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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 6:05pm On Oct 02, 2015 |
EgunMogaji: OK. Good. I didn't know some things are being done on your behalf... Yes, I like the naturally settlement instead of the ramming. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 6:07pm On Oct 02, 2015 |
FastShipping: It's N700 per tonne delivered to site. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 6:11pm On Oct 02, 2015 |
EgunMogaji: I am sure there are "Otelemuye" in Ibadan.. you just need to dig. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 6:12pm On Oct 02, 2015 |
mufutau55: Yeah..all the materials for casting were all onsite before I left. I've separated materials from labor. The system I have in place is that a vendor will deliver 20 to 40 ton per day. I have independent people on the ground bring paid for verification. I'm negotiating now for the labor to haul the load into the foundation. The bond of contention is that they want to charge per load but I want a total foundation filled price. That the site is now fully secured is a superb bonus in my scheme to bring order to artisans and suppliers. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 7:01pm On Oct 02, 2015 |
EgunMogaji: Good Project management... Just keep at it and monitoring too. Never trust anyone... and I mean anyone. I have learnt several lessons. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:11pm On Oct 02, 2015 |
mufutau55: Duly noted. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 10:09pm On Oct 02, 2015 |
mufutau55: I dey my people. 1 week before I go and 2 weeks after I land for war front (9ja) are usually extremely busy for me. It should get better by Monday. Egunmogaji welcome back had a good dose of reality check I hope. 40k for laterite is expensive. kolashangone neutral family and neutral carpenter do not exist oh. It's all about opportunity cost if you cannot be there. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 11:53pm On Oct 02, 2015 |
gabbytabby: Hello Madam, reality check was better than imagined. Made significant more progress than I thought. There are some trustworthy people still on the ground. I found one. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 2:55am On Oct 03, 2015 |
EgunMogaji: You are lucky to have found one. It must be good with cement at 1500. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 12:30pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
EgunMogaji:Ah you are back to the big apple.project going nice I see ur progress on ground.nothing like knowing exactly what needs to be done next.the rains are not making boys smile on site so I heard. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:01pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
erico2k2: Thanks Man, I appreciate your comments as you are unique in knowing AmeriLondon Vs Naija landscape and running shyte remotely. The rain is a double edge sword. I need it to help compress the filings but it's stopping filing from getting to site in the first place But it's a nice stress and actually a nice distraction from daily hustle over here |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:03pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
I have a question. When you use water to pack laterite in foundation, where does the water go? Do I have to make weep holes for it's egress on the bottom or it will evaporate. Thanks. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 1:42pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
EgunMogaji: it is called compaction: the soil/ laterite is made up of soil, void and water. when you add water to the laterite and rammer you actually making the soil particle come closed together when it happens, the void space is now occupied by closely packed soil/laterite particles. The soil dries up loosing the moisture and leaving behind a closely packed soil 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Miscellaneous(m): 1:53pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
abouzaid: please which software did u use for that design? And please can anyone help me with the name of software used in structural design? I have been seeing guys in older threads talk about Revit and Orion.... are both for str. design & which is better to learn? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 1:56pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
gabbytabby: Madam GabbyTabby, I understand your submission about "neutral family" is based on your experience.. And a lot of people abroad have the same problem because family members think they are picking money from the streets Overseas.. But one should be able to get at least 1 person in a whole family who can be trusted even if not completely. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Miscellaneous(m): 1:57pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
Who ever created this thread, God will purnish that person with success & prosperity……… indeed info rests here. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:06pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
Miscellaneous: I don't even create threads anymore. All the usual and pertinent suspects are all here It can even be collated into a book, volum by volume. An Idiots Guide To Building Basics by Hajj M. (or maybe a pseudo name ) Volume 1, published by Nairaland Publishers 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:07pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
abdulwastecx: Thanks. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:08pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
I have approximately 500 meters of fencing that needs coping and barbed wire installation. Can I get an idea of what I need for materials and labor? Maybe someone has recently done this and can share. Muchas gracias mi amigo y amigas |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:13pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
KolaShangOne: Well it depends on how large the family is. The issue I have is not doing something just because we're family and expecting to be paid for everything but then I understand the Nigeria issue. I have family members, one from my Wife and one from me, whose only capacity is just visiting and observation (basically I trust my artisans but need to verify ala Ronald Regan). Blockmakers deliver blocks and stack them in an easily countable manner, send photos, verified by a family member and then I wire transfer to them, cement supplier supplies cement the same way. I think these keeps everyone honest but you can never engineer fraud out of human element. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 2:15pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
EgunMogaji: 856m2 of fence (recently done) cost around N80,000:00 using barb wire. Average of N1,000/m2 Picture below. ________ Other types of fence range between N1,200 - N2,500/m2 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:23pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
Miscellaneous: I learnt and used SketchUp. It allowed me to convey my ideas and needs to my architect who then took the ball and ran with it. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 2:35pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
EgunMogaji: I have to give it you, you have tried very well to accomplish what you want. I like that in you. Knowledge is good asset. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:26pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
mufutau55: Thank you Sir, this means a lot to me. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Miscellaneous(m): 4:00pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
EgunMogaji: An idiot can never nurse the idea of creating this kind of thread. I thank everyone for their contribution even still……… |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Miscellaneous(m): 4:04pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
EgunMogaji: thanks alot man. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:06pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
Miscellaneous: I think you missed the premise of my post. I would never call Hajj an idiot. How can I when I'm hoping he'll adopt me? http://www.idiotsguides.com/about-idiots-guides/ 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Miscellaneous(m): 4:06pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
Please any civil or structural engr here should please tell me the software used in str. design. Revit or Orion? Which is the best? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 4:11pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
Miscellaneous: "Idiot's Guide" is a series of books for newbies released in USA here. He is not using it as a direct sentence. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 4:15pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
KolaShangOne:Quite a number of my dad's tenants have been more than family to us. My brother was using one and he was doing a good job. Next thing I know his relatives started calling him ode and things started to go south. I find that you also have to be fair with your request if it is taking people away from their means of livelihood then you need to insist on them being compensated even if they say there is no need. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brag3: 4:20pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
Totally agree with this. Quid pro quo gabbytabby: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Miscellaneous(m): 4:24pm On Oct 03, 2015 |
mufutau55: oh……… @EgunMogaji sorry for misinterpretation never knew of idiot series before now only knew about dummies. 2 Likes |
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