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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Arnoldfish(m): 3:27pm On Mar 03, 2016

Beulah09:

You need to be sure oooo. Some areas have the FRONT setback as 6m.

yeah the 6 I know, thats what I mean by 6,3,3,3.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:50pm On Mar 03, 2016

Chekitaut:
I beg to differ, 6,000 blocks? Ko jooor Imagine that opic building in that billboard. Ha! Ijoba ti pa wa. Bros not duplex ooo, apartment

Do yo know the square footage?

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Onuokwu: 4:32pm On Mar 03, 2016

Chekitaut:
I beg to differ, 6,000 blocks? Ko jooor Imagine that opic building in that billboard. Ha! Ijoba ti pa wa. Bros not duplex ooo, apartment

The price a house is put in the market for, is not all about how much was used to build it. There is the issue of location and also "Demand and Supply" conditions. For sure, a 4 bed duplex in my village will not cost the same as a similar 4 bed duplex in Lagos, even you adjust for different costs of construction. Neither will rent in a 3 bed flat in be the same in all parts of Awka or damaturu etc.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 5:04pm On Mar 03, 2016

EgunMogaji:

Do yo know the square footage?

at worse 210sqm 2bdroom bongalow

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 5:41pm On Mar 03, 2016

I hope I am not hearing you say you spent additional 9 milla after roofing and you are still no where near completion.Your builder get correct okpo hen.

Unless the building is in a high brow area with high land cost, 15milla for 2 bed in ogun na only for polithiefans

FastShipping:

Of course I'm talking about Ogun too. My project is there so I know what I'm talking about. I was told nine months ago that my house should be completed with 7.5M after we did the roofing last year but guess what, we have spent in the region of 9M in the last eight weeks and we are no where near completing the house. My house in not a duplex. I have to admit it is a big house but I never expected to spend this much on it. A situation where you spend 400k on 1 by 12 planks, over 1m on iron rods, over 600 bags of cement tons of granite, stone dust, sharp sand and many more you never expected.

It is always easy throwing numbers around but by the time you get into it is when the reality hits you in the face.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 7:46pm On Mar 03, 2016

gabbytabby:
I hope I am not hearing you say you spent additional 9 milla after roofing and you are still no where near completion.Your builder get correct okpo hen.

Unless the building is in a high brow area with high land cost, 15milla for 2 bed in ogun na only for polithiefans

It is not your regular 3-5 bedroom flat. This project can easily be converted into four flats with its size. We are talking about over 4000 sq ft+. Maybe I should have said fence included. The fence alone has cost in the region of 3.8 - 4 million Naira. 120ft by 120ft with concrete wall of 4ft, 5ft and 5ft+ in some areas because we had to go for massive retaining wall. After that, over 4000 9'' blocks, 1200 6'' and few 4" blocks to suit the design.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:57pm On Mar 03, 2016

I was pouring over pictures of my site today and saw this lady.

Though I don't like physical labor like this for young women but it's better than doing runs or waiting for a husband to assist.

There's dignity in labor.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Onuokwu: 8:06pm On Mar 03, 2016

EgunMogaji:
I was pouring over pictures of my site today and saw this lady.

Though I don't like physical labor like this for young women but it's better than doing runs or waiting for a husband to assist.

There's dignity in labor.

Hehehe...that's the reality of life in these present times. They abound especially amongst those that move in groups to cast DPC or suspended slabs. True...always better than runs or being wholly dependent on a man.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 8:38pm On Mar 03, 2016

Onuokwu:

Hehehe...that's the reality of life in these present times. They abound especially amongst those that move in groups to cast DPC or suspended slabs. True...always better than runs or being wholly dependent on a man.

An excellent side benefit to her from her work though is that she'll be as fit as a horse, naturally and without gym or supplements.

I pity the Husband that's going to try to push her around, shovel upside the head will work to reset him grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 8:45pm On Mar 03, 2016

EgunMogaji:

An excellent side benefit to her from her work though is that she'll be as fit as a horse, naturally and without gym or supplements.

I pity the Husband that's going to try to push her around, shovel upside the head will work to reset him

Domestic violence is not that comon among Nigerian men....

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 8:47pm On Mar 03, 2016

abdulwastecx:

Domestic violence is not that comon among Nigerian men....

I laugh in Swahili grin

Not according to the posts on the frontage of Nairaland.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 8:48pm On Mar 03, 2016

Onuokwu:

Hehehe...that's the reality of life in these present times. They abound especially amongst those that move in groups to cast DPC or suspended slabs. True...always better than runs or being wholly dependent on a man.

