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Quantity Surveyor l HSE l Construction Project Manager l Procurement Manager l Financial Analyst

[AyToki @Fillmealso]

@Pressman2040 When my uncle found out, he made me return it and told me to borrow it instead.
I obeyed, studied honestly, and still passed the subject with a credit.

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@Pressman2040 Every day after school, he searched our bags and taught us never to bring home what didn't belong to us.
In JS3, my Home Economics notebook was stolen. Desperate before my promotion exam, I took another student's notebook.

[AyToki @Fillmealso]

@jassjegs #ThankYouForYourService
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#ForGodAndCountry
#NeverAgain

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@TheLifeOfCoko In Jesus name we plead the blood of Jesus over all marriages we cast down all entanglements of the Devil. 🙏🏾amen.

[Delano Wilson @DelanoWilson3]

Dear God, Heal my memory. Heal my heart. Heal my emotions. Heal my Spirit. In Jesus Name.

[AyToki @Fillmealso]

@savndaniel Age with grace. Happy birthday sir 🎉🎉

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@basilabia I've completely stopped taking him seriously. His repeated actions and statements have made it impossible for me to regard him as credible.

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Happy Father's Day

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@Millishield01 @BOTAD01 Congratulations 🎉

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@Seun_Olowa Age with grace. Happy birthday to my dad's birthday mate.

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@EmodiMba Gbam

[BSAT Properties @BSAT_Properties]

QUOTATION FOR A THREE-BEDROOM BUNGALOW?

This is one of the most common questions people ask in construction.

"Engineer, how much will it cost to build a three-bedroom bungalow?"

The truth is, there is no single answer.

And if anyone gives you a fixed amount without seeing your drawings, location, specifications, and site conditions, be very careful.

I won't post a quotation here because two three-bedroom bungalows can have completely different construction costs.

Here are some of the factors that make the quotation differ:

LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

A three-bedroom bungalow in Lagos may cost differently from the same building in Lagos, Akure, Benin, Ibadan, or Abuja.

Labour rates, transportation costs, and material prices vary from location to location.

SOIL CONDITION

A building on firm soil may require a simple foundation.

A building on weak or waterlogged soil may require more excavation, reinforcement, concrete, or even a different foundation system.

This alone can significantly affect cost.

BUILDING DESIGN

Not all three-bedroom bungalows are the same.

Some have simple layouts.

Others have complex shapes, multiple terraces, large spans, expensive roofing systems, and architectural features that increase construction cost.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

The quality of materials selected affects the quotation.

The type of roofing sheet, tiles, doors, windows, sanitary fittings, paint, ceiling finishes, and electrical accessories all influence the final cost.

MARKET PRICES

Construction materials do not have fixed prices forever.

Cement, reinforcement, blocks, fuel, and transportation costs change regularly.

This affects project estimates.

WHAT IS A BOQ?

A BOQ means Bill of Quantities.

It is one of the most important documents in construction.

A BOQ provides a detailed breakdown of materials, labour, quantities, and estimated costs required to execute a project.

The purpose of a BOQ is to:

Help clients understand project cost

Assist with budgeting and financial planning

Reduce disputes during construction

Provide a basis for contractor pricing

Improve project control and monitoring

WHY BOQ PREPARATION IS NOT FREE

Many people think a BOQ is just a list of materials.

It is much more than that.

A Quantity Surveyor spends time studying drawings, taking measurements, calculating quantities, analysing rates, and preparing detailed cost estimates.

It requires technical knowledge and professional responsibility.

That is why Quantity Surveyors charge professional fees for the service.

CHALLENGES FACED BY QUANTITY SURVEYORS

Frequent changes in material prices

Incomplete project information

Client design changes during estimation

Inflation and market uncertainty

Pressure to reduce costs beyond realistic levels

CHALLENGES FACED BY CONTRACTORS

Material price fluctuations

Labour shortages

Weather conditions

Project delays

Client variations

Cash flow challenges

Unforeseen site conditions

These are some of the realities professionals deal with behind the scenes.

