NAOBS FUTA

Tick tock says the time for Builders in Construction Industry (CI)
it is no more a news that (we) builders are in competition to take what belong to us in the built environment. But I have come to realise that majority of us only put our hope and set our limit to the passage of building code.
I bring you news that the Nigeria Building code (NBC) which other profession are statically against is making way to be passed to law. Kudos to our spokesmen.
In my own view, i think we can stand firm on our feet, handle any form of building even skyscrapers...mind you, building is not limited to erecting structure alone. basically we have ;
A) Building construction
B) Building services
C) Building maintenance
D) Building management
Only the builders will understand!
But then, we can stay ahead of our competitors, if we can work on the following diligently viz:
1) comprehending and interpretation building drawings
2) understands the basics of setting out,using of the theodolite and leveling instrument for setting out , picking points as well as transfer levels.
3) understand the nooks and crannies of construction technology
4) preparation of materials and labour schedule to precision
5) construction process of various building components and members
6) have good eye for finishes and understand the right techniques involved.
7) knowledge of construction managements especially the theory of X and Y, power and skills of manager,quality management and health safety
8) ability to supervise other building works such as mechanical and electrical work apart from concrete and reinforcement work.
9) have the skills In production of programmes of work,method statement ,critical path analysis, planning, scheduling and been proactive in decision making. The use of latest software aids this process as well.
10)knowledge of structural design and detailing 11)knowledge of services design and principles and finally,
12) to be updated i.e get acquainted to the latest materials,finishes,techniques,trends in construction industry.
so fellow builders, i strongly believe that, if we make those 12 points as listed above which i refer to as (the 12 builders code) our objectives; and make sure we unlock each code, sky is not even the limit. This is my submission , I mean no fight, I mean no beef with other professions in CI industry.
Thanks for reading, meet you guys at the peak of this profession!
compiled by:toh bee
Cc: I%C Builders Team