₦airaland Forum

n3xt:
Baba, your eyes ain't deceiving you and we are not performing magic. The 2.1 x 2.4m glass is going up the roof to cover the atrium.

My client actually requested for a house that tick all the boxes without breaking the bank. This is just one of the many interesting features of this build.

I Have been Following closely , have a glass roof / cover over one of my builds at the courtyard , want it to be bright and sunny there

How to keep clean will be a challenge later though apart from cost

EgunMogaji2:
So EgunMogaji is the one that plays in the interior?

I like to play in the main streets too but e get as e be.

I was offered a plot between RichBam and Kuola, street facing for N25M today.

Lol , No be so o

Know the place , second richbam ,was taken there about 2 months ago , must have checked most of the offers in that axis
Wanted between taska and elebu junction

kopell:
What is average cost of land in those areas? Can anyone share light on the cost with good Title documents for like 2 to 5 acres

Don’t know about the interior , not my play , baba egun might advice you

But on the main akala expressway,25 to 30 m a plot for now

EgunMogaji2:
I really don’t like stressing myself but if I was to have the energy to manage two areas then I’ll be in Ologuneru too. There’s no attraction there but that road is now littered with fantastic architecture and businesses.

Some of us are still young ,we can handle stress

The 3 areas are good , at ologuneru , foodco , bitemore , vanguard , etc all came in the last 2 or 3 years , mid income families building right left and center

Akobo established already , once dualised roads are completed , more traction , now is the time to position with all that red dust everywhere

n3xt:
Ibadan is ripe for off-plan several years ago. Location ain’t issue in Ibadan right now.

You just need to create the environment that’ll attract your target audience.
Akala is cool due to nearness to Lagos/Ibadan expressway but as a smart investor I’d been looking at neighboring communities to buy. Don’t be surprised when the buying pattern suddenly shift towards those communities.

Those in power are just narrow-minded people who can’t see beyond 4 years.

All those neighboring communities are in play already , prices have shot up since , so many estates in that area , Adron too

Horlardorjah:
absolutely true, we are still on the first floor slab formwork and people are already approaching us to make payments for structure that is going two floors more.
a complex that was just completed had it fully payed for like 6 months before it was declared open.

Music to my ears , not entirely surprised , been casing 3 areas i feel will gain further commercial traction in ibadan for about a year now

akala was more compelling , the other 2 were akobo and ologuneru

Maybe I should also increase the size of my project and floors , was going to do 1 floor and about 1200 lettable sqm

Horlardorjah:
you are very correct sir, akala elebu is right about the hottest place in Ibadan presently. Godspeed on your project, I guess your project too is commercial

Absolutely, to do something else will be an injustice

Horlardorjah:
wawuu! baba oh
that place is not far to a site we are working on presently opp zanak filling station.

Interesting , remembered checking the 2 plots next to zanak a while ago .Akala is hot right now, the road upgrade will add more fire , I have a site further down that road , should start work soon God willing

n3xt:
For the Saint Diordavies’ | Anti-Flat Roof Geng

Nice curb appeal is the hallmark of this countryhome.

Want more? Check me out on kobocity.com



We design great homes. It’s not cheap though.
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@diordavies I’m playing your vibe now o

Very nice

What style is this

Chekitaut:
Which way Nigeria?
I am scared...

Heard prices of cement have been reverted to previous this morning

n3xt:
It’s good to talk to them sir because of future developments.

Development no dey finish _{(Akala way still dey there)}

Lafarge love supporting upscale developments and they do better than every other competitor in this area. I’m sure Engr Bayo is aware of this.

The reason we often don’t explore this option is we often times assume the procedure is complex and might be fraught with logistic issues.

Most multi-floor projects in Nigeria uses Lafarge ReadyMix and maybe a few other companies in the readymix concrete business.

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Good speed!

I can see they’re already at the 2nd floor.

