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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 11:18am On Jun 14, 2021 |
nannymcphee: I am resident in Bayelsa State at the moment. If you'll need my services you can send me a private chat. Thanks. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GlassHearts: 11:33am On Jun 14, 2021 |
spyder880: 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hslbroker2(m): 11:53am On Jun 14, 2021 |
Our new project at ajah 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GlassHearts: 11:59am On Jun 14, 2021 |
Wow I can't believe this and to think my Inlaw and I almost called his number after recommendation from an associate.. But I said no let me come and investigate this Rotech on nairaland. Wow! This is unfair.Imagine putting my structure in LEKKI ajah in his hands and he won't be accountable for any issues. Please he needs to reimburse at least half of the. 1.2 million before I will ever consider him that will justify he's an honest business man. Kindly let us know on this platform how it goes it will really help. Sorry again sir. Oga ooooo! BiigTee: 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by smallsmall: 12:21pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
BiigTee: To resolve any problem amicably, both sides must come out clean and be honest about it. @Rotech77 should be straight-forward in your statements, there is no need and nothing will be gained from further twist and turns, what happened is very clear to you and everyone else, l am sure you will learn from it and get better, just like @Brabus have learnt from his past mistakes and got better. @BigTee, l think your "private chats" should not be posted online, when the discussions are still ongoing. The reason ; say this is so that the issue of 'bruised ego and self preservation', which are normal developments when things get nasty, does not make the current negotiations difficult. This is different from updating the house, about the progress/outcome of such negotiation, which is important. I will implore you to be magnanimous in your quest for compensation, see, the money as a loss to you and the contractor, since it is for bad work, not work that is not done. See it like: apart from the 100K he collected for supervision, the other costs and even the new ones you just incurred, were outright losses to his person. Let the negotiation go on till both of you can finally agree at a figure that is fair, but you will need to be magnanimous and forgot a lot of it, for the sake of tomorrow. Please, biiko, na you we go beg. I pray your remedy is the right one. 8 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by smallsmall: 12:32pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
GlassHearts: To be honest, @Rotech77 is not a bad person nor the work that l really know him for, which is Electrical and Plumbing, not worthy of recommendation. For your associate to recommend him, is also a confirmation of my position. I dont think he has been having issues with his Clients here, non l can remember, l stand correced. I will recommend him anyday, to anyone who wants to do Plumbing and Electricals. He just took his eyes off the ball, especially at a very important stage like a Decking. Decking and Foundation are two areas you cannot delegate to inexperienced hands. You supervise, check and recheck There is a Turkish Proverb that says: Check Twice, Cut Once! The reverse is also true but in this case, he just did not check at all but delegated it or maybe he was wrong in using a block to take level, when there are Tools for doing so. I will still implore the Client to be magnanimous, and accept something substantial and not necessarily half, not y right but y being magnanimous. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chikebrain: 12:38pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
Glasshearts, this isnt spyder880 comment. Kindly quote correctly 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BiigTee: 1:31pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
How u speak and ur name are ironic.. U speak so much sense everytime u come out here and I respect you even more for that! Thank you.. I would keep everyone posted! smallsmall: 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Biztech05(m): 1:35pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
This is serious but not funny sha! This might just be your first project guess @ biigtee , why because ( sloppiness in slab comes from foundation if the foundation is is not adequately done and needs to be corrected at supper structures before slab. Therefore any mistake from Mr A or Mr B shld nt up to this level. Though I understand you (Biigtee ;with the situation of the country sorry for any lost (May God bless you to finish up and leave it ) Mind you don’t think your new intake Engr is doing the right thing because I can clearly see some error called amendments for you! Because this called error required a minor correction which cast you less . Then note that no professional produces up 100% Engr Architect Bldr’s Or even Medical Doctor Then lastly to you Rotech talk to him what u can give and hw u can do it. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 1:43pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
[quote author=GlassHearts post=102710042][/quote]Why are you guys doing this for God sake, you just registered 25 minutes ago and you start attacking a guy that build countless houses over 10 years. Please guy you have right to opinion, but please let treat ourselves with respects that every individual deserve. People do mistakes we should find solution to correct the mistake, not throwing more fuel to the fire. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 1:48pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
