edoman2016:
Between buying a haulage truck for business and building a tenanted house at the same cost for instance, which is more profitable?

Trucking will lift you fast, then begin building as you want it.

Aforxzy:

Sir, are spiral staircases still allowed as emergency exist in modern designs??

Whether modern or conventional, a staircase serve two major purpose - a way to transition between different levels in a residential property or a way to add wow factor to a build.

So all builds (modern, vernacular or contemporary) will require at least one internal staircase acting as main route to other floors while some others will require additional staircase that provides more functional role (escape route, emergency exit, alternative access into building).
Take for instance, think of when you do laundry in a multi-dwelling apartment (like the design shared by nannymcphee), wouldn’t it be nice to have an alternative staircase at the back of the building to access the ground floor?

So when thinking about staircases, you need to look beyond it’s primary use and consider the flow of the property.

May God forgive me for writing as if I’m a “constituted authority.”

Lest I forget it’s “Not a Bible.”

n3xt:


Whether modern or conventional, a staircase serve two major purpose - a way to transition between different levels in a residential property or a way to add wow factor to a build.

So all builds (modern, vernacular or contemporary) will require at least one internal staircase acting as main route to other floors while some others will require additional staircase that provides more functional role (escape route, emergency exit, alternative access into building).
Take for instance, think of when you do laundry in a multi-dwelling apartment (like the design shared by nannymcphee), wouldn’t it be nice to have an alternative staircase at the back of the building to access the ground floor?

So when thinking about staircases, you need to look beyond it’s primary use and consider the flow of the property.

May God forgive me for writing as if I’m a “constituted authority.”

Lest I forget it’s “Not a Bible.”

Here’s a secondary stair with secured access leading into a mancave.
There’ll always be stuffs you just want to keep private.

n3xt:


Here’s a secondary stair with secured access leading into a mancave.
There’ll always be stuffs you just want to keep private.

More secondary contemporary stairs.

I think I did one on NL few years ago. I won’t be able to share though.

How do you access rooftop in modern builds?

ty01:


too late bro. wood work is contracted already but we can discuss roofing materials subsequently.

Alright no problem sir.

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Bro except you are going to be driving the truck your self, pls don't venture into it. Very risky business. Go build a house.

Rockyheight:
Bro except you are going to be driving the truck your self, pls don't venture into it. Very risky business. Go build a house.

How?

I didn’t drive myself. I didn’t chase my drivers around and I’m able to recoup my money in 8 months.

Don’t tell me you’ll invest N10m in a truck without comprehensive insurance?
When you think of the resale value of trucks self, you’ll marvel.

Trucks ain’t like cars o.

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I know quite a number of people who have only Bedford Tipper and you’ll be surprised at the number of houses they have.

There’s no business without risk. You just need to understand the dynamics and put proper systems in place to manage associated risks.

n3xt:


How?

I didn’t drive myself. I didn’t chase my drivers around and I’m able to recoup my money in 8 months.

Don’t tell me you’ll invest N10m in a truck without comprehensive insurance?
When you think of the resale value of trucks self, you’ll marvel.

Trucks ain’t like cars o.

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I know quite a number of people who have only Bedford Tipper and you’ll be surprised at the number of houses they have.

There’s no business without risk. You just need to understand the dynamics.

the risks involved here is your driver telling you stories always as to regards your returns. It is the usual driver truck owner wahala

michlins:
the risks involved here is your driver telling you stories always as to regards your returns. It is the usual driver truck owner wahala

Smiles.

I still know a company that pays up to 80k and even more per trip on deliveries within Lagos. (better Trucks o)

I know a guy who takes up to N80m yearly on sand delivery at Berger.

Handling your driver doesn’t make the business unprofitable. You allowed him and his excesses.

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Few months ago, a Nairalander was practically begging me to help her get a truck to deliver some loads of sand to her project. We couldn’t find one!
They’ll make as much as 400k on the 3 days job but we couldn’t get any truck to take up the business.

Why would someone like Dangote even invest in trucking business?

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/378926-dangote-buys-3500-locally-manufactured-trucks-worth-n63-billion-from-anammco.html

https://nairametrics.com/2020/01/10/dangote-concludes-plan-to-secure-10000-trucks-from-indonesia/

I guess the number one producer of cement in Africa wasn’t smart enough to invest more in building houses all over Nigeria.

“Every man to himself.”

n3xt:


Smiles.

I still know a company that pays up to 80k and even more per trip on deliveries within Lagos.(better Trucks o)

I know a guy who takes up to N80m yearly on sand delivery at Berger.

Handling your driver doesn’t make the business unprofitable. You allowed him and his excesses.

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Few months ago, a Nairalander was practically begging me to help her get a truck to deliver some loads of sand to her project. We couldn’t find one!
They’ll make as much as 400k on the 3 days job but we couldn’t get any truck to take up the business.

I didn't know about that part. Moreover you're an engineer with a pipeline to such needs

Rockyheight:
Bro except you are going to be driving the truck your self, pls don't venture into it. Very risky business. Go build a house.

I agree.

Many in the abroad has suffered on this.

The only ones that I know making it are the babas that are riding shotguns in their vehicles or they are heavily involved.

michlins:
I didn't know about that part. Moreover you're an engineer with a pipeline to such needs

Try find out how much they pay a truck per trip to Atlantic City, Lagos.

