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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by InvertedHammer: 8:24am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Onyema1: Get three different quotations and compare. Don't ever buy from their referred retailer (they are partners in crime. Most of the materials will end up returned at very steep discounted prices to the retailer -- win-win for him) NB: Be ready for the electrician/plumber to condemn everything you buy if you don't go with them. Don't fall for their shenanigans. As a client, you are marked. If you have to grow a third eye, please do especially in dealing with plumbers and electricians. I believe stealing is a prerequisite to these two professions in Nigeria. \ 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by akinolaolujide(m): 8:52am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Juokorow:Boss i beg to disagree most people engage a togolese not just for quality but cos they are cheaper and naive. Me i dont tge guys you people engage but my best trades men as an architect are still nigerians most Togolese are overhyped just sent one parking from my site yesterday. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by akinolaolujide(m): 9:01am On Mar 31, 2017 |
oyb:We are still coming to same junction now you guys are complaining official channels are always the best did my license and obtained original copies in less than 2months. If we all do things properly i bet many problems of swindlers andcquackery will disappear completely. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by akinolaolujide(m): 9:37am On Mar 31, 2017 |
HsLBroker:Mr inverted hammer them no dey use agidi build house. Because having a good project entails alot of work and professionalism. Please make enough monies to get a good construction team. Stop giving goods to so called engineers without coren seal. The term engineer is the most abused in construction. Employ architects for supervision and monitoring if God blesses you enough get a project management team and you will complain less about hslbroker. For your information am an Architect i bag an Msc in architecture. If you have time look me up online just ask google . But i dont think people line you can afford me so. Some of us actually know what we are talking about. Pls also try follow good architects lime derenyx they can help you out. Cry baby oshi. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by money121(m): 9:38am On Mar 31, 2017 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 10:23am On Mar 31, 2017 |
InvertedHammer:In NYC, it can be done in couple of hours too. Its all depend on their job load the computer schedule your appointment after filling everything online including the payment. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 1:14pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
amanikondo:I will get back to you when I get all the information of the stage from my lawyer that get paid to handle it. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 2:07pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
akinolaolujide:This comment you made will be the only one I agree with you. Pls stop defending in defendable. Very few as that integrity it's happened everyday in our society, many don't See anything wrong in cheating from electrician to plumber, tilers ETC. I tell you short story about gas pump attender, told him to full my car tank, he pre pump the meter for N1200, before selling me the actual amount of gas I needed. When I confronted him, he started begin Oga it's a mistake. Imagine how many people he does that to on daily basis. How do you defend that? They believe it's way of life. I rest my case full STOP 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Onyema1(m): 2:14pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
Thanks Guys! @Spyder880 I sent you a message. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Onyema1(m): 2:26pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
I sent you a message. Get three different quotations and compare. Don't ever buy from their referred retailer (they are partners in crime. Most of the materials will end up returned at very steep discounted prices to the retailer -- win-win for him) NB: Be ready for the electrician/plumber to condemn everything you buy if you don't go with them. Don't fall for their shenanigans. As a client, you are marked. If you have to grow a third eye, please do especially in dealing with plumbers and electricians. I believe stealing is a prerequisite to these two professions in Nigeria. \[/quote] 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Onyema1(m): 2:28pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
Hi Money121 send me the latest price for milano and shingles all black. I will need up to 1300 sqm. money121: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ice4u999(m): 2:32pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
Lol Finally out from nairaland jail |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by akinolaolujide(m): 2:33pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
kopell:My opinions are strictly to construction cos you can easily avoid being cheated if you follow the right channel in doing things that is what am saying. Doing you know good Architect can give u possible cost implication of various stages of works and materials needed?. That is if you cant employ a QS. U can even hire them on consulltancy bases when u need expert opinions. Most of you believe in the trades men more than these professionals. Becos you believe its cheaper no to involve them, because all this isuess they went to school. And all these people can be reported to their professional bodies and even license seized if needs be. Not one person who does not belong to anybody and is for nobody. As long as clients seek shortcuts and do it myself attitude this wahala not go end the criminals go just discover new methods. As for the fuel pump thieve u should have reported him and made sure him and his manager are delt with. By not reporting you are encouraging them. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 3:16pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
