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Chibaba247:
Pls good people, I am at the roofing stage of my building, I want to know if it will be OK using a steptile or metcoppo or any other type aside a stone coated sheet, as I am embarking on a flat roof design.
Thanks and God bless u all

I will love to hear the opinions of the house on this.

My opinion on the roof design or style should complement the house design. Meaning a modern contemporary house might have a flat roof

Dennis3D:
thank you sir for always coming through.
I know Oga Hajj will soon come with his seat soon.

In this estate they don't allow anything like semi Detached houses. It must be fully Detached or nothing.

With time, I will be sharing some houses being built here. They are really massive.

Starting with the one am sharing below...

That’s interesting, the kind of estate I like. Rules and regulations must be followed.

That means they would even allow luxury flats?

Following this development. Class is in session

Dennis3D:
We used 295 bags of Cement.
2.5 tons of 16mm
3.5 tons of 12mm
1 Ton of 10mm
4 roles of binding wire
2.5 Trips of granite of 30 Tons each.
2.5 Trips of Sharp Sand or 30 Tons each.
Marine board 80 Pieces
1x12x12 - 150 pieces
4 Bags of Nail.
And so on.
Bamboo lengths 380 Pieces

We casted 90% of work on the casting day and finished the remaining 10% of the next day.

Wow this is a really big job.

How much did you pay the casting crew? I’m looking for a “caster man” for an up coming job

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Dennis3D:
Second Decking concrete work day
Our routine is Beams and Staircase First.
Our vibrator machine is equally and routinely at work with us.

Nice work. More grease to your elbow.

I’m very interested in the casting aspect(cost) of this slab. Do you mind sharing cost breakdown of the labor? And where you able to finish before dark (6/7pm)

Thanks

KolaShangOne:
It's achievable. That's one of the ways we can achieve balance and control greedy capitalist middlemen / retailers.

But Nigeria is a free market".

If only we can cap cement at say 3200. If you sell more, they lock up your shop!

If we have a govt controlled pricinh on granite supply. Iron supply, etc..

Let Govt. also control percentages paid to Engineers / contractors..

It will add a bit of stability to every industry.

I’m not a fan of government intervention is business because it’s requires a responsible government for it to work and most are not especially not Nigeria. People will still take advantage of the system e.g Fuel subsidy, Fertilizer.

I bought 12.5kg gas for 9,000 yesterday. A 100% increase from 1 year ago.

Nigerians which way forward.

twinskenny:
For your electrical supplies
Pipes
Knock out boxes
Havels distribution board
Switches and socket
General electrical fittings

Location is not a barrier but trust me quality delivery await you.

I have some quote on electrical supplies, can you help with prices location is Igboefon I will handle delivery cost

1. 3 by 3 eight packets
2. 3 by 6 six packets
3. 20mm malebush three packets
4. 20mm coupler four packets
5. 25mm malebush one packet
6. 25mm coupler two packets

Thanks

n3xt:
Very far but I can ask one of my guys to bring it down next week.

Please note, they might have to remove the stones too.

Okay. Removing the stone will definitely require more hands involved.

Okay then I look forward to next week. Kindly drop your contact so I can text you.

Thank you very much.

n3xt:
I have mine. I can lend you if your location is not too far from me.

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I watched the video, exactly the end result I’m hoping to achieve.

Sure I would appreciate your gesture. Location needed is Maroko area in lekki.

Do let me know if this is not too far from you.

Very nice.

Pressure washing might be the best option. I’m sure it might be more efficient that pouring chemicals and brushing manually.

@next did you rent or buy the pressure washing machine.

n3xt:
I did one recently in one of my big bro’s house. We removed the interlock stones, pressure wash them and lay them back.

I’ll see if I can share video of the cleanings process.

Good morning house,

What can one use to get rid of green algae on interlocking floors and fence? The look is becoming unsightly. Thanks

Dubemcapital1:
As at the time we fabricated the steel doors, it was 67,000 each for 4ft x 7ft door (spacification: 1.2mm or complete18 gauge flat sheet for the door frame and 1.5mm or 16 gauge flat sheet for the door panel)

And

45,000 each for 3ft x 7ft doors ( same spacification)

Thanks boss, info will be helpful when the time comes

spyder880:
Welcome, there are too many doors, just pick one I can give the likely costs.

