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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:15pm On Jan 27, 2021
uncleteeh:

Sure we do.

Bros the chairman is right.

Even in kobocity.com, you can see the number of designs we’ve had to work on...

I think our architects need to up their game.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Focusmind: 6:18pm On Jan 27, 2021
n3xt:


You’re not wrong.

Here’s something designed for a client here by an architect in one of the most popular estate in Lagos.
When the client gave me the plan, he knew I’d definitely not be comfortable working with the design so he asked me to tell him what I think.

We did a lot of back-and-forths and came up with something a little bit more comfortable.

Though I’m not an architect but I always design 99% of my builds. My architects do the detailing.

I always do so because I notice a lot of naija architects are not so creative and lack concepts.



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Pic 1 - Clients Original Design
Pic 2 - New Design Concept by NextHome fleshed by Architect Phillips Akalawu of MagicTouch

I trust you bro. You belong to the contemporary designers. Just imagine the difference between the two? Normal architect will give you the first one.

I am not hating on long roof. Everyone to his own.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:36pm On Jan 27, 2021
Focusmind:


I trust you bro. You belong to the contemporary designers. Just imagine the difference between the two? Normal architect will give you the first one.

I am not hating on long roof. Everyone to his own.

The truth is I want to build a house that will outlive it’s owners. Not a house that’s dated.

The architect so hate me ehn cos I redesigned and took over about 4 of his projects. It wasn’t intentional though but who no like better thing.

The interesting thing is good design and a bad one cost almost the same amount to build.
I’m very sure they don’t sell cement/bricks for a nice design more expensive than they sell for boring designs.

Do it right the first time! The major issh is most architects focus more on money than providing excellent services.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:10pm On Jan 27, 2021
Let’s Weld and Grind

Few weeks back, Baba Egunmogaji2 started a DIY thread that inspired me to pick up some toys for my DIY metal/steel projects.

I’m starting a new thread to put to life some of my crazy and imaginary ideas and to also provide value, inspiration, and entertainment to as many people as possible.

Follow me on this journey at https://www.kobocity.com/d/104-brabus-coolest-and-easy-diy-projects-for-homeowners

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Beframia: 7:24pm On Jan 27, 2021
Cool! Let's go there!

n3xt:
Let’s Weld and Grind

Few weeks back, Baba Egunmogaji2 started a DIY thread that inspired me to pick up some toys for my DIY metal/steel projects.

I’m starting a new thread to put to life some of my crazy and imaginary ideas and to also provide value, inspiration, and entertainment to as many people as possible.

Follow me on this journey at https://www.kobocity.com/d/104-brabus-coolest-and-easy-diy-projects-for-homeowners
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Focusmind: 7:26pm On Jan 27, 2021
n3xt:


The truth is I want to build a house that will outlive it’s owners. Not a house that’s dated.

The architect so hate me ehn cos I redesigned and took over about 4 of his projects. It wasn’t intentional though but who no like better thing.

The interesting thing is good design and a bad one cost almost the same amount to build.
I’m very sure they don’t sell cement/bricks for a nice design more expensive than they sell for boring designs.

Do it right the first time! The major issh is most architects focus more on money than providing excellent services.

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See fantastic designs, especially the second from top. Urban prime properties are also good with their contemporary home designs with glass walls.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by davodyguy: 7:36pm On Jan 27, 2021
This sliding gate costing ₦400,000
A hit or a miss? lipsrsealed

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 7:50pm On Jan 27, 2021
n3xt:
Let’s Weld and Grind

Few weeks back, Baba Egunmogaji2 started a DIY thread that inspired me to pick up some toys for my DIY metal/steel projects.

I’m starting a new thread to put to life some of my crazy and imaginary ideas and to also provide value, inspiration, and entertainment to as many people as possible.

