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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Johntemmy(m): 6:54am On Dec 05, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hollaryincar(m): 7:17am On Dec 05, 2020 |
Good day People, I have a small kobo kobo bungalow project somewhere around Gudugba, Ifo. I need an "Engineer" to handle the project, I don't seem to be satisfied with the quality of work done on the site. Work is still at foundation level My Ogas in the house, I need recommendations, you can also send a message or quote me if you can handle the project 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:25am On Dec 05, 2020 |
hollaryincar: I have 2 plots of land (facing the expressway) around that area for sale. Just in case you have friends still interested in acquiring land around that area. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 7:28am On Dec 05, 2020 |
michlins: This looks good, you are doing well. 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 7:28am On Dec 05, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dongc(m): 7:35am On Dec 05, 2020 |
Nigerians are not known for evil worldwide...STOP IT....vague and condescending statement... my colleagues and people around me know Nigerians as exceptional people...we put in the work.. Do no denigrate everyone with your Chinese friend ...always insist there are bad eggs.... Enyinne: 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:39am On Dec 05, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: I agree completely. However, in one of my personal projects, I went for the lowest gauge in the market and till date there has not been any sign of visible defect or leakage. I found out that the quality of job done by roof installers matters more than the quality of the sheets installed. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by demanuel(m): 7:40am On Dec 05, 2020 |
n3xt:Based in Lagos. Discipline is Accounting. Currently I freelance and manage inventory (stocktaking) for businesses. No problem. Thanks. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 7:52am On Dec 05, 2020 |
demanuel: Information well received. Let’s connect +234.80.234.29.122 ______ Your field of specialization is one that people tend to overlook in this part of the world and I know how important it is. That’s why I cry less about cheaters because I knew once you have the right system in place, you can manage any situation. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by hollaryincar(m): 7:54am On Dec 05, 2020 |
Ok n3xt: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 7:54am On Dec 05, 2020 |
n3xt: We’re saying the same thing. You see you took care and hired the right artisan. As far as materials I think we overbuild in Nigeria. One of us here, I forgot his name wanted to do a roof with just solar panels. I told him it wouldn’t work and gave him other options instead of just putting the solar panels on wood rafters without aluminum. It ended in disaster that’s what I’m talking about. So I don’t scrimp on foundation or roof. My roofs here are .45 long span. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by davodyguy: 7:58am On Dec 05, 2020 |
dongc:The act of or tendency to cheat, can be found in anyone, irrespective of race or colour. I have been cheated by a Cab driver in UAE (Dubai) who comes from Pakistan to hustle in Dubai. He took us from our Hotel (Akas Inn) from Sharaf DG/Al Bashir and cheated with trip counting, making us pay more. A bus driver who's a female, cheated us also in Auckland New Zealand, cause we had no idea of their currency. In come countries, they still use coins. Hence you may not really understand. We're talking about Nigerians being cheats because we live here. It's same way Donald Trump's crying that he has been cheated, because he believes there are crooks in America. After all, Trump himself cheated the American system in 2017 by paying less tax. Criminals every where. 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:09am On Dec 05, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: We overbuild. _____ But won’t they think we are poor? ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:10am On Dec 05, 2020 |
hollaryincar: Thank you. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:20am On Dec 05, 2020 |
davodyguy: My grandpa who died 76 years ago told my dad “Mosquito is not an Egba word. There is mosquito in Buckingham Palace, hence the word mosquito.” 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 8:44am On Dec 05, 2020 |
n3xt:Lowest gauge or not as long the quanlity of production can withstand the test of time. I once drove around in east of Sydney (most expensive neighbourhood of Australia) majority of the houses has aluminium longspan and they still look beautiful and classy, other part of the country likewise. Observation: not the qualities of materials used but how you used them, durability and quality can be found in all products in my opinion. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 8:46am On Dec 05, 2020 |
dongc: Maybe Nigerians abroad. Majority of home base artisans and contractors are a different specie. Nothing wey you go tell me. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by SoldierPikin: 8:59am On Dec 05, 2020 |
One4me: That bold part is so true! 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by demanuel(m): 9:02am On Dec 05, 2020 |
n3xt:Thank you so much. I will get in touch. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by JustCryptos: 9:05am On Dec 05, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: Can you highlight some areas where we overbuild? 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 9:06am On Dec 05, 2020 |
n3xt: We don't overbuild. Down to the early 90s we built properly. Bang from the 2000s we underbuild now. Low foundations Foundations without german floor (DPC) Iron and rubbish Asian doors everywhere PVC ceilings (Dear Lord) everywhere Inadequate columns and beams, some without lintel Low mix ratio resulting in poor quality blocks everywhere. Fake roofing sheets everywhere You previously talked about your home gate with a certain requirement of ground beam. Is that overbuilding? Some said yes on this forum. Do you more time? I can still go on and on if you do. We don't overbuild. On the contrary, we underbuild for the most part, poor quality homes. 7 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 9:07am On Dec 05, 2020 |
diordaves:Anyone can cheat, doesn't really matter where he/she comes from,......what I hate about Nigerian artisans is trying to make argument that defies science and conventional procedures to convince you. Hence I prefer to speak with an architect or civil engineer. 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 9:15am On Dec 05, 2020 |
diordaves:They are there for a reason!
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 9:15am On Dec 05, 2020 |
omanzo02: Australia is the world capital of bungalows. I mean fantastically designed bungalows. No where else in the world you can find superbly designed bungalows per square meter. Give it to Down under when it comes to bungalows. I'm always blown away. By God's grace, my retirement home will be a bungalow and I know where to go for the design. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 9:26am On Dec 05, 2020 |
diordaves:Exactly, their bungalows are modest, not over exaggerated and don't need excessive space to site them, those on big lands are dawn with beautiful greens......my next builds will be bungalows. That's where I took more interest in aluminium longspan. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by DancingSkeleton(m): 9:27am On Dec 05, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by davodyguy: 9:38am On Dec 05, 2020 |
DancingSkeleton:My POP said I should buy 1 bundle of the Pop Sponge. How much is it? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by omanzo02: 9:38am On Dec 05, 2020 |
Dijita:Driving SUV where I am is too expensive, I don't waste money on insurances, road and emission taxes, I prefer a modest car with the latest technology and emmision friendly, they always come with low insurance and taxes. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:41am On Dec 05, 2020 |
omanzo02: By their fruit you shall know them. I love Aussie’s bungalow designs. I have a great collection of their modern bungalows by Sater Designs 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 9:42am On Dec 05, 2020 |
davodyguy: By a bundle, he might mean 100 kg. Making money in Nigeria is very easy ![]() In May this year, I was asked to pay N108,000 for 100 kg of POP sponge in Onitsha, I refused because Enugu told me to bring N110,000, considering transportation, I came to Enugu and delayed for a week, I bought the 100 kg for N120,000 a week later, with abeg ![]() Now the stuff is selling for about N250,000, don't you think we should be selling building materials instead? If I had money, I would have bought up to 1000kg, and by now I will be selling them for serious appreciation. Same thing land speculators do, same thing currency speculators do. 6 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:53am On Dec 05, 2020 |
diordaves: Of course, using 20+ bags of cement for gate installation is an overkill but by my design there are certain part of my build that must be quality upfront (the public area). |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 10:10am On Dec 05, 2020 |
spyder880:Na so boss mi Pop cement at the beginning of this year was around 3000 but now 8k to 9k500 1 Like 1 Share |
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