kopell:
Hahaha, no be argument oooo is part of learning. Hoya call the class captain baba Egun to write those noisemakers name down for Hajji.

diordaves:


Most can't upscale because the pricing is wrong; eventually, the business model is wrong. The Equipment Hire trade is to provide a cheaper alternative than buying out-right. That is the business model. If hiring is more expensive than buying, what's the point? As a business, you will suffer low intermittent patronage and you wouldn't be able to upscale as a result of low petronage. It is the typical Nigerian upside-down way of doing things. I was shocked to read here that someone hired a mixer for 25k a day. How much is a new mixer. So if I have a mixing project for more than one week, I will buy a mixer then. In most situations, Nigeria no make sense.

The business needs someone to come in and do it properly. Not fly by night pretenders.

neduboo:


You know nothing about the Chinese chairman. China has the highest investment in R & D in the whole world. You can go and find out.

If u want quality product u can get it in China likewise is you want a product of lesser quality. I don't think u have been to China. If u had been to China or have much knowledge about them, u will erase this ur flawed comment.
Try they calm down read and understand abeg

FreeConCiencE:
What could have been responsible for this kind of collapse, expert in the house?

EgunMogaji2:


This is Hajji’s worst nightmare, a falling parrapet.

Not enough pillars.

FreeConCiencE:
What could have been responsible for this kind of collapse, expert in the house?

kopell:
haaaaa, sorry for
the owner oooo. I hope � is not cutting conners, like Oga say use one bag of cement for 75 blocks and use 6mm rod where 12mm is required.

FreeConCiencE:


Please what could be done in this case?

See the building before collapsing

FreeConCiencE:


Please what could be done in this case?

See the building before collapsing

GoodFaith:

Look at the edges
NO pillars
You want parapet You don't want to pay for pillars

FreeConCiencE:


Before collapsing. No column/pillars anywhere. They just put the long-spanning lintels on 6-inch blocked walls

FreeConCiencE:


I asked him to put columns and pillars where necessary. He was just adamant, saying columns/pillars are not necessary for bungalow

kopell:
Please who are THEY if you don’t mind

EgunMogaji2:


1) What did the architect specify and 2) Did you follow that plan?

Be thankful that there was no loss of life. Hopefully.

Don’t let your builder roam around willfully without following established known and proven protocols.

FreeConCiencE:


He is an architect and he was the one I gave the contract to

FreeConCiencE:


The guy is an architect. He was the one that took the contract. He was just adamant when I called his attention to the flaws. Saying that someone in medical line cannot know more than he does when it comes to building construction

EgunMogaji2:


I’ll probably just sue him.

twinskenny:
Open kitchen yah or nay?

true2home:
There goes the answer!

When we debate back and forth here, I just watch and laugh. We are Nigerians; TRYING TO BUILD SKYSCRAPER WITHOUT FOUNDATION!!!

Everyone building a structure MUST consult a Structural Engineer or Civil Engineer, PERIOD!

Those of us with this Degree knows that there isn't any problem if you simply follow the Fundamentals of Structure and there is CODE that summarize what you need to build effectively.

The pictures posted showed that the Moment on that side of the wall is super excessive. More Beams should have been placed at smaller intervals to counter the Load and Moment. And also spread the load across the entire house framing. This just one of the issues here.

Anyway, pay Structural Engineer or Civil Engineer and you will not have to worry about your build!!!

I know!!!; they too dey form and charge too much for tiny jobs, pls find a new, young guy. That is still hungry and he will collect KObokobo and thank you for the opportunity. What we build in Nigeria is quite ELEMENTARY to be having this much wahala.

FreeConCiencE:


The guy is an architect. He was the one that took the contract. He was just adamant when I called his attention to the flaws. Saying that someone in medical line cannot know more than he does when it comes to building construction

FreeConCiencE:


Please what could be done in this case?

See the building before collapsing

gordonbarrett:
Parapet is not a must. If you loved it that much you should have considered it from foundation. Demolish all the parapet and roof your house.

gordonbarrett:
Parapet is not a must. If you loved it that much you should have considered it from foundation. Demolish all the parapet and roof your house.

EgunMogaji2:
A scary cantilever or I’m becoming a chicken in my old age.

EgunMogaji2:
A scary cantilever or I’m becoming a chicken in my old age.