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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BrabusNG: 11:04am On Dec 18, 2021
Shuggaa:


Thanks sir, yes we do that as well..

Print? Or print and install?

I intend to install the one below in the altar section of my Oshodi Church project.

I’m ready to pick this morning if your rate is good.

The circle is 12.6ft diameter.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AlphamaleTech1(m): 11:22am On Dec 18, 2021
michlins:
As an artisan, it's very important to make your job look as beautiful as possible.

Whether it works or not, first looks matters a whole lot


That's my priority now, I did a very good job all I need to crown it up is with a very good out look.

Thanks.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by smallsmall: 11:29am On Dec 18, 2021
...double post...

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by smallsmall: 11:32am On Dec 18, 2021
FEGEITOK:


There are professionals who care about utility not aesthetics, and there are those that know that both matter, and that those who can combine form and function will make the most bucks.


.

With due respects Sir, you are short on understanding the true meaning of the word a "Professional".
There are Students of a job, there are Apprentices of a job, there are trained graduates of a job, there are Experienced, trained Graduates of a job and then there is the PROFESSIONAL.
I know that every donkey out there calls himself a Professional but even when you are Certified by your "professional body" (like ICAN, COREN, etc), you still have to grow and get to the level of experience that when you talk, people and Clients will acknowledge your "professionalism".

Maybe you mean "Functionality" (as against Utility grin ).

Just 'Functionality' alone, does not go beyond the level of a trained graduates, i.e you have been trained to do something to serve a particular purpose.
Even some Apprentices are sound in ensuring that what they are trained-in, is functional, otherwise they are just a QUACK.

But when a trained person goes beyond just functionality, imbibing core values like cost-saving, durability, aesthetics, sustainability, Ecellent Customer Support/Service, Training of others, etc into their Work, Service or Product, they can begin to attain the level of calling themselves a Professional and will go further to get Certified by their Parent body, as a Professional.

To call that "Quackery of a job" a Professional without aesthetics, even when we are yet to confirm its functionality (and l will wager that the contraption he cobbled together will fail within One eyar, judging by what we are seeing), is shocking and reeks of iberibeism.

I am not a professional in that field but l can do better than what that man has done and nayone here can do it as well, if they care to read and watch the Videos on YouTube.
And to think that he is charging #350,000 for it, makes me smile and conclude that there is a lot of free money out there for anyone who can do "packaging". kiss kiss

BTW; If you did all that or that your Electrician, would you still call him a Professional?
And if you would, what will you call the likes of Topsy?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by smallsmall: 11:35am On Dec 18, 2021
Nero2424:


This same dude did one for me last month... am yet to put it to test but by the end on this months i will have a tone of vistors shitting in my house. I hope it does the expected work.

Can we see the pictures, at least check out how his "aesthetics" range, as a "Professional"? undecided

As per functionality, we will al be here in about one year and await your feedback grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AlphamaleTech1(m): 12:51pm On Dec 18, 2021
smallsmall:


Can we see the pictures, at least check out how his "aesthetics" range, as a "Professional"? undecided

As per functionality, we will al be here in about one year and await your feedback grin


Many dunno what have sacrificed just to be an expert in this field, have gone beyond what my master taught me in terms of filtering the water away from the human waste just to make it more effective which I tested and worked fine, av connected with so many engineers who has diverse ideas from mine and yet we arrived at same result. With this little misunderstanding that occured between I and a customer, I just hope alot of clients don't loose trust in my work, have been into this for the past 2/3 years and have always had the same mind set about not wasting time on buried digester looking fine yet had no problem(s) till date, but the world is evolving and I have made the decision that either it's buried or not I will always tend to make it look presentable even when it will not be seen by anyone.

Before u judge me, ask me to send u atleast one work I did that is above the ground level and I will give u prove I did the job.

Have always been the one to explain the processes and how it worked just for a better understanding even to a lay man.

There is no stone I left unturned in terms of questioning.

Don't be toxic in nature and thanks for the advise.

Not for u though, just generalizing.

Thanks once again.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Jalofun: 1:13pm On Dec 18, 2021
Who is this
Abudu2000:
think before you talk!!
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 1:13pm On Dec 18, 2021
smallsmall:


With due respects Sir, you are short on understanding the true meaning of the word a "Professional".
There are Students of a job, there are Apprentices of a job, there are trained graduates of a job, there are Experienced, trained Graduates of a job and then there is the PROFESSIONAL.
I know that every donkey out there calls himself a Professional but even when you are Certified by your "professional body" (like ICAN, COREN, etc), you still have to grow and get to the level of experience that when you talk, people and Clients will acknowledge your "professionalism".

Maybe you mean "Functionality" (as against Utility grin ).

