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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 4nobody4every1: 5:22pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
Empiree:This is so sad & pathetic when he doesn't know how the lad is struggling to survive abroad, personally, if l am in your friends shoes, l will sell the house and the adjacent land and re-invest the cash in another area where the dad will not know, "a man's enemies are members of his own household" ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 5:26pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
^ Really Pathetic. He Feels He Owns Him Forever. There Gotta Be A Drawn Line Where Parents And Children Dont Cross. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 5:38pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
4nobody4every1:only greedy household wey never chop belefu. It depends on the kind of parents one have sha cos my both parent will rada add to my cash than eat my money meant for a 'purpose'. The worst part of it is to give a hungry man/woman your project. Run for baba/mama "bukata" when trying to achieve something back home while away. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 5:52pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
agarawu23:He Is Not Even Hungry. He's Rich In His Own Way. He Just Has A Kind Of Attitude I can't Describe. I Can Say Maybe He Doesn't Wish Them Any Good. And He Wants To Dominate Them. According To My Friend, He Said He Respects Strangers And Trusts Them But Never His Own Loin |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 4nobody4every1: 5:53pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
Empiree:Well, we all have different ways we deal with family members whether father/mother/brother/sisters/aunts, step brother etc, l understand in a polygamous setting where there is no love among-st the kids there might be unhealthy competition/rivalry which sometimes leads to fetishism and the like but with your narrative above, l will give the old man a long rope and he wont know anything about my investment in Nigeria, will l respect/care for him as my Dad , yes, but from a distance, will l involve him in my stuff a capital NO, that is me and l have no apologies for that. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 6:26pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
Empiree:we need to wash his head In the river then.... How will you treat strangers well and trash your own blood? He needs special prayer and deliverance. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 6:34pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
4nobody4every1:Exactly 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mybad: 6:41pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
n3xt: Who did the kitchen renovation for you? Especially the cabinets. Please help with contact details. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mybad: 6:45pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
agarawu23: Please what type of tiles was used for the floor in the picture? Can anyone help please? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by agarawu23(m): 7:10pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
mybad:you mean the one below? The owner said its marble and it cost him
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:43pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
crisisng: Thank you bro. Once again the intention is not to slight anyone. It's just for learning purpose. Now I read some of the comments below which seem to be slight digs at some of your estranged clients which does not seem professional but that’s another for another day. Digs or no digs, it's the utmost truth up there. My only regrets is people fight to take away a project they'll end up messing up. Ever wondered why I showcased my Chateau and H52 by NextHome and some other well finished projects. It's simply to showcase the possibilities. Now, if you fight so hard to belittle Brabus or NextHome, what I'll be expecting is something that'll make me bury my head in shame and not something less. You need to see the way I plan with clients. It's beyond construction. Looking at this and all your other positive threads I find it amazing how someone with so much talent can have a number of dissatisfied clients so I’d like to ask you what went wrong on those projects? You don’t have to go into much detail about this and you don’t even have to reply but I will just like to get a feel of where it went wrong. If it is one client it could be the client or contractor’s fault but when you have a few that are queuing up to complain then it’s worth knowing/understanding this so other prospective clients can get a better feel of the real Brabus. You're very right but if you happen to know a madman who just got healed. If he laughs too much, people will say he don start. If he stay moody, people will say he's up to something. If he runs too fast, people will say keep an eye on him o. I hope this simply analogy will help you understand my predicament. The question you should ask is why is it when your projects are almost done that issues commence? Let me just share a bit about the Brabus you don't know. I'm an introvert in real life but a loud mouth on the Internet. I'm resilient. I detest failure so much that I can do anything to get result even if it comes at an extra cost to me. I don't repay evil for evil. I don't renege on agreement even if it comes at a loss to me because I detest failure. So, talking about a long list of people coming to complain about one man. I can say it's a very unfortunate coincidence which arises from unfounded suspicions. "I heard you're building your own