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When Starting/Started a Building Project:
I’ve dealt with almost every kind of problem that can come up during a building project. There are a few that come up over and over, delaying projects, frustrating clients/Contractors and costing them additional money.
I’ve dealt with almost every kind of problem that can come up during a building project. There are a few that come up over and over, delaying projects, frustrating clients/Contractors and costing them additional money.
It’s always easy to throw the blame to the Contractors/Engineer especially in a country like Nigeria where accountability is a rare virtue.
These problems tend to arise from a few basic misconception during construction so I would discuss them briefly.
These problems tend to arise from a few basic misconception during construction so I would discuss them briefly.
This Outlines would come handy especially if you a novice in building construction.
However, I would love to borrow a some principles from the “Zen of Python”.
Sure they are applicable here trust me.
I will call it “Zen of Construction”
#Ramadan2020
However, I would love to borrow a some principles from the “Zen of Python”.
Sure they are applicable here trust me.
I will call it “Zen of Construction”
#Ramadan2020
"Beautiful is better than ugly.
Simple is better than complex.
Complex is better than complicated.
Special cases aren't special enough to break the rules.
Although practicality beats purity.
Errors should never pass silently.
Now is better than never.
..."
Simple is better than complex.
Complex is better than complicated.
Special cases aren't special enough to break the rules.
Although practicality beats purity.
Errors should never pass silently.
Now is better than never.
..."
"... Although never is often better than right now.
If the implementation is hard to explain, it's a bad idea.
If the implementation is easy to explain, it may be a good idea"
Having this mind, lets go to the various outlines.
#lockdownextension
If the implementation is hard to explain, it's a bad idea.
If the implementation is easy to explain, it may be a good idea"
Having this mind, lets go to the various outlines.
#lockdownextension
1. Have Building/Project Drawing:
Starting your project starts with obtaining all necessary drawing needed for the project. Most clients do not see the need for Architectural and Structural drawing.
This, however may cause what I call an “after thought” in a project. ...
Starting your project starts with obtaining all necessary drawing needed for the project. Most clients do not see the need for Architectural and Structural drawing.
This, however may cause what I call an “after thought” in a project. ...
... Which could lead to breaking of already existing/erected walls to affix what was forgotten. Note that when you start breaking, you already introducing the tendency of cracks on you walls. At least for the sake of order which is the first rule in heaven, get a drawing.
You would always need this for your government approvals etc. so why not get them ready now.
The building/project drawing is a translation of your ideas. No disrespect to the vlaue of the profession, but there are many Architects/Engineers who would charge cheaper fees to give
The building/project drawing is a translation of your ideas. No disrespect to the vlaue of the profession, but there are many Architects/Engineers who would charge cheaper fees to give
you a good drawing.
2. ALWAYS Involve an Engineer:
I am aware that many have lost faith in the quality and integrity of Engineers/Contractors these days. But this shouldn’t be a reason why you won't involve an Engineer in your project
2. ALWAYS Involve an Engineer:
I am aware that many have lost faith in the quality and integrity of Engineers/Contractors these days. But this shouldn’t be a reason why you won't involve an Engineer in your project
Quacks are not cheaper and safer options either.
Determining concrete mix ratios and areas of application are very key in construction. This is one of the very thing a quack cannot decide for you in your project.
Its cost effective and safer hiring a dedicated professional.
Determining concrete mix ratios and areas of application are very key in construction. This is one of the very thing a quack cannot decide for you in your project.
Its cost effective and safer hiring a dedicated professional.
Note, the Keyword is “Dedicated “
There is a pool of qualified and dedicated professional who are willing to take your job at a cheaper rate. There are many method of negotiations you can employ to keep their (Professional) fee low. I will discuss that later
#education #COVID19
There is a pool of qualified and dedicated professional who are willing to take your job at a cheaper rate. There are many method of negotiations you can employ to keep their (Professional) fee low. I will discuss that later
#education #COVID19
3. Listen to Your Engineer:
Of what need is hiring Alex Ferguson if you wouldn't listen to his ideas?
It’s one thing to hire an Engineer it’s another to listen to him. You have trust your engineer especially if he comes well recommended.
Of what need is hiring Alex Ferguson if you wouldn't listen to his ideas?
It’s one thing to hire an Engineer it’s another to listen to him. You have trust your engineer especially if he comes well recommended.
Having a Second opinion from a friend/relative/colleague who has completed a similar project is very welcome. But as wise Client you should also listen to your engineer.
You are pay for his ideas so you could as well listen and consider them. I’m sure by the time you weigh
You are pay for his ideas so you could as well listen and consider them. I’m sure by the time you weigh
both options you would see reasons lying somewhere between those suggestions.
Most problems on site between Client and Engineers/Contractors are as a result of conter-suggestion from parties who are not members of the project team. When engineers come highly recommended,
Most problems on site between Client and Engineers/Contractors are as a result of conter-suggestion from parties who are not members of the project team. When engineers come highly recommended,
you need to come to an agreement.
Also, remember this:
“Errors should never pass silently.
Now is better than never.
Although never is often better than right now.
If the implementation is hard to explain, it's a bad idea..."
Also, remember this:
“Errors should never pass silently.
Now is better than never.
Although never is often better than right now.
If the implementation is hard to explain, it's a bad idea..."
"... If the implementation is easy to explain, it may be a good idea”.
4. Research and Visit your Site Frequently:
Every information you seek about anything is just one click away for the the information you seek. A simple google search gives you all the information you seek
4. Research and Visit your Site Frequently:
Every information you seek about anything is just one click away for the the information you seek. A simple google search gives you all the information you seek
... in deciding between what your engineer and second opinion suggested.
Also, not visiting your site exposes you to too many avoidable situations. With your drawing you could go through what has been done already. Check for errors and point them out and corrections made ...
Also, not visiting your site exposes you to too many avoidable situations. With your drawing you could go through what has been done already. Check for errors and point them out and corrections made ...
early enough.
Visiting your site also keeps the engineer on his toes. If you are concerned he might be untrustworthy, visiting makes him want to reconsider his actions many times. He doesn’t know when next you might be visiting.
Visiting your site also keeps the engineer on his toes. If you are concerned he might be untrustworthy, visiting makes him want to reconsider his actions many times. He doesn’t know when next you might be visiting.
If you cannot keep up with the visits…. Send a friend…. send a relative…. send a Partner.
It’s very important you visit the site to see where all your money is going into.
It’s very important you visit the site to see where all your money is going into.
