megacontrol:
Hey @checkitaut what do you think about this?

The truck is available for inspection

Toks 30Tons Howo Truck forsale

Location. Ibeju-lekki

Price: 19m

Call 07061960316

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Great engaging discussion on open voids you've got there.

Those points are spot on too and i share similar sentiments, just as expressed here a few days ago when someone posted a plan for review.

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megacontrol:
There are a few places you can try to introduce more widows.

Personally I will never do a void but that's me. A friend is trying to cover his void back after using for just a few years, i dont know why tho.

That's a very good design you have there.

Thanks Boss for your response

As requested, see my feedback

1. The hight is est. 3 Step block and that's the Entrance were the spoiler chair is... From the chair to the right hand side

2. It's going to be residential but no plan for kickoff now.... Still gathering capital to begin the process

bixton:



Good Morning.....
Just a couple of questions though out of curiosity

1) What's the level(height) of your land to the existing road where those spoilers chairs are kept? I'm also assuming that may not be the area where the main entrance is?
2) What are your plans to build(type of build) on the land(present or still in the future)?

Thanks Sir for the honest review

The Dirt and Flood on the land are concerned to me to avoid challenges when it's time to build

As advice, I would do the dwarf fence to avoid further litter and I will evacuate all dirt


Is water flooding on land okay ? It flood and dried off when sunny

diordaves:


To be honest, your immediate worry is not water flooding the land but the pure water sachets, nylon bags, plastic bottles and rubbish I see on that land from your pictures.

Over time, the plastic rubbish will devalue the land more, making the land difficult and expensive to develop than flood.

So evacuate ALL plastic waste from the land first. Then either close eye and kuku fence the land to prevent the neighborhood using the land as a rubbish dump site and the fence will prevent the neighborhood water rushing and settling into the land.

If immediate fund is an issue, do a dwarf wall (fence) to prevent water getting into the land and burst a hole in the fence to let out water into the gutter.

megacontrol:
Great engaging discussion on open voids you've got there.

Those points are spot on too and i share similar sentiments, just as expressed here a few days ago when someone posted a plan for review.

Here’s the link to the discussion on kobocity.com
https://www.kobocity.com/d/18-please-help-with-this-plan/11

michlins:
what happened here is the weight of the tank was too heavy for the channels. If you check well, this stand fell under weight of the tank. If you check well, the foundation is still very solid but the channel fell under weight of the tank.


About the foundation, the soil determines how deep and wide it needs to be. The foundation anywhere is required to be about 2ft wide and 4ft deep at least but nothing is permanent because the height and load of the tank isn't permanent.



And yes tanks are usually positioned in a place where a house helps cushion the force of the wind and not leave it vulnerable.

You need to also realize that my field of work is an area that isn't truly defined with rules as it is occupied currently by illiterates. But through experience,we have come to develop a model that works for each person. You will agree with me that with all the education the engineers have, they still build structures that collapse. Even with their established rules and regulations. You can rarely hear the news about collapsed tanks but you hear about buildings falling everyday.


I'm willing to learn from you if you have any working model which I will have to add to my knowledge and improve on it. It's one of the biggest gains I have made from this thread and not just the jobs. I have been opened to more knowledge than what my colleagues have.

Bros, I would have challenged your comment but reading to the last line I resaved my comment as you said you are open to learn. First of all do you guys understand characteristic and functionality of welding rods, right penetrating current that's supposed to apply in order not to overheat the object on every section or joint of the object fabricating. When many of our people finished welding do they even have x-ray machine to check the quality of current penetration and cracks in welding. I can go on and on. Welding is not just sparkling lights I believe the welding should be done right for every application it was designed for. Today welding is another technological line of engineering, we must continue to improve our knowledge in any line of occupation. This is like arguing with a metallurgist about characteristics of metal.

Thank you for the review

I will clear the debris as advice

Pls any idea the cost of sand filling?

megacontrol:
Sometimes things are not as complicated as we make it seem.

