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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Weigher: 9:12am On Feb 25, 2016
Weigher:
CAVEAT EMPTOR! Na for where you dey get your una granite, quess you have quarry on your own. Which quarry are you operate? This one na ojuju calabar. SCAM ALERT
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 11:11am On Feb 25, 2016
twinskenny:


okay boss. will chat you up later. i was thinking i can do the whole stuff for 500 grin

I meant 250metres not Naira..

Your wood is really cheap.

Oga keep extra 50-70k
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mavverick: 12:38pm On Feb 25, 2016
OnetimeOnly:


The price difference that builders and artisans put up in Nigeria is too much!!! They basically charge you based on how they ' size you up'

People who are building should also make subcontractors bid for the jobs....let the carpenter or electrician know that he is competing with others for the job ....that will bring competitive prices to the table

I think its good to get an idea from others how much a typical piece of work should cost, if one has been doing it for sometime and have worked with the tradesman then you can size it up.

One other issue i find with letting artisans bid for work is that someone might bid lower to get the job, but the quality might be lacking, or at a later stage in the process they run out of cash and are unable to complete the job, then the story starts !

You then start to think that, "Had I known I could have given it to Lamidi or John"

If you ask around, then you have a benchmark to work with, so you know who is too high, normal or too low. My 2 cents....

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 1:45pm On Feb 25, 2016
EgunMogaji:


I'm always amazed when I read this stuff.

How can a man be comfortable toying with another mans livelihood in this austere times?

Na ayilala go settle am for us.
True AYELALA , Bros i hail ooo

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 1:48pm On Feb 25, 2016
BREAKING NEWS

Price of Cement may increase from tomorrow, Major Dealer/Distributors are not collecting payment now. This is a bad signal.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 7:50pm On Feb 25, 2016
Good evening oga's in the house.

Please I need an architect in Ibadan who can help me out.

The seller of this land couldn't get me the floor plan as promised and i was adviced not to increase it from 4 to 6 bedroom.

But still, i don't like the square shape of the foundation and I need an architect than can help me with the drawing so that I can get approval from local govt.

1. I want the front view to be like the picture below, attach the front design to the foundation. (same design without removing anything)


2. While giving the front view of the design, I need additional space that will make me have visitors waiting room without them opening one door from outside and bursting to the main lounge direct. (Maybe u will join the veranda in front of the lounge with the space shown in the drawing front view together)

You will need to visit the site cos I want a new floor plan which means u will be measuring the sizes and give me a new floor plan.

Please I need anexpert with years of experience.

Suggestions from my oga's won't be bad too cool

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 8:03pm On Feb 25, 2016
agarawu23:
Good evening oga's in the house.

Please I need an architect in Ibadan who can help me out.

The seller of this land couldn't get me the floor plan as promised and i was adviced not to increase it from 4 to 6 bedroom.

But still, i don't like the square shape of the foundation and I need an architect than can help me with the drawing so that I can get approval from local govt.

1. I want the front view to be like the picture below, attach the front design to the foundation. (same design without removing anything)


2. While giving the front view of the design, I need additional space that will make me have visitors waiting room without them opening one door from outside and bursting to the main lounge direct. (Maybe u will join the veranda in front of the lounge with the space shown in the drawing front view together)

You will need to visit the site cos I want a new floor plan which means u will be measuring the sizes and give me a new floor plan.

Please I need anexpert with years of experience.

Suggestions from my oga's won't be bad too cool

Architect/Draftsman (not sure) Omotoso @ Oke Bola (across from Pa Awolowos compound) - 08075400988

No fancy 3D stuff though, totally old school. "Bi at nse ikan wa nu" grin
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 8:12pm On Feb 25, 2016
EgunMogaji:


Architect/Draftsman (not sure) Omotoso @ Oke Bola (across from Pa Awolowos compound) - 08075400988

No fancy 3D stuff though, totally old school. "Bi at nse ikan wa nu" grin
okay
Hope he is on what's app?


Lol

No time for fancy. I just like the front view of that building Especially the granite stone design.

No be make person sleep and wake?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 5:33am On Feb 26, 2016
mufutau55:



Hajji M.
Remember a friend of mine i was telling you about months ago?.

That his dad spent his money on women instead of building his house?

Here is the latest. Let me know if he made mistake. I was part of his advisers though.

What happened is, he said he's unable to convince his dad to give up docs in his possession.

His dad see it as insult for asking him for his house docs. (u know how some old men with greedy mentality behave)

So he arranged with local construction workers, they surveyed the house and gave him quote to complete 2nd fl to lintel

The job commenced this Tuesday. The following day, trouble started.

It looks like there are local "solomakinde" in the area.

They hinted his dad that people are working on his son's site.

He quickly showed up there, questioned them and all that.

He was not satisfied. So on Thursday morning, he went to police precinct to have them arrested.

While at the station, my friend was hinted early 4AM NY time.

He called up his dad to back off, that he ordered the agents to work at the site.

That was the conversation and he hanged up.



Folks, I mean some family members criticized my friend first, that at least, he should let his father know and take his docs from him to officially relinquish the project. Understandably, they had to conclude that it is his house at the end of the day. He can do whatever he wants.