house." "If he's working too slow, I think he's up to something" "Are you sure he can finish that job with the small and unrealistic estimate he gave you?" "If he's silent on you, he may be planning to run away with your fund" Because just like you, how else can I explain the complaint against a contractor who travelled out of his comfort zone for 5 - 6 months for a project that he did back-to-back until painting and all the client could say is that the contractor cheated him without a clear explanation of what went wrong. Even while friends are advising us to take a break from the 5 months stretch project to cool off, the client is feeling we haven't done enough. Make I leave am there. It's always something that can be managed but we felt the easy way out is to get our pound of flesh from online rants and complaints. Before I go further, don't let me forget to mention that "Brabus is human" With all these work/ideas you put on here I am amazed that your clients don’t have anything but positive things to say about you. I sometimes look at your work and wish that I am a client of yours because you seem to possess a very creative and innovative outlook with it comes to building houses here in Nigeria which is what the industry needs. Now, maybe I should explain to you in clear points out mode of operation and see where things can ever go wrong. 1. Contact NextHome via email, phone or sms. 2. Discuss your project, the building design and proposed changes (if another firm designed), the land, the nice-to-haves and must-have features of the project (if we're designing) 3. Discuss the site challenges and how to manage them. Discuss the roles of each party (client and NextHome). 4. Discuss the budget. I always ask what budget the client is looking at to complete the project even though many people decline this question for reasons best know to them. 5. Prepare an estimate for the proposed development covering (a) Foundation (b) Substructure (c) Superstructure (d) Roofing. 99% of our estimates always exclude the finishing work which we always tell the client to be upfront with the level of finishes and what works for them before we budget for it. 6. Do a downward review of estimates for clients who requested such 7. Draft a contract agreement with the project timeline/payment schedule and list of expected deliverables at each milestones with specific dates of completion. 8. Move to site. 9. Funds disbursed based on payment schedule after completion of all deliverables for the milestone. Now, ask any of those who complained about me if I made up any of the above. Also, find out if there's any point in time I requested for variation on estimates given. Then, find out if the clients do their checks on the project at every milestone before payment for new stages are disbursed. So what's the problem if agreements are honored. Timelines followed. Budget not exceeded. Quality not compromised. Payment paid as scheduled and agreed. Just some food for thought and I hope you don’t take this the wrong way. Bros, by now you should have known me. I don't hold grudges. I'm still trying to get the reasons just like you why people complain about things they cannot explain with facts and figures. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:07pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
@ onokwu, I no get energy to read your comment but as a "no-respecter" ![]() ![]() I don't just take jobs. I take my time to see if it's a job to do or not but what surprised me is how things changes along the line. How do I explain a contract to build 2 houses and the owner has only N4m of his own money to build? After moving to site based on agreement, things started to slow down due to lack of fund. Wetin make I do? Pray, cry or take fate. Or you think I made that up too? There's every docs to back this up anywhere on earth. Ever wondered why I always ask people to present their cases without attaching emotions. If you want to accuse Brabus, you can accuse me on projects that I delegate to other people. You can easily catch me on that because you'll see the handwriting on the wall that this isn't what you expected. Baba, all the same much respect to you all. We dey learn each day. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OnetimeOnly: 8:16pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad-Prometheus 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:18pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
@ Empiree, agarawu23, 4nobody4every1 Family!!! I have experienced them in so many projects, we have good ones in a very few number. Have you heard! That the brother of the owner of the Reserve chop N2m from the project money. Thank God, he didn't deny it vehemently when he was asked. He told his sister, he took 1.5m and not 2m. We thank God the project was completed with the bro totally cut off the system. That the ... If I should continue with my various experience on site, I'll take up another 2 pages. @ Empiree, If your friend have his way, let him cut off his dad by starting afresh elsewhere. He'll have his peace. Don't mind me, I no read the comment o. I just remember you mention daddy vs son and I caught a glimpse of the word stepmother in your new comment. Sometimes, we need to sacrifice our right for righteousness. To be continued... May God punish those who backstab their folks and those who took part in the loot. Amen! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:42pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
mybad: That's a very long time ago. His name is Kola but I don't have his contact anymore. Sorry I couldn't help with that. mybad: The name of that tiles is 3.8m You cannot find it anywhere on the face of earth but beyond the clouds. Lol. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EndiaSami: 8:42pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