Follow me on this journey at https://www.kobocity.com/d/104-brabus-coolest-and-easy-diy-projects-for-homeowners
how much did you get that Güde for
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 7:54pm On Jan 27, 2021
davodyguy:
This sliding gate costing ₦400,000
A hit or a miss? lipsrsealed
a hit. Doing this one for more than that. This gate,six able bodied men no go fit carry am. Psn is 2.5mm, rods are 14mm wrought and the pipe is 60 by 60 wrought. My biggest concern right now I'd how to load it into a truck

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by folmus: 8:10pm On Jan 27, 2021
@N3XT, how do I get the measurements to calculate the number of blocks for fencing of a land measuring 450sqm on Kobocity?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 8:17pm On Jan 27, 2021
michlins:
a hit. Doing this one for more than that. This gate,six able bodied men no go fit carry am. Psn is 2.5mm, rods are 14mm wrought and the pipe is 60 by 60 wrought. My biggest concern right now I'd how to load it into a truck


Do you mean 6 average men can't carry it?

If you see 6 able bodied men you go even leave your work run oooo grin grin grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:23pm On Jan 27, 2021
Focusmind:


See fantastic designs, especially the second from top. Urban prime properties are also good with their contemporary home designs with glass walls.

Yeah! That build was something else. Concept and model was designed by one of naija’s finest contemporary architect.

We did some rework on the plan in-house at NextHome. I think I worked with few nairaland architects on redesigning the structure.
I can remember Beetroot worked on the 3D and another guy from Play-in-architecture worked with us on the structural design.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:28pm On Jan 27, 2021
folmus:
@N3XT, how do I get the measurements to calculate the number of blocks for fencing of a land measuring 450sqm on Kobocity?

Length + Breadth x 2 - 3.6m (Gate opening)

Input the height of the fence (e.g. 3m)

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by davodyguy: 8:31pm On Jan 27, 2021
michlins:
a hit. Doing this one for more than that. This gate,six able bodied men no go fit carry am. Psn is 2.5mm, rods are 14mm wrought and the pipe is 60 by 60 wrought. My biggest concern right now I'd how to load it into a truck
Thanks

I posted it here for you to contribute based on your experience.

This one too, about 5 people lifted it.

The way price is skyrocketing be things in 2021 oooo
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:33pm On Jan 27, 2021
michlins:
how much did you get that Güde for

I got it 80k
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KelvinCoaster(m): 8:34pm On Jan 27, 2021
Larry1960:


What's the cost for both architectural and structural design of a 4 bedroom duplex
In Abuja it's between N45,000-N100,000 depending on who is doing the drawing.
You can negotiate it.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 8:39pm On Jan 27, 2021
If you don't mind unsolicited advice, you can use any of the following measurements irrespective of the shape of the land;

1) Length 25 metres x breadth 18 metres.
2) Length 21.21 metres x breadth 21.21 metres.
3) Length 30 metres x breadth 15 metres.
4) Etc

Key: Any two dimensions you want to use, just make sure their product (multiplication) equals 450 square metres.


folmus:
@N3XT, how do I get the measurements to calculate the number of blocks for fencing of a land measuring 450sqm on Kobocity?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:40pm On Jan 27, 2021
davodyguy:
This sliding gate costing ₦400,000
A hit or a miss? lipsrsealed

I like the gate minus the flowers abi ornaments.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by vickzie(m): 8:40pm On Jan 27, 2021
KelvinCoaster:

In Abuja it's between N45,000-N100,000 depending on who is doing the drawing.
You can negotiate it.
45k for a duplex with (A.S.E.M), ok o, I rather do it free of charge and have peace of mind than go that low, how much does it cost to print, bind and stamp 4 copies. well....

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 8:43pm On Jan 27, 2021
davodyguy:

Thanks

I posted it here for you to contribute based on your experience.

This one too, about 5 people lifted it.

