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 Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 11:41am On Apr 10, 2025 |
Work has finally resumed after a long break. We are currently doing iron works for the 1st floor columns
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 8:52pm On Dec 18, 2024 |
It was a stressful day but thankfully everything was done successfully. After a stressful week, it seems like today's sleep will hit different  |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 8:49pm On Dec 18, 2024 |
The labourers insisted I had to add money if I want my work to be completed. Work stalled for more than 30 mins and they started packing their equipment. Then I reluctantly agreed and work was completed around 6:30pm and it was dark. |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 8:44pm On Dec 18, 2024 |
I was unhappy because I made an agreement with their supposed oga that they have to finish work before I paid them. Only to find out that he wasn't their boss but just a middle man. The real oga only agreed with him to work up till 5pm. |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 8:40pm On Dec 18, 2024 |
At around 5pm, work was still not finished, then the labourers said they are going to stop unless I increased their money
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 8:35pm On Dec 18, 2024 |
I finally received a call from one of my suppliers that he has gotten a larger truck of sand if I'm interested, I told him to send it right a way. Sand issue was finally over
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 8:25pm On Dec 18, 2024 |
Work was still going and the workers were telling me that if the sharp sand finishes the they're calling it a day. I managed to get one supplier but on his way his truck got a flat tyre. At last we got one small truck of sand just enough to keep work going
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 8:21pm On Dec 18, 2024 |
I also had shortage of sharp sand. From my calculations I will only need about 18m³ of sharp sand , Which is one Howo truck. However river sharp sand usually bulks (swells) when delivered fresh delivered, and shrinks when moisture reduces. I was running short of sand and started calling my suppliers but no luck |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 8:20pm On Dec 18, 2024 |
The next problem I had was I mistakenly gave them a wrong mix ratio that consumed a lot of cement. Thankfully I observed the problem early on but I later had to but 15 more bags of cement |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 8:13pm On Dec 18, 2024 |
I had to start buying water. I called my borehole guy and he said it was short notice and he was busy. Meanwhile in about 2hrs concrete guys have almost finished 40 jerrycans of water, I had to call to another borehole man to check it up, only to find out that the guy i told to test the borehole two days ago turned off a power supply switch. |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 7:56pm On Dec 18, 2024 |
Today I casted concrete on the first floor, but it was not without challenges. The first problem in the morning was with the borehole, I have not used it for some time so it tested two days before to ensure everything was okay. However in the morning I on the generator but water was not coming out and the concrete guys were already on site. |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 6:14am On Dec 17, 2024 |
Final stage carpentry works before casting
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 6:11am On Dec 17, 2024 |
The face when reinforcement and MEPs are completed!
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 7:53pm On Dec 10, 2024 |
muhds1:Question: Why do you think the links on the right side are closely spaced than the left? |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 7:52pm On Dec 10, 2024 |
High concentration of rods at the top of the column junction to take care of negative moments
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 2:15am On Dec 09, 2024 |
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 7:11pm On Dec 08, 2024 |
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 7:10pm On Dec 08, 2024 |
We had to drill holes for the bars and use Epoxy glue to anchor the bars to the concrete column. Those 4minute Epoxy glues can reach up to 30mpa strength |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 7:08pm On Dec 08, 2024 |
In the ground floor columns of the staircase area, We forgot to make provision for starter bars for the staircase beam landing |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 7:07pm On Dec 08, 2024 |
We made 1 inch concrete covers (biscuits). They'll be placed under the rebars to of the slab and beams to ensure durability
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 7:05pm On Dec 08, 2024 |
Slowly but surely we are making progress
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 8:15pm On Dec 03, 2024 |
We have some challenges on getting right size and dimensions on some of the panels. A 3ft by 4ft panel may be go over by a few inches or less which affects the measurements on ground |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 8:12pm On Dec 03, 2024 |
Iron panels en route to site.
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 8:11pm On Dec 03, 2024 |
We've started slab formworks, prices of planks and other formwork materials just going up. I'll be hiring iron panels for the slabs
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 6:47pm On Nov 28, 2024 |
nellybadas:Thanks bro. You're welcome! |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 7:44pm On Nov 17, 2024 |
Got some bamboo and planks for the slabs
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 7:43pm On Nov 17, 2024 |
Ground floor column deshuttering complete. There's some honeycombs in some of the columns and I'm not entirely pleased with that. Anyways we'll take measures to prevent it in future
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 7:40pm On Nov 17, 2024 |
Buying materials for first floor slab and beams
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 5:59am On Nov 09, 2024 |
Column Shuttering (Formwork) ready and braced. We are used second hand marine board to save cost.
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 3:02pm On Nov 02, 2024 |
ArcToyin:Thanks senior man🙌 |
| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 6:08am On Oct 31, 2024 |
Column reinforcement fixed. Ground floor will also have 6y12 bars and 8mm stirrups spaced at 9 inches. Column Kickers were also casted
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| Properties › Re: Construction Of A Plaza In Kano State by muhds1(op): 9:31am On Oct 21, 2024 |
Backfilling was done and DPC was casted 1 Like
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