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Building inspiration for your dream home.

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What are your thoughts on this, professional?"

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@oprydai Smart risk beats endless rent every time🤔.

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@AkpiSpeed ₦1,900 per day? Skilled POP work deserves more than pocket change. Someone’s value shouldn’t be undervalued like that.

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@official_Gegeh 500 years of life sounds nice, but the concrete and steel alone would drain any budget. Not practical for most projects.

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A building for 20,000 people? In Nigeria, that’s a nightmare unless space, light, and management are top-notch.

[Olóyè Somorin Osifeso @OloyeSomorin]

This building in Kudrovo, Russia houses almost 20,000 people.

I’m sure it’s a low cost housing scheme.

If built in Nigeria would you live in it?

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@official_Gegeh Chasing quick fixes in things that need patience.
Same way people rush buildings and start seeing cracks early.
Pressure and shortcuts age you faster than anything.

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@harrysone9 Calm down first 😅
One person leaving doesn’t fix anything if the system stays the same.
Power sector no be plug and play like that.
Let’s see who steps in and what actually changes.

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@ArenQualified It serves a purpose no doubt.
But let’s be honest, some people still overdo it. Not every house needs this level of roofing.

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Different machines.
One goal.
#ConstrFacts247

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Let's keep learning materials in construction

[LMD @Layemie001]

This expandable polystyrene foam has multi-purpose usages.

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Construction made easy

[Architect NLA @one_miloo]

China again, this scaffolding system automatically moves up without dismantling and re-assembling.

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This is very beautiful.

[Azeez Ishola ❼ @Olaz01]

I recently designed and incorporated this breeze block along the lobby path and I find it really cool. 🫧🧱

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@instablog9ja https://t.co/T0UW8kMRew

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Nigeria uses tiles for almost every building, Rooms, Parlours, Shops, Even places where tiles crack or become slippery.
But tiles are not the only floor finish we have. And many other finishes are stronger, safer, and cheaper to maintain.
Here are the options, one by one.

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@temitoayoo https://t.co/T0UW8kMRew

[construction fact @constrfacts247]

Nigeria uses tiles for almost every building, Rooms, Parlours, Shops, Even places where tiles crack or become slippery.
But tiles are not the only floor finish we have. And many other finishes are stronger, safer, and cheaper to maintain.
Here are the options, one by one.

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Tiles are fine… but not for everywhere.
Some spaces need strength.
Some need comfort.
Some need long life.
We have better options. We just don’t use them enough. #ConstructionFact

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Nigeria uses tiles for almost every building, Rooms, Parlours, Shops, Even places where tiles crack or become slippery.
But tiles are not the only floor finish we have. And many other finishes are stronger, safer, and cheaper to maintain.
Here are the options, one by one.

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Stamped Concrete

Good for outdoor spaces.
Strong enough for cars, rain, and heat.
Looks like stones or patterns on the ground.
Great for compounds, driveways, and walkways.
Cheaper than outdoor tiles and lasts longer.

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Epoxy Floor:
This is a neat, shiny floor made from a resin coating with no joints.
Water doesn’t enter it. It’s easy to clean.
Good for hospitals, restaurants, kitchens, showrooms, and factories.
Price is similar to high-grade tiles but easier to maintain.

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Terrazzo:
A mix of cement and shiny stones.
Very strong. Very long-lasting.
Good for schools, churches, banks, and buildings meant to last for decades.
Costs more upfront, but it hardly ever needs replacement.

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Vinyl Flooring
This looks like wood or tiles but feels softer under the feet.
It is warm, quiet, and easy to clean.
Good for bedrooms, offices, lounges, and short-let apartments.
Costs slightly more than cheap tiles, but installation is faster and labour is cheaper.

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Polished Concrete:
This is the normal building floor, but made smooth and shiny.
It doesn’t crack easily and handles heavy use.
Good for shops, corridors, factories, and outdoor areas.
Cheaper than tiles because you use the floor you already cast.