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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 8:20am On Dec 27, 2020
tongue

n3xt:


Interestingly, it’s simple stuffs like this that turn me on. I pay premium for jobs like this.

It shows how much you pay attention to detail. That alone deserves some credit.

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Pics - Electrical wiring/installations from inside life grin

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 8:19am On Dec 27, 2020
Chief,

Ignorance is never an excuse.

We the so-called "kobo kobo" project owners are the same ones spending multi millions on just one aspect of finishing, most times not getting good value for money.

That term seem to have morphed and often misconstrued to denote so many misconceptions.

Building small small or "kobo-kobo" doesn't/shouldn't mean;
- not performing due diligence
- buying fake/inferior products in the name of na kobo-kobo project, then expecting such product to perform magic
- adopting substandard building methods
- compromising safety
- not paying for services rendered
- feigning ignorance

BTW, does it still count as kobo-kobo if I am capable to walk into the market to purchase materials worth multi-millions in one go?

Me I have taken note of the options to source genuine products directly from manufacturer.

gurunlocker:


How many kobo kobo project owner are aware of this?

Talking about retailers now.

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Properties / Re: Construction Of Duplex In Ikate-lekki (A New Dimension To Nigerian Architecture) by megacontrol(m): 11:24am On Dec 26, 2020
Hello Skimanski,

Sorry to take you all the way back to this old work... i just found it and it's similar to what i have at hand.

So my question is, what type of raft is this with a ground beam w/out the footing?
I have just received a structural plan that has similar design, the rods are straight rectangles and not the more common inverted T-shaped with the ground beam resting on the flat footing/base.

When is such reinforcement design usually applied?

skimanski:
Iron Reinforcement Works on FLoor before Wood Works to cover iron
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 6:36pm On Dec 23, 2020
Only you can make that judgement call based on the trend you've observed in your localty.

What was the price before? and what is the time period in consideration both historically (backward) and forecast (forward looking)?

Where is your area in Lagos? to compare with other cities in Lagos.

neduboo:
Dangote cement is currently #3500 in my area on Lagos.

I want to do a foundation and I'm confused whether to proceed or still wait for the price to come down more?

Will the price still come down more?
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 1:31pm On Dec 21, 2020
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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 11:28am On Dec 16, 2020
That's fair and the same amount we pay.

Thanks

n3xt:


My crew earn #1,000 per bag. Some pay as low as #900

Egun guys do work more than any other tribes. They can hit up to 18 bags or even more per day.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rLgyfwzMdE
My late operator do 20 bags per day.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 10:55am On Dec 16, 2020
Hello chief,

Pls how much do you pay your block making crew per bag?

Thanks

n3xt:


I just finished fabricating this type yesterday. It cost me 290k. The fabricator is in Ikorodu.

The new machine unlike the one I have in Ibadan and uses 1 Vibrator (3hp) but have a very big stamper which is the most important thing in the whole construction. A lot of machine I’ve seen around lately have smaller stamper.

My machine in Ibadan has 2 Vibrator (1hp & 3hp) and produces more solid block than the common type of machine.

It’s best to get a professional fabricator to help you put together the machine. Most off-shelf machines do develop fault after few months.

That’s all I know.

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Pic 1 & 2 | My new machine
Pic 3 & 4 | One of my old machines with double vibrator
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 9:20am On Dec 10, 2020
I like your mindset and logical approach to your search.

I think you're on the right track so don't let anyone project their own complex through you, i wonder if there are no land grabbers and scam estates/agents in ikorodu like any other location.

Poverty of the mind is the worst of them all.

Follow through with your due diligence like you're already doing bearing in mind there is always a trade-off for any one you decide on. I'm sure you'll be fine.

Good luck.

somehow:


Na rich people dey live for Ibeju?
It is not always about Rich vs Poor.

Everyone cant live in Ikorodu/Ogun state likewise Ibeju/lekki

somehow:


Not buying swamp
Saw swamp on the mainland (Mile 12 and Isheri North) but rain. Won't settle for same elsewhere.

My search started from the mainland.
Prospects
Majority of Lagos is flooded including parts of mainland but we all have our definition of a home

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Properties / Re: The Making Of The "Contemporary 6 Bedroom Duplex " In Anambra by megacontrol(m): 9:02am On Dec 06, 2020
Hello chief,

I have a quick question and i hope you find time to answer as always...

Pls how many blocks do you estimate roughly this building will require? I want to cross-check this point with something we have planned and the block numbers seems wrong.

Thanks
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 10:07pm On Dec 05, 2020
What are the alternatives to achieving same or similar ceiling as POP? Gypsum boards?

With this volume of work you have, it may be worth it to explore if those are less impacted by price increase.
May also be possible to collaborate with others to ship stuffs in.

If our builders can provide tips on how to work around this crazy POP costs we are witnessing currently.

davodyguy:

Should developers stop and hope prices come down or we just pay more?

