We have some isolated pad foundation at the center of the mini halls.

Happy Sunday to everyone.

We are doing the column formworks, casting of the columns and today we are kicking off earth filling of the backstage and hall areas.
While tomorrow, we set out other parts of the building which we haven't done due to want of space.

Please keep following.

Amarisco:


It wasn’t in the intro o. Keep up the good work either way

Thanks. I will update that right away.

Amarisco:
Interesting

What’s the schedule of works?

As stated on the introduction, the project is a mini event center, consists of 3 mini halls measuring 6m*12.3m each at the ground floor and a bigger hall measuring about 13.5m*18m at the first floor with other ancillary spaces. There is also a detached 4bedroom guest suites and a security house.

We are expected to deliver this project upto practical completion level in 6months time.

Thanks for following up ma.

Making use of a water level to get desired block level.

Erecting the foundation walls.
By tomorrow column formworks will commence.

We are gradually making progress.
Casting of column base continued today.
Tomorrow we will kick off formation and erection of the foundation walls and complete the casting of the remaining column base.

We made some progress.
Installation of column reinforcement bars and casting of R.C column base.

ejikeme:
Congratulations spot.....

Thank you sir.

Refreshments on site. Courtesy of our client.
#Teambuilding

25 tons of granite, a trip of sand, 50 bags of cement arrived at this site today.
We are adopting a just in time approach due to the site being congested with rubbles and remnants of the demolished building. Once we start backfilling we would have enough space to store materials on site.

kkonsults:

Thicker than what is available now.

Well done bro

Exactly.
Thanks for following up boss.

Happened to meet this 16mm rebar used on the demolished building here. Mehn!!! The country has really retrogressed.

God willing tomorrow we will be installing the reinforcement mats and starter bars.

We commenced casting of the foundation footing and blinding for column base today.

Columns

We have 3 different columns for this project.
230*230mm (4y16)
300*450mm (10y16)
230*750mm (10y16)
10mm stirrup@200mmc/c

Mat 900*900mm
1350mm*1350mm
1500*1500mm respectively.

Excavation continues.

It has not been easy cutting through the old foundation on this site.

We got some materials for a start.
Cement.
Granite.
16mm rod.
10mm rod.
Awaiting sharp sand.
Binding wire.

Setting out done.
Excavation ongoing.

MrOkenwa:
Engineers, Builders and homeowners.
I need some advice here.
I’m concerned about the wide gap between the floor and doors installed at the front doors and in all the rooms.
It’s so wide that I have a feeling the tilers may not be able to close them all.
What could have Been the reason for this?
Pls how do you deal with that in construction?

It is possible that the height of that door isn't upto 2.1m, then the mason in order to save his energy and time just did a lot of padding at the door sill.
I will advise you pull out the door, get a good Mason to reinstall it. This time give good tolerance for the cement bed and tiles probably 50-75mm then fill up the space in between the door frame and the lintel.

Case closed.

Currently, we are evacuating the rubbles to the extreme of the site to make way for setting out.

We got some materials and site tools for setting out.
Hopefully by tomorrow we will commence the setting out of the building.

By tomorrow we will commence the removal of the debris and procurement of some materials for the foundation.

Please follow this thread as we execute this project, thanks and God bless us all.

Demolition

Cutting of trees on site

We procured the following approvals for the project.
1. Change of land use (purpose) owing to the fact that it is a residential land use.
2. Demolition permit cos there is an existing structure at the site.
3. OCDA approval.
The site measures approximately 900 sqm.

More 2d details.

Some 2d detailing.

3d views.

To the Glory of God we have been commissioned to supervise the construction of a mini event centre.

Project details:
Title - A 500 capacity event centre.
Location - Owerri, Imo State.
Client - .......
Architectural Design by - UC92.
Structural design - ..........
MEP Design - ..........
Budget - #*********
Schedule - 6months to practical completion.

Introduction
The design is a mini event hall where activities like; seminars, meetings, workshops, club gatherings, weddings etc can be carried out.
The Architectural design consist of the following spaces;
Entrance porch.
Reception.
3 mini halls.
1 main hall.
2 staircases.
8 convenience.
Concourse.
Backstage.
Stage.
2 stores.

Detached is also a 4 bedroom guest house where some event participants may pass the night, a restaurant, kitchen and a security house.

Inception:
Please does anyone have idea how much
30tons chippings ((1/2 inch ) goes for in port Harcourt?

Approximately #550,000.

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diordaves:


That's an excellent architect. Attention to details. There is too much cut and paste in the industry. In most cases, no trouble shooting of design concepts before delivering to clients.

I'm of the opinion professionals should not be lazy. There is again too much finish and go mentality in construction. Cool down, check and check again before delivering your work to clients. Architecture is not only about bling, bling 3D rendition, but functionality is key.

I wanted to ask the same question when I saw the work, but you beat me to it.

I like the way you reason vis Architectural designs.
I get shocked when some persons here brag on how they can deliver a design in 48hrs.