OBI NICHOLAS IHEANACHO Dip.Bldg., M.Sc (Arch), MNIA
Address:
Interstate Architects Ltd 45, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, Tinuose House, Ajao Estate, Oshodi Lagos, Nigeria
Marital Status:
Married
Relevant Years of Experience:
19 years
Objective:
Open minded; accommodating; undaunted by problems, complex issues and/or surprises.
Education:
1978-1981 Diploma in Building Technology (General Construction) College of Building, Bydgosozes, Poland. 1981-1987 Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Architecture Cracow Technical University, Cracow, Poland
Employment:
1978-1978 Ministry of Works & Housing, Owerri Imo State. Survey Draughtsman–Cartographic survey and Draughting of Regional Maps and State Master plan, Location and Site Plans.
1988-1989 Lecturer, Supervisor University of Benin Civil Engineering Dept, Lecturer, Coordination and Supervision of Institutional Buildings in the Estate Dept, Model Making of University of Benin Master Plan, Under the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC)
1989-2000 Interstate Architects Ltd Resident Architect involved in the Design, Supervision and Coordination of Institutional, Commercial and Residential Buildings
Experience:
1989-1990 Afribank Nigeria Plc, Onitsha Bridge Head Branch Cost =N=1.2million R.C framed (3-storey) structure on Pile Foundation.
Post Contract Works – Site visits, site report, graphic design of site sign Boards, site office sketch
Resident Supervision – Daily Project Monitoring and report
1990-1991 Afribank Nigeria Plc (formerly IBWA) Enugu Main Branch Cost =N=2.5million Reinforced concrete framed structure on foundation footing
Resident Supervision – Daily project Monitoring and report shop drawings and detailing, Test Monitoring, Programme Monitoring and Report, Material Variation Control, Day work Monitoring and Control. Dealing with legal matters arising from statutory Authorities, (duration period 1 year)
1990-1992 Savannah Bank Nigeria Plc, Apapa Lagos Cost =N=750million One storey structure.
Redevelopment Scheme, Design and supervision Involved in site visits and reports, preparation of dilapidation schedules, measured drawings, detailed drawings for Gate, Window Grills and Curtain Walling, Proposals for face lifting. Duration (4 months)
1991-1992 Central Bank of Nigeria Warehouse, Ikeja, Lagos Cost =N=2.5million Pre-Contract Works only – Brief Analysis, Site visits and report, Tender procedure taken. Tender Analysis and report taken. Final Drawing Detailing
1992-1993 Central Bank of Nigeria, Main Branch Building Owerri, Imo State Cost =N=159million Reinforced concrete framed structure. Working Drawings and detailing. Tendering procedures and contract procedures taken.
1992-1993 Central Bank of Nigeria, Owerri Main Branch Building, Controller’s Residence. Cost =N=15million Reinforced concrete framed structure with infill block wall design. Working drawing and detailing
1993-1998 Central Bank of Nigeria, Owerri Main Branch Building Cost =N=500million Reinforced concrete framed structure with Basement tanking.
Resident Supervision – Daily project monitoring and report, shop drawings, programme monitoring and report, variation control, day work monitoring. Test monitoring and control, dealing with statutory authorities, conducting site meetings, preparation of “As-Built-Drawings”, preparation of maintenance manual.
1998-to Date Central Bank of Nigeria, Enugu New Main Branch Building Cost =N=2.1 billion Senior Resident Architect Pre-Contract Works – Design and detailing, Site visits and report. Tender Procedures. Planning Approval procedures, Tender Reports Analysis and Reports.
Post Contract Works – Resident Supervision – Daily project monitoring and report