Good evening house. I read with great care and attention the issue involving @ BiigTee (Building owner) and Rotecch77 (Contractor) about the performance and integrity of the already cast slab done by the contractor. To be candid, some worthwhile contributions have been submitted by some informed members of this noble platform. Worthy of note is calling in a reputable and competent structural engineer to assess the integrity of the whole building and advice accordingly. There's a world of difference between a structural engineer and a builder. While the former ensures the structural integrity and stability of structures, the latter oversee the building production process. Going forward, I have said it times without number on this platform that prospective building owners especially such buildings that involve one, two or more floors (storeyed buildings) should engage an independent consultants such as the design Architect, structural engineer, M&E engineer and quantity surveyor to act on behalf of the client during the construction stage. The client doesn't necessarily need to hire all of them at a go but could selectively seek their advice on critical stage of the construction process. Most clients are not trained in the building procurement process and as such requisite professionals can come handy. For instance, a well advised client can use the strategy of retention fee to insure himself against issues such as negligence, poor workmanship, defective materials or what have you emanating from the contractor. Construction work is fraught with risks and such risks should be duly shared on the liable party - client, contractors or consultants so as to avert the adversarial culture (trading blames) that normally occur when there's a liability on site. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 1:51pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
smallsmall: Infact I like all you have been doing since the beginning of this issue till now. May Almighty God rewards you and others in better form sir. As builder by education not self acclaimed we hand BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE plus others related ones. We really appreciate you by boosting on it that you know us in mechanical and electrical aspect of the building work. Maybe your mind skip the construction aspect of our work,Soon you will see our old and present real construction work sir. And to the cleint we have agreed for the payment of 250k back to him. 1st payment today N100k 2nd payment N75k 3rd payment N75k two weeks time. I really appreciate you all Thanks 9 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 1:56pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
Bag of cement in Benin City Price 3500 or less Tell us oh |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chikebrain: 2:14pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
GoodFaith:Around here, it's still 3800 but I got a discount from a neighbor working adjacent my site. So I get at 3500 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by raymondFirstborn(m): 2:26pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
Chikebrain: Some areas in Benin sell at N3800 -N3700 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Focusmind: 2:43pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
djsjxjfjdisjdjb: Attention to detail is a scarce skills among artisans in Nigeria. I nearly landed hot slap on my tiller's apprentice. I was telling him how to make the finishing of the upper and lower part of the door tile areas look good and smooth. He was arguing with me saying "wetin I know for tiling work". As a professional, if you are not ready to provide proper supervision, please don't take the job. One funny question EgunMogaji2 usually ask contractor here is whether the person is involved in actually doing the job (hands-on) or whether he is a jobman/supervisor - those that collect jobs and sub-let to other unqualified people. There is nothing wrong with either the two o ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OAKGroup(m): 2:58pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
Focusmind:Very simple. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 3:21pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
hslbroker2: This is Bungalow with a bonus room. I can relate. Makes good sense. Nice roof design. The bonus room and the roof design will give the building character and accent. Please keep us informed with the finished article. Our eye dey road. Happy Roofing. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hslbroker2(m): 3:22pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
diordaves:thanks no problem sir, I will do that sir |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hslbroker2(m): 3:27pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
rotecch77: You are welcome, nice one, Thank God it had been settled finally. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:34pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
Focusmind: my brother, they have a long way to go. i wanted to tear down some tiles in some bathrooms so i decided to go for the electric drill and i offered it to the workedr and they rejected it. they preferred to use chisel and hammer insisting it was better. some are very good that they know what to fo but those ones are very pricey and unavailable but it should be the standard across board where they deluver a clean job. to them its perfect but if you have an eye for detail, its always disgusting to see some finished deliveries. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 3:57pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
Focusmind: I just want people to be upfront. Nothing pisses me off more than folks claiming work as theirs. Big difference between 1) What I did and 2) What I did with my team. Las las we’ll all eat breakfast sha ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 4:27pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
Focusmind:Have you heard the terminology of Oga na so we the do ham here, that is the language that make me fire one guy. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sconp: 4:50pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
djsjxjfjdisjdjb:It depends on the project in question. For building projects they're. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Naijapal: 4:57pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
BiigTee: The flight of this stairs is too long. While it looks nice, it functionally not okay. It would be tiring for kids to climb. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BiigTee: 5:04pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
[corrections are being made as we speak.. Thank you for ur observation! quote author=Naijapal post=102720413] The flight of this stairs is too long. While it looks nice, it functionally not okay. It would be tiring for kids to climb. [/quote] |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sconp: 5:05pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
