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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 12:41am On Oct 02, 2020

What's the area of the building?

sam1919:
Hello everyone!
I just started a project and it’s at the DPC level. Please does Anyone who have an idea of how much the filling of a 3 bedroom flat and two room self contain will cost ?

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 9:16pm On Oct 01, 2020

You need a quantity surveyor to help you prepare it.

JWTheocracy1:
Thanks bro. This seems practical. I appreciate

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 11:39am On Oct 01, 2020

Good morning.

I'll advise that you get schedule of materials and labour prepared for the project. This will give you the quantities of materials needed for every item of the project with their corresponding costs and cost of labour.

This way, you can never be cheated again.

JWTheocracy1:
Good morning great engineers in this thread. I have a question because I'm lost by the pace I'm told materials is finished.

What's the normal ratio a bag of cement with sand and granite in ground flooring? It seems there is something fishy about who is handling supervision of my site.

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 4:34pm On Sep 30, 2020

We're still waiting or our next clients.

Contact CHOICE COST CONSULT for for quantity surveying services, viz-a-viz

1) Bill of Quantities (Projected estimated cost of construction)
2) Materials and Labour Schedule (breakdown of cost of materials and labour respectively for your construction projects)
3) Valuation of ongoing construction works (know the cost of already existing or ongoing construction)
4) Bidding and Tendering for construction jobs (As a contractor bidding for jobs, you need competitive tender to win the job. Nobody can help you out except a quantity surveyor.
5) Pricing of blank/unpriced bill of quantities for tendering purposes.
6) Invitation, pre-qualification and selection of contractor based on suitable tendering procedure. Don't award your jobs to the least bidder bit the least responsive bidder. Be smart. Don't let contractors fool you.
7) Contract administration from inception to completion of your projects. (interpretation of conditions of contract is one of the duties of a smart quantity surveyor)
cool Preparation of both feasibility and viability studies (if you're engaging in a commercial construction works, know the payback period and rate of investment of your projects. Nobody does it better than a quantity surveyor.
9) Life cycle costing
10) Cost control
11) Cash flow forecasting
Etc

Contact us today.
Mobile no: 09012800750

Properties › Re: Services We Offer As Quantity Surveyors At CHOICE COST CONSULT by QSFemi(op): 4:34pm On Sep 30, 2020

We're still waiting for our next client.

QSFemi:
We're still waiting or our next clients.

Contact CHOICE COST CONSULT for for quantity surveying services, viz-a-viz

1) Bill of Quantities (Projected estimated cost of construction)
2) Materials and Labour Schedule (breakdown of cost of materials and labour respectively for your construction projects)
3) Valuation of ongoing construction works (know the cost of already existing or ongoing construction)
4) Bidding and Tendering for construction jobs (As a contractor bidding for jobs, you need competitive tender to win the job. Nobody can help you out except a quantity surveyor.
5) Pricing of blank/unpriced bill of quantities for tendering purposes.
6) Invitation, pre-qualification and selection of contractor based on suitable tendering procedure. Don't award your jobs to the least bidder bit the least responsive bidder. Be smart. Don't let contractors fool you.
7) Contract administration from inception to completion of your projects. (interpretation of conditions of contract is one of the duties of a smart quantity surveyor)
cool Preparation of both feasibility and viability studies (if you're engaging in a commercial construction works, know the payback period and rate of investment of your projects. Nobody does it better than a quantity surveyor.
9) Life cycle costing
10) Cost control
11) Cash flow forecasting
Etc

Contact us today.
Mobile no: 09012800750

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 4:01pm On Sep 30, 2020

61 trucks of 20 tonnes.

Unibenfucker:
. 648 sqm let's say the depth is 3ft ?

So if I decide to use 20 tonnes like how many or the China truck like how many

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 3:59pm On Sep 30, 2020

It's better you direct this question to the professional trained in that wise, the quantity surveyor.

