Trenches complete... column bases next

erico2k2:

From this plan are you saying you are having waste pipes in front of the house?

Welcome erico2k2. Yes we have waste pipes for the visitors toilets @the front of the house but they would be concealed..... conduit if you wish

And this is where we are. The real work has started

This is our plan

This is where we are going to

Now we're good to go. Building is set-out and excavation is on-going

Bore-hole drilling operation on-going. Solving our water wahala

johnson232:

Pls my engr. What was the size of the rings for the 225mm and 450mm columns (I mean the bending not thickness). I'm talking about the box formed by the rings.

Pls bend to give 1-inch or 25mm concrete cover. i.e. 175mm for the 225 column and 400mm for the 450 column measuring out-to-out. @ what stage is your building now johnson232?

our concrete is yet hand-mixed

amazing carpentry. We are done with the gate-pillar form work and we're casting immediately

AtomElect:
Great and neat project..

Feel free to contact us for your Electrical installation.

Atom-Elect is a full service company for both residential and commercial electrical needs and is committed to going above and beyond our customer’s expectations. Our mission is to provide exceptionally qualified services to all of our customers while staying competitive with our pricing.
We have the expertise you can depend on in both Residential and Commercial Electrical Services from minor troubleshooting to large-scale new commercial construction and electrical maintenance services.


Phone:
+234 803 314 8637, +2347050986480
Email:enquiry.atomelect@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/AtomElectEngineering

thanks AtomElect
the information is noted

johnson232:
Thanks boss. I really do appreciate... When do u propose to start the duplex?

this is going to be a two-storey house of six flats semi-detached we are beginning immediately web sort out perimeter security i.e. as soon as the gates become operational and the gate-house is roofed thanks for following

view from inside

gates positioned accurately and firmly my carpenter can now prepare the gate-pillar form-work

the gate-house is levelled we install the gates next

Progress

Progress

lintels & columns done

carpentry works on-going @gate-house

thanks Skimmer01

X2X:
Which area of PH is this?

This is Umuebulu-Etche.... Oyigbo area

gate house nearing completion

gate delivered to site as work on gate house continues

continuation of works @the gate-house it's going to be a single room + toilet and kitchen opening outside the room

@preshylar
the centre to centre spacing of the stirrups on the pillar is 300mm while the pillar spacing is 3m.
pls note that 3.5m spacing between pillars will also serve
we used 8mm rods for the stirrups

the land is not water-logged. structurally this is how a fence should be strengthened. Though the re-bars are of small sizes. 10mm

on-going perimeter fence work

Hey Nairalanders!
Pls follow pictorial details of the making of a two-storey block of six flats on the outskirts of Portharcourt.
We always guarantee standard performance and deliver projects on time and within budget.
Enjoy

You have done well in your career and personal life. It's a good time to own your dream home.
you are now faced with two options:
buy a house off the market (they are always available)
or build from scratch.
In making a decision many factors will come to mind, from location to style but either way they will always come with their pros and cons.

As an engineer I am chiefly interested in building from scratch. This is the only way you can get your dream home built to your personal specification in terms of
i) suitability
ii) contemporary design
added to this, a newly-built home usually costs less to maintain.... safe from amendments and renovation works.

Now if you are decided on building from scratch, please join me as we explore the construction of buildings
The first step is land acquisition and it's consequent documentations
next you engage an architect to design your dream home with you specifying exactly what you want (this is important since it is the main reason why you are building instead of going across the street and buying off the real estate market)
next you get your drawings registered with the appropriate LG and state authorities for necessary approvals and permits
now to the most important..... you engage an experienced and reliable contractor to handle your project. Preferably one you have seen his previous works or referred to you by a reliable contact.
Accept bids from more than one contractors and make your choice.
Remember not to compromise quality for price!
Be smart with your choice.

I shall be discussing in a little detail what to look out for when choosing a contractor for your project then we can delve into the construction process proper, so you can act as a supervisor while your project is on-going. Please keep a date.
Thanks.