Just 'Functionality' alone, does not go beyond the level of a trained graduates, i.e you have been trained to do something to serve a particular purpose.
Even some Apprentices are sound in ensuring that what they are trained-in, is functional, otherwise they are just a QUACK.

But when a trained person goes beyond just functionality, imbibing core values like cost-saving, durability, aesthetics, sustainability, Ecellent Customer Support/Service, Training of others, etc into their Work, Service or Product, they can begin to attain the level of calling themselves a Professional and will go further to get Certified by their Parent body, as a Professional.

To call that "Quackery of a job" a Professional without aesthetics, even when we are yet to confirm its functionality (and l will wager that the contraption he cobbled together will fail within One eyar, judging by what we are seeing), is shocking and reeks of iberibeism.

I am not a professional in that field but l can do better than what that man has done and nayone here can do it as well, if they care to read and watch the Videos on YouTube.
And to think that he is charging #350,000 for it, makes me smile and conclude that there is a lot of free money out there for anyone who can do "packaging". kiss kiss

BTW; If you did all that or that your Electrician, would you still call him a Professional?
And if you would, what will you call the likes of Topsy?

That came out pretty strong!

That said I think my use of the term professional is allowed.

Utility and functionality mean the same in this context.

Matter of fact nearly all auto mechanics learn on the job on customer's cars.

Matter of fact all doctors have to do a first ever operation on a human and not a cadavar.

Matter of fact all lawyers have to do their first ever case.

The problem is when someone is learning, and he or she fails to involve his betters in executing a job for a client and represents himself as being the know all be all to the client.

My post which you quoted arose from the biodigester story, but I was not speaking about the biodigester person in particular, I was speaking in general terms about the issue that arose.

Agreed that you can do better. I too can do better.

Professionals you will agree are in grades: bad, good, better, best, exceptional, world-class.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nero2424: 3:45pm On Dec 18, 2021
smallsmall:


Can we see the pictures, at least check out how his "aesthetics" range, as a "Professional"? undecided

As per functionality, we will al be here in about one year and await your feedback grin

Unfortunately i dont have a picture.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 3:58pm On Dec 18, 2021
jabolo:


I seem to recall @Rotecch77 was actively promoting this on here a while back.

Sorry for late replay on this.
Spambot keep deleting my post since yesterday.
But it’s like it’s been fixed now.
Yes I partnered someone on this system of biodigester and biogas and we have done such for about 5 member here ( biodigester)
The persons I partnered with has done more than 200 of this including biogas in many state in Nigeria.

I will just advise that if you want to do block type make sure you filled up the block holes with concrete ( mainly on dry land)
If it’s real water lodge area go for ready made concrete slab for such.
With this you are safe
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by money121(m): 4:41pm On Dec 18, 2021
Job Done!!
Another Successful Roofing Project Completed
Site Location: Owerri Imo State
Roof Design : Roman Design
Colour: Wine with Black patches
Roof meters: =425Sqm

To get the Cost that Roofed this Building Call/WhatsApp 08085310359

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 5:05pm On Dec 18, 2021
n3xt:


I’ve actually seen the system before and know how it works. I fell in love with it at first sight but when I was ready to explore I could not find anyone to work with.

Maybe this is the opportunity I’ve been waiting for since 2015 when I got introduced to the system.

A concrete box would work magic. The brick and mortar version is just a cheap man edition.

________

If I’m to do this, I’d get creative with the cover like what I’m currently working on in one of my ongoing project. We are using wooden slab to cover our underground pool equipment (pic below)

The picture below.

Is the project in Nigeria?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 5:06pm On Dec 18, 2021
money121:
Job Done!!
Another Successful Roofing Project Completed
Site Location: Owerri Imo State
Roof Design : Roman Design
Colour: Wine with Black patches
Roof meters: =425Sqm

To get the Cost that Roofed this Building Call/WhatsApp 08085310359
that fence will need rails

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BrabusNG: 6:05pm On Dec 18, 2021
KolaShangOne:


The picture below.

Is the project in Nigeria?

Not sure. That’s not my own project.

It’s just a representation of what we intend to do in almost similar situation.
We did the woodwork today but not yet installed as the pool equipments has not been fixed.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gandkiss: 6:09pm On Dec 18, 2021
Good evening all, please kindly advise between surface lightening and inbuilt which is better in terms of everything.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rmx: 6:15pm On Dec 18, 2021
Cement prices have gone up officially today by 350 by the cartel smiley

Expect to buy wholesale from 4000 upward , retail maybe 4300 upward
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 6:33pm On Dec 18, 2021
rmx:
Cement prices have gone up officially today by 350 by the cartel smiley

Expect to buy wholesale from 4000 upward , retail maybe 4300 upward

Since last week, Abuja prices were

Dangote 4400 BUA 4500

Will get you Monday prices on Monday
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 7:08pm On Dec 18, 2021
gandkiss:
Good evening all, please kindly advise between surface lightening and inbuilt which is better in terms of everything.

