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AKOD, Oke Eletu (2025)

23/10/2025

💥Debate of the Day:
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‎Between a Civil Engineer and an Architect, who should lead a building project?
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‎Some people say the Architect creates the vision the beauty, design, and space planning.
‎Others argue the Engineer makes it stand the structure, strength, and safety.
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‎But in your opinion, who truly deserves to be the project leader the dreamer or the doer?
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11/10/2025

What I got vs what I ordered…

That serves some clients right, you know when your building design is done and you don’t work with skilled professionals during the construction but that favourite engineer brother of yours as some clients will always say " just run the design for me I get brother wey dey build" and las las they will end up messing the design up… no worry your mind go dey 😂😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀🤔🤔🤔😡

AKOD PROJECTS
AKOD GLOBAL LOGISTICS LTD.
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07/10/2025

Understanding what it means to manage what you have and still give it the best 💜🏠

03/10/2025

💥The Lagos state government recently conducted demolitions in some parts of the state. One is the demolitions of houses built on a canal right of way in Oral estate, Ikota and the second is at trade fair. 🆒✅

When demolitions happen in the state , people often attribute it to witch hunting and reprimand the government for giving approval in the first place. They say, the civil servants who approved the construction should face sanctions and punishment.✅

But have you ever asked yourself, 🆓how many of these people have you heard, took the government to court, if truly they had approval and are right?🙏

How many?🆓

You should even understand that, there's a difference between LASBCA and LASPPPA. The latter is the body that grants you building approval, not the former.💯

In cases like the one in Oral estate, what developers and property owners do is, extend the setback approved by few metres, thinking it's negligible.

The approval they got is not up to the size they need, so they fill part of the canal to accommodate the rest, as shown in the picture below 👇.

That's why you as a buyer will see the property has an approval, but without a survey/surveyor, you might not get to know if the actual size is what's approved.

As for the one in trade fair, apparently, from the approval on one of the properties demolished ( in picture 4), it was clearly an approval for a residential property but turned into a commercial structure.

I've mentioned this before, if the government's purpose of a property does not align with yours, you either regularize ( must be after a consultation with your surveyor) or completely forget about it, or use it as the owner ( government) intended.

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26/09/2025

What's stopping you from replicating this on that your 300sqm? A contemporary 4 bedroom fully detached duplex design. It's modest and classy but yet contemporary, no drama just pure design.

Call today to make it a reality.
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26/09/2025

Before You Buy Any House, Read This Carefully

Many people rush into buying homes because they look attractive on the outside. But here’s the hard truth: good paint, shiny tiles, and POP ceilings don’t guarantee safety. The real quality of a building lies in what you cannot see, and this is where many contractors cut corners.

If you don’t want to spend millions on regrets and costly repairs, here are critical checks you must make before paying for any property:

1. Structural Integrity Check (Non-Destructive Test – NDT)
Don’t judge a building by its beauty. Hire a qualified civil engineer to carry out an NDT. This test exposes whether the structure truly meets safety standards or if it’s just a “fine face” hiding serious weaknesses.

2. Foundation Verification
A house is only as reliable as its foundation. Many failures start from underground shortcuts. Request the foundation design details and soil test results. If the base is weak, the building is already compromised.

3. Material Quality Audit
Ask about the blocks, cement mix, and reinforcement used. Substandard materials might look fine at first, but they’re ticking time bombs that reduce the lifespan of the building.

4. Drainage & Water Management
Water is one of the deadliest enemies of a building. Poor drainage leads to dampness, cracks, and even collapse. Always confirm how rainwater and wastewater are directed away from the structure.

5. Government Approval & Documentation
Never buy a property without citing the approved building plan and permits. Houses built without approval risk demolition, no matter how much you paid.

6. Look Beyond Finishing
Don’t be deceived by the surface beauty. The real test of a house is in its strength, safety, and durability, not the polish on the outside.

Invest wisely. A little due diligence today will save you from financial disaster tomorrow.

📞 For consultation, or construction services, reach us at 07019666436.

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CCraft Engineer

24/09/2025

💥DO YOU REALLY KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF LEAVING A PROPER SETBACK FOR YOUR BUILDING?

One of the mistakes many people make when building is ignoring the normal setback of a house. They just want to maximize space, push the walls to the edge of the land, and later end up regretting.

Setback simply means the space you leave around your building, both in front, at the back, and by the sides. It’s not just a rule from building authorities; it is for your own benefit.

When you leave the proper setback, you enjoy:

Better ventilation — air circulates freely around your house.

More natural lighting — your rooms won’t always be dark.

Easy access for maintenance — imagine when you need to paint, repair, or even check your soak-away at the back, without climbing another person’s fence.

Safety — in case of fire, flood, or any emergency, that space might save you.

A beautiful compound — with a good setback, you can create a nice landscape, plant flowers, have walkways, and even space for relaxation or car parking.

Now here’s the truth many don’t want to hear: don’t just download a drawing online and hand it over to your bricklayer. The drawing you see online may not suit the size and shape of your land. You may end up with rooms that don’t align, a septic tank that clashes with your borehole, or even a design that violates building regulations in your area.