The internal doors not the big entrance doors.

Example bedroom and bathroom entrance doors.

Thanks

Looks nice, plain and simple.

What is the cost per door and dimensions.

Looking for something similar for my project

Dubemcapital1:
The locally made steel doors installation

Well done engineer
Can you enlighten us with cost of doors and dimensions ?

Thank you

Well said. I'm sure many on this forum including myself will benefit from your insights.

For most of us here, projects undertaken will not require the likes of JB & Cappa (I may be wrong) so we will gladly work with Femi & sons.

The keyword I keyed into here is "Competence of the QS"

Keep up the good work sir!

QSFemi:
Hiring a QS for your project is one of the smartest decisions that will save you lots of money as a client, project sponsor or building owner.

As regards different QS arriving at a significantly different project costs, some reasons can be attributed to that;

1) Inadequate drawings. Some projects especially that involve 2 or more floors might have only architectural drawings without even having structural drawings. M&E drawings are non existent in most cases. In this scenario, that means the Quantity Surveyors will have to make "reasonable assumptions" of the structural elements in the building based on experience and competence.

2) Difference in specifications. Lots of important specifications are always missing on even drawings. In an ideal setting, a QS is supposed to send a "query" to either the design Architect or Engineer as the case may be to get a clarification on such items. In a situation where the QS has no express access to the designers - Architect or Engineer, the QS has to make "reasonable assumptions". Making reasonable assumptions is a very important part of QS training.

3) Competence of the QS of course.

4) Estimating information and pricing details used by the QS. This include market price of materials, labour rate, preliminaries pricing, overheads pricing etc.

5) Arithmetic errors in the bill of quantities. Quantity Surveyors are humans and as such do make arithmetic errors in the bill of quantities. That's why during tendering such as open or competitive tendering for a project where a number of contractors bid for such, one of the things the consultant QS will do after opening of bids is to check for arithmetic errors in the submitted bids and make corrections.
That's why whenever I receive quotations either from contractors, subcontractors or suppliers, the first I do is to check for arithmetic errors.

6) Method of procurement of the proposed building. There are many methods of procurement of projects with their pros and cons and that consequently have a considerable effect on the overall construction cost.

7) Nature of the project and the expected technical expertise required. You don't expect a project that require the expertise of Cappa D Alberto or Julius Berger to have the same contract sum for one that will be done by Femi and Son Construction Company even for the same type of project.

Other factors such as site accessibility, site conditions, etc can also affect a QS bill of quantities.


Let me just stop here.

There are still tons of other factors.

Happy Sunday,

I totally agree with this point of view i.e engaging a QS who is independent of the project.

However in my limited experience, bill of material and labor does vary from QS to QS. how does one eliminate inconsistencies.

Ive also noticed that engineers might markup labor costs (especially) in order to increase the total, resulting to a higher figure if they are working on %.

QSFemi:
Happy Sunday.

As regards the situation, I have said it times without number that it's advisable for clients, project sponsor or home owners to hire independent professional to assess the construction cost of their projects especially in a relatively high end construction.

To have a contractor to submit his quotation for a project to a client, to be assessed, who has no knowledge of construction processes will not be fair to the clients at all. Even if the clients insist on buying all the materials as quoted and subsequently monitor the usage of such, there's still no way for the client to know the fair cost of required labour for such project. Hence, the client is still very likely to lose a good amount of money to labour cost.

That's why professional Quantity Surveyors are trained to be an independent cost assessor of construction enterprises which ranges from building to roads, bridges to railway, and what have you.

In your case, the best bet is to let us have the drawings and advise on the cost consequently.

As regards 5% supervisory fee, it's subject to review. However, in a standard contract with reputable and registered construction firms, 15 to 35% or even higher (case in point: Julius Berger) is normally charged to the actual cost of construction for overheads and profit.

Kindly update us on prices

16mm
12 mm
10 mm

Thanks

Well done sir.

Is this iron rod local or imported?

Thanks

Dennis3D:
Materials are being delivered...
We are getting cement here for 3200...
Ton of iron around here for 265K...