Oh will definitely make enquiries even if it’s not for this project

topsy23:
Boss we will be glad we are called for the surface conduit work for this project,

Check the pictures below

Your work is smooth , looks very professional , checked your thread a few times ,but awarded to someone else already

Might have another project soon , hope i will be able to afford you

abdulwastecx:
I think changing our addiction to concrete will allow us to build more environmentally sustainable homes. I have some Timber decked home designs that I'm currently working on.
Something like a composite of concrete beams, timber joists, and decking wood.
The problem we currently have with the use of timber as a structural material is strength classification.

Can you share the designs, looking for inspiration for a personal build

n3xt:
You can discuss partnership with them sir. They’re very flexible and it’s a cheaper option in the long run. They charge per cubic m and other things like project scope/location/height etc determines the cost.

I’m trying to get the contact of my guy Uthman Shafau in Ewekoro who works in the Aggregates and Concrete Unit.

Ok Will be appreciated

But gone past the major concrete work , which was a 1700sqm over the basement parking , the rest Na moi moi

n3xt:


Las las you’ll do ReadyMix baba. That’s the only thing I’d recommend for a project like yours.

Call Lafarge and discuss. They might even have a batching plant near you.

Immediately I read what you wrote , sent message to my people to get quote for 2 trailers and present to me tomorrow morning

Will ask the builder , is that option cheaper ? Me I Like having materials on ground , don’t want to be waiting with all this price fluctuations

BrabusNG:
Just in

There is an official increase in price of Lafarge Elephant cement.

Already, homeowners, builders and developers have been struggling to complete projects affected by the covid19 lockdown and inflation.

This official increase in cement price will put huge pressure on many builders and homeowners and in the coming weeks, many sites might come to a standstill due to this.

Hmmm

And the beat goes on

EgunMogaji2:
Thank you Sir.

I site my layout around the new train station and it’s infrastructure.

Another estate I’m developing will have a recreational center. Free access to my layout subscribers.

I’ll keep our opinions in mind because it’s valid.

The potential buyers I was thinking about are telecommuters from Lagos. To offer them a bedroom community away from the stress of Lagos.

I’m reading and learning.

Was going to say the train station and activities around it is economic activity before I read this reply . Is it enough ? is another thing . Am sure it will spur further quick development in that area , same for moniya

Always good to see people invest in what they believe in , especially in ib

Just concluded a transaction on akala express , will be investing in a commercial structure , reason is the multitude of estates and general opening up going on in that axis of the city , mostly by mid income people

Interesting times

n3xt:
Yes sir. The one in rooftop used to create a relationship between the inside and outside.

That means the job is almost set if you’re installing this week. Well done sir!

Almost there , Tired of that particular build .

diordaves:
Is yours done by the Chinese or our local boys/girls? What is the material used? Aluminum or uPVC? Can I ask the cost?

My design drawings have two 6 meters openings for bi-fold doors. I bought a truck before the lockdown to start loading stuff I wish to import and bi-fold doors are included.

Please keep us posted during and when installed. I will sure learn a thing or two.

Price can’t remember , mobilized him about 6 months ago ,would have changed anyway

Can call him also , dayo 0803 -244 -7679

n3xt:
Import bi-folding or multi-fold windows? Those are easy job here.

Even it’s part of @rmx project. I think his is about 6m wide if I could remember.

It’s a major part of my latest contemporary design and upcoming project.

There’s a Chinese company that makes large sizes used for internal partitions here and I’ve known them since 2014. There are other folks in the uPVC market that do this type of windows here.

This type ? installation of mine should start this week

diordaves:
This is nice and very encouraging. We should be doing more of this in residential buildings. I'm guilty though, I've not done this in Nigeria and that's because I don't as yet have a forever home in Nigeria.

Just one observation from the photo you attached; feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

The silver (aluminum) surface of the insulation material should be the other way around. Or is the aluminum surface double sided?

The aluminum surface repels heat, so if it's not double sided, you want to repel the heat from the roof, so the surface should be facing the roof.

Or is the design to conserve the a/c coolness in the room (hall) from escaping to the roof? If this is the case, then yes the installation as shown is acceptable. If this is the case, you still need to contend with the heat from the roof. In this situation, a double sided repel surface is a superior solution.