From the pictures it appears your land is already fenced...If so, clear the debris and sand fill your land above the drainage and gutter height. If you have to, then block off the gutter drain off into your land for now. when it is time to build, you'll incorporate drainage plans into your design.

No big deal here.

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Happy new year folks.
Pls what's the current price of stone coated roofing sheets.
Do we have dealers here?

Crownofwealth:
HAPPY NEW MONTH AND NEW YEAR FOLKS.
Here is the quotation I was given for the roofing of a very modest and normal size Three Bedroom and one Self Contain Apartment. I feel the quantity for the wood and zinc is just too much hence I decided to seek your opinions. Kindly advice. Thanks alot. I will really appreciate your opinions.
35 pieces of 3 by 4
180 pieces of 2 by 4
170 pieces of 2 by 3
240 pieces of 2 by 2
4 inches nail 1 bag
3 inches nail 1 bag
Cameroon Zinc 5 bundles
Ridges 25 pieces 8 by 8
Flashes 24 pieces 2 by 5
Flashes 24 pieces 2 by 3
Gum 12 packet
Zinc nail 6 packet
1 inch nail 9 packet
Quarter rod 19 pieces

Pls patronize us for the roofing sheet

michlins:
4 by 2 channel will be good for the job. Run away from galvanized pipes right now cause the quality has dropped heavily from what it was before. Depending on your location, budget like #180-250k

Can you show an example of what a 4 by 2 channel looks like please...

Ndyoo:


Can you show an example of what a 4 by 2 channel looks like please...

sorry but I don't have the picture with me now

https://www.kobocity.com/d/21-quantity-surveyor-costing-reality-or-myth

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Pls can experienced homeowners share with us what their experiences are on the differences between what a Quantity Surveyor prices things at as opposed to what the ‘real’ costs for work are? I have been told repeatedly by two architects now that they QS’ ‘over-egg’ everything. How true is this?

How many feet is the standard parking space in a building, both the front and side?

michlins:
two tanks means a storey building or more which should be at least 25ft tall. You should use 5 by 3 channel. You should budget #550,000 depending on your location. I'm so sorry for the error in communication.

I was the one who made a mistake. Enjoy your weekend

How much is enough for a 2 storey building, six flats? And what is required for the work?

Ndyoo:


How much is enough for a 2 storey building, six flats? And what is required for the work?

I will suggest you use two 1000 gallons tank on top, then two tanks of 750 gallons separated at each floor. The height should be 32-35 ft depending on the height of the building. The channel to be used should be 6 by 3 for the structure and 4 by 2 for the load beams carrying the tanks. Your budget should be around 800,000 depending on your location.


You can also choose to do four 500 gallons tank on the top and then one 500 gallons at first floor. The last tank should be for the compound sanitation and the occupant cars.

I don't know if you understand me. I'm down with a flu and can't really think clearly

gandkiss:
Good morning house, can anyone tell me the type of wood below and if it's good for door frames

@johntemmy

the pic not really clear to me either kokogbo or mahogany both are Good for frame ... 90% it's mahogany but make sure you ask the supplier if is real mahogany cos we have series of mahogany like jebo etc. cos there not really good like real mahogany.. cheers.

Crownofwealth:
HAPPY NEW MONTH AND NEW YEAR FOLKS.
Here is the quotation I was given for the roofing of a very modest and normal size Three Bedroom and one Self Contain Apartment. I feel the quantity for the wood and zinc is just too much hence I decided to seek your opinions. Kindly advice. Thanks alot. I will really appreciate your opinions.
35 pieces of 3 by 4
180 pieces of 2 by 4
170 pieces of 2 by 3
240 pieces of 2 by 2
4 inches nail 1 bag
3 inches nail 1 bag
Cameroon Zinc 5 bundles
Ridges 25 pieces 8 by 8
Flashes 24 pieces 2 by 5
Flashes 24 pieces 2 by 3
Gum 12 packet
Zinc nail 6 packet
1 inch nail 9 packet
Quarter rod 19 pieces

patronize us for your strong and evalasting roofing woods..all at shikini money...

