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HAPPY WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY!!!
The theme of this year's is "Architecture...housing for all"
Housing has become one of the biggest challenges across the divide.
... According to World Bank report in 2013, Nigerian housing deficit is estimated around 16 million units and it requires more than N56 trillion to provide the 16 million housing units to bridge the housing deficit at a conservation cost of N3.5 million per unit in the country.
Many solutions have been proffered with little or no result. Including various government interventions through the various National Development Plan from 1962 to 1985. But all had little or no impact due to distractions and/or lack of political will.
While the new National Housing Policy of 2006 is yet to be totally implemented, the mortgage system has little or no considerations for low income earners. The Land Use Act is also a hindrance.
Solutions to these problems are achievable where the government has the political will to:
Review and totally implement housing policies
Provide basic infrastructures
Drive private sector participation through incentives and subsidies...
Meanwhile today is UN World Habitat Day too. The focus is on transforming waste to wealth and creating healthier cities.......but we must first get the land before the mat.
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IN CHOOSING YOUR DESIGN BUILD CONTRACTOR; 5 THINGS YOU MUST UNDERSTAND
A design build contractor, handles both the design and the construction of your project. There are many benefits that the services of a design build contractor offers. These benefits ranges from reduced design time, simplified construction drawings, shortened construction time, limited communication channel (to a single point of contract) to alternative values engineering system open to analysis and discus...
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Every stage of a construction project is a chain of tasks, decisions, and numerous tools. Its complexity is vastly depended on its size and type. But with the continuous progress of digital solutions, the management of the different project phases can now be done much easier and with higher precision.
Join us as we dissect the STAGES OF PROJECT IN CONSTRUCTION...

STAGES OF A BUILDING PROJECT
Every building project is unique and different, but you still need to go through essential stages to make it a success. Understand the stages of a building project so you know what you need to do and build it right.
This is where we come in, we take you by the hand through every stage; from design to construction. Call us on 07052702835 or visit www.buildscopeltd.com for more details.

It is mandatory to get building plan approval, which is a permit from appropriate authorities in Nigeria before construction can commence. Getting a building plan approval is an indication that the building complies with building laws and regulations. Do not be decieved.

