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Hello, I would like to know the current prices of building materials in Asaba, Delta State and it's environs. Thanks.

Hello, am in need of a job. Am a graduate of Building Technology and have 8 years field experience. Am also skilled in 3D CAD designs and visualization. You could contact me on my email. krissn32@gmail.com. Thanks.

I concur!

msogunro:
If only all the anger on this thread could be used to break the boulders on my site.

Sir, you are a TRUE professional. THESE are advise worth taking to heart. Big UPS!

skimanski:



@EgunMogaji I'm delighted that you appreciate our work. Means we have to do more to please people like you and professionals in property section.

Finishing is no doubt the hardest part of a building project. Its mostly all smiles between contractors and clients during carcass and those smiles fades away when finishing resumes. Mostly when client's Hard earned money (In this country where hard times are regular), are not been put to proper use. Most of the blame should go to the contractor. I know clients can want to twist contractors into doing things that might be counter productive to the success of the project, but its definitely not because they do not like their house, but because of their level of understanding, and their level of trust for contractors, they take matters into their own hands. Note; I don't see these same clients tell Mercedes Benz how to make a v12 Engine. Benz already seems to know what they are doing.

Now for all of us that want to build. We most have a picture of how we want to live in the house. in our living rooms, we must have a picture of how we want to enter the living room, Sit down, Turn on the TV, Stand up, Walk into the Dinning, see whose coming out of the Kitchen, Enter the kitchen ourselves, Try and be involved in the Kitchen activities, Walk Upstairs, Sit with your family in the private Living room, Walk your Kids to bed, go to your own bedroom, use your shower, go to bed, wake up in the morning and think if you will like to do any outdoor event like Swimming, or farming or sitting down somewhere to drink, and if yes, think of which part of the house you will like to do that. The moment we have a mental picture of the living style in our head the way we want it, we might know how to shape our house, given the available space. Its not enough to want the Architect to help us think this, because the way he wants to leave might be contrary to the way you will want to leave. His Job is to help you manage what you want with what you have available. Once that is done then finishing becomes easier.

For those already in finishing stage. This is the little i feel i know, and these goes for both client and contractor. Saving money should be the last thing on your mind. I know both parties will not like to be in the loosing ends, but lets try and balance our available resources with what we want. I know contractors are in the business for profit, so am I, but, let the JOB you do decide the money you make, and not the money you want to make decided the Job you do. for crying out loud, you can have what you don't deserve. As a result of the above, I build in my self the following attributes.

* Determination/Believe.
Before I do any Job, i tell my self, its a go, This house must be fine no matter what. Even the house doesn't have a choice. so when you get to that point where the design doesn't go as planned, then you know you do not have a choice but to make sure it comes out nice. Its that process of making sure you get it right, that you discover new grounds into making things and that ground discovered will make you look like a genius, but in truth, you just got out of a design gone wrong. I was asked a question in one of my thread and below is my answer

Re: Arcadia Groove Estate:constructing Our 4 BEDROOM DUPLEX by skimanski(m): 9:48am On Aug 11
wanaj0:
Moving quite fast.

Hope those pipes will not have leaks.


Never will I be involved in a leaking Pipe. Not after the all my years of renovation.
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The word "never" is called Determination/Believe.


Creativity:
People think this thing is a gift people have. I say no, its an ability you build in your self. and it comes with these simple steps. Always have an open mind towards anything. Do not box yourself into one taught. broaden your taught. As your self how can it be done differently, then see if that differently is better, and the rest is history. The moment we get into it in a conventional way means there will be no creativity. But note once profit is in the forefront, then creativity is difficult to attain.


Most importantly Respect for others:
We must respect the feelings of everybody involved the the projects, from client to contractors to artisans and Labourers. We must all pay our fair share of dues. Negotiate what we know will do the Jobs. There is no need for a client to want to pay a contractor 500 When he knows in his hearts of hearts that 500 Will mean the contractor will struggle. and yet the clients expects his job to be done. that means he has deceived himself into thinking the contractor will use his personal money to finish the Job. There nothing bad if contractor is paid more than the job deserves, that means you have more chances of getting a good job than the other way round. This also applies to contractors when negotiating with artisans.


Once this and more that i haven't remembered are followed, then we are in for a nice finishing.

Bro., I admire your MATURITY!

segcymoor:

Although, I am not expected to respond to this write up since I am not actually involved.Nevertheless, I was obliged to do so just because of a statement(....Also,some builder were jealous when see chaateu or wherever..)
I understand this statements is not direct to me but to the 'Builder' in the house generally.

To start it,If u guy study my statement regarding this 'Man of the people' as I like to call him. U will observed I.fancy his personality. I ve actually promised him a deal!