That is why it is always best to let a professional do the drawing for you. An architect or engineer knows how to balance the structure with the available land space, leaving the right setbacks and ensuring that your compound is well planned.

At the end of the day, a good building is not just about the structure standing; it is about the comfort, safety, beauty, and peace of mind that comes with it. And that is what professionals like us deliver.

I am Adekunle of AKOD GLOBAL LOGISTICS LTD
We provide architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical drawings, site supervision, and complete construction management.

WhatsApp: 07019666436

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22/09/2025

Yes, you can live with your family and still collect rent from your neighbor.

Proper planning is what makes you not just a homeowner, but also a landlord.

Contact us today — let’s maximize that small plot of land for you.

Think Big, Think AKOD-PROJECTS.

21/09/2025

How to Calculate the Number of Cement Bags for Plastering a Room.
Let’s walk through the simple steps to figure out how many bags of cement.
You’ll need to plaster a room.
For this example, we’ll use a room measuring 12 × 12 feet (3.6 m × 3.6 m) with a ceiling height of 3.0 m.
Step 1: Calculate the Surface Area
We’re plastering four walls, each 3.6 m long and 3.0 m high.
Area of one wall = 3.6 m × 3.0 m = 10.8 m²
Total for four walls = 10.8 m² × 4 = 43.2 m²
✅ Total area to plaster = 43.2 m².
Step 2: Determine Plaster Volume
Standard plaster thickness is 15 mm (0.015 m).
Plaster volume = 43.2 m² × 0.015 m = 0.648 m³.
Step 3: Account for the Mix Ratio
A common plaster mix ratio is 1:4 (cement to sand) by volume.
Total parts = 1 + 4 = 5
Cement volume = ⅕ × 0.648 m³ = 0.1296 m³.
Step 4: Convert to Cement Bags
One 50 kg bag of cement has a volume of approximately 0.035 m³.
Number of bags = 0.1296 m³ ÷ 0.035 m³ = 3.7 bags.
✅ Round up to approximately 4 bags of cement.
So, you’ll need about 4 bags of cement to plaster this room.
Use this method for other areas of your project, and you’re all set!
I hope this is useful for you today.

AKOD-PROJECTS.

14/09/2025

Smart Tips to Save Costs During Construction

Do you know that lintel chaining adds a huge cost to your building project? Chaining lintels is not always necessary, but in Nigeria it has become common because of the poor quality of blocks sold in the market. If you must chain your building but funds are limited, here are practical tips to save money without compromising safety.
• Use triangular stirrups instead of square ones. This reduces steel consumption by saving one bar per length of lintel.
• Replace 12mm rods with 10mm rods for lintel beams. The price difference is significant and lowers total cost.
• Buy only 50 to 60 percent of the wood for lintel formwork. Apply the “nack and loose” method: cast part of the lintel, remove the formwork after setting, and reuse it for the remaining sections.
• Consider 3/8 sand as an alternative to gravel and sand for lintel beams. With the right cement mix ratio, it works well. For multi-storey buildings, use 3/8 sand for lintels but stick to gravel and sand mix for columns and major load-bearing elements.

These simple adjustments reduce expenses and allow you to channel funds into other critical areas of construction.

-PROJECTS

14/09/2025

How to Know If Your Site Is Wasting Cement or Not

Cement is one of the most expensive and essential materials in any construction project. Yet, many building sites waste it daily—silently draining your budget without you noticing. Below are key signs and tips to know if your site is wasting cement:

1. No Mix Ratio Standard on Site

If your workers are mixing concrete or mortar without a set ratio (like 1:2:4 for concrete or 1:6 for block laying), they’re likely using more cement than needed. Always define mix ratios based on structural needs and enforce them strictly.

2. Mortar or Concrete Spillage During Work

Excessive cement falling on the ground while laying blocks, plastering, or pouring concrete is a red flag. Train workers to mix only what is needed and work neatly.

3. Leftover Mix Hardened Unused

If concrete or mortar is constantly hardening unused, it means they’re mixing more than necessary. This is common on poorly supervised sites. Encourage small, manageable batch mixing.

4. Weak Blocks or Cracks After Setting

If your site is using more cement yet still producing weak blocks or cracks after plastering, it means the mix is inconsistent. More cement doesn’t equal more strength when not mixed correctly.

5. No Quantity Surveyor or Material Estimate

Without a proper material estimate for each stage of the project, you can’t track how much cement should be used. Engage a professional to give an accurate breakdown.

6. No Record of Cement Usage Per Stage

You should know:

How many bags were used for foundation

How many for block work

How many for lintel and slab

No record = no control = high chance of wastage.

What to Do

Set proper mix ratios and enforce them
Assign someone to monitor cement usage
Keep daily records
Avoid mixing more than needed at a time
Buy from trusted suppliers to avoid fake or low-grade cement

Remember, cement waste might look small per day, but over time, it could cost you hundreds of thousands. Be vigilant.

13/09/2025

Do you know these things ?

Many have been told by someone handling their project that they need to buy balcony at alaba market 😅💔

Knowing these few things help you stay ahead ✅

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