GlassHearts: Lol. This account was created less than 30mins ago |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Paras011: 5:10pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
Proactive Measures for Handling Construction Mistakes at Site It is very important to put all necessary quality control measures in place on a Jobsite in order to avoid mistakes as some errors are rather detrimental to the success of construction projects. However, there are times that common errors will occur as a result of various factors. In this case, it is very important to address the mistake immediately it occurs as this will help forestall costly development hiccups at later stages. Some of these mistakes may occur due to low quality of construction materials, poor workmanship, insufficient quality inspection, etc. Therefore, it is better to deal with the slip-ups and minimize harm, evade broad improvements, and ensure that the remainder of the development work gets settled within the predefined plan. Hence, some of the ways to tackle construction mistakes include taking responsibility, documentation of the mistakes, communicating effectively with the project team, setting appropriate repair schedule and conducting project risk assessment. Take Responsibility While it can be natural to want to avoid blame and embarrassment when a mistake happens, this is only counterproductive to moving forward. Playing the blame game at the worksite as each contractor and trade contractor points the finger at someone else only wastes precious time in coming up with a suitable solution. If it’s your or your team’s problem, be professional and admit to it as soon as possible so that the construction team can move on to find a quick resolution. Owning up to mistakes is also a critical component of building trust on the jobsite. Trust is essential for consistent communication and collaboration, as a recent study shows. For some construction mistakes, there may be multiple contractors, workers and material providers who are at fault. Figure out, as swiftly as possible, who is contractually obligated to pay for the issue and then ensure that you make the appropriate payments on time if you are the guilty party. Document Construction Mistakes Determine the cause of the error to prevent the occurrence of the same mistake in the future. Take photos of the damage, materials used, and provide a clear description of the wrong step that would help prevent making the same error in the future. The causes of construction mistakes may be due to poor workmanship, low construction material quality, and others. So, train your workers to improve their performance. Additionally, if the cause of the damage was inferior quality materials, order high quality materials from another supplier to prevent further damages and increase in their repair cost. Communicate with Members of the Project Team Mistakes in construction should never be kept under wraps. The full project team needs to be alerted to when the issue occurred and the magnitude of its potential to impact other aspects of the project. If you fail to let other team members understand the mistake, they may not be able to minimize damage as quickly or effectively as possible. Communicate not only with your team but with other project stakeholders and subcontractors. Make sure everyone understands the error and can move on with their work with minimum interruptions. Set Appropriate Repair Schedule In the event that the development issue isn’t handled immediately, you should set a suitable fix plan. Fix works may require the specialty of different temporary workers and talented labor. Make a gathering with the development group to organize the fix work process and build up a calendar during which gifted workers are accessible. All gatherings identified with the fix work should know the arrangement and the work that will be led. Conduct Project Risk Assessment Assess the repair work to ensure that all required steps were taken in the best possible way. The project risk assessment permits you to modify repair practice to make it more efficient if similar mistakes occur in other projects. The prevention of construction mistakes in the first phase is critical. The adoption of automation in construction, improvement of communication tools, and performing works with utmost caution are best practices to prevent construction mistakes. Conclusion When construction mistakes are detected and tackled on time, the project easily gets back on track without a major delay and alteration to the progress of the work and the project schedule. For more Construction-related Blogs click here 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Naijapal: 5:13pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
rotecch77:What's the slab dimension for the part he said is bouncing? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dapotemi: 5:17pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
Hmmn, one tiring aspect of building, from the owners perspective is when you have made frantic effort to search for a supposedly qualified builder/engineer, negotiated, paid and what he does is just to assembly some local slowpoke called artisans together, take them to the site, mobilize them (with a very tiny fraction of what you paid him), and off he disappears! You won't see him again! He shows up only to ask for balance, this is my headache with you guys, all my friends and family that are building also have the same or similar situation...... Anytime I talk about engineers or even architect, experience friends and family member go just laugh, their thought, 'just assemble those artisan together and tell them what you want to achieve'... Your so called engr will most likely do the same... This method doesn't resonate with me, but it's just what it is.. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Naijapal: 5:17pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
n3xt:I was about saying this same thing but since I'm not a professional, I decided to keep quiet. Hope the columns are strong enough to bear that load. Let it not a case of 'the thing I feared is now happening to me'. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 10thTenthMan: 5:21pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
diordaves: Who did this 3D Rendition? Please let the person contact me. Thank you. |
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