Fourth Mainland Bridge is coming shortly. You better go invest in trucks. One of my uncles made his fortune from the construction Third Mainland Bridge. He had 30 Bedfords in the 80s.

Good morning gurus on this platform

Kindly advise on the durability of American steel panel doors for rooms.

Thanks

shogbenga:
Good morning gurus on this platform

Kindly advise on the durability of American steel panel doors for rooms.

Thanks

American Steel Panel Doors or

American Style Steel Panel Doors

The original is what we use in the USA but fiberglass is I think more predominant now.

Happy Weekend everyone, contact me for all your Land survey needs. 08069018449. Thanks

shogbenga:
Good morning gurus on this platform

Kindly advise on the durability of American steel panel doors for rooms.

Thanks

American panel
Do you mean this?

If yes then I would advice you don't use it . It's the poorest quality of doors

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I'm not a regular follower of the forum and I did not get the details of the background of the case with this guy HLSbroker or so. But the guy is a scammer ! He did similar thing to me and I said I will report him to everyone here in this forum. He begged me that he will complete my job in Akure, but up till now he never did. I decided to wave it, until I started reading this about him today. Beware of this shylock, he is a scammer !!!

seg123:
I'm not a regular follower of the forum and I did not get the details of the background of the case with this guy HLSbroker or so. But the guy is a scammer ! He did similar thing to me and I said I will report him to everyone here in this forum. He begged me that he will complete my job in Akure, but up till now he never did. I decided to wave it, until I started reading this about him today. Beware of this shylock, he is a scammer !!!

How long ago was this?

Sorry that this happened to you. I really wish that customers would search this thread and section more before engaging artisans?

ThatHistoryGuy:


American panel
Do you mean this?

If yes then I would advice you don't use it . It's the poorest quality of doors

Thanks.

Which do you advise I consider

seg123:
I'm not a regular follower of the forum and I did not get the details of the background of the case with this guy HLSbroker or so. But the guy is a scammer ! He did similar thing to me and I said I will report him to everyone here in this forum. He begged me that he will complete my job in Akure, but up till now he never did. I decided to wave it, until I started reading this about him today. Beware of this shylock, he is a scammer !!!

One tale too many! What's happening here? Can a house divided [scamming] stand? We'd be one family with same vision.

From the look of things, one would have to reconsider engaging people from the thread and look outside.

Good afternoon!

Rockyheight:
Bro except you are going to be driving the truck your self, pls don't venture into it. Very risky business. Go build a house.

Provided is not a family related form of business, you will enjoy it if both parties understand the rule of law.

The young, BHN, TSL, Chisco etc, vehicle are not totally own by them, BHN has over 4000 trucks in their fleet of trucks, like wise TSL, almighty Dangote his not the the sole owner of all the trucks you see ply the road.

The principles of trucking
1. Drive it yourself, if you can
2. Give it out to a registered company collect your monthly return
2a. You responsible for repair & maintenance
2b. The company is responsible for repair & maintenance
3. Document, Agreement
4. Insurance a must 7-9% plan(comprehensive)
5. Understand the type of trick required, not all haulage company accepts all type of trucks.
6. Don't be greedy.

Round the world Trucking is 3rd largest economy driven, lots of Nigeria in Europe are truck drivers.

Phylife:


One tale too many! What's happening here? Can a house divided [scamming] stand? We'd be one family with same vision.

From the look of things, one would have to reconsider engaging people from the thread and look outside.

Good afternoon!

And these are the ones that are reported on here. Many issues are resolved through back door channels.

shogbenga:


Thanks.

Which do you advise I consider

I don't sell doors boss so have very little experience about it.
I sell tiles and sanitaries but have door dealers here and that American panel is a No No

ThatHistoryGuy:


American panel
Do you mean this?

If yes then I would advice you don't use it . It's the poorest quality of doors

Can you share your insight on this? I was told 23k for these doors - American panel. This against PVC doors for the interior of the house, which do you recommend?

Note: Na kobo kobo project.

[quote author=Chekitaut post=94724592]@sam1919

The question that should come to your mind is
1. Are peoqple really buying houses?
2. Are people actually renting?
3. How long will it take to build one
4[b]. What is the financial implications of a house.[/b]

These days we see lots of empty houses everywhere, we see lots of advert of houses for sale, 3bedroom duplex or terrace@₦40-50m, rent is ₦2.5m-3m/annum

A building cannot be completed within a month.


Bold 1&2=YES
Bold 4=Depends on client's taste.
Bold 3 and last quoted question= For starters a 3,4 ,5,6 bedroom bungalow building can be finished completely within 30 days if funds are available.

Good Afternoon

SurveyorGeo:
Good Afternoon

[quote author=bixton post=94801723][/quote]4bed room Bungalow, can be done in 3weeks, am talking of duplex & Terrace structure.

Im taking a case from Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki, Ajah. Lots of properties without no occupants in it.

Only build & sell makes crazy profit(not 30% in a month as the op said) but it takes long to get buyer, many developer is killing the industries. You see substandard structure built here & there,

Multi million structure of lekki garden structure put down because it lacks integrity test. Likewise so many others,

SurveyorGeo:
Good Afternoon

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