If you seek an answer, please attach your architectural drawings especially floor plans and elevations. I'll give you the quantities.

kiss

Footstradamus:
Bro let me pick your brain a little on a question i asked earlier, how much do you think it would cost to plaster an 8 bedroom duplex, or better still how many bags of cement would you consider adequate, trips of sand and the likes. its 8 bedrooms, 2 sitting rooms, 2 kitchens, a store and laundry.

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 3:48pm On Sep 30, 2020

What's the area of the site? And what's the likely depth of the existing water on the site?

Unibenfucker:
Brothers in the house ,I got a Land in lekki yesterday in an estate for my client. I want to sand fill it. Like how many trucks of 20 tonnes filling sand would I use to fill it up to a reasonable depth.?

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 8:18pm On Sep 28, 2020

Good evening boss.

You will need to provide more information as regards the project in order to get a realistic approximate estimate.

It will be helpful if you provide the following information;
1) Location of the project
2) Architectural drawings
3) Structural drawings (if any)

Zagee:
Good day house, please I would love to know the estimated cost for a one storey high with a two bedroom apartment on each level. Foundation - casting - roofing. Thanks

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 9:30pm On Sep 24, 2020

Building and other construction projects are contracts.
I've said that times without number on this platform. All the stakeholders, Clients, Consultants (Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Structural, Electrical and Mechanical Engineer) should keep this in mind.

The area I want to address this evening is the issue of RISK associated with construction projects.

A construction risk is defined as any exposure to possible loss.

In a standardized construction contracts, clients or project owners or project sponsors are insured against risk through various means provided for in the conditions of contract. Some of those means include, but not limited to, performance bond, retention, among others.

In an unregulated setting where clients just source for "contractors" to build for them without any contract, the chunk of the risks are unwittingly borne by the clients. Here is why;
If the contractor does a bad job, who pays for the recompense? The clients.

That's where the idea of RETENTION MONEY stems from.

A Retention money is an amount held back from a payment made under a construction contract. It is generally held to ensure that a contractor performs all of its obligations under the contract, and is then released either on practical completion or after the end of a defects notification period.

I'm advising clients, through this medium, to always apply this concept of retention money to even unregulated transaction with contractors. Clients are advised to agree with any contractor that is interested in executing their projects that a certain percentage of the total estimated cost of the project t will be held by the client for an agreed duration probably 6 months. I advise clients to hold about 2.5% of the total estimated cost for a period of 6 months the at least. This is to insure the interest of the clients on the projects.

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Properties › Re: Services We Offer As Quantity Surveyors At CHOICE COST CONSULT by QSFemi(op): 8:29pm On Sep 24, 2020

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 7:20pm On Sep 24, 2020

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 5:59pm On Sep 24, 2020

You're a funny man.

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Godisgreatest1:
Wonderful! Oga the roof is taller than the building. The owner can just add stair case and live in the roof.

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 7:01pm On Sep 22, 2020

Good evening.

I would have helped you with an approximate estimate of the construction cost but the dimensions on the drawings are not readable.

bebe2:
@ericko2k2 @rotecch77, @spyder880, @egunmogaji and others plssss i need your input
as this will help me decide if to build it or concentrate on other projects.

am on my knees, please. i know u wont have the exact but a loose estimate will give me a guide.

Properties › Re: Services We Offer As Quantity Surveyors At CHOICE COST CONSULT by QSFemi(op): 2:16am On Sep 21, 2020

QSFemi:
We're still waiting or our next clients.

