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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mountmoriah(m): 6:07pm On Oct 12, 2021
Our new completed roofing and covering stone coated roofing in lekki

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:49pm On Oct 12, 2021
danadam:




Pls do post the final output when you're done. Thanks.

I’ll definitely share.

Thanks.

_______

In the meantime, we pour the foundation today.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bayo2018: 8:22pm On Oct 12, 2021
Good day house please is it possible to install a working ceiling fan to pop design .?
Someone told me it’s not gonna be possible so just tryna be sure ...
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 8:28pm On Oct 12, 2021
bayo2018:
Good day house please is it possible to install a working ceiling fan to pop design .?
Someone told me it’s not gonna be possible so just tryna be sure ...
very possible if the installer know what to do
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by coldcandy: 8:52pm On Oct 12, 2021
topsy23:
Our recently final sub circuit termination. We pay attention Installation details and quality

My oga, how much should one pay for electrical fittings installation of a 5 bedrooms duplex (2 sitting rooms)?

Cc
twinskenny
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AKArchitect555(m): 9:16pm On Oct 12, 2021
Any kind of house plan you can get me in touch.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Valuepaints20(m): 9:20pm On Oct 12, 2021
mountmoriah:
Foundation work in amagba, benin city, edo state.

Criticism is welcome.


I like this block
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cjfbn: 9:22pm On Oct 12, 2021
How much should I pay for painting a four bedroom duplex.
Workmanship only.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by justified007: 9:39pm On Oct 12, 2021
Good evening bosses in the building .


Am I supposed to install the aluminum windows before plastering my little build or I can install the windows after plastering.


I'm still undecided between sliding Windows and casement windows till now.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 9:48pm On Oct 12, 2021
Good evening all.

I want to write some notes on two terms that are not clearly understood in the context of construction contracts. I've said it here, times without number, that construction job is a contract either an expressly written contract was entered into or word of mouth agreement. As long as there is an offer to execute a job and a consideration (renumeration) for such job, a contract has already been established.

Construction job is very complex and complicated processes, as such there are bound to be issues during the construction stage. One of such prevalent issues is VARIATION. I've heard people use this word loosely, even in wrong context. So, I've make it my duty to define the word this night and differentiate it from another term that's confused for variation which is know as FLUCTUATION.

What's Variation?

According to Joint Contract Tribunal (JCT) 2011 with quantities, the term Variation means:

1) the alteration or modification of the design, quality or quantity of the works including:

(i) the addition, omission or substitution of any
work;
(ii) the alteration of the kind or standard of any of
the materials or goods to be used in the works;
(iii) the removal from site of any work executed or
site materials other than work, materials or
goods which are not in accordance with this
contract.
These are most recurring scenarios on site.

Fluctuation on the other hand refers to change in price of materials during the period of the construction contract.

Typical examples.

A change of window opening in the design to built up block work is an example of variation while the increase in the price of block from 250 during the contract bill preparation to 300 during the construction phase is an example of fluctuations.

NB: Variations in construction projects do not necessarily lead to increase in the construction cost.

These terms are very important in contract administration.

Let me stop here tonight.

Have a pleasant night rest to everybody here.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 9:53pm On Oct 12, 2021
Do you have the drawings?

cjfbn:
How much should I pay for painting a four bedroom duplex.
Workmanship only.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 10:05pm On Oct 12, 2021
coldcandy:


My oga, how much should one pay for electrical fittings installation of a 5 bedrooms duplex (2 sitting rooms)?

Cc
twinskenny

It varies… depend on the kind of accessories you are installing… number of sockets etc

@qsfemi can help with a figure
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by RockOfAgesAlumi(m): 11:35pm On Oct 12, 2021
justified007:
Good evening bosses in the building .


Am I supposed to install the aluminum windows before plastering my little build or I can install the windows after plastering.


I'm still undecided between sliding Windows and casement windows till now.

Yes you can install the window before plastering because the windows suppose to be ramp with nylon in other to prevent the window from being stain
Thanks
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mountmoriah(m): 11:59pm On Oct 12, 2021
Valuepaints20:


I like this block


Majority of the houses built in amagba, benin, are like that.

It's cool

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mountmoriah(m): 12:13am On Oct 13, 2021
justified007:
Good evening bosses in the building .


Am I supposed to install the aluminum windows before plastering my little build or I can install the windows after plastering.


