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Properties › Re: Construction Journal: XL6 Trillion | Atrium House by n3xt(op): 6:11pm On May 12, 2021
XL6 Trillion | Atrium House

Contemporary Cool: Plenty room for people and plant. Lush terracing to add form and function to our build.

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:05pm On May 12, 2021
EgunMogaji2:
Okay so the client may have the files? smiley it’s not unobtainable.
Maybe we should do a poll here grin

Let’s see how many client have their dwg file. I’m sure we won’t get 3 - 5 people and they must have paid premium.
Here wey we dey pay less than N100k for drawings ntori olorun, we still wan collect dwg files join.

grin
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:37pm On May 12, 2021
EgunMogaji2:
Maybe it’s a Nigerian thing.

Why would I pay for plans without the CAD files?

Anyway, the Indians of Fiverr will continue to chop and clean mouth.
Most architects would provide you pdf or dwf files. If you’re getting the dwg file, it must have been paid for in some way.

It contains more than clients work but trade secret of some architects. cool
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:10pm On May 12, 2021
This is how I do it when I’m not the designer!

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:58pm On May 12, 2021
EgunMogaji2:
How do you know this?

ASS U ME angry
Smiles.

How else would he have done it without access to the original CAD files? Or maybe the architects’ contract with the client include DWG file sharing.

I say this because we see it happening ALL the time since the dawn of CAD as a drafting tool.
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:08pm On May 12, 2021
diordaves:
You are missing the point.

The enquiry from pompoms involves changes to a drawing ALREADY done presumably by an architect. As a digress, your other post is already poopooing this drawing. Is that not a contradiction of this response?

The changes pompoms requires can be done by the same architect (this is what I said), but if the architect is inflexible and not reasonable with the billing, a draftsman can be an excellent option at a fraction of the price. The changes are just cosmetic. There is already an approved plan.
I kuku know wetin I dey talk. Na you no get me.

If you say this in 1980 - 90s, I’d understand. I was once a draftsman for my dad and all we need is blade to edit drawings.

Nowadays, you need access to the CAD files to do an edit. I’m only at loss on how a draftsman who do no have access to the CAD files can reproduce a drawing he didn’t produce.

My guess is he’d just do everything in assumption. Sebi decking na decking and the request is just to move wall from point A to B.
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 1:35pm On May 12, 2021
n3xt:
You’ll need your architect and a very good structural engineer ma/sir. Pls kindly disregard the advice of those telling you to do otherwise.

I don’t see you achieving loooooots of natural lights with the current design. Your upper floor will be so dark, you’ll need artificial lighting to access madams bedroom during daytime.

Having 2 windows in all room is not a guarantee you’d have natural lighting in all rooms. Remember you’ll pass through the stair and the lobby before you access the rooms.

_______

I just had time to go through the design.
I know the person who clicked “like”

We just worked on a more complex design 2 - 3 days ago and we were able to solve here problem without fuss.

The architect is happy, the client is happy. Everyone is treated with mutual respect.

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 1:18pm On May 12, 2021
@pompoms


PS - You can always get free design review on kobocity.com cool

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 1:07pm On May 12, 2021
Pompoms:
Thank you for your responses. The building is a duplex and I'd to post the plan here so I can be advised accordingly.
The foundation and flooring has been done but now I want to modify it to:

* Include a gym with big windows ,
* Move the Maid's room "inside".
* Eliminate the guest room downstairs.
* Maintain 3 bedrooms upstairs.
* Reposition the study and laundry room, if need be.
* Master bedroom to access the balcony.
* Modern staircase.
With looooots of natural light. (I hope I'm not asking for too much).
Please, see attached photos. Many thanks.
You’ll need your architect and a very good structural engineer ma/sir. Pls kindly disregard the advice of those telling you to do otherwise.

I don’t see you achieving loooooots of natural lights with the current design. Your upper floor will be so dark, you’ll need artificial lighting to access madams bedroom during daytime.

Having 2 windows in all room is not a guarantee you’d have natural lighting in all rooms. Remember you’ll pass through the stair and the lobby before you access the rooms.

