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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:55am On Oct 12, 2020 |
The last time I checked the companies producing all the so called “SUBSTANDARD” materials are registered in Nigeria and have their operating licenses here too. They even sell in the open market and nothing has happened to them. Are we safe to say the regulatory/professional bodies don’t know what they’re doing by allowing the client to decide for them? #Nigeria 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by debeey87(m): 9:00am On Oct 12, 2020 |
olageorgy: I have an oga bricklayer that can come with his entire crew to work on your site. The crew did a good job for me around Obasanjo farm last year. You can call him on 08105412400 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:09am On Oct 12, 2020 |
n3xt: Pilot error. Not enough fuel to even start a post crash fire and the rotors were not rolling. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by adezie: 9:37am On Oct 12, 2020 |
joycluv:Same here. As a woman I cannot emphasize enough the importance of having a store. It makes the house more organized and the rooms less congested. Eg baby bed, stroller, walker, bath, toys etc can be stored well after use until you need it again. All the big coolers that can't stay in the kitchen even my husband's tools stay in the store. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kiekie1(m): 10:11am On Oct 12, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kiekie1(m): 10:18am On Oct 12, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by smallsmall: 10:39am On Oct 12, 2020 |
kiekie1: Hello, What dont you undertsand? Did l quote Bibeli or your advert? You made an advert and l asked you the origins/maker of the battery so that l and others can make a well-informed decision, what is difficult to understand in that? I am sure you understand that batteries from different countries have different qualities and command different price, so if you add country of manufacture to your advert, you are being 'open and honest' to your Customers. And why should l be lured into a corner, to get information that other people can also benefit from, in an advert that was not made in a corner but openly on this thread? ![]() ![]() Or are you finding it difficult to let people know that Chinese battery can be sold to unsuspecting Customers, at the same price as German/American-made batteries? Just let me know so l can be of help, whenever l am not having Stomachache like now. 7 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kiekie1(m): 10:52am On Oct 12, 2020 |
smallsmall: I don't still understand what you mean to be factual ! Internet has lot of info but most prospect's interested simply mail or call ! Cheer's 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by smallsmall: 11:06am On Oct 12, 2020 |
kiekie1: By now, l think it is obvious you are dodging the obvious or have something to hide. What is so difficult in a single line statement that says, 'state the country of origin' of the batteries you have put a price on? If you cant understand that simple 5-word statement, why should anyone trust you to sell them Deep-Cycle batteries or any other important item of electricity? Is it the duty of the prospective buyer to be searching the internet to find where you imported your batteries from or your duty to just tell us where the people you got the battery from, made it? Honestly, l am begining to be afraid of you and your products. I am seriously considering Panels, Batteries and other accessories for personal use to about 5KVA as ligh tin my area is unreliable but............ If you can be this evasive on a simple thing, how is anyone sure that you are not even selling them used, dead batteries .... cleaned and reconditioned to look like new ones? Openness and Trust is most essential in business. 8 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by smallsmall: 11:19am On Oct 12, 2020 |
kopell: My iron seller who is very paddy with me also showed me something that shocked me: He said what most of we buyers dont know is that there is a difference between Iron Rods produced from Iron-ore directly, and iron Rods produced from allmanners of recycled iron products. He said the latter has a lower quality and that the METHOD OF RECYCLING it, as done here in Nigeria, retains a lot of the impurities in the final product, which is alos used to increase the volume of the iron rods and as such, it is not that strong as the former ones produced directly from iron-ore. He then adviced me to buy just one Rod of a particular one he identified as produced from recycled materials and when l get home, l should ask Welder to turn it around and see if it will not snap and break. I refused and asked him to demonstrate IT right there, (l will pay for it if it breaks) and he did it and l was shocked when we compared it to the brownish original one. So even if when the Engineer/Builder sticks to the specification of the Drawings, how can anyone trust that our Nigerians brothers are not selling you an inferior iron Rod for reinforcement due to greed and quick profit? I have stopped wondering how a building with so much iron in it will just come down as if there was no iron in the Concrete, after that demonstration. Other factors also contribute to collapse but this one seems unknown or ignored or both. #NotBibeli, please l dont want to have stomach headache on Monday. ![]() 6 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dennis3D(m): 11:48am On Oct 12, 2020 |
omanzo02: Its not used for decking because it's not the right reinforcement for decking concrete works. Check your structural design for reinforcement details. It might look beautiful in the eye but doesn't poses the structural integrity to carry the load that it's meant to carry. 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dennis3D(m): 11:49am On Oct 12, 2020 |
smallsmall: Ok sir. Thank you. ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dennis3D(m): 12:02pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
kopell: 100% |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Horlardorjah(m): 12:25pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: I agree and totally support this, we have so many factors far beyond curing which are the main cause of these structural failures we are having. if you like, pond your concrete or unleashed a whole dam on it. once other factors are not in check or in place, the structure is bound to go down sooner or later. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 1:50pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
gbadexy: Most do wet the concrete, so it does not crack... I remembered doing that on my deckings for a whole week both early morning and evening. I prefer to leave my deckings for the whole month to cure... why rushing when I am not in competition with time or anyone. Safer than sorry. Hajji M. 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:11pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
