Praxis Construction Company

Project:     Roofing Site:    Nigeria Army barracks Oshodi LGA:         Oshodi State:        Lagos Material: 0.45mm gauge aluminium Colour:      Black Duration:   10 days For such quality service delivery contact us on 08050947006 or email us at praxisconstructioncompany@gmail.com

Site:         Usi road LGA:         Ido-Ekiti State:       Ekiti Colour:     White Duration:  3 days For such quality service delivery contact us on 08050947006 or email us at praxisconstructioncompany@gmail.com

Site:           Badore, Ajah-Lekki LGA:          Etiosa (east) State:        Lagos Material:  Stone coated shingles Origin:      New Zealand Colour:     Black Duration: 3 days For such quality service delivery contact us on 08050947006 or email us at praxisconstructioncompany@gmail.com

As applied to the determination of building height shall mean a reference plane representing the average of finished ground level adjoining the building at all exterior walls. When the finished ground level slopes away from the exterior walls, the reference plane shall be established by the lowest points within the area between the building and the plot line or, when the plot line is more than 1.8m from the building, between the building and a point 1.8m from the building. For further information call 08050947006 or email us at praxisconstructioncompany@gmail.com

(PRIVATE): This means a garage in which only motor vehicles used by the occupants of the building or buildings on the premises are stored or parked. (PUBLIC): This means any garage other than a private garage and shall include those where provision is made for the servicing, repair, painting or fuel-dispensing to motor vehicles.

This means a system or arrangement of structural members through which the loads from a building are transferred to supporting soil or rock. Types of foundation: Shallow foundations , often called  footings , are usually embedded about a metre or so into soil. A common type is the spread footing which consists of strips or pads of concrete (or other materials) which extend below the frost line and transfer the weight from walls and columns to the soil or bedrock. Another common type of shallow foundation is the slab-on-grade (raft) foundation where the weight of the building is transferred to the soil through a concrete slab placed at the surface. Slab-on-grade foundations can be reinforced mat slabs, which range from 25 cm to several meters thick, depending on the size of the building, or post-tensioned slabs, which are typically at least 20 cm for houses, and thicker for heavier structures. A  deep foundation  is used to transfer the load of a structure down through the upper wea

Shall mean the fill between the structural floor (arch or slab) and the finished flooring. This strata of the building determines the overall functions of the whole building. When mismanaged it could lead to a building catastrophe. For adequate designs and further information contact us on 08050947006

Today, we're taking a step further:   CONSTRUCTION TAKE-OFF SHEETS In any construction work, it is very important to get the estimation of the construction in one place in orderly manner. That's why a properly arranged construction takeoff sheet is required to do the whole work without any hassle. In a construction take off sheet, you find the details of all the requirements for the construction. The types of materials, the quantity of materials, the number of labours, the number of days and the sequence of work all things are enlisted in the construction take off sheet. Quantity-take-off Sheets From a detailed review of the building plan, a flawless construction take off sheet can be prepared. Not only the material and labour cost is included but also the equipments, tools, management and overhead cost should be calculated. These estimation sheets are used to acquire construction contracts, determine project feasibility and set budgets for financial planning purposes.

This is a system of collecting, distributing and discharging storm water from the roof of a building. This water collector system comes in different colours, designs and brands to suit the colour and aesthetics of the structure. This system prevents the damaging or defacing of a beautified fasçia through the actions of rain water. In PRAXIS, we give you beautiful and customised water collector installation to suit your taste and needs. For further information please call 08050947006

This shall mean a building or structure where activities such as breaking down, building up, and manufacturing of elements, products, components, and materials are carried out by at least ten people . In designing a factory, a lot of factors play in determining the plan/layout. These factors includes but not limited to number of staff in consideration of moving space allocation, offices, changing rooms, convenience etc. Other factors may also include weight and size of machines and other heavy components, hazard rating etc. A factory is an activity based work environment. Call us for your design, construction or maintenance on 08050947009, 08028131694, you'll be glad you did.

This shall mean that portion of a means of egress which is separated from all other spaces of a building or structure by construction or equipment as required in the Code to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge. An exit is designed and built to protective specifications to give a safe passage in the case of disastrous emergency. In doing this many factors are put into consideration without weighing in destructively on the clients funds. For more information and consultations call 08050947006 or 08028131694

This means any building or portion thereof which contains living facilities, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, as required by this Code for not more than one family . For more information and consultations call us on 08050947006 or 08028131694

This shall mean a residential unit comprising two identical dwellings separated by a common wall. This is a commonly misused term. For more information, cost friendly and exquisite design, contact us on 08050947006 or 08028131694 or visit www.praxisconstructioncompany.blogspot.com Definitions are according to the National Building Code.