_______

I just had time to go through the design.
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:58am On May 12, 2021
MrOkenwa:
Thank you for your updates on prices sir. I did same on cement, when you alerted us here few weeks ago, saved about 80k.
My client by now would have saved over 400k on blocks alone on the XL6 Trillion project.

9 inches block is currently sold at 280/block and we kept the price at 200 naira/block definitely not because I’m stupid or trying to show off but to keep the project moving without blowing budget.

We are actually plowing back the savings from block production to keep the work moving.

There’s nothing more frustrating than starting a project without knowing how it’ll end just because you can’t effectively map out strategies to sustain the project in case of eventualities.

I hate surprises.


_______
Well done sir and wishing you all the best on your project.

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:48am On May 12, 2021
MrOkenwa:
Sir, is this quote still valid wink. I’m thinking of buying some pieces before my contractor gets to this stage.
Wisdom is profitable.

Why wait till you get to the stage when you can buy now?

A very smart move.
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:39am On May 12, 2021
Good morning noble grin!

You can hire whoever you like. Try a professional baba lati to draw your house if that suits you. But, if you are looking to have someone prepare a set of architectural drawings that are done by someone trained, registered, and licensed to design houses that not only protect public health and safety of its occupants but meet standards required by the law for approval and not some jankara drawing, then an Architect is advised.

I agree that some “noble” draughtsman are quite competent and some architects are incompetent but regardless of how good a draughtsman is, the general levels of their training are not comparable - not meant to be anyway.

This has nothing to do with nobility. It’s just the plain truth no matter how much we try to sugarcoat it.

Anyway, you’re doing a noble thing if you are engaging in conversation with a desire to understand rather than persuade.
Properties › Re: Construction Journal: XL6 Trillion | Atrium House by n3xt(op): 4:28am On May 12, 2021
Dear Sangobuild Clients:
Hope you and your family are doing well. 

Due to the unexpected soaring price increase of steel raw materials recently, we hereby have to officially inform you that all the prices of Stone Coated Metal Roof Tiles before 11th of May are invalid till now 

Prices for the new orders need to be confirmed according to the new cost.

Based on the current market situation, the price coming is still going up. It is suggested to stock some materials to avoid the impact of the second wave price increase and maintain the materials supply for your clients. 

Sincerely,

Leon

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:26am On May 12, 2021
Why is Dangote doing this in China? Why is FG not pegging price? huh

Dear Sangobuild Clients:
Hope you and your family are doing well. 

Due to the unexpected soaring price increase of steel raw materials recently, we hereby have to officially inform you that all the prices of Stone Coated Metal Roof Tiles before 11th of May are invalid till now 

Prices for the new orders need to be confirmed according to the new cost.

Based on the current market situation, the price coming is still going up. It is suggested to stock some materials to avoid the impact of the second wave price increase and maintain the materials supply for your clients. 

Sincerely,

Leon
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:20am On May 12, 2021
From China with love

Dangote is selling fish

Properties › Re: Construction Journal: XL6 Trillion | Atrium House by n3xt(op): 3:29am On May 12, 2021

Properties › Re: Construction Journal: XL6 Trillion | Atrium House by n3xt(op): 3:26am On May 12, 2021
XX8 Trillion | Fence by NextHome


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE8RPk3QAEs

Properties › Re: Construction Journal: XL6 Trillion | Atrium House by n3xt(op): 3:23am On May 12, 2021
Picstory

Properties › Re: Construction Journal: XL6 Trillion | Atrium House by n3xt(op): 3:21am On May 12, 2021
DUNKA:
Brabus is there a plan for a lightning arrestor system for the house? If yes where are you installing it?
Yes. On the roof.
Properties › Re: Construction Journal: XL6 Trillion | Atrium House by n3xt(op):
DUNKA:
Brabus please for interlocking tiles what is the best specifications if they are moulding on site for one?
You can read more on Self Builders guide to interlock production here: https://www.kobocity.com/d/74-a-self-builders-guide-to-interlock-production

Please feel free to join the discussion and request for more information on interlock production on that thread.

#kobocity #brabus #interlock

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 10:49pm On May 11, 2021
diordaves:
Wetin dey surprise you? It is an acquired skill of the trade. People make a fruitful career out of the profession.
Draughtsman work based on given specifications and calculations. They work with sketches and specifications of architects to produce working plans.