I need 100 bags of POP cement ₦1,000,000
100kg of Sponge ₦300,000
Other items ₦200,000
Labour ₦200,000

This makes no sense
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 9:41pm On Dec 05, 2020
Not strange IMHO.

What other or contrary insight or explanations do you have? Will like to hear it.


spyder880:
Are we saying that all the cement dealers went in and had a meeting, and decided to raise cement prices for over 80% all over the country while those selling rods and chippings are so good they don't want hold meetings to add as much prices?

Isn't that strange?
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 10:00am On Dec 03, 2020
The question is .. will our people ever learn?

KolaShangOne:


These Baba Lati's even charge higher than Engineers sef.. it's like running from fry pan (Engineers) to fire (Baba Lati).

120,000 for setting 1000 blocks

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 1:35pm On Dec 02, 2020
So what are your current prices for wood for foundation?

1 x 12
2 x 3
Plywood
4" nails
3" nails

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 12:34pm On Dec 02, 2020
Thanks man.

That's BAMENDA (coy name) and they do steel shutters only and not wood. I actually just found out that I had their contact from last year.
The rental rates didn't make biz sense back then so we ended up purchasing marine boards for that multi-floor project and it served us well.

Cheers!

rotecch77:


0802 226 3632. Chuks


Tell him from Rotech
Properties / Re: Prices Of Cement & Iron Rod by megacontrol(m): 12:30pm On Dec 02, 2020
Price of cement in particular is not expected to come down in Lagos especially over the holidays and till next year.

This is a personal opinion from what I've seen and observed this week alone, work is not stopping and the demands are still over the roof.

But you're likely building outside Lagos from the prices you quoted, so check whats happening around you.
If you're waiting for prices to come down then you may have to wait till January, which isn't even guaranteed.

ChevyHeavy:
Hello everyone.

Current costs of the above items are crazy.

Are the costs likely to come down in the nearest future? We purchased iron rods for 202k as at May this year. Now they are going for nothing less than 260k per ton.

Cement has also gone from 2550 to 3700 per bag.

Will the prices come down or are these prices here to stay? Industry experts or those in the know, please respond.

Awaiting your response.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 11:15am On Dec 02, 2020
Bros,

Pls pause, infact STOP! and re-access cos you're getting it all muddled up.

You don't have structural plan yet you've been told you need a pile and pile is to prevent sinking.

Pls do a soil test, followed by a structural plan, before proceeding.

If indeed you need a pile (which your soil test will reveal), then this is no more a standard bungalow that usually doesn't require a structural plan and doesn't qualify anymore as kobokobo.

While all your points may turn out to be correct, it should be guided by technical facts and not "them-say".

Cheers


neduboo:


Piling is to prevent it from sinking because it's a swamp area

neduboo:


I don't have structural design . Just architectural plan. The area is a swamp

neduboo:


How many will be needed. The foundation needs piling because it is a swamp area. So that the building doesn't sink in later years

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 9:31am On Dec 02, 2020
That's fine.

I'll be glad if you could just share the person's contact now as I'm already at the point of decision making on which route to use.

Thanks a mil.

rotecch77:


May be I misquoted you in the earlier post.
Anyway I don’t have for foundation now, but if you don’t get it on time let me know I will link you with someone around ajah axis.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 9:11am On Dec 02, 2020
Do you sell wood only or you also do rental?
If rentals options is available, which type (planks or marine boards) of woods and sizes do you do.

Pls check my previous post of a floor plan and advise accordingly.

I will be in Ekiti that same weekend of your event.

Thanks

Johntemmy:
Good morning

please patronize me biko my Dad burial is on 17/18 of this month in ipoti Ekiti.
you are all invited.


Note:any donation/prayer/gift is welcome. thank you.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 7:56am On Dec 02, 2020
Do you have formwork for rental?
If yes, just provide the rates and qty for the plan. i do not need an analysis unless you plan to that for public knowledge.

I will do the cost-benefit analysis myself for this project.

Pls let me know if you have or not.

Thanks

rotecch77:


I will find time very soon to do the analysis here
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 6:25am On Dec 02, 2020
Most times, iron benders are generally (albeit wrongly) refered to as welders too in the construction space.

michlins:
please sir what business does a welder have to do with this type of thing
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 6:14am On Dec 02, 2020
ne3t, rotech77 ... do you have formwork for rentals? pls post your rental rates here and qty for this which is scheduled to start in 2-3 wks time.

Pls refer to the floor plan and foundation height provided.


megacontrol:
I'm still very skeptical about all the recent talk around formwork purchase being a waste viz-a-viz rental, this is largely because we've always used it multiple times.

So i'll like to use this floor plan of an upcoming work as case study. can you pls let me know the cost for:
- marine board/plywood formwork rental + carpenter labour for installation and removal
- steel formwork rental + labour for installation and removal

You may estimate internal dimension not shown.
Location: Lekki Lagos

rotech77 or other person offering such service should feel free to quote as well.