akinolaolujide:My brother we can go on and on till infinity on this issue, many of us are professionals in what we do for living. Once they noticed you are calling from abroad everything change, expect for very few. I give U another example of an builder that I contacted oustside this forum to supervise a job for me at Ikorodu not knowing my experience in contracting jobs. Just because he noticed I am calling him from abroad he want me pay him 1.2 million just to supervise Caracas of 3 flat of 2 bedrooms bungalow. This is a professional architect builder that I respect so much being building houses for my uncle for over 15 years. How do one explain that, I just laugh never talk to him again. Again because we resist being cheated that why all this revelation coming out to the public, we will keep resisting it until people realize the can do business make money without cheating their client. 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by akinolaolujide(m): 3:28pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
kopell:Bros its a value thing i understand your frustration. This is what i will say there is rate of fees for all professionals as stipulated by law u all should have a copy. I will try post it later in the day. armed with these you can negotiate and know what his/her role should be vis a vis what he should be paid for doing the Job. Cost of drawings in Lagos, Abuja and Portharcourt are bound to become tedious we hope to read tge nation of quacks running here and der as Architects and consultants. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by johnson232: 3:35pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
akinolaolujide:@bold...It would be nice if u can post it sir. It will be of great help to us. I must say your post are revealing & unbiased. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:54pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
kopell: It's hard for someone that lives in Nigeria to understand what we deal with as diasporans. There is also an assumption that we are clueless over here, not knowing what some of us do for a living. This is why I salivate and give props whenever I see good work being turned out back to back by good builders. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by akinolaolujide(m): 4:02pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
How does one post PDF on this forum lemme send a copy of the condition of engagement to the group. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:13pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: It is sort of the same for alakowes, though maybe not on the same scale. Go to the market and all the women will be trying to scam you with high prices and bad goods. They see you as some sort of suckered who steals money with pen in office and so has money to burn. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:17pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
oyb: This is actually a tougher one for me. Even though I could go to Shoprite and buy household things there, I prefer to go to Oja Oba, Bere, Aleshinloye, etc to buy so that I can directly support the locals. I know they see me coming and they fleece me but my conscience is clear. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by akinolaolujide(m): 4:21pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
Finally 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 4:50pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
I needed a good laugh this morning |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 5:40pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
akinolaolujide:Thank you brother for posting. I will take time to study it. I don't want to be cheated, so do I don't want to cheat anyone of their dues. Let it be fair for both, if I pay you fair market value. I expect same in return for your professional service shekena fa. No Conner cutting on the service rendered. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Onuokwu: 5:46pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
Onyema1: If this is completely new to you and you don't know how to negotiate, just get additional quotes from 2 or 3 more established plumbers and electricians. You can let him know you will be doing this. Ask the right questions and learn while saving plenty of money. That is my standard procedure now....and forget that stuff that this plumber/electrician is very good. There are many good ones around. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by akinolaolujide(m): 5:48pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
kopell:Not just the fees also read the respobsibilities i.e the obligations towards you. Regards bro |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by money121(m): 5:56pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
Onyema1: #3200 persqm for Milano and Shingles design You can call/WhatsApp 080-85-310-359 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by wendiescakes: 6:17pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
oyb: 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by johnson232: 7:23pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
akinolaolujide:This really show u are an architect. Architect always work with standards & rules. Not until i met a friend's son who is currently undergoing his first degree programme in one of d nigeria universities i never knew what architecture entails. After spending sometime with them for my business trip, i now appreciate architects. With what that guy is going through for first degree programme, i really don't see how a fully trained architect will deliver a shoddy job. I must say the profession is not well appreciated in this country. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by shams040(m): 7:56pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
Check my signature |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by olumide4christ: 9:25pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
johnson232: Truly...people can never appreciate what a professional goes through in 1- getting educated and 2- qualifying as a professional, until they take out time to understand what such processes involve. Only then can professionals be better appreciated, engaged and remunerated adequately. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by amanikondo: 9:25pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
kopell: Alright. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by amanikondo: 9:35pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
oyb: When i did NYSC in the eastern part of Naija, if we go to the market for example with 1K we will get little food stuff but if you sent the indigene with the same amount of money, we get plenty stuff.Since we got to know this, we just send Fire Pikin To Fire. 2 Likes |
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