cjfbn:
My people, please find attached an estimate of wires given to me by my electrician.
This is for a three room apartment. I think this is too much.
Please advice.

Donoppy:

No... you got me wrong.
My dad brought the Q.S .
Of course engineer don’t like seeing Q.S on site

Donoppy:

No... you got me wrong.
My dad brought the Q.S .
Of course engineer don’t like seeing Q.S on site

twinskenny:



i am still wondering how Q.S will fit in as an Engr....

saydfact:


Ironically; even as an Arhitect I learnt most of the things I know working under a QS...

THERE IS SOMETHING CALLED EXPERIENCE....... and YES; ANY1 ON THE BUILDING INDUSTRY (Archy, QS, Builder or Structural Engr) can lead the team.

anything else is politics

emordiuche:
I think the architecture in this estate is very impressive. The use of space and the finishing. What do you guys think? check it out here

saydfact:


Ironically; even as an Arhitect I learnt most of the things I know working under a QS...

THERE IS SOMETHING CALLED EXPERIENCE....... and YES; ANY1 ON THE BUILDING INDUSTRY (Archy, QS, Builder or Structural Engr) can lead the team.

anything else is politics

n3xt:
Pls anyone who know where I can get Pier Cap or concrete sphere (pic shown below) should please share with me before I go DIY.

I was offered 45k per pcs on Jiji and I don’t want to believe the person is really selling a piece at that ridiculous amount. I don’t see myself paying 45k for less than 40kg concrete.

coldcandy:
In many worksites, the supervisor is referred to as "engineer" whether he is a bricklayer or plumber or DIY owner, dem no wan know.

mrsteel:

A QS lead a structural engr?
For bungalow project abi
Building, architecture & engineering (civil/structures), do share similar courses in school & are very related, but not with QS. How many course did u share with QS students from ur 200 level to final year as an archi student?

nnadychuks:
Don’t rush to paint your house interior today. You now have a better option:
Get this Brick wall panel stickers today-
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Dimension- 70x77cm or half square meter
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n3xt:


I think he’s talking about field experience which still remain a highly desirable experience by clients and employers alike. This can come from anyone (Builder, QS, Architect, or even property investor). Some homeowners even know much more than most of their supervisors nowadays.

Your work experience can show a potential client whether you can handle tough working environments, meet deadlines, manage complex projects and work well within a team, your certifications on the other hand display an individuals’ depth of understanding of the subjects taught in school. Remember some subjects are bought too

I’d rather give my job to an illiterate plumber who have successfully installed over 3,000 houses in Lagos than the one who have an advanced certificate in plumbing and mechanics but without experience.

Let’s come home.

When you go to most mixed-use developments around in town, you’ll still see that it’s those Baba Jide/Baba Yisa the experienced plumbers (called agbalagba plumber) that get the big jobs done.

So I see nothing wrong in an architect learning or working under a QS, especially if the QS is the “agbalagba” in the industry.

n3xt:


I think he’s talking about field experience which still remain a highly desirable experience by clients and employers alike. This can come from anyone (Builder, QS, Architect, or even property investor). Some homeowners even know much more than most of their supervisors nowadays.

Your work experience can show a potential client whether you can handle tough working environments, meet deadlines, manage complex projects and work well within a team, your certifications on the other hand display an individuals’ depth of understanding of the subjects taught in school. Remember some subjects are bought too

I’d rather give my job to an illiterate plumber who have successfully installed over 3,000 houses in Lagos than the one who have an advanced certificate in plumbing and mechanics but without experience.

Let’s come home.

When you go to most mixed-use developments around in town, you’ll still see that it’s those Baba Jide/Baba Yisa the experienced plumbers (called agbalagba plumber) that get the big jobs done.

So I see nothing wrong in an architect learning or working under a QS, especially if the QS is the “agbalagba” in the industry.

nnadychuks:
go for Pvc
Use 12” Pvc if you’re planning to save money
Or
Use extra thick bombula Pvc (8.5”/5m) if you want to save money while getting real quality
What’s your location btw

emordiuche:
I think the architecture in this estate is very impressive. The use of space and the finishing. What do you guys think? check it out here

Abolarin91:
PVC sag with time.

n3xt:


I think he’s talking about field experience which still remain a highly desirable experience by clients and employers alike. This can come from anyone (Builder, QS, Architect, or even property investor). Some homeowners even know much more than most of their supervisors nowadays.

Your work experience can show a potential client whether you can handle tough working environments, meet deadlines, manage complex projects and work well within a team, your certifications on the other hand display an individuals’ depth of understanding of the subjects taught in school. Remember some subjects are bought too

I’d rather give my job to an illiterate plumber who have successfully installed over 3,000 houses in Lagos than the one who have an advanced certificate in plumbing and mechanics but without experience.

Let’s come home.

When you go to most mixed-use developments around in town, you’ll still see that it’s those Baba Jide/Baba Yisa the experienced plumbers (called agbalagba plumber) that get the big jobs done.

So I see nothing wrong in an architect learning or working under a QS, especially if the QS is the “agbalagba” in the industry.

mrsteel:

In other words it is safe for an illiterate trader building houses to lead an engineer because he has field experience?
When u want to build a good structure, go give it to baba yabasi because he got field experience!
What happens to the professionals with field experience? You should know I was referring to standard approach of doing things. I know we have uneducated old men in villages building houses, should that now be the norm & they made to lead engineers?
I don't expect anything different from a computer scientist turn builder though & those that built their houses without the presence of an engineer on their build throughout the construction phase.
They are sure to support this!
Abeg I no fit argue!

bigblow:
Hi everyone. Please I need advice from the professionals here. Just started my first project and I think my engineer is not helping the cost. We are doing German floor now and he told me the masons are charging 10k and helper 3k? We hired a concrete mixer and he is paying the workers 800 per bag in addition to the cost of hire and operator? Is this the standard? I am new to this�

1stNumeroUno:
Hello bosses, please advise.

I have a small construction that I'm perfecting documents for at LASPPA. But they complained about some setbacks and exit stairs being close to the fence. So, they are planning to give us Condolence approval (instead of the Final approval). My concerns now are:

* What's the implication(s) of that.
* Is the Condolence approval tenable at LABSCA for Stage permit?