Contact CHOICE COST CONSULT for for quantity surveying services, viz-a-viz

1) Bill of Quantities (Projected estimated cost of construction)
2) Materials and Labour Schedule (breakdown of cost of materials and labour respectively for your construction projects)
3) Valuation of ongoing construction works (know the cost of already existing or ongoing construction)
4) Bidding and Tendering for construction jobs (As a contractor bidding for jobs, you need competitive tender to win the job. Nobody can help you out except a quantity surveyor.
5) Pricing of blank/unpriced bill of quantities for tendering purposes.
6) Invitation, pre-qualification and selection of contractor based on suitable tendering procedure. Don't award your jobs to the least bidder bit the least responsive bidder. Be smart. Don't let contractors fool you.
7) Contract administration from inception to completion of your projects. (interpretation of conditions of contract is one of the duties of a smart quantity surveyor)
cool Preparation of both feasibility and viability studies (if you're engaging in a commercial construction works, know the payback period and rate of investment of your projects. Nobody does it better than a quantity surveyor.
9) Life cycle costing
10) Cost control
11) Cash flow forecasting
Etc

Contact us today.
Mobile no: 09012800750

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 10:41pm On Sep 17, 2020

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 8:54pm On Sep 16, 2020

The cost depends on the size of your land.

waley007:
How can I get this type of fence done, I love it, like how much will it cost me including the gate and tiles

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 4:20pm On Sep 15, 2020

What did I miss?

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 8:42am On Sep 13, 2020

Happy birthday brother.

Live long and prosper.

michlins:
It's my birthday today. Happy birthday to me.

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 11:31pm On Sep 12, 2020

That's a smart clause, boss.

n3xt:
QSFemi

We always have this clearly written in every contract. No one have x-ray vision.

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 9:42pm On Sep 12, 2020

Yes, it's elementary. The import of the post is to create awareness about contractual obligations of parties to the contract.

EgunMogaji2:
This is elementary.

What does the contract say about that? This ought to have been spelt out in the contract.

My contract says I’m responsible for materials and equipments. I pay labor. So price increases are absorbed by me.

On my Masons he carries any increase in labor cost or rework.

For example it’s raining now and they were doing excavation earlier. I expect them to redo some excavation and I shouldn’t hear about it.

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 9:08pm On Sep 12, 2020

Building and any other construction job is a contract either willfully entered into or not. The moment a contractor or builder submits a quotation to undertake a job for a client in exchange of remuneration, a contract is already established that's binding on both parties - client and contractor.

The reality of this scenario will come to limelight when there is a disagreement or dispute between both parties. So, a contractor's quote, project working drawings, specifications are all contract documents tenable in a arbitration or even formal court.

That's why clients and contractors are encouraged to engage the right professionals for every suitable of the project during pre-construction (pre-contract) and during and after-construction (post contract.

A typical scenario:

A and contractor entered into a contract unwittingly, say in March, before the dire consequences of Covid-19. The client pays 30% of the contract sum to the contractor as mobilization fee. Due to Covid-19, construction was suspended for about 4 months. Now, construction is about to be resumed on site and the contractor discovered that prices of virtually all materials needed have hiked by over 15% as against his quote.

Question:

Who bear the responsibility of this increase?

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 7:19am On Sep 11, 2020

Good morning.

Here is my contact: 09012800750

Hargbo:
I need your whatsApp number sir

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 8:42pm On Sep 08, 2020

It's clear now.

However, the dimensions you gave as 43 feet (12.9 metres) by 35.5 feet (10.7 metres) can not in any way accommodate this kind of design, 8 units of 2 bedroom apartments.

I advise you to get the right dimensions, length and breadth, of the building in order to get the answers you seek.

Thanks.

Rerin:
Total will be 8 units, 4done below and another 4above decking. Remember its been long i did four below.

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 7:34pm On Sep 08, 2020

I need more clarification please.

What's the total number of apartments in the building?

Rerin:
Thank you,
There will be two units flats left and two units flats right making total of 4. The entrances are sideways.

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 7:17pm On Sep 08, 2020

I guess the building as 2 units of the 2 bedroom apartment at the ground floor and 2 units of the other 2 bedroom apartment at the first floor. Is that correct?