The question is not clear . Are you talking about surface light fitting and recess light like the pictures below

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gandkiss: 7:55pm On Dec 18, 2021
topsy23:


The question is not clear . Are you talking about surface light fitting and recess light like the pictures below

Exactly sir
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BrabusNG: 8:12pm On Dec 18, 2021
rmx:
Cement prices have gone up officially today by 350 by the cartel smiley

Expect to buy wholesale from 4000 upward , retail maybe 4300 upward

The rising cost of cement has never been a thing of bother for me but the increasing cost of reinforcement.

I think homeowners/builders/developers should work with suppliers/tradespeople and installers to gain efficiencies and keep costs down as much as possible wherever possible.

#constructionefficiency

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Person2person(m): 8:14pm On Dec 18, 2021
You have to be very careful while buying rainforcement. About 50 tonnes of this was supplied to a site by a reputable company.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rmx: 8:19pm On Dec 18, 2021
Person2person:
You have to be very careful while buying rainforcement. About 50 tonnes of this was supplied to a site by a reputable company.



Na wa

Tmt tiger ?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 8:21pm On Dec 18, 2021
rmx:


Na wa

Tmt tiger ?

Very relevant question!
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BrabusNG: 9:08pm On Dec 18, 2021
Person2person:
You have to be very careful while buying rainforcement. About 50 tonnes of this was supplied to a site by a reputable company.



I know this hence my statement above that cement is never my worry but reinforcement.

Since inflation is threatening affordability of building materials, a lot of substandard product will saturate the market.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Stopthecap: 10:06pm On Dec 18, 2021
somehow:
To those who practise what they preach, I wish you good rewards

To those who always know how others should do it but never able to do it themselves, may you find the light soon.

To those who knows how to use other's good job to pass as theirs, may you not be able to ever have anyone use your job to do same.

In my line of business, you get punished once you make errors instantly and you only have few seconds or minutes to make decisions, else you have to wait for another opportunity you're not of when it will come which is where I learnt patience and calm from.

People in my field can't be mediocre and expect to be successful.

Lastly, you can't sit on my money and think you will go Scott free.

Silence and calm are weapons I have learnt to survive in this abnormal society where criminals and con men play football.

I bait on.

Hmm....very apt
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rmx: 11:04pm On Dec 18, 2021
BrabusNG:


The rising cost of cement has never been a thing of bother for me but the increasing cost of reinforcement.

I think homeowners/builders/developers should work with suppliers/tradespeople and installers to gain efficiencies and keep costs down as much as possible wherever possible.

#constructionefficiency

The rising cost of everything is a challenge

I always have a mental picture of where I am at for all projects I do and have milestones. Tiles , pop boards, more cement and Acs of recent,

Just ordered electrical fittings and shelves

Generators , Transformers , lifts and some cables a while ago and on ground

milestones left will be glass works / glass windows and doors and the aluminum roofing then am on the home Stretch

No building efficiency will beat tmt tiger iron rods I bought at 340 earlier this year that I am still using today. Solution for me is always buy right and buy well in advance , the others Na jara

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Imas007(m): 11:29pm On Dec 18, 2021
My Fellow Good People of Nairaland,

I want to cast my lintel ,is it professionally advisable to chain the whole building or just the openings?

https://www.nairaland.com/6860261/construction-2-flats-gra-benin#108621097

Quotation for lintel
Wood =#315000
12mm rod, 80piecs, 4500 for one=360000
8mm rod=25pices ,2500 for one=62500
35bags of cement,4300 for one bag=150500
Nail=35000
Transportation from sawmill=15000
Binding wire=6000
Sawing of wood=10000
One trip of sharp sand=70000
Money for welder and carpenter=120000
Work men to do the casting=50000
Total=1194000
Grand total=1200000

I would appreciate your response on this.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 2:56am On Dec 19, 2021
rmx:


The rising cost of everything is a challenge

I always have a mental picture of where I am at for all projects I do and have milestones. Tiles , pop boards, more cement and Acs of recent,

Just ordered electrical fittings and shelves

Generators , Transformers , lifts and some cables a while ago and on ground

milestones left will be glass works / glass windows and doors and the aluminum roofing then am on the home Stretch

No building efficiency will beat tmt tiger iron rods I bought at 340 earlier this year that I am still using today. Solution for me is always buy right and buy well in advance , the others Na jara




Lucky you, how many of us can buy at that volume. Its always better that way if one bank account as good numbers in it lol.

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