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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:53pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by allCopacetic: 5:58pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Well said chief, that's a perspective we cannot ignore...people are blaming sellers/importers/suppliers for arbitrary hikes in price of goods that appear exploitative, but we sometimes fail to look at the big picture. if it cost me N5million to import a container of X @200 per dollar, and i sell my stock at the same price; i'll need an extra N2.5m (@300) to N5million (@400) to import the same container, NO importer is going to take that risk, and once a price increase occurs from the importer's end, it starts a chain reaction, the price difference trickles down to the retailer. the talk of ripping off arises when the margin is excessive. spyder880: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 6:26pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
allCopacetic: I negotiate very hard but fairly. The bottom line is how do we define excessive which is bound to have a different meaning between seller and buyer. The savvy businessman will also know how to continue to source goods at great deals and negotiate shopping deals. But sometimes it is what it is |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by allCopacetic: 7:13pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
its natural to always try to get a bargain, but under certain circumstances you dont have much of a choice, especially if you're within the shores. Here's what i can tell you for sure..at least as far as the local electrical market is concerned.....Importers are afraid of running out of stock, importers are also afraid of sourcing at the prevailing fx prices, so two things are bound to happen, they either play the wait game and refuse to import ..which creates scarcity, or peg the prices at a point that gives them some amount of safety net if they decide to import and the dollar price falls significantly two or three months later, when their containers finally arrive and they have to sell EgunMogaji: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Arnoldfish(m): 1:05pm On Feb 23, 2016 |
EgunMogaji:LAugh wan kill me die 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 6:18pm On Feb 23, 2016 |
Erico2k2, where you leave that baton sef? ![]()
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 12:58am On Feb 24, 2016 |
spyder880: You are right on the things you wrote. One of the "reasons" we have a Government, is to "act as an unbiased control" using its Civil servants and law enforcers. A lot of things are WRONG in the Nigerian system. The decay is "systemic", as in, it started a long time ago and it is "deep seated". Even more worrisome, is the fact that Govt policies negates what the Govt essentially tries to achieve. Using your example, Housing: It is the duty of Govt to provide all those things you mentioned, once a land has been given Building Approval but here in Nigeria, Govt will abdicate its won responsibility! Govt, by its ever increasing "dues and levies", have actually made building houses a very difficult task, less attractive.... and very costly too! Citizens as well, will take a cue from Govt (seeing the body language of those in power) and EXPLOIT the situation! if that Landlord has spent all that money to build his block of flats, there is a PERIOD for him to recoup his investment (ROI). fact is, he cannot expect to get his investment back in the first three to five years but he has to spread it over say like thirty years, after that, it is profit. But that Nigerian Landlord will want it back, everything within the first three years! Even after that, he will keep citing "Dollar nii" as an excuse to increase the rent every year, like he just finished the building yesterday! This is where "exploitation" sets in..... and Govt needs to step-in by saying: Hold Chief, over thirty years, your rent should not be more than x-amount, for you to recoup your investment, with a 30% profit margin! We must also bear in mind that there are unfortunate Nigerians who are Salary earners, must rent a house while there salary hardly appreciates by 10% every five years! Such people cannot be left at the mercy of "speculative landlords"! But like l said, if Govt wants to set-in, it does not need to introduce arbitrary controls, all the time. Govt can control price by building Low cost houses for such people to rent, ...at "govt prices". At that point, the law of Demand and Supply will set an Equilibrium price that is acceptable to all involved. Bottom line is the "Nigerian System" has failed everyone and until we all resolve to make it work, be our brother's keeper and be less Greedy/exploitative, we are all in for a "long thing", as they say. Daalu. Lastpage! 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 1:02am On Feb 24, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: Egun-Baba, This "forex" too dey favor you o! ![]() Abi no be money all these workers l dey see go collect? See as you don nearly finish this house within one week! ![]() ![]() Hmmm..... Should the Naira go down or go up?.... Somebody must smile at the end of the day sha, pray it is me! More greaze... Lastpage! 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 8:52am On Feb 24, 2016 |