So the next time you ask for the quotation of a three-bedroom bungalow, understand that the answer depends on the specifics of your project.

If you need a proper BOQ prepared for your project, engage a qualified Quantity Surveyor.

And yes, professional fees apply because professional work is involved.

You can also reach out to me. I work with Quantity Surveyors, and the cost of the service will depend on the size, complexity, and requirements of your project.

A good estimate today can save you from costly surprises tomorrow.

© abtechconstructionlimited

[BSAT Properties @BSAT_Properties]

Last Thursday night I ran out of fuel on Third Mainland Bridge.
11pm.
Phone at 2%.
No powerbank.
I want to tell you what happened next.

I pushed the hazard lights on and sat in the car.
Trying to think.
Cars were flying past me.
Nobody slowed down.
Not one person.
Lagos at night on that bridge is a different kind of alone.After about 15 minutes I saw headlights slow down behind me.
A danfo bus.
Old. Battered. One headlight slightly dim.
The driver came down.
Big man. Rough looking. Dirty shirt. Chewing something.
My first thought was fear.
My second thought was I had no choice.He looked at my car.
Looked at me.
Said "fuel?"
I nodded.
He didn't say anything else.
Just went back to his bus.
I thought he was leaving.
He wasn't.He came back with a small gallon.
Maybe two liters.
Old plastic container with a rubber pipe attached.
Like he kept it specifically for situations like this.
He poured it into my tank without being asked.
Without negotiating.
Without even looking at me for approval.I started the car.
It came on.
I came down immediately and opened my wallet.
I had ₦15,000 on me.
I held it out to him.
He looked at the money.
Then looked at me.
And shook his head.I thought he wanted more.
I told him it was all I had.
He said "keep am."
Just like that.
Keep am.
I stood there confused.
This man just helped a stranger on a bridge at 11pm and didn't want anything.I asked him why.
He leaned against his bus.
Took a long breath.
And said something I have not stopped thinking about since.He said in 1998 he broke down on that same bridge.
Night time.
Pregnant wife in the passenger seat.
No phone. No money. No fuel.
He said he sat there for almost an hour crying and praying.Then a man in a big car stopped.
Suit and tie.
Looked like someone who had no business stopping for a danfo driver.
But he stopped.
Bought fuel from somewhere.
Came back.
Filled his tank.
Refused every kobo he offered.
Said only one thing before he drove off."Pass am forward."
That was it.
Pass am forward.
The man in the suit drove away and he never saw him again.
25 years he carried those three words.
Third Mainland Bridge.
Waiting for his own turn to use them.I stood on that bridge and didn't know what to say.
This man had been holding onto someone else's kindness for 25 years.
And he chose me to give it to.
A stranger in a car he had never seen before.He got back into his danfo.
Gave me one nod.
And drove off into the night.
I stood there watching his one dim headlight disappear.
Holding ₦15,000 I couldn't give away.I sat back in my car for a long time before I drove off.
Thinking about the man in the suit in 1998.
Who had no idea what he started.
A chain of kindness that crossed 25 years and found me on the same bridge.I don't know who that danfo driver is.
I don't know his name.
But somewhere in Lagos tonight he is driving that old bus.
With one dim headlight.
And a heart that has been quietly changing lives since 1998.
Pass am forward.

*What are you passing forward today*?

Karma!!!!!

You will definitely reap something some day.
Depends on what you have been sowing!!!!

© Chiddie Vincent

[AyToki @Fillmealso]

@masuzafi The military governors of our former regions were all Lieutenant Colonels (Lt. Col.).
Adekunle Fajuyi (Western Region), Hassan Usman Katsina (Northern Region), Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu (Eastern Region), and David Ejoor (Mid-Western Region).

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@EmodiMba Honourable, welcome to the month of June.

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@9jastretfordEnd @Usmanashafe Iwo ati 🤣😄😅