We are commencing setting out ASAP

rotecch77:
Still active

How much will a bio digester cost for a 5 units of 2 bedroom flats in lekki area.

I await your response thanks sir

neduboo:
Well I will just summarise it for you. My advice to you and any one doing any building project is to never be ashamed or shy to price down the cost of a material to your favour especially when you feel the price is way too high. My foundation is a 3 bedroom flat at the front and a room and parlour self con at the back.

Even the people I buy building materials have known me for always dragging prices with them and jokingly call me "alaroro customer or ijebu man" even though I'm igbo. Well I can't blame them, I no get much and my project na just the grace of God and na Kobo Kobo.

This is the prices I bought my materials and the amount i paid for workmanship. Bear it in my mind that I'm building in a waterlogged or swap area so my foundation has to be piled and a basement has to be constructed before the raft so that my house doesn't sink.

All this estimate was done within the month of December 2020 to present. For the piling, 20 piles were done. Initially those doing the piling charge me #3000 per piling though it could be more than than but as they saw say I no too get, them gave me that price. Even at that I priced the piling to #2500 per pile. That is. #2500 times 20 piles.

For the material used. I bought 2 small tipper of concrete for #40000 each per trip, 2 small tipper of sharpsand for #17500 each per trip. As advised by someone in the forum, I bought 30 10mm, 30 12mm and 10 16mm rods. But I will suggest to those who will do their project to instead used only 12mm rod and 8mm rods in order to lower the cost spent on rods. As for cement I bought 15 bags for the piling and basement. 7 bags was used for the piling, 8 bags was used for the basement. Each bag was sold to me for #3500 . I tried my possible best to beat down the price of cement but e no work.

For the labour work, I used cheap labour. That's is aboki to do the mixing of cement and carrying it to fill the piling and basement while the engineer supervised them and tell them where to pour it. I paid the aboki a range of #2500 to #3000 depending on the number of them doing the labour work.

For the iron bender, I paid him 15k total for bending the rods for the piliing. Mehn, it was the engineer that helped me beat down the price and advised I opt for daily pay so that it can be easier for me. While for the basement I paid the iron bender 10k total. Initially the iron bender was asking for 25k for the basement (i.e 1k per base) but I no get that kind money to spend for bending iron for basement.

All my materials was exhausted for the piling and basement except for my concrete that remained like quarter trip and sharp sand remained like half trip, iron rods finished.

So I had to buy half tonne of 12mm and quarter tonne of 8mm with half bundle of binding wire for the raft

I called carpenter that will bring him own wood to construct the raft for me and carry back him wood once the raft has been casted, he charged me #120,000 but God knows say I don't have that money to pay him. With the help of my mom she beat down the price to #40,000. Trust women, they can do magic for you sometimes. The iron bender was asking for 40k but I was able to beat down the price to 20k.

Well done bro! May you finish this house this year.

I have question about your pile.. What is the depth of pile and reinforcement?

Nice work, what area is this project?

feldido:
Placing of fascia boards ongoing

Oga Rotecch77, how can i reach you. I would like your opinion on something.

Thanx

i will definitely be needing your services soon, but no use price cut my neck..lol

topsy23:
Renovation works going at surulere.

Please I need you to help me check out my honda.

Also do you fix toyota tachoma?

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Okay, I'm sure price is a determinant in customers decision.

I will purchase from you soon by Gods grace.

Abolarin91:
No sir, this will take longer although not like stainless.
There are two quality of galvanized barb wire for now.

Timtol:
Coming out gradually.... Masters bedroom

4rooms with 4 windows each,only the guest bedroom has two windows.... Fenestration and it's functionality

Well done sir.

What type of tile is being used for this project.?

Abolarin91:
Work in progress opposite New makun estate, Lagos-ibadan express road, Mowe, Ogun state.

Bolbaz home tech.

Nice work!

Hope this is not the type of barb wire that will rust in a few years and look brown.

Okay,

That's why I brought it to a public forum like this, so others like yourself can give informed input. lol

Can you Identify where changes need to occur.

omololu251:
When did you get this quote?

A ton of reinforcement doesn’t sell for # 120,000.

Kindly confirm the prices of materials before committing yourself o.