Bhub 06. Building method Challenges and probable Solutions with Bldr.. Christopher Oluchukwu Chukwu

These are my top reasons why we don't engage professionals in the Construction Industry. Listen and enjoy. Help me share this episode with your friends and people you think can benefit from this episode.  You can reach me on Twitter @ibraheemraji Thanks 

This is my response to a tweet I saw last week.  It's about kitchen design faults and the causes. Enjoy. You can always contact me @ibraheemraji on twitter.

This episode is an easy conversation with the guest and we spoke briefly on topics like; School Curriculum, Transitioning from students to professionals, Need to add value beyond your discipline, Underpayment problem in the profession, The need to keep up with the technological advancement  And many more. Don't forget to subscribe and share!! You can connect with me on Twitter @ibraheemraji  

0:00 Intro 1:00 Why Building? 1:40 Architects vs Builders 3:30 Civil Engineers and Builders 6:15 Alternative Building method 7:15 Diverse thinking 9:10 Getting Clients on board... 11:45 Professional bodies 12:55 Most Challenging project 16:00 Adaptations of Technology 22:00 Top 3 Problems and Solutions. Suggestions and Opinions and are welcomed. @Ibraheemraji on Twitter Enjoy.

00:00 Intro 01:00 Why Architecture? 02:21 Architectural expectations 03:30 How the environment shape us? 05:41 Architects Involvement in urban planning 06:47 Why are architect leads in project? 08:55 Are archiects idealist? 10:15 Engineers should be more dearing 11:22 Guidelines to design 13:55 Maintenance is key!!! 14:22 **rings** (I'm sorry) 14:39 Sustainability 17:22 Materials/short story... 19:30 Prefabrication 21:00 Government vs Professionals 22:11 Regualtions 25:41 Sub-Optimal Use of land 30:11 Nigerian Architecture 34:11 Negotiation and influence 34:59 Functionality of structure 38:28 Wrap up. @ibraheemraji @ qaasimaminu

Engr. Adebola Olufemi Ogunkoya joined me for a great conversation... 00:00 Intro 02:15 Reasons for studying structural engineering, Service year and experience with AutoCad 09:00 Learning never stops. 11:36 Do or do not never try 12:50 There is no tomorrow 14:00 Self doubts and short stint away from engineering 16:10 Relevance of speaking and reading in Engineering 18:30 Influence and Negotiation 20:30 Money making curve and why engineer's should diversify. 22:00 Craftsmanship in Nigeria 24:10 Regulations in Building 27:50 Project Management 28:45 HSE 31:00 Future of construction 34:00 Closing out. You can find me on Twitter @ibraheemraji

BIM is a tool in the construction industry that is reshaping the way we think and build. ENJOY!

Adeniran helped in highlighting the adverse effect of constructions and the consequences they have on us and our environment, he also mentioned ways we can build and live better. ENJOY!

Ibrahim discusses the life cycle of a building from concepts all the way to demolition. Key stages are 1. Concept 2. Planning/Design 3. Construction 4. Operations (usage and maintenance) 5. Deconstruction. With a brief illustration on how building evolves from one stage to the next one. You can connect with me on twitter @ibraheemraji . Please subscribe and tell me what you think about this episode. Thank you. Don't forget to share.