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Do well to always prioritize your comfort by employing an architect to define your space 💯✅*Don’t build without getting ...
11/07/2025

Do well to always prioritize your comfort by employing an architect to define your space 💯✅

*Don’t build without getting building drawings*

Location isn’t a barrier
Just a DMs
Arc. Engr. Morris

General Labor Group of Companies 🦺🏛️🏗️

11/07/2025

From age 25-35, a man faces his hardest battles, not with the world, but with himself. Dear brother! This is the age where you either break cycles and rise or stay trapped in your past forever.

The choice is yours.

I've been seeing people using Aluminium as fascia board or as a decorative parapet. 🤣 This is just covering blockwork wi...
11/07/2025

I've been seeing people using Aluminium as fascia board or as a decorative parapet. 🤣 This is just covering blockwork with no proper reinforced concrete coping. Roofers l working directly on it during installation.

⚠️ DANGERS & DRAWBACKS OF USING ALUMINIUM FOR PARAPET/FASCIA:

1. No Structural Strength, this thing cannot carry load—it is purely decorative, not structural.
During roof installation or future maintenance, if someone steps or leans on it, it can buckle or collapse, causing injury or fall 😭

2. No Protection Against Water Pe*******on

Parapets are meant to act as protective shields for block walls from rain.

Without reinforced concrete coping and proper screeding, water will seep into the blocks, leading to:

Damp walls
Mold growth
Premature cracks and degradation

I dey tell you truth oo

3. Easily Dismantled or Vandalized

Aluminium sheets are lightweight and can be easily stolen or removed.
In areas with theft risks, this is a real concern.

4. Thermal Expansion & Contraction
This thing can expands under heat and contracts when cool. This causes:

Buckling or warping of the fascia/parapet
Gaps opening up over time, allowing rainwater pe*******on

5. False Appearance of Concrete

Clients or potential buyers may assume it is a reinforced concrete parapet, which is misleading. You can't confuse someone like me.🤣

In reality, it offers no actual structural or weatherproofing value.

6. High Wind Risk

Strong wind can lift or tear off the aluminium parapet if not properly fixed with anchors.

This becomes a flying hazard, especially during storms.

✅ PROPER SOLUTION

If the goal is aesthetics and protection:

Use reinforced concrete parapet or coping beam.

Apply proper waterproof screeding and flashing.

Then you can still cover the front with decorative aluminium fascia for finishing.

✍️ — Finish Right. Build Smart.

Did you know that the ground beams helps to enhance uniform weight distribution and prevents differential settlement esp...
11/07/2025

Did you know that the ground beams helps to enhance uniform weight distribution and prevents differential settlement especially for expansive soil - Arc. Engr. Morris

Building setting out, also known as "staking out" or "laying out," is the process of transferring a building's design fr...
11/07/2025

Building setting out, also known as "staking out" or "laying out," is the process of transferring a building's design from drawings onto the actual construction site.

This involves marking the positions and dimensions of structural elements like foundations, walls, and columns, ensuring the building is constructed according to the approved plans.

Accurate setting out is crucial for preventing costly errors and ensuring the building is constructed as designed…

It’s only when a building is planned that you can achieved an accuracy in layout

*Don’t built without getting building drawings*

In construction—and in life—rushing costs more than it saves.Studies show that 30% of construction costs come from rewor...
11/07/2025

In construction—and in life—rushing costs more than it saves.

Studies show that 30% of construction costs come from rework caused by avoidable mistakes. That’s not just money—it’s time, trust, and reputation lost.

Too often, the race to “finish fast” overshadows the goal to finish well.

In the rush:

Corners are cut.
Details get ignored.
Supervision fades.
Mistakes multiply.
And eventually... you pay twice.

This doesn’t just happen on-site. It happens in:

Relationships rushed without understanding.
Businesses launched without strategy.
Goals chased without structure.

My brother Speed is not bad. But speed without preparation is dangerous.

So before you press the gas:
Lay the right foundation.
Plan thoroughly.
Invest in quality.
Review your process.

Whether you’re building a house, a career, or a future—doing it right will always outlast doing it fast.