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He will see d best of Architecture having invites him and family for a dinner!
Bros, no room for jealous ooooo. All guy get their paroo

EgunMogaji:
Forging ahead with showcasing some fantastic work by builders on this forum. (Hajj if you prefer that I set up a separate thread I can do that.)

This is not about one aspect but a totality of workmanship that's possible in Nigeria.

Wow! Clean,beautiful and executed to DETAIL. I love what i see.

Lols!

podosci:

Yes sir

If, the information provided are based on the recommendation of the structural analysis and they are have been scrutinized and found Fidel then I say carry on as long as it is executed on site.

abdulwastecx:


Ok boss.
Minimum depth of strip = 900mm below ground level
Depth of isolated pad footings = 900 +225 = 1125mm

Are THESE info based on the recommendations of the structural analysis and design?

ihebrooke:
Bedroom interior

Posh and clean interior fitting. A mature blend of color and symmetry. Good job Sir.

ihebrooke:
Different tweak

I like this option. It has a subtle ambience and less noise. A good job sir. Keep it up, more ink to your pen.

Fynestboi:
Happy new month


suzan404
charijee
spatiakrux

A happy new month to you Bro.

Do not look beyond Engr. Victor Ochei. The guy makes things happen in Delta especially the Anioma axis.

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Am really SORRY about that!

But just see what happened?

I even suggested another alternative (Wood plaster boards).... and here he is blaming me for "Asbestos" wahala and doing it in a very insulting manner!

Anyway, that is what happens on a faceless forum.

All sorts

My apologies.
I will learn to IGNORE "help Questions", as much as l can, henceforth



Lastpage!

Hello,

I would like to commend your effort, passion, ingenuity and apparent maturity to issues on this forum. You are one of the MANY who gets this thread rolling and brimming with great ideas.

However, divergent ideas, opinions and innuendos might be, I implore you never to relent on doing what you do best, 'exploring and disseminating well thought and research IDEAS. I believe that's the object of this thread.

Way to go girl. Keep it up. Next could be the popular COOLFM in Lagos. Cheerios!

JESUUUU!

darenyx:
Bedroom interior design job

+234-803-483-3342
darenyxaid@gmail.com

Nice job. What rendering package do you use for your interior design presentations? Thanks.

Imposed load or 'Dead load' is a constant(s) assigned to a structure with respect to it's function according to BS 8110. Hence, the imposed load of a residential building would differ to that of an hotel and so on.

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Oga Abdulwasteexc,

I noticed you used burnt bricks in the slab for which calculation you showed in that pix.
I guess this is also a good way to reduced slab weight!

BTW, are those "imposed loads" VALUE, "standard values" (for Hotels, Residential, e.t.c.......... or do they depend on the size of the building, which may vary form building-to-building?

You are really thorough.



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ESOTERIC! Just the way I like it.

mufutau55:

Oga mi. Same half plot?
Make you know say some people dey follow you o.

Hajji M.

BULLSEYE! You've said it all Bro. Most clients feel compelled to employ the services of mediocres with the objective of spending less rather they spend more later on.

tushbobo:
I have been involved in/handled quite a number of projects and come to the conclusion that the two major reasons why projects result in waste of resources and have poor quality(common within Nigeria) are:

1. Improper planning.
2. Not using professionals/experienced hands.

There are many other factors but they can be broadly categorized within these two.

Hello, am based in Asaba. Is it outright purchase or is there opening for installmental payment. Thanks.

May their soul rest in the Lord's Bossom. Amen RIP!

Hello, I am a builder but I use ArchiCAD for design co-ordination,clash detection and quantities take-off.

Good day. Nice works you have here. Please, I would like to know what program you use for your renderings? Thanks.

segcymoor:
Moulding precast parapet

Hello Segcymoor, a nice job you have here. I follow your construction threads ardently and honestly, you've never disappointed me. With regards to the precast roof cornice, what steps do you take to ensure it is rigid and firm to carry the imposed roof load on it. Personally, I get sacred of executing it in comparison to the in-situ format cos of its homogeneity.

Hello OP,this is one of the relevant thread,personally, I've found. Thanks for initiating it and also bravo for the works you've posted,a true professional you are. Am a graduate of Building Technology with several years cognitive experience in design,mostly architectural. I am proficient with the use of the architectural design package,archiCAD
But I use it for detail design and partial BIM(Building Information Modelling), partial cos it is a concept not fully comprehended and practiced in Nigeria. Dear OP I would like to know if this thread is strictly for engineering Modelling and designs or could pros from the divide such as myself share with my wealth of knowledge?

XketchDesigns:
Here's what I was able to do.

Your designs are great and I admire, more, your attention to details. It exudes your firm knowledge of your branch of engineering. Many designs I see these days lack adequate details and hence causes errors during project execution. For some designers I think It is a result of inept perception while for others it is the selfish and conscious act of hoarding information so as to gain relevance in the project execution.

It's gat to be the properties section. I like the matured minds there.