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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 11:10am On Mar 16, 2016 |
I just saw this on Sahara reporters ![]() There will be scape-goats but Lekki Gardens will not go down.. I'm sure more powerful men are behind it. Another point of view is this.. Lekki Gardens or any other construction site should not allow workers sleep inside uncompleted structures. Provide temporary shelters for your workers.. In fact, people shouldn't sleep in any construction sites ideally. Anything can cause a failure at any time. Now, Richard and the contractor may be tried for manslaughter due to negligence.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 11:48am On Mar 16, 2016 |
KolaShangOne: 1) A certificate of occupancy is required here before any new structure can be occupied. It is strictly enforced and a city inspector has to visit, validate and personally affix his stamp and signature before the house can be occupied. In the case of mishap that city has now joined in the defendant pool of a lawsuit. In the event of a mishap and city hasn't certified the building as habitable they are still label for allowing it to be occupied - Welcome to America ![]() 2) I're been reading this rumor that Richard is just a front man and that big men are behind his finances. It will make sense though based on a few videos I have seen in the past. ++++++++++++++ "Certificate of occupancy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (August 2013) A certificate of occupancy A certificate of occupancy is a document issued by a local government agency or building department certifying a building's compliance with applicable building codes and other laws, and indicating it to be in a condition suitable for occupancy.[1] The procedure and requirements for the certificate vary widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and on the type of structure. In the United States, obtaining a certificate is generally required whenever: a new building is constructed a building built for one use is to be used for another (e.g., an industrial building converted for residential use) occupancy of a commercial or industrial building changes, or ownership of a commercial, industrial, or multiple-family residential building changes The purpose of obtaining a certificate of occupancy is to prove that, according to the law, the house or building is in liveable condition. Generally, such a certificate is necessary to be able to occupy the structure for everyday use, as well as to be able to sign a contract to sell the space and close on a mortgage for the space. A certificate of occupancy is evidence that the building complies substantially with the plans and specifications that have been submitted to, and approved by, the local authority. It complements a building permit—a document that must be filed by the applicant with the local authority before construction to indicate that the proposed construction will adhere to ordinances, codes, and laws." 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by esoorita: 3:20pm On Mar 16, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: One man's food is another man's poison. The cost of land in any medium/highbrow neighbourhood all over the world is always on the high side and as such Lekki, V.I, Ikoyi, Ikeja Gra, Magodo etc is not exceptional. I personally don't fancy living in a neighbourhood that has no proper layout where one individual will just decide to build on a space that is earmarked for a proposed road. I'm also allergic to dealing with Omo-onile so the only available option as far as I'm concerned is to build in a well managed estate and that is the route I chose. Living outside Nigeria makes the security of my house and it's contents non-negotiable. I'm contented with paying service charge to the Estate management for the provision of security, lighting of the roads in the estate whenever there's power failure from PCHN and cleaning of the estate. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by segcymoor(m): 3:41pm On Mar 16, 2016 |
esoorita:Correct! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by back2sender: 6:13pm On Mar 16, 2016 |
I have been hearing integrity test, integrity test. How is it carried out on building. Engineers in the house please explain to novice like us in the house. Thanks 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 6:37pm On Mar 16, 2016 |
back2sender: @Brabus BrabusNG did a post where he showed a chap that came from an agency to test one of his builds. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by segcymoor(m): 7:43pm On Mar 16, 2016 |
EgunMogaji:oga that one na Lagos state materials testing .They do carried out NDT or material testing on building generally ------ Up is referring to integrity test which is carried out on Pilling foundation |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by segcymoor(m): 7:48pm On Mar 16, 2016 |
EgunMogaji:oga that what Brabus does na Lagos state materials testing .They do carried out NDT or material testing on building generally ------ Up is referring to integrity test which is carried out on Pilling foundation -That was NDT test on building and integrity test on Pilling respectively
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by NairaBaba: 8:00pm On Mar 16, 2016 |
Good evening borehole experts in the house, I will like to know how much it cost to rent out drilling pipes ( say 15 pieces ), tank and pump for manual borehole drilling around lagos mainland and Ogun state. Most borehole in these areas are between 150ft to 200ft usually take 2 to3 day to drill. Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 8:18pm On Mar 16, 2016 |
segcymoor: Duly noted. Thanks. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 7:05am On Mar 17, 2016 |
FastShipping: It has not been easy for us work men in the face of rising costs, especially for agreed contracts. A aviation of 20% maximum could be allowed if he seems honest about it. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FastShipping: 2:13pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
spyder880: Thanks. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 5:29pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
@egunmogaji Most middle class and poor people, in fact almost everybody in Nigeria only process Cerificate of Occupancy when we're trying to borrow money from the bank. It's not our fault but it takes a lot of money to process it.. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 5:34pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