This s hall mean a plan indicating how an area of land is to be developed as approved by the appropriate authority. We also have personal/estate development plan . This is comprises the security plan, traffic flow plan, drainage flow plan, waste management plan, recreational plan and residential plan. Remember he fails to plan, plan to fail. Contact a competent authority for your development plans. Call 08050947006 or 08028131694

Shall mean the carrying out of any building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under any land, or the making of any environmentally significant change in the use of any land or demolition of buildings including the felling of trees and the placing of free-standing erections used for the display of advertisements on the land and the expression “develop” with its grammatical variations shall be construed accordingly. In development, we mean the creation or recreation of a natural habitat for the leisure of man and the preservation of the ecosystem. For more information about DEVELOPMENT, contact us on 08050947006 or 08028131694

This is an integral part of the structural strength of a structure. Steel bars come in various diameter sizes and are for different reinforcement purposes. With Praxis, you are sure to be given required structural stability of building. For further details call 08050947006

Site: Area H, New Owerri. We love quality and we work to give value to clients' money. Moulding at the count of 30 blocks to 1 bag of cement. Call us for construction and allied services. 08028131694

This Shall mean a space open and un-obstructed to the sky, bounded on three or more sides by walls of a building or other enclosing devices. For proper court construction and maintenance or further inquires please contact 08050947006 or praxisconstructioncompany@gmail.com 

This is described as a covered passageway, which limits means of egress to a single path of travel. (see 2.61: hallway).

A contractor is a person or firm who contracts with an owner or his authorized agent to undertake the execution of a project.

This means and includes the following: A. Contract drawings and specifications prepared by registered architects and  engineers B. Priced Bills of Quantities prepared by a registered quantity surveyor C. Construction programme, project quality mgt plan , project health & safety plan prepared by a registered builder D. Conditions of contract E.All-risk insurance for the building work, personnel & equipment

This means the fire risk involved in the spread of fire by exterior exposure to and from adjoining buildings and structures. Major causes in a building include: improper electrical fittings among others. Be sure to let professionals handle your construction. Call Praxis Construction on 08050947006 for further enquiry.

2.29 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (C.E.O.): Shall mean the officer charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code.

Shall mean an alteration in the use of an existing building to a new use which imposes other special provisions of law governing design, building, construction, equipment or means of egress.

Shall mean the certificate issued by the Code Enforcement Officer, which permits the use of a building in accordance with the provisions of law for the use and occupancy of the building in its several parts together with any special stipulations or conditions of the building permit.

Shall mean the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, demolition and removal of a building or structure and shall include work with connection with material change of use and/or improvement to a building.

Shall mean design drawings with specifications representing intent to develop a building as prepared by registered architects, structural and services drawings prepared by registered engineers and based on survey plan prepared by a registered surveyor.

Shall mean a comprehensive guide, which will include appropriate forms and log books for the maintenance of a building prepared by a consortium of registered architects, registered builders and registered engineers.

Shall mean the line established by law, beyond which a building cannot extend, except as specifically provided by law.

Shall mean the number of storeys contained between the roof and the floor of the first storey. (see 2.106 for definition of STOREY)

Shall mean a comprehensive report of the actual conditions of all the elements, components and installations of a building and prepared by a consortium of registered architects, registered builders, registered engineers and registered quantity surveyors.

Shall mean for purpose of site planning, the greatest horizontal area of a building above ground level within the outside surface of exterior walls and the property boundary line.

Shall mean any structure or enclosure of space with a roof and walls for protection of life and property.

As applied to a structure, shall mean the space between two adjacent piers or two adjacent lines of columns.

Shall mean that portion of a building, which is partly or completely below ground level. This section of the building may be a part of the foundation but shall be specifically different from it, and shall contain humanly useful spaces, set out on one or more floors, but shall not extend beyond 1.20m above ground level to the top of the ground floor level. See more ...

As pertains to Group C, H and F buildings (education, residential, institutional buildings) shall mean a platform adjacent to a habitable space the lower part of which is raised 1.2m or more above grade.

As pertains to assembly buildings shall mean that portion of the seating space of an assembly room, the lowest of which is raised 1.2m or more above the level of the main floor .

Shall mean an attic which has a stairway as a means of access and egress and in which the ceiling area at a height of 2.25m above the attic floor is not more than one-third the area of the next floor below.

Shall mean the space between the roof and the ceiling of the top storey or between a dwarf wall and a sloping roof.

Shall mean an opening through two or more floors other than enclosed stairways, elevators, hoistways, escalators, plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning or other equipment which is closed at the top and not defined as a mall.

Shall mean all architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical and other specialist drawings showing the building as built, prepared by registered architects and registered engineers and as-built survey prepared by registered surveyors.

Shall mean that portion of a skeleton wall below the sill of a window.