load.Small consolation but it helps.

I know its controversial and without evidence or scientific basis but can this passion for hollow blocks (even for foundation) be one of the reasons there is a high level of building collapse in Lagos - Ibadan - Ogun axis? Now we talk of filling the void with slurry to stabilize the foundation. Why not kuku use solid blocks from start? The Foundation has gone up to about Three Coaches already and the possibility to fill ALL the hollow has been missed.

I have asked this question earlier on this same thread about type of founation. For area (lekki upland-with sandy soil) that is not water logged but flood proned, must I use raft foundation? Segcy moor replied that with block foundation,the building walls may be damp in such area. My next question is shouldn't placing water proof after filling the foudation before doing DPC take care of that? In this country, one just need to be prudent with money since is not easy to comeby. I will not to spend so much on raft foundation and later realised I can use blocks as well. Kindly help in shaping my thought.

~Bluetooth:
As usual,people will ignore the issues at hand and start attacking the guy's personality.

-What sort of person suddenly identify a man and hack him to death ?

-Why was there no footage of when the man was exactly being killed ?

-What sort of killers kill a poor guy and waited behind instead of running away for the poplice to come and arrest them as if they've been promised that they won't spend a night in jail ?

-The authority knows the guy,why was there no surveillance on his activities ?

-Who is the scandinavian woman with the iron heart that walked up to them,persuade them and suddenly the guys changed their mind ?

-why did it take forever for the cops to reach the scene of the crime ?

-What sort of bravery does the passer-by and the audiences posses that they just stood there without thinking the killers could charge at them despite the fact that they had a gun with them ?

-does it mean nobody called the police ?

-The guy said he would only talk to a woman yet he walked up to an amateur camerman for his pressing briefing ?

-There was a woman with her child in a trolley who saw the guy with the cleaver and a blood-stained hand yet she just passed him without any sign of fear ?

-The incident happened at a supposed busy intersection with people around,does it mean fellow brits can't help the man being killed one way or the other ?

-How come nobody at the barrack hear the incident for almost 30 mins while it lasted ?

-How come nobody at the scene of the incident made a phone call to the barrack informing them of a man being killed whether they knew he was a veteran or not ?

-Why did the incident happen exactly when there is serious deliberations on the use of drone in the fight against terrorism ?

They are many questions begging for answers. I am a muslim and I know some muslims have been radicalised to take the hatred level to killing anyone (including muslims) that they perceived does not share their concept. I will want to belief that the perpatrators dont't care the victim is muslim or non muslim. My worry is that this type of attack could happen to anybody. Except the guys claimed they know the soldier. Leaving that aside,the main one I can't comprehend is events after killing the guy. After killing in daylight, with people around seeing them, walking to show their faces on camera to the whole world and waiting to be captured by the police required answers.

I could remember of an event during the peak of terrorism in Pakistan that an american/briton was kidnapped by terrorist group and beheaded. The video recording was done but in total contrast of what happened at Woolish. In the video, the terrorist masked, not to be identified and the killing was in secret. Unlike a perceived normal guys walking the street, butchered another man in a daylight and with no cause to run away.

Another side to the event that keeps popping in my head is being hypnotized. When we first watched the video, my wife reaction was "were they remotely controlled from their village in Nigeria or what could make them do that?"

I then remember the documentries I watched on national geoghaphic channels this year on how people can be hypnotized. In the programme a clean,law enforcement,morally upright guy was hypnotized to pick a gun, kill and rob victim. He carried out exactly as informed. People need to know a lot is going round and need to be very careful and prayerful. I do not for any reason or circumstance support what these guys have done and I believe it has nothing to do with Islam. Several hurrendous events have also happened and not done by so called "muslims". I hope things get clearer when the guys speak. But are we going to ever hear their own side of story, time will tell. Not heard till now from Boston bombers.

Dayo...:
rdcsl.

Are u still using this email address:rd.continentalservicesltd@yahoo.co.uk?
I sent u a mail for some days but with no reply?
Advise of ur new email if u are not using that again.

I will advise you look for another properties. If you are to leave in there it won't be enjoyable at all.What is the benefit of owing a prop one can enjoy quietly. If it's for commercial, it may be managable to an extent.

sure way: Lawali "l will not also support any muslim dat protest against ijab in non muslim sch"...
lawali This wat happens when you stop using your drugs..
is lasg schs own by saudi arabia?