KolaShangOne: Oh I'm not apportioning blame at all, it is what it is. I don't have and might never have one on my personal residence but most certainly will have one for a commercial rented out residence because of liability. The whole system needs to be revamped. One shouldn't "struggle ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 6:30pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
I want to share this small security house with my oga here.. The challenge was to build a small security house that is decked and still have something befitting for entrance of house. I want something beautiful and affordable at theaame time, so I came up with this.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 6:33pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by jossy26: 6:34pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
Hello house can the gurus help review/analyse this quotation by my engineer for a raft foundation plus German floor for a 5bedroom duplex. Thanks
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 6:42pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
abdulwastecx: Although I see you used the word affordable but I'm wondering why the window are so small for a security box. Are you aiming to use CCTV to see the compound and not line of sight? Just out of curiosity. As a structure of course it's beautiful as is all your work. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 4nobody4every1: 6:48pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
EgunMogaji:Spot on ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 6:50pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: Thanks you sir. The Windows are big enough for the security house. Main house Windows are 750mm x 1500mm. Toilet window = 600mm x 1500mm. The main room have two windows for cross ventilation and Windows need to be in alignment to the main house with Windows which are 750mm x 1500mm |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 6:51pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
jossy26: Without the structural drawing we can't really tell from they are OK. But it looks reasonable to me considering it also includes the German Floor |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:01pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
abdulwastecx: Okiedokie...maybe it's a Naija thing that I have to get used to. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by jossy26: 7:01pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
^^ thanks so muchsir, I appreciate your response, will post the structural as soon as I get hold of it. How about the labour isn't that too much? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 7:03pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: Lol 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 7:10pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
jossy26: The labour which we include 1. Site clearance 2. Setting out 3. Formwork (carpentry) 4. Iron bending work 5.concreting work 6. Filling and compaction work 7.alot of logistics etc. After I see the structural drawing sir but it seems OK |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 7:26pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
abdulwastecx: I'm having to design something similar for my open courtyard. It will totally ruin the view I am looking for though but na to prevent stories that touch ![]()
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by jossy26: 7:28pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
Ok sir thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by segcymoor(m): 7:45pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
jossy26:Unless otherwise necessary or better still non economic use of space the sqm for 5 bedroom duplex should not be more than 200sqm this terrace building is 4 unit and 4m plus was used for the foundation (300sqm Think about that!
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by jossy26: 8:15pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
Thanks for your response sir, but the terrace building highlighted is it a raft foundation? Cos if 4m is used for this I expect a 5bedroom duplex to be lower |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by esoorita: 9:03pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: This is the problem with Nigeria. Nigerian governments i.e Federal and States believes they are at liberty to bombard their citizens with astronomical charges on everything required from government agencies but the same governments are less interested in carrying out their responsibilities of providing infrastructures that are necessary to make life easy for the people they govern. This is the reason why an average Nigerian believes that paying all the necessary taxes is not a sacred duty but optional. The officials of EKDC tried to swindle me by charging me 40,000 Naira for two months electricity supply in a country where you couldn't enjoy uninterrupted supply of electricity for a day. They deliberately refused to install my meter so that they could continue to rip me off with their estimated bills which defies logic but provides a good undeserved revenue source for them. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 10:31pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: yes sir ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 11:54pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
FastShipping: Economics makes us understand that "goods are bought ONLY when there is an Equilibrum". There is Demand1 There is Supply!! There is also PRICE!!! Deman is considered "effective" when you have the MONEY to by what you want. I am sure if those houses you said are "lying empty for Months", are given out at One Million Naira, over One million people will try to get one! ![]() ![]() So, its not a question of "There is NO DEMAND" ..... its a matter of AFFORDABILITY! The houses are empty because a lot of people cant afford them...... and it will remain so until someone with the cash, who also likes it, come along. Its always like that for certain goods which fall under the category of "choice/ostentatious" goods. Ofcourse, there are "face-me, l-face-you" all over the place that cater to other classes of people who are not after such ostentation. Its not by force that someone must buy or build an expensive building.... or even build at all! Just rent, if you cannot build or... ....Just build "small", if your money isn't enough for a storey building. Lastpage! 1 Like |
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