I'm still undecided between sliding Windows and casement windows till now.

This is a professional advice to u sir, when the plastering is going on make sure ur windows and wooden frames are available on site before the plasterers leave the site including your front entrance security door into your family lounge and kitchen exit door is available, the plasterers have no choice than to fix, dress and make this windows and doors frames stand to beautify their work, but if fail to provide it for them, they will do their job and leave your site, but when those windows and frames doors are ready the plasterers may not have your time again because they will have been engage or have nothing on them to live on,when u called them back to site to fix these windows and doors frames they will charge u extra cost for your inconvenience to them at that point.

Take this points I gave u to the bank u will get value for it and thank me later.

God bless u in this journey

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:35am On Oct 13, 2021
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by walexProjects(m): 2:24am On Oct 13, 2021
MEP Design does not need to be complicated and difficult.
Let us Handle it.
#ARAPROJECTS

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:49am On Oct 13, 2021
QSFemi:
Good evening all.

I want to write some notes on two terms that are not clearly understood in the context of construction contracts. I've said it here, times without number, that construction job is a contract either an expressly written contract was entered into or word of mouth agreement. As long as there is an offer to execute a job and a consideration (renumeration) for such job, a contract has already been established.

Construction job is very complex and complicated processes, as such there are bound to be issues during the construction stage. One of such prevalent issues is VARIATION. I've heard people use this word loosely, even in wrong context. So, I've make it my duty to define the word this night and differentiate it from another term that's confused for variation which is know as FLUCTUATION.

What's Variation?

According to Joint Contract Tribunal (JCT) 2011 with quantities, the term Variation means:

1) the alteration or modification of the design, quality or quantity of the works including:

(i) the addition, omission or substitution of any
work;
(ii) the alteration of the kind or standard of any of
the materials or goods to be used in the works;
(iii) the removal from site of any work executed or
site materials other than work, materials or
goods which are not in accordance with this
contract.
These are most recurring scenarios on site.

Fluctuation on the other hand refers to change in price of materials during the period of the construction contract.

Typical examples.

A change of window opening in the design to built up block work is an example of variation while the increase in the price of block from 250 during the contract bill preparation to 300 during the construction phase is an example of fluctuations.

NB: Variations in construction projects do not necessarily lead to increase in the construction cost.

These terms are very important in contract administration.

Let me stop here tonight.

Have a pleasant night rest to everybody here.


Are there circumstances whereby a contractor may claim increased costs of materials on a fixed price contract?

For me, I believe a claim for an increment in material should not arise because the essence of a fixed price contract is that the contractor prices higher taking care of such risks like fluctuation of costs.
If this discussion extend beyond this, I’d share valid reasons why I think so.

I have been involved in a project where the initial 2 year contract duration was extended by more than a year due to Variations. The Project Engineer in fairness to both the client and the contractor stood his ground and we ended up getting nothing extra. Even our prolongation cost was based on the BOQ rates.

I’m asking this question simply because I want to know if the same logic applies if the market price is halved? cool

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by justified007: 4:21am On Oct 13, 2021
mountmoriah:


This is a professional advice to u sir, when the plastering is going on make sure yours windows and wooden frames are available on site before the plasterers leave the site including your front entrance security door into your family lounge and kitchen exit door is available, the plasterers have no choice than to fix, dress and make this windows and doors frames stand to beautify their work, but if fail to provide it for them, they will do their job and leave your site, but when those windows and frames doors are ready the plasterers may not have your time again because they will have been engage or have nothing on them to live on,when u called them back to site to fix these windows and doors frames they will charge u extra cost for your inconvenience to them at that point.

Take this points I gave u to the bank u will get value for it and thank me later.

God bless u in this journey



Thank you so much for this Sir . I will do as advised

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by justified007: 4:22am On Oct 13, 2021
RockOfAgesAlumi:


Yes you can install the window before plastering because the windows suppose to be ramp with nylon in other to prevent the window from being stain
Thanks



Thank you Sir
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mountmoriah(m): 5:47am On Oct 13, 2021
justified007:




Thank you so much for this Sir . I will do as advised

You welcome sir
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Adedward(m): 6:40am On Oct 13, 2021
Gud morning here, follow us as we are starting casement windows by nairalander here, this is 4th working days , 1200 by 1650
And 900 by 1650, , fee free to ask any questions on this thanks