Learn how to write in public domain and stop displaying your ignorance. I belief you were taught or someone still teaching u difference between public and private schools. LASG public school is for everyone including muslims not necessarily has to be owned by Saudi Arabia before hijab can be used..

Kx:

It sounds funny but it is true.
I hate to see cele worshippers going to church on sundays bare feet but on weekdays they go about their normal life wearing foot wears.
Are this gods mearnt to be served only on church days?

How about muslims attending muslim schools for full unhindered islamic dressing, teaching and learning?
Must we impose our religious way of life in secular public schools?

People need to understand what secularity actually means. Nigeria is a secular country. From Wikipedia "A secular state is a concept of secularism, whereby a state or country purports to be officially neutral in matters of religion, supporting neither religion nor irreligion.[1] A secular state also claims to treat all its citizens equally regardless of religion, and claims to avoid preferential treatment for a citizen from a particular religion/nonreligion over other religions/nonreligion. Secular states do not have a state religion or equivalent, although the absence of a state religion does not guarantee that a state is secular."

It is clear the muslims are not asking Lagos state to make use of Hijab mandantory on all pupils but muslim students only. It is part of the faith for muslim girls to dress in certain way anywhere including schools. This can not be compared to Cele/traditionalists who chooses certain dress for certain event. Mind you nobody have said the muslim boys should wear jalamia(long robes) or turban to school since it was never compulsory to do so. kindly note that issue being discussed is about public and not private schools. I will also not support any muslim going to fight for hijab in any private school owned by non-muslim. That is not fairness.

Its quite educating following this thread. I just need some clarifications from the experts on type of foundations. Before now, the only type of foundation I know is just 3 to 4 coaches of blocks buried in the ground. Perharps, I relate most with constructions on dry land. Through this forum, I have seen & learnt about raft foundation in water logged area especially in Lekki axis. I could also see that it cost much. So if I buy land say Beechwood estate or area upland of Lekki/Ibeju that I can see is dry land, must I still construct raft foundation? Is it just in case of tsunami from the nearby ocean or everywhere on Lekki must have raft foundation? In these era of austerity measures, isn't that waste of my hard earned money.

Dayo...:
RDCSL..

Good day Dayo,

Kindly help in asking these questions:

Checking most houses in pics,
they are not sitting on raft foundation (hope am right).
Is there no need for such in this estate?
At a particular time in a flight to PH, while flying above this estate
I noticed water body of significant length behind it.
Is the estate not prone to ocean surge or flood?
Is ground water salty or fresh?
Are the current residents using water treatment plant?
Any seller ready to take N5M?

Informative

wale olowoyo: Sir I must let u know dat the boq is too outrageous.pls kindly mail me the drawings thru onsetandassocitesltd@gmail.com,I promise to give u the detailed boq. for free or call me on 08092462167.iam wale

Can you help in getting the BoQfor this project . Help use 187meters as total length & 32 columns for the 4flats of 3BR while duplex total length is 96 meters & 28 columns. Thanks

wale olowoyo: Sir I must let u know dat the boq is too outrageous.pls kindly mail me the drawings thru onsetandassocitesltd@gmail.com,I promise to give u the detailed boq. for free or call me on 08092462167.iam wale

pls confirm this ur e-mail address, the mail I sent to u bounced.

Thanks. I already sent you a mail with plan & sketch attached.

Good day guys, I need ur help on these estimates. I am just about starting a project of 4flats of 3BR and 4BR duplex in Ibadan. When I got the estimate my jaw drops and I feel I may need to know the total cost of this project.For foundation only (on dry land)excluding DPC, I received an estmate of N2 million & N1 million for the 4flats 3BR and 4 BR duplex respectively.That is to cover both labour and materials. The 4flats 3BR dimension is 27m by 12m and d duplex is 11.5m by 9.5m. Pls help me if this estimate is for real and likely estimate to finish the project.

