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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Jeff68: 9:47am On Mar 25, 2022 |
FEGEITOK: Thank you very much, I think u get it! As we speak, my brother wanted me to recommend an Aluminium guy for his build, would I recommend him? Again, this is someone I have counseled, advised, several times in the past and yet nothing changed. Again, talk is cheap, I have personally given him work of about 7m, if I intended to cheat him, it wouldn’t be now! Of all he had done for, this is the smallest! Let all who are defending come out and say they have given him such!!! This was a job that was supposed to have finished in January! Do u know and understand what was held up because of this? 6 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Ndyoo(m): 9:50am On Mar 25, 2022 |
bixton: Onitsha is the location. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Ndyoo(m): 9:50am On Mar 25, 2022 |
kalu61: Onitsha... |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 9:53am On Mar 25, 2022 |
Send me the drawings and BOQ and I will help you recheck the bill. Ndyoo: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 9:55am On Mar 25, 2022 |
Please share the BOQ with the drawings. I'll help recheck. Send the documents to my WhatsApp - 09012800750. MrOkenwa: 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 9:56am On Mar 25, 2022 |
Ndyoo: Onitsha is one of the most expensive places in the East to buy granites because it the most distant place from eithe Okigwe or Abakiliki. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:58am On Mar 25, 2022 |
kalu61: Yes you can stick to labour and supervision as stipulated by the contract but someone like me values folks that go beyond the call of duty and proves useful, if appropriate. If I were you I would show the client the proof of previous payments so he can see and understand exactly what happened. Please don't jump on the bandwagon of disgruntled contractors and those who bait them to act out. Unless your client is a raving lunatic he will understand that prices changes. You can't fault him for his suspicion, after all we are all Nigerians and we know the score. This may be an excellent opportunity to build a bridge instead of tearing one down. Good luck on your project. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by QSFemi(m): 9:58am On Mar 25, 2022 |
Okay. The concrete still has same volume, 11.7m3, as calculated before. Bag of cement required for the new mix you stated - 101 bags. bixton: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:59am On Mar 25, 2022 |
Ndyoo: Typical! I actually don’t intend to chook mouth but for learning purpose, let me share. A supposed professional gave you a piece of paper and you expected it to work because someone said it’ll work sir. The next thing he travelled out of the country, leaving you and the contractor to make it work. Then you start fighting with contractor and everyone on site due to overrun. 2x + 3 = 5x, Find x. If this is construction, x could be pilfrage, design error (wider beams/columns), wastage etc which 99.999% of time are not covered in bills of quantities. A BOQ document is a useless piece of paper without proper evaluation of its performance. The only way you’d know a cctv installation is satisfactorily completed is when you’re able to view your cameras locallly and remotely and perform other functions as agreed in your scope. There and then, the contractor can get his balance. Why the exception on BOQs? Even architectural designs, we review, review, review until the architect start crying but when we take BOQ, we start to find X just because a professional said it. Unfortunately you can only find X when you’re already in the midst of the sh*t. Why should a professional drop a document that should serve as a guide in a project only to show up when issues arise on the site.... He must either make it work or follow through. ______ To make BOQs work, treat the professionals who prepare them the same way you treat artisans and contractors on your project. Pay them 50% upfront and balance at the end of the project when the document satisfactorily meet its expectation. Anyone could be prepare any rubbish, get paid and walk away when there are no consequences. _______ Nigeria will be a better place if the opposition is as strong as Brabus because not many people love to hear the truth. I know a lot of praise singers here that their intentions aren’t noble. They knew that I know and I’m not stupid. They just want to protect their territorial clan. Deep down, they wish things could be better. ________ I’m doing 2 project for some folks here and they said “I don’t want BOQ” when I suggested it to them. I didn’t even bother to explain because I know X could be anything unforeseen in a project. ________ My name is Brabus, N3xt and I’m proud owner of NextHome Design+Build. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dapotemi: 10:01am On Mar 25, 2022 |
FEGEITOK: You took all your words from my mouth....The goal is tomorrow and I don't know why our artisan behaves this way..I wanted to say maybe lack of education but I notice the professional are not different either...so I concluded it's just the REFLECTION of our society....My brother, almost anyone you do biz with in Nig now wants to cheat you, or even maim you..It's so painful.. I'm building and I still do 8---5pm, the only way I get artisan is through REFERRALS....Nobody refers a bad guy....I wanted to give a small job out to someone on this forum, just about 500k, as usual while doing my due diligence through his post I notice someone was unsatisfied with him for a previous job..I sent a mail to the accuser tru this forum and his response made me back out..This artisan is not even aware because he's still sending "Goodmorning" every morning to me on whatsapp but someone else already got d job, someone I don't know, who might mess up again..so sad..I'm tired!!! Why some client can't be totally absolved of the blame, our artisan here need to do better Abeg...imagine Julius berger telling FG that the reason they could not deliver lagos ibadan expressway is because one of their workers injured on site...A job that was paid for!!! Sonnie talking about being underpaid does not really cut it for me, aside from the politicians, show me anyone that is not underpaid in this country, even the project owner is underpaid...We are all UNDERPAID.. 10 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 10:14am On Mar 25, 2022 |
QSFemi: Thanks. Work is already done and cement used on site was 99 bags of cement. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 10:16am On Mar 25, 2022 |
I had my own fair share of BOQ. The professional (a member here) was in a rush to take his money upfront on the eve of Ileya 2021 The client (a member here too) ended up throwing the bill at my face. N200k lost in one night. ________ Guess what? I didn’t make any noise. I learnt a lesson. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 10:24am On Mar 25, 2022 |