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ayoope(f): 7:24am On Oct 13, 2021
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by DFAMEGUY11S(m): 7:34am On Oct 13, 2021

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 7:52am On Oct 13, 2021
Yes, there are circumstances whereby a contractor can claim increase in the price of materials. For instance, a material that's meant to imported from another country might be increased in price due to unforeseen import duty by the receiving country. Scarcity or economic fluctuations are valid ground ground for these. We should bear in mind that there's always a duration between the period a contract is bidder for and won and the actual execution. The price increase we're talking about here is during the contract execution which is not the express fault of the contractor.


n3xt:



Are there circumstances whereby a contractor may claim increased costs of materials on a fixed price contract?

At the bolded, if you price your bill of quantities higher in a competitive bidding, you are not likely to win the contract. The strategy is to price your contact bills at the prevailing market rates. The issue of fluctuations is well taken care of in the conditions of contract.

For me, I believe a claim for an increment in material should not arise because the essence of a fixed price contract is that the contractor prices higher taking care of such risks like fluctuation of costs.
If this discussion extend beyond this, I’d share valid reasons why I think so.

At the bolded, that could have been the right thing that was done depending on the nature of the variation. I need to say that there are methods of valuing variations which include:
1) if the work is the same character as it's in the contract bill, then the contract rate shall apply.
2) if the work is not of the same character as it's in the contract bill, then a new rate will be established.

The truth is contract rate are rarely changed during project execution.

I have been involved in a project where the initial 2 year contract duration was extended by more than a year due to Variations. The Project Engineer in fairness to both the client and the contractor stood his ground and we ended up getting nothing extra. Even our prolongation cost was based on the BOQ rates.

At this last bolded part, this is a rather uncommon situation and if there's going to be any claim for reduction in price of materials like you cited, it's going to be the project sponsor. I've not had experience with such so I don't have facts to back it up. The only thing I'm sure of is that it can be decided in a court of law and hence form a precedent.

I’m asking this question simply because I want to know if the same logic applies if the market price is halved? cool

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by RockOfAgesAlumi(m): 7:55am On Oct 13, 2021
justified007:




Thank you Sir
You welcome boss
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hamtabfawaz(m): 9:22am On Oct 13, 2021
QSFemi:
Good evening all.

I want to write some notes on two terms that are not clearly understood in the context of construction contracts. I've said it here, times without number, that construction job is a contract either an expressly written contract was entered into or word of mouth agreement. As long as there is an offer to execute a job and a consideration (renumeration) for such job, a contract has already been established.

Construction job is very complex and complicated processes, as such there are bound to be issues during the construction stage. One of such prevalent issues is VARIATION. I've heard people use this word loosely, even in wrong context. So, I've make it my duty to define the word this night and differentiate it from another term that's confused for variation which is know as FLUCTUATION.

What's Variation?

According to Joint Contract Tribunal (JCT) 2011 with quantities, the term Variation means:

1) the alteration or modification of the design, quality or quantity of the works including:

(i) the addition, omission or substitution of any
work;
(ii) the alteration of the kind or standard of any of
the materials or goods to be used in the works;
(iii) the removal from site of any work executed or
site materials other than work, materials or
goods which are not in accordance with this
contract.
These are most recurring scenarios on site.

Fluctuation on the other hand refers to change in price of materials during the period of the construction contract.

Typical examples.

A change of window opening in the design to built up block work is an example of variation while the increase in the price of block from 250 during the contract bill preparation to 300 during the construction phase is an example of fluctuations.

NB: Variations in construction projects do not necessarily lead to increase in the construction cost.

These terms are very important in contract administration.

Let me stop here tonight.

Have a pleasant night rest to everybody here.


Well done & God bless you for this write up. ✓


Now talking about the bolded: I would take it that you do not rule out the fact that variations in “Construction Projects“ can lead to increase in construction cost!
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by naijacreativeha(f): 9:26am On Oct 13, 2021
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hamtabfawaz(m): 10:10am On Oct 13, 2021
bayo2018:
Good day house please is it possible to install a working ceiling fan to pop design .?
Someone told me it’s not gonna be possible so just tryna be sure ...


Yes very Possible.

Would be easier if it's a decking.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hamtabfawaz(m): 10:15am On Oct 13, 2021
We're available for your POP design & interior works.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Blessedsunny2(m): 10:22am On Oct 13, 2021
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