n3xt:. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 8:46pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
n3xt:Definitely He Will. He Got Support From Some Family Members. But Hes Not Really Interested In That. He Wants Law To Take It Cause. He Just Told Me An Hr Ago That The Lands Actually Belonged To His Dad. He Sold The Land To Him. He Said He Just Threatened To Sell The Land And If He Doesnt Behave Himself, He Will Sell His House As Well. He Said "I Dont Want You On My Land Anymore. I Will Sell The Land And Give Your Money Back". He Will Never Give It Back. He Did The Same To His Elder Brothers. It Is The Same Land He Sold To My Friend. My Friend Did Not Know It Was His Land Until He Saw The Survey. He Said He Never Said That Until This Morning. If He Knew It Was His Land, He Would Have Nothing To Do With Him. Either Way, Was His Lands Or Not, This Guy Paid For The Lands. Papa No Longer Has Control Over It. He Said Because He Disgraced Him Publicly By Continuing With The Project Without His Knowledge. But He Had 3yrs In His Hand To Finish The Project. Instead, He Was Just Asking For Money. And Yes, He Wants To Cut Him Off Completely And Live His Life. Too Much Bs |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:30pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
Empiree: Your friend needs to dig further to be sure that the man is truly his dad. How else can one explain a father so mean and heartless to his son. Tell your friend "He better speak up" 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:41pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
Coming up shortly! Biofil Toilet System (Alternative technology to manage sludge) vs Septic Tank (the traditional way). |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Empiree: 9:48pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
n3xt:Lol @underlined ![]() Someone From His Kids Needs To Cut That Sh!t Off And That's Gonna Be My Friend. He Is A Quiet Guy But His Pap Is Crossing His Line Now. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:54pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
101 ways to evict a tenant you had disagreement with. A landlady, Mrs Nike Azeez shocked the residents of Ijegun community in Lagos State western Nigeria, on Tuesday morning after she carried some petrol and set her tenant’s apartment ablaze, destroying properties inside the apartment Read more on the story https://www.nairaland.com/3046441/landlady-sets-tenants-apartment-ablaze |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 12:47am On Apr 14, 2016 |
@ Empiree I feel sorry for those kind of father. Remember I told you some family and that includes mothers and fathers are worse off than other strange people. A friend has handled a multi-million project supervision for me without missing a kobo, unless what I gave him. I will never allow family member to handle my project... it ends up turning to disaster later.. especially if you are in diaspora. I am not surprised at all... imagine your own father... and worse in a polygamist family... Speaking from a life experience. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 12:50am On Apr 14, 2016 |
n3xt: Jungle justice... the tenant should set the whole house on fire too.... then it will be equal justification. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by 44chux(m): 1:04am On Apr 14, 2016 |
mufutau55: According to Dr. B.I. Omalu, "You should choose somebody... and pretend to be that person". I chose to be Hajji Mafutau on NL. BTW some clueless mode banned me without clear reasons, without fair hearing, without stating ban duration nor any channel for appeal. Stupidity! !! !!! MORE BANNS ARE WELCOME - Never new how much time NL costs me until now. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 1:21am On Apr 14, 2016 |
44chux: Sometimes the BAN are not by Moderators... it could also be the stupid "SPAMBOT" which is auto-ban. I never knew what parameters or words is defined for that thing to look for. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:37am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Biofil Toilet Digester is an innovative on-site waste water treatment option that offers integrated treatment of sewage in a manner that poses minimal risk to the environment and public health, and the opportunity of sustainable economic returns on natural biological treatment of waste in the long term. It is a technology that works by providing an enclosed environment for natural process of aerobic decomposition of feces including toilet paper and degradable materials. The digester is constructed as a living filter where oxygen inflow into the vault allows the seeds (bacteria, fungi, macro-organisms) within to degrade solids at the top layer aerobically and liquid are filter into the lower layers before being directed out of digester through a pipe into constructed drain field or collected and treated for reuse. This process is called RAB system; • Rapid separation of solid and liquid • Aerobic decomposition of solid • Bio- filtration of waste water This is the same type of environment in forest where wildlife droppings are decomposed and converted into valuable nutrient for vegetation. The Biofil Toilet Digester can be applied to replace the septic tanks for water-closet system; correct existing failed septic tanks and replaced non-flush systems/micro-flush system in places where water supply is an issue. In a waterlog area to dig a septic tank is an issue therefore Biofil Toilet Digester will be a perfect one in replacement of the conventional septic tank. Contact details: BIOFIL TECHNOLOGIES NIGERIA LTD. 8A Tokunbo Macaulay St, Magodo GRA Call: 07056137600 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:46am On Apr 14, 2016 |