Rerin:
Its over 5 years i did the ground floor and unfortunately i can't remember the quotation but did the decking not long ago. I intend raising the first floor now but I need responses so as not to be cheated by the bricklayers. If to just give no of blocks and cement. Size of decking is 43ft length and 35.5breadth

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 6:33pm On Sep 08, 2020

To lend your voice to people that have responded, you'll need to provide at least floor plans of the building.

Rerin:
Kindly assist with this request. how many blocks to use for four units of two bedroom flats with 43ft long and 35.5ft breadth, number of cements, bricklayer construction fee, no of tons of sand, please only to construct. Is it advisable to use ordinary sharp sand without using the yellow sharp sand

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 6:30pm On Sep 08, 2020

Good evening boss.

I do not really know the stage you're currently as regards the building you intend to construct, however the following steps can be a guide.

1) I assumed you've already procured the land for the site of the construction. In that case, you "may" need to get a survey plan in order to know the size or area of the land because that will help the architect in his design.

2) Commission an Architect to take your briefs (what you intend to build) for the building. If you've an open budget, then the architect can furnish you with different proposals about 2 or 3, from which you can choose the one you desire.

3) If you want to work on a budget, it's advisable to bring in a quantity surveyor to work alongside the architect in tailoring his design to your budget by helping you with a preliminary estimate. This is where most clients ignore and subsequently live with the consequences.

4) When you're fully satisfied with the Architect's design, then he will produce working drawings for you to be used for construction purpose.

5) Engage a quantity surveyor to help you prepare schedule of materials and labour or bill of quantities for the proposed project in order have the financial implications of the project at hand.

6) Since you've mentioned about hiring a contractor or builder for the project, have your quantity surveyor give about 3 invited contractors or builders to "price" a blank bill of quantities already prepared in stage 5.

7) Have your quantity surveyor assess their financial bid while an structural engineer assess their technical bid.

cool

The Quantity Surveyor will advise you to award the project to the "least responsive bid". Hire the contractor, mobilize and work will commence on site.

9) Have a solid arrangement of method of payment to the contractor while the work goes on.

I still have some more to type, but let me stop here first.

Merci.

Ibk2020:
Someone should please reply me.

I am planning to start my building soon, I also want to know how building enginer / contractors charges.

Can someone recommend a good builder in Ilorin?

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Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 4:44pm On Sep 08, 2020

Properties › Re: Services We Offer As Quantity Surveyors At CHOICE COST CONSULT by QSFemi(op): 11:27am On Sep 07, 2020

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 7:25am On Sep 05, 2020

Good morning.

It's for a monopitch design, flat roof. I see you address it as shed roof but it's actually a monopitch or flat roof.

Kimiwa:
I'm grateful Sir. Deeply.
But is this for a shed roof design or another roof design? I want to be very sure.

Properties › Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 9:46pm On Sep 04, 2020

Good evening friend.

Here's my recommendation based on a 1.20metres high Kingpost, given that it's a small building.

0.45mm or 0.55mm gauge long span aluminum, including eaves and fascia covering = 242 square metres.

The roof members are;

A) Wall plate, 75mm x 100mm x 3600mm hardwood (3' x 4' x 12" wink

= 15 pieces.

B) Tie Beam, 50mm x 150mm x 3600mm hardwood (2'x 6' x 12" wink

= 27 pieces

C) Rafter, 50mm x 100mm x 3600mm hardwood (2' x 4' x 12" wink

= 38 pieces

D) Struts, 50mm x 100mm x 3600mm hardwood (2' x 4' x 12" wink

= 17 pieces

E) Purlin, 50mm x 75mm x 3600mm hardwood (2' x 3' x 12" wink

= 69 pieces

F) Noggin, 1200mm centre to centre, 50mm x 50mm x 3600mm hardwood (2' x 2' x 12" wink

= 93 pieces.

You can easily get the price of these items in your location as price of items are currently fluctuating now.

Thanks.

Kimiwa:
Good day Sir. I hope you still have me and my request in mind. I'm counting on you. Thanks.

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