Here is the total breakdown:
For the 4 flats of 3BR:
Materials:
2500 9" blocks@160 = N400,000
Laying of blocks- Cement 50bags @1700=N85,000 and 40-ton sand-N80,000.
Foundation base- Granite 60ton-N216,000, sand 40 ton-N80,000, cement 60 bags-N102,000.
Column and bases- Granite 40ton-N144,000,Sand-20ton-N40,000, Cement 30 bags-N51,000.
Reinforcement-T16-20rods-N50,000, T12-40 rods-N52000,7X7 rings 15dozen-N12,000,binding wire-N5000
Form work- N44,000
Total for materials= N1,361,000

Labour
Setting- labour & materials=50,000.
Excavation-176m3 @1250= N220,000
Concrete work (block works)-595,000
Capenter- N25,000.
Iron bender-N30,000
Total for labour N700,000

For the 4 duplex:
Materials:
1000 9" blocks@160 = N160,000
Laying of blocks- Cement 20bags @1700=N34,000 and 15-ton sand-N30,000.
Foundation base- Granite 20ton-N72,000, sand 15 ton-N30,000, cement 20 bags-N34,000.
Column and bases- Granite 15ton-N90,000,Sand-10ton-N20,000, Cement 10 bags-N17,000.
Reinforcement-T16-15rods-N37,500, T12-20 rods-N26000,7X7 rings 10dozen-N8,000,binding wire-N5000
Form work- N31,750
Total for materials= N595,250

Labour
Setting- labour & materials=30,000.
Excavation-96m3 @1250= N120,000
Concrete work (block works)-183,000
Capenter- N15,000.
Iron bender-N25,000
Total for labour N373,000

Pls kindly be of help as I see this to be too much.

Thanks.
For the 4 flats of 3BR:
Materials:
2500 9" blocks@160 = N400,000
Laying of blocks- Cement 50bags @1700=N85,000 and 40-ton sand-N80,000.
Foundation base- Granite 60ton-N216,000, sand 40 ton-N80,000, cement 60 bags-N102,000.
Column and bases- Granite 40ton-N144,000,Sand-20ton-N40,000, Cement 30 bags-N51,000.
Reinforcement-T16-20rods-N50,000, T12-40 rods-N52000,7X7 rings 15dozen-N12,000,binding wire-N5000
Form work- N44,000
Total for materials= N1,361,000

Labour
Setting- labour & materials=50,000.
Excavation-176m3 @1250= N220,000
Concrete work (block works)-595,000
Capenter- N25,000.
Iron bender-N30,000
Total for labour N700,000

For the 4 duplex:
Materials:
1000 9" blocks@160 = N160,000
Laying of blocks- Cement 20bags @1700=N34,000 and 15-ton sand-N30,000.
Foundation base- Granite 20ton-N72,000, sand 15 ton-N30,000, cement 20 bags-N34,000.
Column and bases- Granite 15ton-N90,000,Sand-10ton-N20,000, Cement 10 bags-N17,000.
Reinforcement-T16-15rods-N37,500, T12-20 rods-N26000,7X7 rings 10dozen-N8,000,binding wire-N5000
Form work- N31,750
Total for materials= N595,250

Labour
Setting- labour & materials=30,000.
Excavation-96m3 @1250= N120,000
Concrete work (block works)-183,000
Capenter- N15,000.
Iron bender-N25,000
Total for labour N373,000

Pls kindly be of help as I see this to be too much.

Good day guys, I as well need ur help on these estimates. I am just about starting a project of 4flats of 3BR and 4BR duplex in Ibadan. When I got the estimate my jaw drops and I feel I may need to know the total cost of this project.For foundation only (on dry land), I received an estmate of N2 million & N1 million for the 4flats 3BR and 4 BR duplex respectively.That is to cover both labour and materials. The 4flats 3BR dimension is 27m by 12m and d duplex is 11.5m by 9.5m. Pls help me if this estimate is for real and likely estimate to finish the project.

Good day, Nissanparts, I recently had a troubleshooting on my 2005 pathfinder A/C system and it seems the technician flashed another system. Currently my drive selector switch seems not to be working. My SUV is permanently running on 4WD and bonnet compactness is very hot. Any help please

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Many people claiming he can do it.
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I lost my radiator cover before and since I changed it I do loose water from my 05 pathfinder. I have changed about two but the problem still persists. I suspect the cap am using cant withstand the water pressure under hihg temp. is this right or any other cause? If this is correct do you sell and have in stock new 2005 pathfinder radiator cap? How much?