Honestly don’t know , Good question though . Will put it across to the build team

I no wan do am before sef but go with there advice most times

n3xt:
You can save money, time or quality, but you can’t save all three. Decide on your approach and accept that you will have to invest something.

Rockwool installation is not cheap.

Rockwool in one of my build , like you said for cooling and sound reduction is what am told

Naijapal:
I have items I want to get from alibaba, the agent said 1cfm is 100k NGN. Will the cost of clearing 1cfm still be equally to cost of clearing 1 container?

Can’t be

Cbm u mean , good deal 100k . Most I know charge 120 to 140 k par cbm for sea cargo , this includes all clearing cost, custom duty and freight charges

Normal 40 feet container is about 60 plus cbm

kopell:
Thanks for clarifying the information. I thought you brought from china and an item was shipped from Dubai to Nigeria. That's what I mean by transshipment. I had a very bad experience last year October during pandemic lockdown, I imported complete bathroom, kitchen, and other items for a friend, because he insisted he wanted American standards from China. After paying for everything, I instructed them I'm shipping to Nigeria which created problems between me and the manufacture. At the end of the day they obliged to my instructions, the items are half the size of the container. The agents did whatever they had to do and delivered the items February this year. To cut the story short, always try to buy full container to save money when your items are going to Lagos. When the items landed in Lagos it created another issue with the customs and the agent. At the end of the day, the clearing fees is about same as clearing the entire container. lesson learn

Next time use console, just deliver to there warehouse in china , guanzhou and I think yiwu , you don’t need all that stress , can hook u up with the console guy i use

I use him also for clearing of full containers sometimes

n3xt:
There are varieties of option out there to explore. I cannot imagine the variations you’d paying on your projects if you’re not exploring the alternatives.

But as you say it sir, you win some and lose some. I can see you’re always aiming for the if wins

We try but we can’t know all and do all , at times we don’t even have the time even if you have the resources and knowledge , we can only get better with each build

kopell:
Hmmmm if I get you clearly sir, are you trans shipping from china to Dubai to Nigeria? . If you don't mind can you share more information on how this works?

Don’t get what u mean by transshipment

There is direct shipment of cargo from china either by sea or air , there are Nigerian agents that do this and have warehouses in china esp guanzhou , do both regularly apart from my own normal full container imports

Someone posted a number , am assuming that’s one

From Dubai same apply , I did air cargo , they will handle all freight and custom issues , you only need to pick up in the Nigerian office or warehouse

Most times they charge par cbm or kg

davodyguy:
From which source?

We joke with these words:
Anybody that knows the way, knows the book

There are various shipping options from China to Nigeria, apart from DHL, UPS etc

This life , once you don’t know , you will pay for it . Knowledge is power

The reason this thread is vital is for that purpose , the reason also some of us come to check ways to improve our build and reduce cost

for my build to be commissioned soon brought in all the Acs from china , same with most electrical fitting

Was given quotes for spot lights etc last month , took about 2 weeks for it to land from Dubai , all at less than half the price

Only bought one generator in Nigeria in the last 20 years and that only as a courtesy to my dads friend that was into generator sales , in that period must have bought close to 15 , some as big as 1375kva , the reason is obvious

I don’t begrudge anybody selling at incredible prices , responsibility lies on you to seek alternative , he get where we too dey hammer

BrabusNG:
N8200 from Omega in Mushin. Supplied to doorstep with extra 35k.

My last purchase was less than a month ago.

Palm Avenue abi

Marine board is now between 8500 and 9500 depending on quality from my findings . Got some from akure 2 days ago

BrabusNG:
XL6 Trillion | Atrium House | First Floor Slab Formwork just like the master ordered it.

How much did you buy the marine board and is it recent

topsy23:
You can't skip copper wire boss. Aluminium is not the best option for conduit wiring.

You can use aluminium for bigger size of cable

At all , Skip as in buying way in advance

topsy23:
Not only cement and iron that is affected.

See the message i received from cable manufacturer this morning.

Hmmm , not surprised at all , how many things can a man buy in advance

was going to skip copper wires this time around , will have a rethink , dejavu all over again