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sonnie10:
He has legitimate concerns. I laugh when I see those decorative bricks in Nigeria. They are as flat as biscuits. Even though they are used for aesthetics, but to be most, that is not what building bricks are supposed to look like.

How many are willing to pay N5,000 for just 4 piece of pressure treated wood?

rmx:
Did about 35 to 37 I think .for 9 inch . Machine made , vibrated . With stone dust . Use 3x or other 42.5 variants for all my projects including block moulding

Nice one. Load Test.


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

We did these sturvs here years back when we were testing NextHome’s CGF blocks. We even drove truck on blocks

We also talked about mix and the best practices

https://youtube.com/shorts/AgPl2dZ2Z9U?feature=share

These blocks were produced and used on a project by a real estate development company in Lagos.

It’s one of their selling point.

Talking about block moulding, whether it’s good or not. I think we need to understand the type of client we are serving.

The client I served in 2015 is completely different from the client in question.

2015 - 3strikes (Private Individual)
2022 - Grandbricks Ltd.

I wouldn’t expect anyone to treat the 2 client same way.

Grandbricks to the best of my knowledge should be a profit making business and should conduct her business different from a private individual.

So exploring every avenue to save cost without compromising on quality is a good one for Grandbricks. And one of the best way to achieve this is by investing in equipment for block production under strict supervision for standard and quality control.

Otherwise, what would make Grandbricks different from just any other person out there developing a house.

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Nonuplets

During the construction of Nonuplets, we bought blocks from the biggest block supplier in Ìbàdàn. We just had to live with what we were offered during the project. They weren’t all so fantastic despite the hefty price tag.

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Browne Mews

If I can recollect, I think we did about 15k block on Browne Mews before I went to setup NextHome’s solar powered block production facility in Lekki Scheme II and we never had issue of space constraints. We were deliberate in our planning.

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The Bariga 30 Flats

OIMC produced their blocks under strict supervision.

DUNKA:
This is where you are excellent that is to advise well but surprisingly you cannot do same on your builds to tbe satisfaction of your clients. Why?

The only reason Nonuplets project got stucked was because the client didn’t know what I brought into the project is actually what’s giving the project a push.

To achieve 5 buildings in one month would require a lot of money or a lot of creative endeavor.

I applied the same strategy on that project.
You might want to check out the construction of Crimson court by Structuracasa. They employed the same strategy.

Construction efficiency is key.



Blackmail is not a good thing.

In January 2021, there’s someone here that I worked with on a 30 flats project. I only visit the project once but suggested ways to achieve more with less.

I gave him the same advice above. He was a first time self builder but I was amazed he did a 30 flats project in a record time as a self builder.

My oga I hail o!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00J8qMpdqh0

Here’s the link to the post: https://www.nairaland.com/2550211/general-topic-thread-to-discuss-anything/2026#99463559

Kingdemu:
This is a public forum bro. A lot of us are here to learn. Fire on all cylinders pls.

Kingdemu:
This is a public forum bro. A lot of us are here to learn. Fire on all cylinders pls.

In time like this, construction cost efficiency is key. I don’t ever advice any client to look for ways to cut down on material costs but to find a way to work with the contractor on how to save cost and time wherever possible.

With the rising cost of building materials, all projects must vigorously pursue an efficient utilization of labor, material and equipment.

What does this mean? Achieving more with less without compromise.

For instance, I was able to erect, install formwork and pour 120 columns in 1 week using just 5 people cutting off the need for:

1. Exorbitant labour cost
2. Woods & Planks (my client didn’t buy a single plank)
3. Nails
4. Reducing Construction Time
5. Minimizing Wastages (planks etc)

I would have spent thrice the amount to achieve the same result in 2 weeks or more.

Today, the cost of building materials is K (constant) and it’s quite unfortunate we can’t do anything about it but we can lower our final cost through innovation.

The earlier the OP can get out of the ground the better. This means working with the builder (like we did back in time ) to come up with ideas to get the job done faster, cheaper and without compromise. At a cost though!

It’s tough but it’s not impossible.

I trust the builder will deliver a good job.
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>> Forget about moulding blocks for now. If there’s spare cash (700k or more) to invest on block moulder, it won’t be a bad idea. You can shave off 30% local market cost.

>> Focus on getting to the roof level within the next 60 days.

>> Do Structural Frame. (discuss with builder). There are ways to achieve this without wasting resource.

>> Get all the Materials needed up to first floor slab sorted. Reinforcement, cement, boards for slabwork (outright purchase if possible)

>> Discuss with truck owners to hire their truck for 1 week or more and do all your deliveries within that period. We were only able to achieve all we did on Desmond flats because we had NextHome Dump Truck. I was saving almost 50% on all sand deliveries.
I know there are trucking companies that do this.