It is just the society that discrimate against women doing technical job like carpentry, Masson, tiler etc. Those job are much better than odd job of selling pure water on the highway

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 9:30pm On Mar 03, 2016

Please I would like to seek counsel on a plot of land I intend to buy in Port harcourt. The said land has a foundation meant for a storey building on it. Since the seller couldn't proceed with the completion of the planned structure , he has put it for sale. My main concern is that, I would need to erect( build) a different structure on the land(a duplex). How easily can I dismantle the existing foundation DPC currently on the plot of land? Pls urgent advise needed.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 9:38pm On Mar 03, 2016

abdulwastecx:

It is just the society that discrimate against women doing technical job like carpentry, Masson, tiler etc. Those job are much better than odd job of selling pure water on the highway

There's nothing technical about shoveling laterite into a pit or carrying bucket of caustic concrete though. But the other careers that you referenced are all suitable for any gender.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:14am On Mar 04, 2016

So today marks the end of filling the foundation on my main house. With a final push today it was done after 400 tonnes of laterite at a cost of N283,000 for laterite and N74,000 for the people that did the filling to a total of N357,000

Do I win the award of most laterite used in a foundation? sad

Oh the padlock chicken coop garage apartment also took an additional N84,000 for laterite and N24,000 for the people that did the filing. Total tonnage for that one was 120 tonnes.

So for my project 520 tonnes at a cost of N465,000

Don't buy a sloppy land and if you do for the love of God design a building that can be stepped. Don't be like EgunMogaji AdekeJeje Jabi Esu grin

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 5:33am On Mar 04, 2016

@ Chekitaut, FastShipping, I can't say much here!

But, all I know is there are house and there are masterpiece. Trust me, in the same Ogun state, there are houses that cost more than what you see in Banana Island even without land reclamation, piling/raft foundation.

Beside, OPIC can't or shouldn't do anything lower if they ever wanted to attract good investors. Remember, if it's too cheap like Laderin Workers Estate (which is 1m during OGD era), there'll always be a steal to it. This is something they (OPIC and Ogun Housing Corp) learnt from RealEstate Conferences of 2014 and 2015 where they came to exhibit their products. And I can see them already working in that direction as it won't be long that people will shift attention to Ogun state due to congestion and lack of planning in Lagos state. What investors need is good designs, good planning and attractive ROI which is the reason why people will prefer buying Lagos slums over buying Abeokuta hillside plots.

Here's something to help out. An average bathroom (mid-range finishing) ranges between 30 - 50k per sqm. Now imagine, how much a house with 15sqm bathroom will cost.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brabus(m): 5:53am On Mar 04, 2016

EgunMogaji:

Do I win the award of most laterite used in a foundation?

Congrats Baba. But, that quantity is nothing compared with what we use in Lagos, South West, Nigeria.
Don't make us jealous o!

Maverrick's project (330sqm) - Im sure he won't use anything less than 1000 tonnes (foundation and compound)
Atlantic View (300sqm) - we went over 900 tonnes (foundation and compound) and we still need more.
K-024 (450sqm) - over 650 tonnes of Black Sharp filling and we are yet to touch the massive compound. We still have almost 1,000sqm.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 4nobody4every1: 6:56am On Mar 04, 2016

EgunMogaji:

An excellent side benefit to her from her work though is that she'll be as fit as a horse, naturally and without gym or supplements.

I pity the Husband that's going to try to push her around, shovel upside the head will work to reset him

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Beulah09: 7:19am On Mar 04, 2016

EgunMogaji:
So today marks the end of filling the foundation on my main house. With a final push today it was done after 400 tonnes of laterite at a cost of N283,000 for laterite and N74,000 for the people that did the filling to a total of N357,000

Do I win the award of most laterite used in a foundation?

Oh the padlock chicken coop garage apartment also took an additional N84,000 for laterite and N24,000 for the people that did the filing. Total tonnage for that one was 120 tonnes.

So for my project 520 tonnes at a cost of N465,000

Don't buy a sloppy land and if you do for the love of God design a building that can be stepped. Don't be like EgunMogaji AdekeJeje Jabi Esu

That is the problem with designs without seeing the land and understanding the topography.

Actually, good architects love sloppy land because it allows them to play with a lot of things. If you now have a good structural engineer you are good to go.

The worst thing to do is to buy a sloppy land in a water logged area!

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 8:24am On Mar 04, 2016

Them they enjoy us... Building is interesting when you buying materials cheap at a pocket friendly price.

You will be like I want to build again and again.

Contact us now.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 9:43am On Mar 04, 2016

Imagine this.
https://www.nairaland.com/2970495/quotation-right-2-bedroom-apartment

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 1:03pm On Mar 04, 2016

Some toilets of 16sqm cost 1milliom Naira grin

So we have to know what a building entails before criticizing the price..