SEPTIC TANK SYSTEM vs BIOFIL® TOILET DIGESTER Septic Tank: A large underground reservoir is needed to store waste from the flush toilet. Biofil: The Biofil system is smaller to septic system and there is no need for reservoir for the same number of user Septic Tank: Soil conditions (such as rocky and clayey soil or areas with high water tables) may make it difficult or inadvisable to excavate. Biofil: The ground does not need to be excavated to be installed; it can be placed above the ground. Septic Tank: The waste from the system when extracted requires further treatment before releasing into the environment. Biofil: No further treatment is required, as the solid waste is rapidly decomposed. Septic Tank: The waste decomposed under anaerobic condition, creating a semi-solid sludge. Harmful gases (methane and hydrogen sulphide) are also released. Biofil: The biofil toilet operates under aerobic conditions as liquid waste is immediately filtered out. The only bye products of the system are water and carbon-dioxide. Septic Tank:The reservoir may get filled up with waste and leak or overflows requiring its contents to pump out. Biofil: It does not get full, leaks or overflows and there is no need to extract waste. Septic Tank: An improperly designed or ill maintained septic tank system leads to pollution of the ground water Biofil: The danger of ground water pollution is minimal, as all feces is removed from the biofil digester and waste water is discharged into the biologically- active layer of the soil (top soil). Septic Tank: The septic system requires inspection chambers in addition to the tank, and the tank must be placed at the vantage point in order for the dumping truck to easily access it. There is never a need for evacuation of the biofil digester, it can be sited anywhere within the compound. Septic Tank: A damaged or collapsed septic tank can affect the foundation of the building as it is normally sited closed to the main building. and there's also cost issue. Biofil cost the same in the urban and rural setting whereas septic tank cost is location determined (waterlogged or dry land, hilly site or table flat etc) |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:54am On Apr 14, 2016 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:01am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Quantifiable economic benefits • The digester is cheaper than the conventional septic tank. • Long-term saving as a result of eliminated need for dislodging. • No operating cost. • Appropriate for any soil condition (clay, rock or high water table area). • Requires very little land • Water can be reused for landscaping. Environmental health impacts • They eliminate the possibility of costly site remediation and clean-up. • No potential discharge of effluent into water courses; • Sludge is disposed appropriately. Ecological impact mitigation • The system eliminates water and air contamination. • Digester reduces greenhouse gas emissions as methane is not releases directly into atmosphere. • Waste is treated under aerobic condition. • Biologically filtered of effluent does not trigger prolific plant growth e.g. algal blooms. • The system eliminates ground and surface water contamination. Human health benefit • Prevention of diseases as there is no direct contact with the excreta. • It promotes good sanitation practice • No odour or sludge accumulation to attract flies that can cause or spread diseases. • The stand alone digester eliminates open defecation. • Reduces the risk of dumping untreated waste into the environment. • Rodent cannot burrow into the digester. Sustainability • It is fabricated from local materials. • Easy to build and quick to install. • Do not require heavy equipment. • Excavation is optional • It can be easily maintained. Usability / Maintenance • It meets the need of all users or groups • It provides privacy and comfort for users. • Is simple and promote users’ education on operation and maintenance. • If used appropriately, is of zero maintenance cost. Contact details: BIOFIL TECHNOLOGIES NIGERIA LTD. 8A Tokunbo Macaulay St, Magodo GRA Call: 07056137600 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:15am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Upcoming: Biofil Toilet System vs Central Sewage Treatment Plant. It doesn't have to be overly expensive for it to make sense. - Brabus |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:33am On Apr 14, 2016 |
FastShipping: Thinking ![]() Why dont you want to ship this things in yourself? I knew Furnitures are contraband but I have a guy who brings them in and that's the jankara market where me I buy. Definitely not for clients o. Some kickass Furnitures from Germany just came in recently and I just got some to upgrade the Furnitures inside H52. Anyway, I'll roll out the 2nd list shortly. Pic: Furniture inside NextHome H52
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:45am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Ajah Flyover Update: Practising what you preach. The Lagos state government has not only commence work on the alternative roads to ease off traffic during the construction of the flyover at Ajah roundabout. They've also stepped up by ensuring that the best engineering practices were followed in the construction. Few weeks ago, pile load test was conducted by the contractor. More on the importance of pile load test to be discussed here later on this thread.
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