>> Explore the option of hiring wherever possible. Be a bargain hunter.
For instance, I’m currently dangling 250k on raft panel hire for a project. It saves me cost and headache of buying woods, paying carpenters and spending unnecessary time. The company takes care of the worries while I focus on other things.

Lastly, kindly work with the builder to come up with ideas to make this a reality without breaking bank.

3strikes:
This is open to everyone.....

^^ Wishing you all the best.

3strikes:
You can say that again. literally the price of everything has almost doubled.

Quick Question
- is it advisable to mold our own blocks? is that going to save us some money, I know with this approach, I can be rest assure of the quality...based on the mix ratio

- What are other suggestions on what to do to save cost on building materials?

I am open to your suggestions and guidance

Thanks

3strikes!!!

I fit chook mouth?

DUNKA:
Oga you no go site today that you dey house by 3 pm to post your current house and gate puctures?

O ti red ni.

If I broke na my business

I’m here to learn today baba.

DUNKA:
hmm Chateau de Brabus. The only completed build on record here that did not end up disputed online. why?

Make we clear gbese and start another interesting one before you say na diverted funds we dey spend.

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I’m more mature to bring my issues to the public domain. Issues happen and we deal with it.

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The Chateau Story

#Paint

A painter got me some colours on my chateau project. When I got there, I didn’t like the colour and I told him. The guy got weak and I asked him “Why are you downtrodden? You bought the paint, I’m the one who do not like it. How’s that your problem?”

#Gate Install

When my welder said I should make provision for over 20 bags of cement to install my gate. I shiver but I didn’t call him a thief. We ended up using 26 bags for the installation

A good gate is as good as the quality of its installation. I’m not surprised I do not have any repairs to do on the gate.

#RoofingWood

I already share the story. I had to thank the supplier years later when I discovered I wasn’t ripped off.

#0.35gauge Aluminum

I could have tagged my Nnamdi a cheat, fraudster and different names when he proposed that low gauge roofing for my project. I trusted his decision completely.
Its more than decade already, we’ve not had any issue with the roof and Nnamdi is still doing all my projects.

#LocallyMadeDoors

I went to Swiss Trade for some doors and the one I found suitable for my kitchen as at that time was N2,000,000. I didn’t run back here to call them rip off.
I went to Ijebu Ode to find my level and get it sorted out in a DIY project. I wasn’t out there to drag any door maker. I have a family to take care or not the world to impress.

#Finishing

I knew I have a great taste on la casera budget. I didn’t make life hard for the people who worked on my project. I do my stuffs when I have muster enough fund to do things to my taste. I don’t pay for China while expecting Spanish finish.
My gate lights cost over $250 as at the time but as bargain hunter I got it at fraction the cost. I know how many bullshit that’s sold today I could buy with that amount.
My accent wall tiles weren’t the jankara tiles that flock the market today. You’d always see the difference between knock-off and the real thing. I wait till I can afford it and buy what I want. I don’t turn myself into nuisance when I do my sturvs because my mental health mean a lot to me.

This is how I deal. It’s a house and I’m not in competition. I see all the experiences (good or bad) as fun.

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Pic - Chateau De Brabus, 2011

To God be the glory

DUNKA:
Bosun, Why do your projects always start off so well yet end up in such acrimonious tit for tat?

You have a very big problem which you must ask yourself and only you can resolve

And the first contractor too? I guess you can see the project already had a fence and it’s probably not printed or downloaded from YouTube.

Someone built it.

ugookere989:
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Just last week, I shared this: https://www.nairaland.com/2550211/general-topic-thread-to-discuss-anything/2901#111596584

When your source is legit... nothing in Nigeria come as a surprise.

The difference is key

Kitchen Exit Double Door| Sept. 2013

gbadexy:
Here are the finished pictures from @ Thenext project.
https://www.nairaland.com/7066915/ipaja-estate-building-painted-pictures#111728872

Good job! Congratulations @ Thenext

When should we turn up?

Clean. Well done.

Kingdemu:
This guy...smh

Try and be serious with this issue I beg of you

I am and I’m sure it’ll be over soon.

chiazorfrancis:
Which site can I get a good project topics and materials for it bro,thanks.

I don’t get this.

somehow:
Yes in your dreams, hence the reason you spend all day here.

You do the main job at night in your dreams.

You have been working and making money, this is why you're yet to refund since December what you diverted/spent

If only you knew....

As you know sir, money paid in the dreams can’t be spent.

somehow:
Yes in your dreams, hence the reason you spend all day here.

You do the main job at night in your dreams.

Ok sir.

I have no control over what a grown up adult chose to believe so long it floats his/her boat.

That I never pay my gbese doesn’t mean I won’t pay na....

