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Most leaking roofs didn’t start leaking because of rain they started leaking from the day they were roofed.Here’s the t...
23/10/2025

Most leaking roofs didn’t start leaking because of rain they started leaking from the day they were roofed.

Here’s the truth:
Many clients tell their builder,

> “After block work, leave it. My carpenter will finish the roofing.”

That’s where the problem begins.

The carpenter will fix the wood and roofing sheets, but no one checks alignment, valley joint, water slope, or nail sealing.
Then after a few rains, you start seeing small drops of water on the ceiling.

Some don’t even use valley rubber or sealant where two sheets meet — water just finds its way inside.

Others use fake aluminum sheets that fade or rust within months.

Before you know it, the house starts dripping, and they’ll say “builder didn't try” — forgetting they chased the builder away at roofing level.
So if you really want a leak-free roof, let your builder or engineer supervise the carpenter’s work.

Note: Roofing needs experience, not speed.

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Liberia's construction costs are rising, but we're ignoring cheaper,smarter alternativesCement prices in Liberia have ne...
23/10/2025

Liberia's construction costs are rising, but we're ignoring cheaper,smarter alternatives

Cement prices in Liberia have nearly doubled in the past few years. For developers, this means projects stall.

For home buyers, it means affordability slips further away.

But here's the conversation our industry isn't having enough: we don't have to keep depending on cement as if it's our only option.

Liberia already has materials that are:

Cheaper (laterite blocks can reduce costs by up to 20%)Climate-friendly (compressed earth blocks naturally cool interiors)Locally sourced (bamboo grows quickly and creates rural jobs)

These are not experimental ideas, they're proven.

I've seen developers in Monrovia and Kakata deliver faster, more affordable housing using laterite and bamboo.

So why isn't this mainstream?

Because policy, perception, and industry habits keep us locked into expensive, unsustainable practices.

If we want to solve the housing deficit and cut costs, government and private developers must start treating sustainable materials as a serious part of Liberia's construction strategy, not an afterthought.

Do you think our industry is ready to adopt these alternatives at Scale, or will cement continue to dominate?

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PURPOSE OF A PLINTH BEAM IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONA plinth beam is the reinforced concrete beam constructed between the f...
23/10/2025

PURPOSE OF A PLINTH BEAM IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

A plinth beam is the reinforced concrete beam constructed between the foundation and the walls of a building, usually just above ground level.
It might look simple, but it serves several important structural and functional purposes on site.

Here are the main purposes of a plinth beam:

To Distribute Load Evenly
It helps transfer the load of the wall above evenly to the foundation below, preventing uneven settlement.

To Prevent Cracks in Walls
By tying the structure together, it minimizes cracks caused by settlement of soil or movement in the foundation.

To Act as a Tie Beam
It connects all columns at the plinth level, providing stability to the structure and preventing them from moving outward or inward.

To Protect the Structure from Dampness
It raises the wall level above the ground, helping to prevent moisture from entering the walls.

To Provide a Level Surface for Wall Construction
The plinth beam ensures that the entire building rests on a uniform and level surface before blockwork begins.

In short, the plinth beam is a bridge between the foundation and the wall, ensuring both strength and durability of the structure.

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Your dreams are valid for the fact that you were able to conceive it.We wish you the best experience in your journey!Gen...
23/10/2025

Your dreams are valid for the fact that you were able to conceive it.

We wish you the best experience in your journey!

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Calculation of Quantity of Concrete | How to calculate concrete quantity in slab .General Labor Group of Companies Vocat...
22/10/2025

Calculation of Quantity of Concrete | How to calculate concrete quantity in slab .

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22/10/2025

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Simplicity the ultimate sophistication 👌General Labor Group of Companies
22/10/2025

Simplicity the ultimate sophistication 👌

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I'm still wondering why People will adore you but yet they still don't want you to grow.
21/10/2025

I'm still wondering why People will adore you but yet they still don't want you to grow.

Renovation project by General Labor Group of Companies
20/10/2025

Renovation project by General Labor Group of Companies

"one brick at a time," turning "architectural dreams into reality," and remembering that "design is fundamentally about ...
20/10/2025

"one brick at a time," turning "architectural dreams into reality," and remembering that "design is fundamentally about problem-solving, not just aesthetics". Happy new week

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UNDERSTANDING ROAD LAYERS Every strong and durable road you drive on rests on a powerful structure beneath, not just asp...
20/10/2025

UNDERSTANDING ROAD LAYERS

Every strong and durable road you drive on rests on a powerful structure beneath, not just asphalt!

Here’s the breakdown

1. Pavement (Surface Layer):
This is the visible top layer made of asphalt or concrete providing a smooth, safe, and waterproof surface for vehicles.

2. Base Course:
The load distributor! It transfers traffic loads from the surface to the lower layers. Usually made of crushed stones or gravel.

3. Sub-base:
Acts as a cushion and improves drainage. It reduces stress on the subgrade and prevents pumping of fine materials.

4. Subgrade:
The foundation of the entire pavement system made up of compacted natural soil. Its strength and stability determine the performance of the whole road.

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When Civil 3D is Out of Reach, What Do You Do? You're on-site.The design team isn’t picking up. Civil 3D is on a dead la...
20/10/2025

When Civil 3D is Out of Reach, What Do You Do? You're on-site.
The design team isn’t picking up. Civil 3D is on a dead laptop.

The foreman asks:

👉 “Boss, how much fill goes here?”
And suddenly… it’s just you, your brain, and the dirt.
Most engineers freeze.

But the sharp ones? They pull out a pen, sketch a quick box, do some back-of-the-paper math… and give an answer with confidence.

At General Labor Group of Companies, we’re building engineers who don’t just model the site, they understand it.

Software is great.

But skill fills the gap when the tech isn’t available.

Learn to think like a site engineer not just a CAD operator.

Follow General Labor Group of Companies to bridge the gap between Civil 3D and the real world.

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