dapotemi:Let me shock you since you mentioned me. Did you know that in a saner country like the US, when you hire a person who does not have insurance and he gets injured on your property while doing the job, it does not matter how much in millions you paid him to do the work, you are still liable. You must pay his hospital bill and pay him for the days he is unable to work? We still have a long way to go in Nigeria . Lawlessness makes every big man in Nigeria think he is an emperor and a slave driver. Please google this information to confirm. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Stopthecap: 10:26am On Mar 25, 2022 |
Nairaland's resident building fraudster is back again ...owners, buyers and prospective builders (domestic and diaspora) beware... 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 10:29am On Mar 25, 2022 |
EgunMogaji2:Hummmmmm , Egun what is your intention for listing these names. I've do business with 8 of these names. Vendors or contractors over the years. My experience with some of those name ehen, you can give them your millions and go to bed without any drama. Our granpa Hajji mufutau can write book on each of these name for good services, average, fantastic, and ugly services. I can assure you the book will be a bestseller on amazon. 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 10:34am On Mar 25, 2022 |
kalu61: I feel you plight but running errands is never part of the scope. For reasons best known to the owner of the project, he can decide to make some changes. Don’t feel bad because of that. He’s only taking some loads off you. Well done! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 10:45am On Mar 25, 2022 |
sonnie10: I am facing the exact same situation. The contract as awarded and the contract as the client expects it to be delivered are world's apart. Duty calls. Will give details later. And how I am handling it. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by micgray100(m): 11:00am On Mar 25, 2022 |
Abudu2000: Oga mi I am a structural Engineer with my first degree in civil engineering with Coren certification AND a Chartered secretary with my Masters degree and Association of Chartered secretary.. I am also a registered accredited agent with CAC... I have done more than 20jobs for senior members here on this trend including Twinskenny that I had issue of borehole with... Sometimes, we get carried away over money especially when you think about all you went through to put the money together... But I thank God is all by gone now.. Apologies to you who feel aggrived... We Move... To our prospective Clients.. We design and deliver our structural drawings in 48 hours... We also help register Your Business Ventures and Enterprise with CAC, we do post incorporation, limited Liability company, school, church and trustees registration.. Call or watsapp Mr Gbenga ... 0703.. 2728…941 He is tested and trusted... 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 11:06am On Mar 25, 2022 |
Oga gbadexy I can see you here We will be doing the electrical fence and cctv cameras for this beautiful house.... 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 11:12am On Mar 25, 2022 |
kopell: Just reminiscing about old times ni Sir |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 11:17am On Mar 25, 2022 |
twinskenny: Please ask the painter why he didn't put a tarp on the floor and is getting paint all over freshly laid tiles 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 11:20am On Mar 25, 2022 |
EgunMogaji2:he did actually 1 Share
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 11:22am On Mar 25, 2022 |
micgray100: Seems my name is actually sweet in your mouth sir.. twinskenny + borehole 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 11:31am On Mar 25, 2022 |
twinskenny: He actually didn't but it's okay. These are the kinds of things that we discuss on here in the past few days. The reliance on using whatever we find on site is part of the issue. A painter using empty carton of tiles boxes shows lack of preparation. Congratulations on the new gig. We mooove. I just pity anyone that still hope that Nigeria will change. 7 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AlphaTaikun: 11:33am On Mar 25, 2022 |
n3xt:Oh, wow! Thanks for the great feedback to my post. I have this info on lockdown and will recommend you down the road as well for any project. All the best! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 11:52am On Mar 25, 2022 |
AlphaTaikun: Interesting! Are you new here? Take a very good time to get to know about people before you make recommendations o. I am the one and only Brabus/Brabusng/N3xt of NextHome. I do what I do because the world offered me so much and I’m happy to give back. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 11:52am On Mar 25, 2022 |
rmx: If you bought at 8600 per sqm, that will be 12,380 per carton.. That's more expensive than I got it yesterday.. CDK used to sell for 3500 sef just over 2 years ago.. inflation is killing.. When you have excess left from your buffer, we kobo kobo people can come pack it at discounted rate.. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AlphaTaikun: 12:15pm On Mar 25, 2022 |
n3xt:@n3xt I know... Lol. Due dilligence is an integral part of my DNA. I can't fall for the games of those without a pedigree on here... "Emi ke?" I've been on NL since 2005 with an older account and I can sniff out any scam online and offline. A famous maxim goes thus, "Only the paranoid survive." Thanks again. Cheers. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 12:24pm On Mar 25, 2022 |
I’m humbled. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rmx: 12:30pm On Mar 25, 2022 |
KolaShangOne: Tor till then Quality might be different , use r11 enhanced for high traffic area, , the ones available in the market is the normal one r8 , ask your seller 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by AngelicBeing: 12:30pm On Mar 25, 2022 |
EgunMogaji2:Hian, the big masquerade of Ibadan kingdom, I dey jare, and l think Hajj Mufutau55 is considering contesting to be the Governor of Ogun state and also eyeing a Federal Post at the National level in 2023 to be made the Federal Minister of land and housing, all fingers crossed for Hajj Mufutau to be elected either as a Governor or Federal Minister and Egunmogaji will be appointed as the Special MARSHALL ( with koboko) for Country wide enforcement of building codes in Nigeria. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Blessedsunny2(m): 12:44pm On Mar 25, 2022 |
n3xt: Truly you're humble boss, am so impressed the day I saw your handwork I realized that you're really a great man(Bosun shoyoye) always know that great men always faced challenges and jealousy from people Seen is believing, I've confirmed that you're indeed a professional, welcome back!!!!! I come in peace 2 Likes 1 Share |
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