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 2:37pm On Mar 04, 2016

EgunMogaji:
So today marks the end of filling the foundation on my main house. With a final push today it was done after 400 tonnes of laterite at a cost of N283,000 for laterite and N74,000 for the people that did the filling to a total of N357,000

Do I win the award of most laterite used in a foundation?

Oh the padlock chicken coop garage apartment also took an additional N84,000 for laterite and N24,000 for the people that did the filing. Total tonnage for that one was 120 tonnes.

So for my project 520 tonnes at a cost of N465,000

Don't buy a sloppy land and if you do for the love of God design a building that can be stepped. Don't be like EgunMogaji AdekeJeje Jabi Esu

From what u can see here o, I don't think you have a sloping site. Most of the fillings are above natural ground level.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 2:39pm On Mar 04, 2016

KolaShangOne:
Some toilets of 16sqm cost 1milliom Naira
So we have to know what a building entails before criticizing the price..

True talk. Even more then that, it's all depends on how deep one pocket is.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Slim101(m): 3:12pm On Mar 04, 2016

Oga sirs, any idea about current price of alu-zinc sheet (8feet/ bundle) Will appreciate prices of colored and colorless. Thanks..

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Onuokwu: 3:38pm On Mar 04, 2016

abdulwastecx:

Domestic violence is not that comon among Nigerian men....

Prof. are you sure of this? I dont think sooo. Most of it get unreported. That's why you think it is low.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Onuokwu: 3:41pm On Mar 04, 2016

abdulwastecx:

It is just the society that discrimate against women doing technical job like carpentry, Masson, tiler etc. T[b]hose job are much better than odd job of selling pure water on the highway[/b]

@bolded. I agree. As long as they chose it out of interest. In the last two months, i have run into 2 female mechanics, one of them was under apprenticeship of her father. In past, people would have asked the man if his head was correct.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Onuokwu: 3:44pm On Mar 04, 2016

GENIUS18:
Please I would like to seek counsel on a plot of land I intend to buy in Port harcourt. The said land has a foundation meant for a storey building on it. Since the seller couldn't proceed with the completion of the planned structure , he has put it for sale. My main concern is that, I would need to erect( build) a different structure on the land(a duplex). How easily can I dismantle the existing foundation DPC currently on the plot of land? Pls urgent advise needed.

First, just assume you are buying a bare plot of land but factor in the cost of dismantling the foundation into your purchase cost. If the "all in" price is still okay with you for the land, then go ahead.

After taking possesion, dismantle the foundation so that you have a greenfield project that you can tailor to your taste.

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Onuokwu: 3:50pm On Mar 04, 2016

EgunMogaji:
So today marks the end of filling the foundation on my main house. With a final push today it was done after 400 tonnes of laterite at a cost of N283,000 for laterite and N74,000 for the people that did the filling to a total of N357,000

Do I win the award of most laterite used in a foundation?

Oh the padlock chicken coop garage apartment also took an additional N84,000 for laterite and N24,000 for the people that did the filing. Total tonnage for that one was 120 tonnes.

So for my project 520 tonnes at a cost of N465,000

Don't buy a sloppy land and if you do for the love of God design a building that can be stepped. Don't be like EgunMogaji AdekeJeje Jabi Esu

Not to worry Oga mi....take it as the cost of an education. With what you have learnt now, application in future projects will save more money than the cost of that education.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 4:04pm On Mar 04, 2016

Onuokwu:

@bolded. I agree. As long as they chose it out of interest. In the last two months, i have run into 2 female mechanics, one of them was under apprenticeship of her father. In past, people would have asked the man if his head was correct.

That is great.. My daughter will learn any of the aforementioned trade

Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 5:49pm On Mar 04, 2016

GENIUS18:
Please I would like to seek counsel on a plot of land I intend to buy in Port harcourt. The said land has a foundation meant for a storey building on it. Since the seller couldn't proceed with the completion of the planned structure , he has put it for sale. My main concern is that, I would need to erect( build) a different structure on the land(a duplex). How easily can I dismantle the existing foundation DPC currently on the plot of land? Pls urgent advise needed.

Easy dig ur new foundation round the existing ones

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 8:48pm On Mar 04, 2016

Onuokwu:

First, just assume you are buying a bare plot of land but factor in the cost of dismantling the foundation into your purchase cost. If the "all in" price is still okay with you for the land, then go ahead.

After taking possesion, dismantle the foundation so that you have a greenfield project that you can tailor to your taste.

@Onuokwu, thanks for your advice. An engineer has estimated about 500K for the dismantling. So I'm trying to negotiate based on this knowledge.

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