THE BUILDING PROCESS; WHAT DO YOU KNOW?
The process of building a house is complicated and involves many different groups. The potential for delays if materials or labour are not available at the right time is very high. Many clients hire a project manager to coordinate the flow of work and materials.
... The process usually begins with a client who wants a new house built, or an existing house added onto or altered. An architect or draughtsperson draws up a plan, which is sent to the local planning authority for building consent or approval. Every state and local government has a body responsible for issuing building permit, consent or approvals. Once consent is granted the client approaches a builder (contractor) or puts the job out for tender.
There are thousands of individual builders and many companies offering their services on a contract basis to the public. Most clients contract a builder who also acts as a project manager. The contract usually specifies timelines, materials and the budget. Builders then often subcontract parts of the job out to electricians, plumbers, tilers, plasterers and flooring contractors.
Culled from: Carl Walrond, 'Building and construction industry - The building profession and process', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/…/diagr…/241 96/the-building-process
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BASIC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Contracts types used in construction are many, but a few are predominant. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages with respect to the owner and the contractor based on method of payment to the contractor. The basic ones are:
LUMP SUM/FIXED PRICE CONTRACT... In lump sum a contractor bids a single fixed price for the project. Usually he estimates the project costs from drawings then adds overhead and his profit to determine the price of the project. This contract type is ideal when the project scope (what needs to be achieved) is well defined from the design stage. Here a contractor assumes more of the risk.
UNIT PRICE CONTRACT Under a unit price contract, a contractor is paid for the actual quantity of each or one item or measurement, such as a pound, a kilogram, or a pint performed during construction. Each unit price includes all labor, material, equipment, overhead, and profit attributable to that scope of work. It is ideal where projects are repetitive, easily broken into chunks, where the price is heavily dependent on materials, and where the scope of work might not be obvious from the outset. Here both parties assume little risk.
COST-PLUS CONTRACT In a cost-plus contract, a contractor agrees to cover the actual expenses of the project. These costs include labor and materials, plus other costs incurred to complete the work. The “plus” part refers to a fixed fee agreed upon in advance that covers the contractor's overhead and profit (usually stated as a percentage of the contract sum). It is ideal when performance, quality or delivery time is a much higher concern than cost. Here the owner assumes most of the risk.
TIME AND MATERIAL CONTRACT This type of contract is preferred if the project scope (what needs to be achieved) is not clear, or has not been defined. The owner and the contractor must establish an agreed hourly or daily rate, including additional expenses that could arise in the construction process. Most times the owner might want to establish a cap or specific project duration to the contractor that must be met, in order to have the owner’s risk minimized. It is ideal for small projects.
Now you know the basic contract types, negotiate to suit your schedule, time and budget.
Read more from: https://www.thebalancesmb.com/common-type s-of-construction-… https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construct ion_contract https://theconstructor.org/…/types-of-c onstruction-c…/14268/ https://www.upcounsel.com/types-of-contra cts-construction
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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS?
According to Wikipedia, CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT is a mutual or legally binding agreement between two parties based on policies and conditions recorded in document form. The two parties involved are one or more owners, and one or more contractors. It clearly spells out the responsibilities of the owner and the builder, and also states the cost of the job to be executed, the specific amount of compensation or remuneration, and how t...hese payments will be made among other things.
There are several types of construction contracts used in the industry, but there are certain types of construction contracts preferred by construction professionals.
Read more from: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construct ion_contract
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CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS AND WHAT THEY DO.
Consultants are professionals, typically, appointed by the client to perform expert tasks on a project. This might include:
° Providing advice on setting up and defining the project.
... ° Developing and coordinating the design.
° Preparing production information and tender documentation.
° Contract administration.
° Supervision and Inspecting the work of contractors.
The members of the consultant team that are likely to be required more often on most projects are:
ARCHITECT An architect is a person who plans, designs and reviews the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that have human occupancy or use as their principal purpose.
QUANTITY SURVEYOR OR COST CONSULTANT A quantity surveyor (QS) is a construction industry professional with expert knowledge on construction costs and contracts. They are not to be confused with land surveyors or building surveyors.
CIVIL ENGINEER Civil engineers create, improve and protect the environment in which we live. They plan, design and oversee construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure, such as roads, railways, airports, bridges, harbours, dams, irrigation projects, power plants, and water and sewerage systems.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER People often confuse this with civil engineers. While they are the same, structural engineering is an advanced specialization after one becomes a civil engineer.
Structural engineers analyze, design, plan, and research structural components and structural systems to achieve design goals and ensure the safety and comfort of users or occupants. Typical structures designed by a structural engineer include buildings, towers, stadia and bridges.
MEP ENGINEERS MEP is an acronym that stands for mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering. These three technical disciplines encompass the systems that make building interiors suitable for human occupancy. It encompasses the in depth design and selection of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, as opposed to a tradespersons (Plumber, electrician etc) simply installing equipment or components. For example, a plumber may select and install a commercial hot water system based on common practice and regulatory codes. But a team of MEP engineers will research the best design according to the principles of engineering, and supply installers with the specifications they develop.
Reqd more from: https://www.thearchitectsguide.com/…/ar chitect-definition-w… https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architect https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_eng ineering https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki /Cost_consultant https://en.m.wikipedia.org/…/Mechanical ,_electrical,_and_pl… https://www.ny-engineers.com/…/what-doe s-mep-mean-in-constr…
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HOLLOW (CLAY POT OR BLOCK) VS SOLID SLAB: WHICH IS BETTER?
First, a slab is the part of a building known as floor which divides the building into stories, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges, and other types of structures.
The desire to construct a cost effective and safe building has also created many options for building components. For instant, there are different types of slabs like: solid slabs, hollow/ribbed slab, waffle slab, and flat slab. But th...e two most commonly used floor types in Nigeria are Solid floor slab and Hollow pot or block slab.
While the Solid slab is constructed with mainly reinforcement and concrete which can be precast or cast-insitu (monolithic solid slab construction), the Hollow slab is constructed with hollow clay pots or blocks (used to fill portions of the slab thickness), and usually with fewer concrete and reinforcement compared to the solid slab.
Advantages of Solid Slab
Economical for small span Suitable for heavy loads or dynamic load Ease of repair or strengthening Good to hide service pipes.
Disadvantages of Solid Slab
Very heavy. Not economical for long span. Lengthy construction time Involves a good number of labour work
Advantages of Hollow Slab
Reduced slab weight Ease of construction Very cost effective for spans > 5m Attractive soffit appearance if exposed Improved insulation for sound and heat
Disadvantages of Hollow Slab
Not economic for small spans Not suitable for heavy or dynamic loads. May be difficult to repair or strengthen May require special formwork
In Summary
From the information stated above, hollow (block) slab gives a significant advantage over the conventional solid slabs via reduced material usage (reinforcement and concrete), reduced cost of materials, decreased construction time and enhanced structural efficiency. While some believe it is a new tech­nology in town, for Buildscope is the real DEAL since 2010.
Read more from: https://buff.ly/2IfKyx8
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