[b]The way price is skyrocketing be things in 2021 oooo[b/]
forget that part. I don't want to talk about it
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 8:44pm On Jan 27, 2021
davodyguy:

If bridges can be built on water without collapsing, any land can accommodate any building, but the best foundation is piling to the lowest possible depth.


While it remains the best, is there no other alternative especially for smaller builds at least for kobokobo builds?
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 8:44pm On Jan 27, 2021
davodyguy:

Thanks

I posted it here for you to contribute based on your experience.

This one too, about 5 people lifted it.

The way price is skyrocketing be things in 2021 oooo
what's the materials you used
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 8:45pm On Jan 27, 2021
n3xt:


12k for DPC?

Abi I’m dreaming ni? 100mm thick or just 25mm? Regardless the size of the building I have NEVER budget anything less than 50k for DPC. (Read this part slowly)
If you take some post here seriously you will suspect and develop the notion your engineer/workmen charges are too exorbitant.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KelvinCoaster(m): 8:56pm On Jan 27, 2021
vickzie:
45k for a duplex with (A.S.E.M), ok o, I rather do it free of charge and have peace of mind than go that low, how much does it cost to print, bind and stamp 4 copies. well....
A neighbour did her Architectural and structural design for N45,000 last week in Abuja.The project is to be cited down south in her village.
This is not 'hear say'!

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by uncleteeh(m): 8:58pm On Jan 27, 2021
n3xt:


Bros the chairman is right.

Even in kobocity.com, you can see the number of designs we’ve had to work on...

I think our architects need to up their game.
I got that sir, some designs are wack.
There are numerous factors that inform designs, especially in a country like ours where nothing is stable.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by folmus: 9:01pm On Jan 27, 2021
QSFemi:
If you don't mind unsolicited advice, you can use any of the following measurements irrespective of the shape of the land;

1) Length 25 metres x breadth 18 metres.
2) Length 21.21 metres x breadth 21.21 metres.
3) Length 30 metres x breadth 15 metres.
4) Etc

Key: Any two dimensions you want to use, just make sure their product (multiplication) equals 450 square metres.



Thanks @QSFemi
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 9:03pm On Jan 27, 2021
n3xt:


I like the gate minus the flowers abi ornaments.

I'm interested in learning how they worked on the rollers that made it so hidden. Do you have any ideas you want to share.


I just looked at the floors and there's no provision for the rollers. Every place look just flat

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Jasobry: 9:03pm On Jan 27, 2021
KelvinCoaster:

A neighbour did her Architectural and structural design for N45,000 last week in Abuja.The project is to be cited down south in her village.
This is not 'hear say'!

I will comment later
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by uncleteeh(m): 9:04pm On Jan 27, 2021
KelvinCoaster:

A neighbour did her Architectural and structural design for N45,000 last week in Abuja.The project is to be cited down south in her village.
This is not 'hear say'!
You see? It's obvious such design will never be approved, therefore, anything could be designed.
Well, many Autocad users pose as Architects these days.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KelvinCoaster(m): 9:09pm On Jan 27, 2021
uncleteeh:

You see? It's obvious such design will never be approved, therefore, anything could be designed.
Well, many Autocad users pose as Architects these days.
I will ask her to share the drawings so you can verify if it's upto standard.
Cheers!

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 9:13pm On Jan 27, 2021
rotecch77:


@ bolded area ( according to your replied to my earlier post) its possible to used both surface and submersible pump together.
But you need to make sure that the pump capacity is enough to pump the water according to the water level of the bore hole.
More so you need to redo another iron bore hole cover to be able to accommodate the double pipe
See the attached sketch

Thanks Sir,
Your explanations and sketch drawings really shed light on the options.
I think l will be using this method

God Bless.

My appreciation to all others who also contributed brilliant ideas, to my request


Lastpage!

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by davodyguy: 9:13pm On Jan 27, 2021
n3xt:


I like the gate minus the flowers abi ornaments.

Women and aesthetics.

But most that saw it live this evening really appreciated it more than I did

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