Abi make I share pictures and videos....

somehow:
Not a wish but a reality.

Except you count TV stand (Furniture maker) and Gate (Welder) deals as projects for an "Engineer".

And flooring. And fence. And septic tank. And excavation of foundation of a 3 floor building. And preparation of reinforcement for a 1.2m ground beam. And preparation of building plan for a 7 bed duplex. And preparation of 2nd floor slab work at Oshodi lagos............

What do engineers really do then?

bixton:
Baba.....
No offense intended but I really don't see accomplishing the bolded as a difficult task when the build is even on the same site. It's all about planning, management and workforce as long as the required funds are within reach.

I’m not taking offense. I provide the project link na and it catalogued the daily activities on site.

Check it here: https://www.nairaland.com/6576114/construction-journal-nonuplets-nexthome/1

And if unsatisfied, the site in a well known location in Ìbàdàn, you can do further findings.

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It only become an issue when you have to work on different foundation design for each building even though they’re all looking same. So the major work is getting out of ground.

somehow:
A bloody liar you are.

You kept your part of the bargain indeed.

The more you type, the more you keep reminding people never to engage you in the future.

I wish you were right though. Honestly, I wish

Meanwhile do you care to share what you know about Nonuplets’ project and the areas we failed to deliver on our part.

I’m not even asking anyone to ask me question. I’m saying “Go to the site and do your findings.”
It’s in one of the most popular location in Ìbàdàn.

DUNKA:
Brabus your last update on the Nonuplets is June 28th 2021. Almost getting to a year any issues?

You do not need anybodys permission to post updates and pictures as knowing that is where you truly excel

P.S I seriously doubt that the owner of Nonuplets is here. Just my gut feeling that behind the scenes there could be trouble a brewing ( Sorry if I am wrong but past experiences tells me that once you stop posting updates and pics that you are very good at there is most likely "challenges" e.g XL Trillion build Nas na so you go ghost mode and @somehow started posting (.) Fullstops from July to September 2021then kasala just blow ) bringing us to where we are now.

The owner is here. I did a labour only contract. I kept all my part of the bargain but when people get good, they start looking for something better than good at the detriment of something more important.

Order is vital than speed in any project. Because a contractor is extremely fast at execution doesn’t mean there are no rules to be respected. Neither does it mean people should be treated anyhow.

If someone felt he can threaten me with a cheap nairaland blackmail, I’ll walk away without looking back and damning the consequences. For me, respect is earned and not bought.

When you know your value, nothing threatens your existence.

If he can get a better replacement for me, I wish him good luck! I mean a contractor who won’t charge a penny for preliminary of a multi-million naira project and yet still deliver so much in a space of 1 month.

If I share a private video with you, will you keep it private?

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Even if you say yes bro, I won’t share a thing with you. You’re a friend at arms length.
Go and find out more about the massive project and how 2 contractors had to leave in a space of 10 month.

The project is in a popular location in Ìbàdàn. Feel free to setup a panel of inquiry.

I didn’t know there was a party on Performance Bond yesterday.

Since I missed the party, I don’t need to share what I got from Leadway Assurance when I went into their office in Sagamu last year.

We Move.

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Egbon Dunka, the floor is open now!

DUNKA:
The beginning is never the problem as you have perfected the art of sealing and closing deal. The execution and the conclusion is where the problems emerge as you are not qualified nor competent enough to handle any building project.

As you are good in stories and pictures show and tell us how the Nonuplets project concluded . No be your 5 billion valuation we wan hear

The owner is here. I’m here. The project journal is online. The site is in Ìbàdàn. It’s not so difficult to locate. It’s right in front of a landmark in Ìbàdàn.

Do your findings. I have nothing to hide. Ask from the neighborhood

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But Bros if no be love wey I love you, I for say you no well o. Looking for fraud cases and not a single one can be established.

Do you think raising 5 buildings in one month na beans? Check out the thread. Follow my YouTube channel and find out all the details you want. Go help yourself and find out the information you need.

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I wan enter KoboKobo market. We gat floor to pour. Do I have a permission to share? I will show you as I’m mixing concrete and pouring it on the floor. I will even write Baba Dunka on the konkere before you’d claim na 1970 project.

Many thanks to the silent ones who kept us busy. You’re our hero!

#otired

I’ll take a pass.

https://www.nairaland.com/1588017/nexthome-builders-2014-2015-new/4#29974472

Nonuplets by NextHome was valued at N560m. We still waka pass. QS still dey here
https://www.nairaland.com/6576114/construction-journal-nonuplets-nexthome#102154949

No be every food person dey chop. No be everyone be I neva chop.

#otired

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI_OsgVr08E

#inspiredspaces #outdoorliving #otired


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