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06/02/2025

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17/01/2025

06/01/2025

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22/10/2024

ADVICE FOR CLIENTS CONSIDERING A BUILDING PROJECT.

This is the perfect time to advise clients who are looking to start a building project to carefully assess their costs. Having twenty million Naira in your account does not necessarily mean you can construct a ten-story building.

Before you begin, it's crucial to start with working drawings. After that, consult a quantity surveyor to verify the costs, ensuring you include a contingency for potential increases in building material prices and other issues that may arise. Understanding the total cost to move from one stage of construction to another is essential.

I dislike seeing ten-story buildings halted at the fifth floor and left abandoned. Such situations expose the structure to rain, water damage, and ultimately compromise its stability and strength. Too much exposure of a building to weather decreases its stability.

If your plans include building three floors, and your quantity surveyor's cost analysis indicates that your budget can only cover two floors and a roof, it’s wise to reassess your project scope. Focus on what your budget can realistically support rather than starting with the intention to complete everything, only to find yourself stuck along the line.

Value your funds. I've seen many clients invest heavily in foundations only to stop partway through the project, which is not good at all.

Many believe that simply having fifty million Naira is sufficient to complete a project without fully accounting for costs. The best approach is to assess your expenses to determine whether you should even begin.

Just as you would price items during window shopping, consulting a quantity surveyor can provide valuable insights into the expected costs for your project.

Avoid the impulse to start construction without planning. The Bible advises us to count the cost before embarking on any project; having a clear understanding of potential expenses is essential.

Do not initiate a project only to halt it midway and waste resources. If your funds are insufficient, consider using them for business investments until you have enough to start your building project.

Even if you plan to construct in stages, knowing the costs will help you understand how much you need for the foundation, as well as for completing the first floor. This planning will guide you effectively, rather than starting without a clear direction.

My message this morning, as Woli the Great Builder, is to sit back and assess your costs before embarking on your project.

It will lead to success!

Shalom!

30/09/2024

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26/09/2024

Ovobite Civil Works: Building with Precision and Excellence

At Ovobite Civil Works, we bring your construction dreams to life with unmatched expertise and dedication. Specializing in high-quality civil engineering and construction services, we provide tailored solutions for both residential and commercial projects.

Our Services:

Structural Construction: From foundation to finish, we handle every aspect of your construction project with precision and professionalism. Our team of experts ensures timely delivery while adhering to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Renovations and Remodels: Transform outdated spaces into contemporary marvels. Our renovation services cater to both minor upgrades and full-scale overhauls, giving your property a fresh, modern look.

Why Choose Us?
Expert Team: With years of experience, our skilled craftsmen and engineers bring innovation and meticulous attention to every project.
Quality Assurance: We use only the finest materials and advanced techniques to ensure your construction stands the test of time.
Timely Delivery: At Ovobite Civil Works, we value your time. Our projects are delivered on schedule, without compromising on quality.

Building the Future, Restoring the Past – One Project at a Time!
Partner with Ovobite Civil Works today, and let us create the perfect space for you.

For inquiries and consultations, contact us at 08162026890.

23/08/2024

Artur Fischer, a German inventor, is known for inventing the plastic dowel, also known as the "Fischer dowel", in 1958. This small invention revolutionized the construction industry by providing a simple and effective solution for attaching objects to walls made of concrete, brick or other solid materials.

The Fischer dowel consists of a small plastic cylinder with wings on the outside that expand when inserted into a drilled hole in the wall. This creates a firm and secure anchor for screws, nails or any other type of fastening.

This innovation has changed the home improvement and construction industry forever by making it much easier and safer to attach objects to walls. Fischer also has numerous other inventions and patents that underline his role as one of the most important German inventors of the 20th century.

14/08/2024

Yesterday, we spoke about foundation settlement and how it affects our buildings.

Today, we’ll delve deeper into SOIL COMPACTION and see how it can cause foundation settlement.

