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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 1:32pm On Jan 16, 2023
Hello,

Have you paid the engineer/contractor for the design he did for you which created a dispute some weeks ago?

cheers

unzend:


Thanks
Their office location please?
and any contact number?

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bobkezel(m): 2:07pm On Jan 16, 2023
Rany4all:
If you drop an egg-sized stone on to your head from a height just an inch above your head, you'll hardly get hurt, but just imagine same stone falling from the top of a four storey building on to your head on the ground floor grin grin ....My brother, height does matter a lot, no need to argue this one abeg.
In the case of overhead tank, the pressure difference is negligible...
His point is.... The negligibity of the pressure difference does not worth the Extra height/money.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 2:51pm On Jan 16, 2023
Good practice. Which reminds me of a question I've been meaning to ask since...

Do contractors (builders, POP, painters, welders etc.) get expressed permission from clients before posting pictures of their projects here or on other online platforms generally?

I know it is a good advert tool to showcase their work, just wondering if folks even bother to discuss it. considering the client may or may not even be on this forum.


erico2k2:
vidaclick plz delete that foto.the owner has not given I permission to post it .that is not my building.its that of another member here.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by megacontrol(m): 2:59pm On Jan 16, 2023
I think you already know/have your answer.

If the labor was quoted as per sqm, then you should be paying per sqm of what was laid just like you'll do for tiles.
You should focus on how he can measure by himself, like suggest another artisan (tiler/PoP/painter) that may be on site to help him measure. or he should invite someone he trusts.

You need to make sure he's convinced you're not cheating him.

cheers

Rany4all:
I have no problem with that Sir, as long as that was the agreement before the job was awarded. Thanks.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rany4all(m): 3:20pm On Jan 16, 2023
bobkezel:

In the case of overhead tank, the pressure difference is negligible...
His point is.... The negligibity of the pressure difference does not worth the Extra height/money.
It may be negligible to some, but not to others. That is an entirely subjective matter, and should be left to the client to decide. Haven personally experienced both scenarios, for me it is worth every extra penny.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rany4all(m): 3:20pm On Jan 16, 2023
megacontrol:
I think you already know/have your answer.

If the labor was quoted as per sqm, then you should be paying per sqm of what was laid just like you'll do for tiles.
You should focus on how he can measure by himself, like suggest another artisan (tiler/PoP/painter) that may be on site to help him measure. or he should invite someone he trusts.

You need to make sure he's convinced you're not cheating him.

cheers

Thanks.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by CivilEngineer90: 3:23pm On Jan 16, 2023
megacontrol:
Hello,

Have you paid the engineer/contractor for the design he did for you which created a dispute some weeks ago?

cheers

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rany4all(m): 3:32pm On Jan 16, 2023
Please can someone assist in reviewing the attached quotation for electrical piping of a 4 bedroom bungalow? Thanks in advance.

PS: Most of the 20mm bendable pipes were put in place before casting lintel and roofing beams. What is left is mostly extensions for the socket pipes and a few other fresh additions.

CC: @Twinskenny, @Topsy

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BrickDevo: 3:39pm On Jan 16, 2023
Pay a visit to my thread and patronize me please
Na where man dey work na dey him suppose dey chop
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 4:29pm On Jan 16, 2023
Rany4all:
Please can someone assist in reviewing the attached quotation for electrical piping for a 4 bedroom bungalow? Thanks in advance.

PS: Most of the 20mm bendable pipes were put in place before casting lintel and roofing beams. What is left is mostly extensions for the socket pipes and a few other fresh additions.

CC: @Twinskenny, @Topsy

Not bad.. the ABB board sure is original?

And the number 3x3 box look too much
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rany4all(m): 4:44pm On Jan 16, 2023
twinskenny:


Not bad.. the ABB board sure is original?

And the number 3x3 box look too much
I also expressed my reservations about the number of 3x3 box, but he insisted he would use all and that I could count them after he's done.

As for the ABB board, how can one tell the original from the fake? Thanks.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 6:27pm On Jan 16, 2023
megacontrol:
Good practice. Which reminds me of a question I've been meaning to ask since...

Do contractors (builders, POP, painters, welders etc.) get expressed permission from clients before posting pictures of their projects here or on other online platforms generally?

I know it is a good advert tool to showcase their work, just wondering if folks even bother to discuss it. considering the client may or may not even be on this forum.



Posting or not posting picture is a matter of professionalism and courtesy. Nobody can stop you from posting any picture that is PLAIN VIEW SIGHT of the public. Inside your house is definitely not in plain view sight of the public. You can find pictures of any house in the US on google map. Even the inside pictures of most houses can be found on Zillow, they woould not be doing it if it was not permitted

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 6:31pm On Jan 16, 2023
Akerewe:


R u comparing this with someone who used 9" and also use strong columns for load bearing?
Do U realy depend on a wall for load bearing
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 6:33pm On Jan 16, 2023
sonnie10:


Posting or not posting picture is a matter of professionalism and courtesy. Nobody can stop you from posting any picture that is PLAIN VIEW SIGHT of the public. Inside your house is definitely not in plain view sight of the public. You can find pictures of any house in the US on google map. Even the inside pictures of most houses can be found on Zillow, they woould not be doing it if it was not permitted
plai view or not.the owner reserve the rights to the photos of his building. inside or outside.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 7:00pm On Jan 16, 2023
erico2k2:

plai view or not.the owner reserve the rights to the photos of his building. inside or outside.