mufutau55: ![]() You just have to “ranti omo eni ti iwo nse” (remember the son of who you are). While it takes about 28 days for concrete to cure, I can find better things to do than to assume using quality materials makes it safe to continue to overload the structure. This same issh applies to sandfilling of foundations. We do assume compacting with plate compactor will achieve the same result as natural compaction. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 2:29pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
mufutau55: It should be standard practice Sir. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:29pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
I can’t rememebr whether it’s on Quora or Skyscrapercity that this was asked: Why is "China Speed" in construction so crazy and leaving the whole world in the dust? The key is in modular building. Much of Chinese construction is done off site, in controlled factories where pieces can be efficiently assembled and then transported to the site. This makes construction effectively snapping together pieces of the building like legos. The most time consuming portions of construction, wiring and plumbing, is 90% finished. This is possible because chinese buildings tend to standardize their internal construction. Ceiling height. Room size. Placement of elevators and stairs are all consistent in these construction. This makes it easier for builders to build, since it’s pretty much the same building on the inside as the last thirty they’ve made. In America, we transport the materials to the site and build everything on site. This is less efficient because everything has to be moved to the site. You have to co-ordinate between specialists. You have to run wire and pipe. There’s mistakes and delays. The big question is: which makes for a better building? The Chinese model is absolutely faster and cheaper… but what are those buildings going to look like in 30–50–100 years? If they’re falling apart after 20, was the money saved worth the maintenance later? If they’re just as sound in 100 years as when they were built, then it was a big advantage. Time will tell. We have modular skyscrapers in Japan as an example though. The Nakagin capsule tower was built in 1970’s in 30 days using prefabricated cells. After 40 years, the residents were complaining of smells, drafts, asbestos risk, and cramped designs. When the architect died, it was demolished. Take a look at this. It’ll give you idea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwvmru5JmXk ___________ Why is "China Speed" in construction so crazy and leaving the whole world in the dust? Planning, planning and more planning! Several aspects worth mentioning. First is productivity rate, the Chinese are amongst the hardest working people on the planet. I worked in engineering construction for more than 20 years. The only people who work at the same rate were the South Koreans. Secondly, everything is done in parallel, while they are digging the foundations in one place, they lay cable in another and elsewhere the pre-assembled units are built and equipped ready to be dropped into place. Thirdly is the use of quick setting concrete, this stuff sets in a couple of hours as opposed to the several days it used to take. Fourth, equipment take a look at the live streaming, the place is swamped with equipment, concrete pumps, cranes, dump trucks etc. And of course this is where planning and coordination are so necessary. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 2:35pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
n3xt: Sorry... part of your post is quoted... The work of regulatory agencies is: "Egunje" ![]() Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 2:38pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 2:41pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
mufutau55: My point exactly. A lot of these collapsed buildings have approvals. The inspectors have visited them and even conducted integrity tests but they’re the who teaches engineers what to do during the tests. Lekki Garden was approved. SCOAN got approval. The most corrupt people in Nigeria are in the Civil Service. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 2:47pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
n3xt: Not everything is about availability of funds o. I just take priority in anything I do ni o. I know most contractor will not want to wait the 28days because they want to finish the building on time and make their money kiakia. Even the foundation sandfilling you speak about do cause problems sometimes, may be not yours but we have heard many stories here. May be if I was a rich and big time developer, I will reason in quick-quick build like you explained... but unfortunately I am just a kobo- kobo man o. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by vickzie(m): 2:48pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Does anyone have any experience with solar water heaters, with the recently increased electricity tariff, bills would begin to skyrocket and we know most of the energy is consumed by electric water heaters in our kitchens and bathrooms. Alternative suggestions are welcomed. ![]()
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kiekie1(m): 2:56pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 3:08pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
mufutau55:Ok, great sir. That means they understood the importance of proper hydration and curing on the integrity of the concrete. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 3:14pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
gbadexy: They should understand the importance, it is their job. Like EgunMan said " it should be the standard". We all have the sense of doing the right thing, problem is actually doing it. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 3:24pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
mufutau55: After they poured foundation at T1 I get in my car and drive to site to make sure it's done. I'm a student of Reaganomics, trust but verify ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 3:40pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: I don't blame you Sir. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by money121(m): 3:49pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gbadexy(m): 4:53pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
mufutau55:Professionals should know sir ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dijita: 5:33pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Good day everyone. I have been following this thread for over a year now. Please I need help in evaluating the following quotation for parapet and roofing carcas
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