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Unfortunately I don’t take construction pictures like before to show the build process but I can share the plans and need-to-knows - not here - on kobocity.com

Thanks for the response. I'll follow the kobocity forum in time.

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michlins:
I will suggest you use two 1000 gallons tank on top, then two tanks of 750 gallons separated at each floor. The height should be 32-35 ft depending on the height of the building. The channel to be used should be 6 by 3 for the structure and 4 by 2 for the load beams carrying the tanks. Your budget should be around 800,000 depending on your location.


You can also choose to do four 500 gallons tank on the top and then one 500 gallons at first floor. The last tank should be for the compound sanitation and the occupant cars.

I don't know if you understand me. I'm down with a flu and can't really think clearly

Are these joints?

shortgun:

Are these joints?

yes sir

ak22:
Happy new year sirs . please I need a contact of any good and reliable automated sliding gate installer

Where’s your location?

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michlins:
the most important part of tank stand is the foundation. It varies from place to place and that's why it's recommended to do the job on site so you can see the soil you're working with and find out the kind of foundation it requires. What works in Nnewi will NEVER work in Lagos.

The weight of water and load is the same everywhere and as such same material that works at point A can work at B provided the weight, height remains the same. It's a hollow structure and so wind can freely pass without compromising the structure.

Another factor is the ability of the welder to weld well. I don't know how to explain this part.

If the three factors are adhered to, you will get a structure that will outlive the building

Wind consideration is very important and structurally, which is important varies from site to site.

where the tank is built in open countryside, wind effect will have to be the priority.

Where the tank is slender due to the height of the tank (as for most cases). Lateral sway will have to be paramount.

The load that the tank is expected to carry during its service life.

In summary, during the structural designs, all these cases will be considered and model accordingly.

Civil/structural engineers will make use of these assumptions, model, analysis and design the most economical and cost-effective tank.

abdulwastecx:


Wind consideration is very important and structurally, which is important varies from site to site.

where the tank is built in open countryside, wind effect will have to be the priority.

Where the tank is slender due to the height of the tank (as for most cases). Lateral sway will have to be paramount.

The load that the tank is expected to carry during its service life.

In summary, during the structural designs, all these cases will be considered and model accordingly.

Civil/structural engineers will make use of these assumptions, model, analysis and design the most economical and cost-effective tank.

knowledge is priceless and believe me what you guys are teaching me daily is what people spent years to learn in the university and paid top dollar for. I look forward to learning more.


Thanks guys both people asking questions and those with suggestions. I don't know it all and I am getting schooled

Happy new year.

I pray 2021 will be a great year for us all.


Now, I want to address the question or concern of this person.


I'm a practising Quantity Surveyor, as such I've the obligation to respond to issues like this.

First of all, Quantity Surveyors arrive at estimated construction costs based on available documents - drawings, specifications and approved instructions.

What I've observed in my years of experience that could cause significant difference between a QS estimate and the actual cost of construction is mostly "difference in specifications between the construction (QS) specifications as stated in the Bill of Quantities and the actual specifications done on site".

I want to cite an example. A QS can describe in his BOQ that oversite concrete (german floor) to be 150mm (6-inch) thickness. During construction, many project supervisors will never do 150mm thickness on site. Most would rather do 75mm to 100mm. This will significantly reduce the estimated cost thereby making clients to think that QS estimate are over bloated. This is just one example out of many decisions that happen during construction.

How do will solve this problem?

Answer: Engage your QS beyond pre-construction duties. Engage the QS during the construction of the project for he can easily identify this gap and fill it swiftly.

Conclusively, QS do not "over-egg" bills like that person thought.

Have a blissful year ahead.

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michlins:
knowledge is priceless and believe me what you guys are teaching me daily is what people spent years to learn in the university and paid top dollar for. I look forward to learning more.


Thanks, guys both people asking questions and those with suggestions. I don't know it all and I am getting schooled

Thanks, bro...we are learning here.