Not true. Those are just wishes not rights. You can take photos of any plain view sight accessible to the public and share it. It is freedom of expression, a fundamental human right.
You don't have the right of privacy on those pictures people can take without trespassing on your property

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dangoteinlaw: 7:31pm On Jan 16, 2023
erico2k2:

plai view or not.the owner reserve the rights to the photos of his building. inside or outside.
haha you must be joking right? oWnEr hAs A rIgHt tO tHe pHoToS oF hIs bUiLdInG InSiDe oR oUtSiDe grin grin

Don't see some youths recording your activity in public and ask them to stop when you didn't buy the phone for them o, na wahala you dey fine be that.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 8:36pm On Jan 16, 2023
dangoteinlaw:
haha you must be joking right? oWnEr hAs A rIgHt tO tHe pHoToS oF hIs bUiLdInG InSiDe oR oUtSiDe grin grin

Don't see some youths recording your activity in public and ask them to stop when you didn't buy the phone for them o, na wahala you dey fine be that.
taking foots n recording no problem but publishing' is q diff ball hame.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bolu1986(m): 9:55pm On Jan 16, 2023
B n b
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Akerewe(m): 10:08pm On Jan 16, 2023
erico2k2:

Do U realy depend on a wall for load bearing

If course not
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by yemi2plus(m): 12:28am On Jan 17, 2023
Good morning everyone,

Can anyone please assist me with a total breakdown or estimate for parapet for a two mini flat apartment.

I have attached the floor plan and preferred design for the parapet.

This would be greatly appreciated.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by visaclick: 5:07am On Jan 17, 2023
yemi2plus:
Good morning everyone,

Can anyone please assist me with a total breakdown or estimate for parapet for a two mini flat apartment.

I have attached the floor plan and preferred design for the parapet.

This would be greatly appreciated.
no Structural drawing? Non accurate extimate without a section cut through.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BrickDevo: 7:00am On Jan 17, 2023
yemi2plus:
Good morning everyone,

Can anyone please assist me with a total breakdown or estimate for parapet for a two mini flat apartment.

I have attached the floor plan and preferred design for the parapet.

This would be greatly appreciated.
Nice floor plan, i like the flow, i will suggest you take an engineer and ask for a quotation, then drop it here let our professionals here comment on it.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by yemi2plus(m): 8:18am On Jan 17, 2023
BrickDevo:

Nice floor plan, i like the flow, i will suggest you take an engineer and ask for a quotation, then drop it here let our professionals here comment on it.

Thank you, I drop a quote if I get any outside here.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by yemi2plus(m): 8:19am On Jan 17, 2023
visaclick:
no Structural drawing? Non accurate extimate without a section cut through.

No, I don't have a structural drawing. My engineer said it's not necessary for a small bungalow build like this.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by money121(m): 8:25am On Jan 17, 2023
Job Done!!
Another Successful Roofing Project Completed
Site Location: @ Auchi Edo State

Roof Design :Longspan ( Mentral Design)
Colour:Grey biegi
Guage: 0.45mm

That's how Aluminium parapet look on roofing

To get the Cost that Roofed this Building Call/WhatsApp 08085310359

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by visaclick: 8:30am On Jan 17, 2023
yemi2plus:


No, I don't have a structural drawing. My engineer said it's not necessary for a small bungalow build like this.
more reason for drawing is get the accurate leght, breath and volume so as to give an accurate extimate. Of course they don't encourage drawings so they can easily rip off the client.
Without the structural drawing how do I know what areas the beam passes through because I can't assume when I don't know what's on your Engineers mind.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by MummyMalik: 8:36am On Jan 17, 2023
money121:
Job Done!!
Another Successful Roofing Project Completed
Site Location: @ Auchi Edo State

Roof Design :Longspan ( Mentral Design)
Colour:Grey biegi
Guage: 0.45mm

That's how Aluminium parapet look on roofing


To get the Cost that Roofed this Building Call/WhatsApp 08085310359



This is beautiful. Only ImranRoofing can handle the project. Tuale

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by micgray100(m): 9:14am On Jan 17, 2023
visaclick:
more reason for drawing is get the accurate leght, breath and volume so as to give an accurate extimate. Of course they don't encourage drawings so they can easily rip off the client.
Without the structural drawing how do I know what areas the beam passes through because I can't assume when I don't know what's on your Engineers mind.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ChrisPrimeProp: 9:46am On Jan 17, 2023
michlins:

See, to whom it may concern, once your tank stand is at same height with your parapet, you're good to go and you will not notice any significant loss of water pressure until last drop.
Your point is valid for in as much as you establish a difference in Head, even 1inch, flow will occur until the last drop.
However in a multi-apartment building sharing a single water source, there is need to increase the Head even as much as 3m above the roof. The water reticulation design should determine the height. This is done to compensate for loss of pressure when occupants of lower floors open their tap and you experience that apartments above drop in flowrate or even stop flowing totally. So the higher your tank, the higher the pressure, but you need to also appreciate the fact that the higher your tank stand, the more it is prone to collapse. At certain heights you are required to consider Wind loading. So in this part of the world where we do a lot of copy and paste, assume you use same member sizes for a tank stand whose height fell just short of wind loading consideration to build yours with extra 5m height for adequate pressure?
Summary, you can't practice construction without adequate professional inputs which are backed with engineering design.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ChrisPrimeProp: 10:03am On Jan 17, 2023
yemi2plus:

No, I don't have a structural drawing. My engineer said it's not necessary for a small bungalow build like this.
Your artisan, Not your Engineer.
Even a pupil Engineer knows that a building drawing is not complete without Architectural, structural, plumbing and electrical. The only difference is that for a bungalow you may not require a Registered Engineer Seal and Building Approval.
Please your Artisans need complete set of drawings at site at all times. That's the only way you the owner can hold them accountable.

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