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Stay away from anything that kills hope. If you don't know how to figure that out, just list at least three of the most ...
30/08/2025

Stay away from anything that kills hope. If you don't know how to figure that out, just list at least three of the most important things you want. They are automatically your priorities, anything that does not advance them but rather undermines them is a keeler of hope. Stay away from such things, people or environment.

Do not overthink certain things, but always ensure that hope is never missing, because without it, you are no longer living, you are already d£ad.

You need hope more than all the other things you are desirous about,it keeps you going, even when it seems like everything is stand still. Never trade the hope you have in better tomorrow for anything in the world, it's all you need to hold on to, and overtime you will overcome today's obstacles and trials.

Keep hope alive, and never give up.

Always plan your foundation according to the weight of the structure.Many people try to save money by using a light foun...
30/08/2025

Always plan your foundation according to the weight of the structure.
Many people try to save money by using a light foundation, but if the soil type and building design require a stronger one, cracks and structural failure will appear later.
As you can see this is treatment no1
We don't compromise in foundation level
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30/08/2025

Nice job done so far from General Labor Group of Companies ♥️

Should You Use 6 Inches Blocks for Your Foundation?This is one of the most common questions I get from people starting t...
30/08/2025

Should You Use 6 Inches Blocks for Your Foundation?

This is one of the most common questions I get from people starting their building projects. The truth is, the right choice depends on several factors:

1. For Bungalows on Flat Land:
Using 6 inches blocks for your foundation is generally okay and cost-effective.

2. For Bungalows on Sloppy Land:
It is advisable to use 9 inches blocks to ensure stability against soil movement and erosion. This is especially important when the foundation block courses go above 7. If it’s lower, proper chaining can also strengthen it.

3. For Storey Buildings (Upstairs):
If you truly care about quality and durability, 9 inches blocks are the standard. Anything less is compromising the safety of your structure.

4. After Foundation Level:
Once you are above the foundation, partition walls can be built with 6 inches, 5 inches, or even 4 inches blocks, depending on whether the wall is load bearing or just a partition.

5. Don’t Forget the Chain Beams:
Whether on flat land or sloppy land, it’s advisable to chain your building (using beams and columns). This distributes the load evenly and transfers the building’s weight properly to the foundation.

The type of block you use at the foundation level is not just about cost, it’s about safety, durability, and long term peace of mind. Building is not something you redo every day, so do it right the first time.

For professional Building Consultation, Design, Sanitation and Construction Services, reach out to General Labor Group of Companies
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Gardens offer significant positive environmental impacts, including mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon and...
30/08/2025

Gardens offer significant positive environmental impacts, including mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon and producing oxygen, improving air quality by filtering pollutants, enhancing local biodiversity by providing habitats for wildlife, supporting soil health, and reducing the carbon footprint of food by enabling local production.

They also help regulate temperature, reduce flood risk, and educate people about environmental stewardship.

It’s necessary to have as small as garden 🪴 at your compound 👌

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CONCERET COMPONENTS AND ITS IMPORTANCEConcrete is the backbone of construction, and its performancedepends on its main c...
30/08/2025

CONCERET COMPONENTS AND ITS IMPORTANCE

Concrete is the backbone of construction, and its performancedepends on its main components. Here's a clear breakdown:

Main Components of Concrete

1. Cement

Acts as the binding material.

Reacts with water (hydration process) to form a paste that binds aggregates together.

2. Water

Initiates the hydration reaction with cement.

Provides workability (ease of mixing, placing, and compacting).

Quantity of water (water-cement ratio) directly affects strength and durability.

3. Fine Aggregate (Sand)

Fills the voids between coarse aggregates.

Improves workability and surface finish.

4. Coarse Aggregate (Gravel, Crushed Stone)

Provides bulk and strength to concrete.

Resists compressive forces and reduces shrinkage.

5. Admixtures (optional but important in modern concrete)

Chemicals added in small amounts to improve specific properties like workability, setting time, strength, or durability.

Examples: plasticizers, retarders, accelerators, waterproofing agents.
Importance of These Components

Cement → Strength & binding.

Water → Workability & hydration (too much reduces strength).

Sand (Fine Aggregate) → Better finish & filling gaps.

Gravel (Coarse Aggregate) Load-bearing strength.

Admixtures Performance improvement (durability, faster/slower setting, resistance to chemicals, etc.).

In short:

Cement+ Water = Paste (binder)

Paste + Sand = Mortar

Mortar + Coarse Aggregate = Concrete

Parapet is a different thing, concrete fascia is a different thing.Be aware!
30/08/2025

Parapet is a different thing, concrete fascia is a different thing.
Be aware!

Columns actually respects design, they can take any shape or form you gave to them as long as design principles that ens...
30/08/2025

Columns actually respects design, they can take any shape or form you gave to them as long as design principles that ensures stability are implemented.

Some builders or engineers do not see your project as your dream, they see it as their free money. Shine eye, Don't allo...
29/08/2025

Some builders or engineers do not see your project as your dream, they see it as their free money. Shine eye, Don't allow them use your work as experiment. Always give your work to people with good skill and conscience.

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Can you now see that 16 mm rod is now looking like 12 mm and no one is saying anything about it and you expect buildings...
29/08/2025

Can you now see that 16 mm rod is now looking like 12 mm and no one is saying anything about it and you expect buildings not to collapse. Know the diameter of your rods. They keep reducing the quality of everything not even minding the effect or the damage it can cause

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29/08/2025

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Bush covering your building is not failure, it's testimony. It shows you plant seed of achievement. One day the same peo...
29/08/2025

Bush covering your building is not failure, it's testimony. It shows you plant seed of achievement. One day the same people that laugh at the bush will clap when the mansion rise.

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