Draughtsman know how to draw (move door, move windows, change this, change that...) but an architect know what to draw. My simple explanation of the big difference between an architect and a draughtsman.
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m):
diordaves:
Wetin dey surprise you? It is an acquired skill of the trade. People make a fruitful career out of the profession.
Draughtsman work based on given specifications and calculations. They work with sketches and specifications of architects to produce working plans.

Draughtsman know how to draw (move door, move windows, change this, change that...) but an architect know what to draw. My simple explanation of the big difference between an architect and a draughtsman.
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 10:29pm On May 11, 2021
diordaves:
Na wetin? Draughtsman is a learnable and for certain occasion useful skill in the building trade. No be just to change door position and create larger window?
It goes beyond moving doors and creating larger windows. She wanted looooots of natural lights and even more.

I could as well tell a lab attendant to perform surgery.
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:22pm On May 11, 2021
Play Mode

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:10pm On May 11, 2021
With love from XL6 Trillion | Atrium House

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:06pm On May 11, 2021
XX8 Trillion | Fence

It’s been a while since we drop nice pics from the construction site.

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:14pm On May 11, 2021
diordaves:
All these are just cosmetic changes without structural changes and very easy to change. The all-round chaining and the decking should hold the structural integrity of the building. Just reverse the direction/position of this door and change that wall. That's all. Don't fret, na easy adjustment. Go back to your architect for the changes; if s/he is asking for the moon, just look for the nearest draughtsman. Eyes dey red now but draughtsman suppose fit do am for like 10k.
Una dey see what red cap chief is spewing on this platform.

Where are the ARCON representatives?
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 12:17pm On May 11, 2021
Though it has gone bankrupt, I’m pretty sure Dangote, not Lafarge or any of the big players owned Ava Cement in Edo State.

The same applies to Purechem.

They’re all small players but they’re not subsidiaries.
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 12:02pm On May 11, 2021
dongc:
Screenshot is misleading.. did you read that page you posted ??...
12 integrated plants not companies....
The companies you listed are of same subsidiary....larfage owns wapco and other brands....

https://www.globalcement.com/magazine/articles/1079-cement-in-west-africa
It’s ok. All I know is Ibeto Cement is not owned by Dangote, BUA or Lafarge and it has been in existence for more 3 decades or more.
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:09am On May 11, 2021
somehow:
This is what I asked him to find out sir.

I don't have power to spoonfeed people sir.
I know Ogun state alone have more than 4 companies and several plants.

Dangote
Lafarge Holcim / WAPCO
Purechem and other small players.

The owner of magen-roi portland cement (hqtr in Osborne Estate, Lagos) is my former boss.
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:43am On May 11, 2021
If you’re NOT taking advantage of Supafix Tiles Adhesive by Lafarge, you’re really missing a lot

I was offered the same Tile Adhesive in Lagos N3,000 per bag while it is currently sold at N2,000 official price.

Find out why swimming experts are making a s switch to Supafix.

I know some folks will still wait till the price go to N3500 to reach a conclusion on the product and we will start blaming the government, the system, the company and anything and everything along the line.
Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:19am On May 11, 2021
somehow:
I do know he must get a license to operate,
like I repeated before, there are more than 8 companies with license, some are on paper and some aren't producing up to capacity, anyone can go negotiate with those wasting the license.

The American Govt pegged the price of gasoline, not that they decide how much each fueling stations must sell their product. (Prices varies between states).

It's almost similar to that of Nigeria (fuel) abeit subsidy.

Iraq or any other war started by the US got little to do with pricing but distribution/availability. (Not like they don't even have oil, they have the highest oil reserve in the world). This particular market is still not in the US's favor.

Political war, economic war o, self interest comes first.

The banning is more of self interest irrespective of the label it came though.

He banned these products due to politics (Which is more economical than political if you look deeper)

We also banned some products including cement for economic reasons (To allow local coys grow).

In summary, there is no import dependent country in the world that is a model for progress and prosperity.

My parting shot : We surely need more local manufacturering companies in the cement industry.

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