His dad is upset and angry. My friend does not give a fig leaf either. The thing is, since the project was abandoned September last yr, his dad never talked about it anymore. He's only talking about getting 3m for "biz". This is why he had to proceed. He see his dad as obstacle.

Obviously, his dad understood his son's move. It is a clear message to "get off my site" without saying a word to him. Some people still blaming my friend despite knowing he owns his place. My friend manages 3 houses in NY. How the heck nija people behave like he's not capable of handling his project back home by himself. I am speechless.

His dad didn't even know my friend already built a 3 bedroom somewhere in just 3 months. I honestly have to conclude that his father is a big obstacle. I told him before the next project (roofing or fencing), he should write a notarized letter and give it to supervisor in case his dad calls police again.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 4nobody4every1: 11:42am On Feb 26, 2016
Empiree:


His dad didn't even know my friend already built a 3 bedroom somewhere in just 3 months. I honestly have to conclude that his father is a big obstacle. I told him before the next project (roofing or fencing), he should write a notarized letter and give it to supervisor in case his dad calls police again.

.......That is what they call household enemies, "a mans enemies are members of his own household", sometimes it is better to avoid family members( father, mother and blood siblings inclusive) when doing some projects especially if they have a previous pattern of deceit & dishonesty because some of them can be worse than Satan himself and plot your doom cool
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 12:54pm On Feb 26, 2016
4nobody4every1:
.......That is what they call household enemies, "a mans enemies are members of his own household", sometimes it is better to avoid family members( father, mother and blood siblings inclusive) when doing some projects especially if they have a previous pattern of deceit & dishonesty because some of them can be worse than Satan himself and plot your doom cool
I have no objection whatsoever to what you said. Used to think this type of thing was a joke until it happened close to home. It is crazy.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 4nobody4every1: 1:01pm On Feb 26, 2016
Empiree:
I have no objection whatsoever to what you said. Used to think this type of thing was a joke until it happened close to home. It is crazy.
l can give you tons and tons of first hand stories of close friends , family members who live in diaspora like me who have been rendered to paupers by no other persons than their immediate family members, although some people dismiss this line of reasoning and call it bullshit, but trust me, it is real, the spiritual rules & controls the physical either positively or negatively... cool

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Arnoldfish(m): 1:07pm On Feb 26, 2016
agarawu23:
Good evening oga's in the house.

Please I need an architect in Ibadan who can help me out.

The seller of this land couldn't get me the floor plan as promised and i was adviced not to increase it from 4 to 6 bedroom.

But still, i don't like the square shape of the foundation and I need an architect than can help me with the drawing so that I can get approval from local govt.

1. I want the front view to be like the picture below, attach the front design to the foundation. (same design without removing anything)


2. While giving the front view of the design, I need additional space that will make me have visitors waiting room without them opening one door from outside and bursting to the main lounge direct. (Maybe u will join the veranda in front of the lounge with the space shown in the drawing front view together)

You will need to visit the site cos I want a new floor plan which means u will be measuring the sizes and give me a new floor plan.

Please I need anexpert with years of experience.

Suggestions from my oga's won't be bad too cool
Still needing an Architect....am one. try me.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 1:11pm On Feb 26, 2016
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 4:54pm On Feb 26, 2016
Empiree:
Remember a friend of mine i was telling you about months ago?.
That his dad spent his money on women instead of building his house?
Here is the latest. Let me know if he made mistake. I was part of his advisers though.

I really feel sorry for this old man... he will never change. Your friend should just put him aside and move on.
This is how some parents lose respect from their kids.

Hajji M.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:22pm On Feb 26, 2016
Empiree:
Remember a friend of mine i was telling you about months ago?.

That his dad spent his money on women instead of building his house?

Here is the latest. Let me know if he made mistake. I was part of his advisers though.

What happened is, he said he's unable to convince his dad to give up docs in his possession.

His dad see it as insult for asking him for his house docs. (u know how some old men with greedy mentality behave)

So he arranged with local construction workers, they surveyed the house and gave him quote to complete 2nd fl to lintel

The job commenced this Tuesday. The following day, trouble started.

It looks like there are local "solomakinde" in the area.

They hinted his dad that people are working on his son's site.

He quickly showed up there, questioned them and all that.

He was not satisfied. So on Thursday morning, he went to police precinct to have them arrested.

While at the station, my friend was hinted early 4AM NY time.

He called up his dad to back off, that he ordered the agents to work at the site.

That was the conversation and he hanged up.



Folks, I mean some family members criticized my friend first, that at least, he should let his father know and take his docs from him to officially relinquish the project. Understandably, they had to conclude that it is his house at the end of the day. He can do whatever he wants.

His dad is upset and angry. My friend does not give a fig leaf either. The thing is, since the project was abandoned September last yr, his dad never talked about it anymore. He's only talking about getting 3m for "biz". This is why he had to proceed. He see his dad as obstacle.

Obviously, his dad understood his son's move. It is a clear message to "get off my site" without saying a word to him. Some people still blaming my friend despite knowing he owns his place. My friend manages 3 houses in NY. How the heck nija people behave like he's not capable of handling his project back home by himself. I am speechless.