Soil compaction simply means compressing the soil used to fill your foundation to create a denser layer (rock-like) platform for the building to sit on. It occurs when soil particles are pressed together to reduce the air space between them.
The common term used is “FILLING.” The act of pouring sand into the foundation to create a smooth surface for oversite concrete/ floor casting.
The purpose of soil compaction is so the soil can support the building. If there’s anything you want, it’s solid ground that can carry the load of your building.

Soil compaction is like pregnancy, whether you conceal it or not, it’ll manifest.
Many people after filling their foundation, rush to do oversite concrete without ensuring proper soil compaction. If you don’t compact the soil, what will happen is that, a hollow layer will be created between the soil and the building, and this will cause foundation settlement.
That’s the reason behind cracks in walls, tiles removal, titled doors and windows, making it difficult to freely open and close, cracked slabs etc.

We can demonstrate this by fetching sand of equal volumes into two separate containers.

✅ When you press down the sand in container A,🫙 you’ll observe the level will decrease. If you want the container full, you’ll have to top up with more sand. You’ll repeat this process until the container can’t take anymore sand. The soil becomes dense and hard. This is the point where you can say the soil is properly compacted, and can hold the weight of the structure.

✅ However, in the second container 🫙, you’ll equally observe that the container is full. Nonetheless, if you put any item of significant weight into it, you’ll notice the object will sink.
The essence is that, the soil in container B isn’t compacted; it has a lot of air and pores in them, making it less dense, and more prone to foundation settlement. Water can easily pass through it, and you know what will happen.
You don’t want water to compromise anything under your home and cause damage.
It is the same story with building on poorly compacted soil.

The whole point is to make the soils dense so water doesn’t break in or navigate through and cause erosion.

How do I ensure proper soil compaction?
1. If you’re not in a hurry to complete your project, then leave your foundation to settle by itself. When you do the filling, allow time to pass, and let rain and sun do the magic.
Do you realize that when you fill your foundation to the brim, and it rains over time, the filling drops, and you’ll have to top up again and again? Yes! That’s the natural way of ensuring proper compaction.

2. If you’re in a hurry to complete the project, there are compaction machines available. Hire one and use it. The practice where your mason lifts blocks and drops them hard on the filling won’t achieve any desired results. Others will join pieces of wooden boards and pound the soil like fufu. I’m sorry that’s just on the surface. Do the right thing.

©️ whyte


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30/07/2024

Today in our master class,
We’ll learn more about parapet (secret roofing), its INs and OUTs, and why it’s a good option, and reasons you may have issues with it (leaking).

Let’s get started
The advantages of parapet roofing are but not limited to;
1. It’s cost efficient
2. Requires fewer roofing materials
3. it’s modern (aesthetics)
4. easy to install

But the big question is,
“Why does secret roofing have so many problems; Leaking especially, WHY?
Secret roofing is a bit tricky and funny to construct. It’s no secret that most artisans discourage people from doing secret roofing, because they’ve limited knowledge.

I’ll run commentary on some basic errors people make when installing secret roofs and juxtapose it with some suggested solutions.

1. Choice of Roofing Sheets
The first problem I’ve realized with many secret roofs is the type of sheets used. Using standard roofing sheets instead of long span. This is the genesis of the menace.
Using standard roofing sheets will necessitate the use of nails to join several roofing units.
This practice leaves the roofing system with a lot of perforations, which later serves as conduit for water to percolate. The gentle slopes of secret roofing does not allow quick run-offs of water. Therefore, the longer water stays on top of the roof amidst nails and overlap fractures, the higher the chances of leakages.

On the contrary, long span sheets are cut according to your roof dimensions and it covers the entire roof stretch without joining separate pieces. The absence of nail holes and overlaps makes it almost impossible for water to pass anywhere.

2. Gutters
Gutters (marked blue) are made to collect water from the roofs.
Some artisans use normal blocks and mortar to create the parapet wall on the slab, forgetting that block and mortar joints cannot prevent water percolation. It’s just a matter of time until they lose their bond.

To be continued!

20/07/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ESTEEMED SOFIAT.

Thanks for always trusting in our service. Wishing you the best of your new year.