Heard dollar is now between 220-260 in the parallel market.. You will notice that some prices will not go down as it was before the dollar spike. That's the exploitative side of we Nigerians. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 8:53am On Feb 24, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: At this pace, Im sure you will get to roofing before you come in March! 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Arnoldfish(m): 9:28am On Feb 24, 2016 |
spyder880:GREAT POINT |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 10:42am On Feb 24, 2016 |
KolaShangOne: True but I still have the main padlock chicken coop garage to do a German floor on (4,000 square feet). |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 11:51am On Feb 24, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by stanley000: 6:22pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
erico2k2:did you really type this in your right mind? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 6:52pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
Someone gave me this quote to roof my three bedroom flat aluminum ruf 0.45gage 294.9 sqm. @ 1200 = 353,900, acesries15k, instalation 25k, areaboyz 5k. grand total #398,900. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 6:53pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
Wood work... i wil do it at #235,000 with ogbuuns wood. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 11:22pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
We have lots of 419 coming on this section. People that violet rules. Our service is Pay on Delivery but shocking to note that, they want to use one to achieve their goal. Must you build when you dont have budget for it and the money available? They will call for our services after delivery na story. I work in the midnite risk life to delivery so as to carry out my obligation ordain by God, but you punish me for no offense remember i have a creator. Heaven can continue to make you live a mysterious one. BE WARNED E fe pa mi ni. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 11:27pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
Chekitaut: Baba dey will come and be saying na dollars o. Take am easy baba...u no dey do money for hand back for ground? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 11:29pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
3strike:I may start that ooo na commitment charges dem call am. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 12:04am On Feb 25, 2016 |
That moment you realize that the space is not as wide as you thought ![]() ![]() 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 12:06am On Feb 25, 2016 |
Chekitaut: I'm always amazed when I read this stuff. How can a man be comfortable toying with another mans livelihood in this austere times? Na ayilala go settle am for us. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BrabusNG: 12:55am On Feb 25, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: You immediately realize it's Remote Management Problem. Using my IT wizadry, it can be any of the following and resolved: * It's like you can't establish a connection to the remote server (your builder in this case). Check all the links. One will surely expose the point of failure. * It must be that the remote server (your builder) is using a non-public IP address and exists on an entirely separate network or hiding behind a firewall, that you may not be able to directly connect to it unless you're given authorized access. (This means you may only see what they want you to see). You may have to implement a VPN (create a backdoor/operate in stealth mode) so you can manage the server from your remote office. * Make sure adequate bandwidth ($$$) is available and the main server you want to manage is also not been remotely managed by the other remote users. Nothing wrong with a server having multiple remote users but you need to be on priority list. * Check Group Policy setting and ensure you're registered active directory user. Ensure that your head still dey there with your builder. You may need a 3rd party to get that. ______ But truth be told, the main server is slow. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:02am On Feb 25, 2016 |
BrabusNG: He actually got it, he told me 4 feet but it seemed adequate on paper. No intention of using that space. Must def use rain gutters ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 5:04am On Feb 25, 2016 |
twinskenny:It is a reasonable price Oga |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by babalose: 5:31am On Feb 25, 2016 |
what is the best solution to the last picture pasted by egunmogaji? 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 7:08am On Feb 25, 2016 |
abdulwastecx:thank you baba |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 7:44am On Feb 25, 2016 |
twinskenny: The woodwork is ok but the aluminium looks a little bit much. If your building is about 12m by 11m, your aluminium shouldn't be more than 250 metres. You can also chill till when dollar reduces so U can buy China at 1000 or 1050 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 8:25am On Feb 25, 2016 |
twinskenny: is that for wood and labour. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 8:29am On Feb 25, 2016 |
gabbytabby:yes for wood and labour ma |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 8:30am On Feb 25, 2016 |
KolaShangOne: okay boss. will chat you up later. i was thinking i can do the whole stuff for 500 ![]() |
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