It’s better to be proud of what you built, than to be haunted by what you hurried.

To us , a house is more than just a building; it's a custom-designed structure intended to provide shelter and a comfort...
11/07/2025

To us , a house is more than just a building; it's a custom-designed structure intended to provide shelter and a comfortable living environment, tailored to the specific needs and desires of its occupants. ❤️

It's a product of thoughtful planning, creative design, and technical expertise, aiming to create a functional, aesthetically pleasing, and enduring space. 💯

Your comfort, safety and privacy is meant to be prioritized...

Hidden Roof Gutter formwork.
09/07/2025

Hidden Roof Gutter formwork.

Still on the process
09/07/2025

Still on the process

It is important to note that structures are analyzed and designed, therefore materials used for the construction of the ...
09/07/2025

It is important to note that structures are analyzed and designed, therefore materials used for the construction of the structure must comply with the standards adopted in the design. However, most structural failure is associated to non conformity of building materials to the standard as well as not adhering to specification of the design. Construction is my passion.

🧱 This Is Not Just a Column... It's a Warning to Every Site Engineer, Builder, and Client! 🚫🏗️Take a good look at this c...
09/07/2025

🧱 This Is Not Just a Column... It's a Warning to Every Site Engineer, Builder, and Client! 🚫🏗️

Take a good look at this concrete column. At first glance, it might look like a poorly finished job — but the real problem runs deeper. Let’s break it down:

🔍 What Went Wrong Here?

What you're seeing is a classic case of "Honeycombing" and Cold Joint Formation.
This happens when the concrete mix is poorly compacted and inadequately poured in layers, especially when the previous layer has already started setting before the next is added.

👇 Here’s a breakdown of the causes:

🚫 Lack of proper vibration/compaction: The vi****or was either not used or improperly used. This left voids and large aggregate pockets, leading to weak zones.
🚫 Poor work planning: The pouring wasn't continuous. There were cold joints— visible lines separating old and new concrete layers.
🚫 Bad mix ratio and segregation: Probably too much coarse aggregate and insufficient cement paste. That’s why stones are clearly showing.

🚨 Why is this dangerous?

💥 Structural failure risk – These defects significantly weaken the load-bearing capacity.
🌧️ Water pe*******on and corrosion – Open voids allow water in, speeding up rust in the reinforcement bars.
🧱 Costly repairs or even demolition – This kind of defect may require total reconstruction.

🛠️ How Can This Be Fixed or Prevented?

🙏 Use a Vi****or Properly: Every layer of concrete should be vibrated to eliminate air pockets and settle the mix uniformly.
🙏 Work in Controlled Layers: Don't pour concrete in excessive lifts. Ideal lift height is 300mm–450mm.
🙏 Maintain Pour Continuity: Avoid delays between layers. If unavoidable, use bonding agents or roughen surfaces of the old layer.
🙏 Control Mix Quality: Ensure a well-designed concrete mix with balanced aggregate, water, and cement ratio.
🙏 Monitor and Supervise: Site engineers must not compromise during structural pours. Constant supervision is a MUST!

Engr Emmanuel ThankGod
Director - Baroman Engineering and Construction company limited
Chairman - Architecture, Engineering and Construction Network

Why Site Engineers Should Never Stop Asking "WHY"?As site engineers, we spend most of our time running around the site-c...
09/07/2025

Why Site Engineers Should Never Stop Asking "WHY"?

As site engineers, we spend most of our time running around the site-checking work, solving problems, coordinating with everyone.

But one simple habit can really change how we grow in this field:

That is asking WHY.

Why are we using this material here?

Why does this curing need 7 days?

Why is this safety precaution necessary?

Why are we following this sequence of work?

When you start asking WHY, something amazing happens:

You understand your work deeply, not just on paper.

You avoid mistakes that cost time and money.

You can explain clearly to your team and earn their respect.You feel more confident in every decision you take.

Honestly, asking WHY doesn't mean you don't know your job-it means you care about doing it properly.

Anyone can follow instructions. But real learning comes when you understand the reason behind them,

So never hesitate to ask questions. That's how you grow from a site engineer to a smart engineer.

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