His dad didn't even know my friend already built a 3 bedroom somewhere in just 3 months. I honestly have to conclude that his father is a big obstacle. I told him before the next project (roofing or fencing), he should write a notarized letter and give it to supervisor in case his dad calls police again.



this na End time father o....Anyways its friday again. Hajj can we order drinks for the good people in the house and can we put it on your tab as usual? grin
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 5:29pm On Feb 26, 2016
3strike:



this na End time father o....Anyways its friday again. Hajj can we order drinks for the good people in the house and can we put it on your tab as usual? grin

oga mi i still dey expect invitation oo
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brag3: 5:29pm On Feb 26, 2016
Pami for me please. sweet one. Haji you no mind ooooo if we add Suya join? grin grin


3strike:



this na End time father o....Anyways its friday again. Hajj can we order drinks for the good people in the house and can we put it on your tab as usual? grin
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:49pm On Feb 26, 2016
brag3:
Pami for me please. sweet one. Haji you no mind ooooo if we add Suya join? grin grin




Hajj no go mind. as long as we bahave oursef and no spend pass Dansuki
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 6:10pm On Feb 26, 2016
3strike:



this na End time father o....Anyways its friday again. Hajj can we order drinks for the good people in the house and can we put it on your tab as usual? grin
grin

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dominionng(m): 6:29pm On Feb 26, 2016
mavverick:


I think its good to get an idea from others how much a typical piece of work should cost, if one has been doing it for sometime and have worked with the tradesman then you can size it up.

One other issue i find with letting artisans bid for work is that someone might bid lower to get the job, but the quality might be lacking, or at a later stage in the process they run out of cash and are unable to complete the job, then the story starts !

You then start to think that, "Had I known I could have given it to Lamidi or John"

If you ask around, then you have a benchmark to work with, so you know who is too high, normal or too low. My 2 cents....


Blessings on you for this Sire!
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:36pm On Feb 26, 2016
My builder and I were discussing quality of work and he sent me these samples of what a bad foundation by another builder is in order to justify his own pricing grin

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:46pm On Feb 26, 2016
EgunMogaji:
My builder and I were discussing quality of work and he sent me these samples of what a bad foundation by another builder is in order to justify his own pricing grin


ok! ...btw Bar man how many people dey drink and how many fish dey on fire for the boys? today na friday and time to get loose small abeg undecided
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 7:48pm On Feb 26, 2016
3strike:

this na End time father o....Anyways its friday again. Hajj can we order drinks for the good people in the house and can we put it on your tab as usual? grin

Yes o. I will gladly supply any kind of drinks, as long as it's available in the store. looking forward to it.
I forgot to say I will pay for it in Dollars too.. smiley

Hajji M.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 7:49pm On Feb 26, 2016
EgunMogaji:
My builder and I were discussing quality of work and he sent me these samples of what a bad foundation by another builder is in order to justify his own pricing grin

That is a real bad work for real...

Hajji M.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brokensword: 8:58pm On Feb 26, 2016
agarawu23:
Good evening oga's in the house.

Please I need an architect in Ibadan who can help me out.

The seller of this land couldn't get me the floor plan as promised and i was adviced not to increase it from 4 to 6 bedroom.

But still, i don't like the square shape of the foundation and I need an architect than can help me with the drawing so that I can get approval from local govt.

1. I want the front view to be like the picture below, attach the front design to the foundation. (same design without removing anything)


2. While giving the front view of the design, I need additional space that will make me have visitors waiting room without them opening one door from outside and bursting to the main lounge direct. (Maybe u will join the veranda in front of the lounge with the space shown in the drawing front view together)

You will need to visit the site cos I want a new floor plan which means u will be measuring the sizes and give me a new floor plan.

Please I need anexpert with years of experience.

Suggestions from my oga's won't be bad too cool


ogami,before I proceed, I've few questions for thee, what's the location of the site?
are you converting the proposed 4bedroom to 6bedroom?if yes,it require physical visitation,
secondly I saw the attached perspective you uploaded, you hinted that your design must/might correlate with it,okay,
remember perspective differs hence it originate from wall partitioning,and wall arrangement.there is no how your proposed design will look like the attached picture(perspective) only if the wall arrangement is same (both).
rendering it might give it another view,though mouth watering.
complete design? for registration? okay, inclusive mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structure.
alright.
I might help you if I'm less-busy.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brokensword: 9:01pm On Feb 26, 2016
Ogamis in the house ,Goodevening ! been busy all these while!
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brokensword: 9:04pm On Feb 26, 2016
more importantly survey plan should be in handy.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 10:22pm On Feb 26, 2016
brokensword:
more importantly survey plan should be in handy.

You are a good man, l like people who help others.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lhanraya2w(m): 11:39pm On Feb 26, 2016
EgunMogaji:
My builder and I were discussing quality of work and he sent me these samples of what a bad foundation by another builder is in order to justify his own pricing grin

Council of elders still shoots people at dawn?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 12:37am On Feb 27, 2016
lhanraya2w:


Council of elders still shoots people at dawn?

Or made to walk the plank cheesy

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