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 7:23pm On Dec 01, 2020
very good prices.

Chekitaut:
₦110k & ₦130k respectively
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 7:02pm On Dec 01, 2020
I'm still very skeptical about all the recent talk around formwork purchase being a waste viz-a-viz rental, this is largely because we've always used it multiple times.

So i'll like to use this floor plan of an upcoming work as case study. can you pls let me know the cost for:
- marine board/plywood formwork rental + carpenter labour for installation and removal
- steel formwork rental + labour for installation and removal

You may estimate internal dimension not shown.
Location: Lekki Lagos

rotech77 or other person offering such service should feel free to quote as well.

n3xt:


We only need your height and the perimeter (internal and external) to calculate the quantity of boards.

If we have the ground floor plan too, we can estimate the quantity of boards.

Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 6:28pm On Dec 01, 2020
Sorry man, i didn't see this on time. i got it done for about 30k.
For next time, as we have such needs often in the axis, can you say how big your truck is? a picture perhaps?

I have saved your number anyways. thanks

jaytime:

Like a Dyna truck right?
Hit me up on WhatsApp let's talk. I'm on Ajah- Ibeju Lekki corridor. 08123275855
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 10:46am On Dec 01, 2020
Pls any idea how much these tanks sells for in Lagos?

Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 10:41am On Dec 01, 2020
Hello,

Does anyone have a pick up truck or anything slightly bigger that i can hire to move items between Sangotedo and Lekki today for about two trips?

Pls signify and we'll take it up offline.

Thanks
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 10:31am On Dec 01, 2020
You completely missed the point, but issokay #WeMove

[quote author=n3xt post=96596266]

It’s possible! Nothing is impossible.

Jesus do not have mega-auditorium and private jet like most pastors today. Yet, he’s Greatest-Of-All-Time.

Whether Oyedepo can preach from cover to cover doesn’t make him assistant Jesus grin
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 6:22pm On Nov 30, 2020
Haba! A whole self-acclaimed #1 roofer nationwide (or is it africa?) smiley .. As as how? Impossicant!


rajput4real93:


No one has said money121 had issues with someone or not. What is expected of him as a big player in roofing works on nairaland is to be able to educate us and clear some misconceptions or allegations levelled against roofers. What you don't know is that silence sometimes implies approval.
We all can attest to what we have learnt from other building professionals here. [b]If he doesn't know the technical aspect of roofing but buying and selling of roofing materials, that isn't a problem but he should say it.[/b]Thereafter, no one will direct questions to him.

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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 8:03am On Nov 30, 2020
How are your formwork rental charges structured?

What info do you need to give a quote for substructure (raft)?

Cheers.

n3xt:

shocked

A lot of people who do not understand NextHome’s concept end up wasting time, materials and resource.

You’re only enriching the artisans in your project and getting little value in return.

I just completed casting of 6 slabs and this is all I spent on carpentary formwork rental and workmanship - 80k

I’m 100% sure your carpenter won’t use the quality of Formwork we use on our projects and won’t be as fast. Also the savings realized.

The amount going into that stage of work in your quote is too much. Worse still you’re getting little value in return.


Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 7:55am On Nov 30, 2020
Are you also from the SE region?
Have you built your own house in the village yet or you don't believe in that tradition?

Cheers.

InvertedHammer:

/
But when your sons grow up, they will remind them that it is their father's house they are still living in. No respect until they build their own. SMH.
Or that the pattern of your house is no longer en vogue. I bet your father has a house. Yet you built your own. I tire o!
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Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 3:47am On Nov 30, 2020
Well put. Thanks man.

Those rod prices are scary, so will leave that for now. But if you do cement @3200 to site then we could buy 600 bags for keeps.

Chekitaut:
Cement within Lekki - Ajah an environs remain ₦3,300, Ironn Rod TMT is ₦285k, Tiget is ₦300k, Local is ₦255k.

Advance payment without pick up will be dangerous because if price change you will be told to pay difference, but if price reduce no refund.

Just carry on normal routine construction works.

As you pay for good pick up & stock in site get security. The only fear now is on Cement, if Dangote increase then price will still go up.

If CBN devaluation come up soon by next year another increment will also come.

Hence, for price to come down not visible.
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 6:09am On Nov 29, 2020
Hello,

Pls what are you current prices for cement (300 bags and above) and Iron rod (local) to Lekki?

Lemme ask a trivia question;

Seeing that your prediction on cement prices continuing to rise has been correct, what's the price trend with iron rods? I think it's been fairly constant and may stay constant or even come down. Agree?

For example, if one wants to put say ~N2m+ to stock materials right now for concrete work planned to happen around 2-3 wks time, should we load up on cement or rods? Don't want to split, so either of the two to get bulk purchase rates.

Thanks

Chekitaut:
Granite, Sharp Sand, Cement, Iron Rod, Concrete Wood, Marine Board.

Contact us today
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