3rd Eye Engineering Services/Woli The Builder

26/05/2026

USING ONE POINT FOR SETTING OUT ON SITE
( Single-origin coordinate method )

I constantly talk about using only one point for certain setting out operations. Maybe many people do not really understand what I mean, so let me explain it properly.

Let me use the setting out we did yesterday as an example.

On the right side, we needed to maintain 2 meters parallel to the building line from the layout drawing . In the front, we needed 4 meters parallel to the building line. The intersection of the 4 meters and 2 meters gave us our first peg position.

Now, because the 4 meters at the front was more important to us, that became our priority reference for parking space.

If you fix the 4 meters first and then try to square the 2 meters from another peg, you may not get exactly 2 meters. That was exactly what happened on site. Instead of 2 meters, we got about 1.8 meters after squaring.

Why?

Because you were not the one that originally did the layout. The survey plan and the architectural drawing may not perfectly agree with the physical reality on site. This is a common practical site condition many people do not understand until they start real ex*****on work.

So one side may need adjustment.

That is why I always teach a simpler and more practical method:

Use one control peg as your main reference point.

From that one point, square your lines and then compare the remaining dimensions with what is on the layout.

If your critical dimension is correct, you may accept minor adjustments on the less important side depending on site conditions and functional requirements.

In our own case, the 4 meters at the front was the most important because of parking space. That was our priority. So having 2 meters on one side and about 1.8 meters on the other side was acceptable for the purpose of that project because what mattered most was achieving the correct parking clearance in front.

Alternatively, you can maintain 1.9 meters on one side and 3.9 meters on the other side. You can conveniently do this when you are working with one fixed control peg.

Sometimes when I explain these things, people think I am speaking theoretically. No. I am speaking from practical site experience.

On paper, everything may look perfect. But on site, existing land dimensions, survey positions, fence lines, and actual physical conditions may not perfectly match the architectural layout.

That is real construction practice.

If you try to force everything to become perfectly equal without understanding site realities, you may keep moving up and down endlessly trying to correct what cannot practically align.

So what do you do? This applies to any setting out method you adopt.

You identify the most critical control line.
You establish one reliable reference peg.
You square from that point.
You verify the other dimensions.
Then you make practical engineering decisions based on function, site condition, and project priority.

That is practical setting out experience.
Not just theory.

26/05/2026

IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN MISUNDERSTOOD, ATTACKED, OR GANGED UP AGAINST, MAYBE YOU HAVE NEVER STOOD FOR SOMETHING STRONG

The moment you start speaking the truth, defending what you know, projecting your profession, and talking confidently about what you carry, people will definitely react.

That is life.

Thank God we are entering a new era of technology. People are no longer talking only about Photoshop. The world has moved into AI and prompt engineering. Many people mocking AI today do not even know that others are paying millions to learn prompting, automation, and AI application.

So if somebody calls you “AI guy,” welcome it with open arms. It simply means people know your value. People know you carry something.

You do not need to defend yourself every time.

Yoruba people say empty barrels make the loudest noise. There are things you simply ignore.

Some of us read seriously before social media came. I read Barry 1, 2, and 3 back-to-back. During our time in school, we were trained to read deeply. If you enter my library and see the books, materials, and photocopies I gathered over the years, you will understand that our foundation started from reading and continuous learning.

So when somebody comes online trying to discredit you by saying you do not know anything, stay calm. Most times, even the same people attacking you already know your value privately. They know what they say offline.

Not every attack deserves a response.

Another thing I have noticed online is this: the moment you block somebody after repeated insults, direct attacks, or violation of your boundaries, they gather others and start gang-ups.

This is normal.

Some of us have studied not only profession, but life itself. We already know these things will happen.

That is why some of these posts are for younger professionals. Do not allow anybody to push you into confusion because of profession or online noise. You are the one that knows your journey. You are the one that knows your ambition.

Do your own findings. Use your own reasoning. Do not follow noise blindly.

I have never asked anybody to fight for me online. I have never posted asking people to attack another profession or insult anybody. Never.

What I simply say is this:

I carry a civil engineering background. I specialized in structural engineering and went further into construction engineering. I know this field theoretically and practically. I have worked in it. I have trained in it. I have evidence of it.

There is no law stopping a qualified civil engineer from practicing construction-related works within the limits of competence and regulation.

Mentioning one profession does not automatically mean another profession cannot function. Construction is multidisciplinary.

Also, not every civil engineer goes into roads, water, or structural design. Some go fully into construction ex*****on and project management.

That is reality.

I am not forcing my opinion on anybody. I am only speaking from my training, experience, exposure, and practical involvement.

If that makes some people angry, fine.

If it makes people write bad reviews or attack me online, fine.

I will continue to do the work while I still have the strength and opportunity, because night will come when no man can work.

One thing I know is this:

I have built more people than structures.

And that, to me, is one of the greatest achievements.

26/05/2026

CIVIL ENGINEERING: REALITY, RESPONSIBILITY AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

If you study civil engineering, understand early that you are stepping into a demanding profession, and in many cases, you will naturally stand out in ways people may not always understand. Not as an “enemy” to others, but as someone carrying a wide technical responsibility.

In civil engineering, you are trained in details across multiple areas. You are prepared to provide solutions to everything related to civil infrastructure, including building construction. Because of this, your technical exposure is wide, and your thinking becomes broad. It gives you the ability to interface with other disciplines within the built environment.

There was a time I recall discussions within professional circles in conference , including debates involving NIQS and civil engineering practice boundaries around BOQ and measurement roles. These matters were eventually resolved at higher professional levels, including national-level engagements discussed within NSE platforms. The outcome reinforced the reality that civil engineers remain central in infrastructure design and project delivery, especially where structural design and engineering judgment are required.

In practice, civil engineering covers a very wide scope. From structures to foundations, roads, water systems, and construction management, there is hardly any major infrastructure area that does not connect back to it. Even building construction, while multidisciplinary, sits within the core exposure of civil engineering, especially for those with structural and construction engineering backgrounds.

However, real construction practice is not about competition. It is about coordination. Architects, quantity surveyors, and engineers each have defined responsibilities. The strength of the industry lies in how these roles work together, not in isolation.

In school, many of us felt the workload was excessive, almost overwhelming. With time, it becomes clear that the training was intentional. It was designed to build resilience and prepare you for worst-case engineering scenarios. Civil engineering teaches you to think under pressure, solve problems under constraints, and take responsibility for safety and performance.

Yes, civil engineering is broad, deep, and demanding. That reality cannot be denied. But that breadth is also its strength.

In the real world, you will notice that people react differently to your profession. Sometimes misunderstood, sometimes challenged. But experience will teach you that consistency and competence speak louder than arguments.

Like every fruit-bearing tree, attention and criticism are part of visibility. What matters is staying focused on the work.

Civil engineers remain core custodians of infrastructure development. Anything that has to do with infrastructure connects back to civil engineering at a fundamental level. Leadership in infrastructure comes through competence, not noise.

So as a young civil engineer, prepare your mind. The profession will stretch you, build you, and sometimes pressure you. But it also equips you with the capacity to handle real infrastructure challenges.

Stay grounded.
Stay technically sharp.
Stay unshaken.

26/05/2026

PERMANENT SOLUTION TO BUILDING DAMPNESS TRAINING
By WOli The Great Builder

Before carrying out any dampness correction work, the first thing is proper diagnosis.

You do not start breaking walls blindly.

You must first confirm the actual source of the dampness.

Is it:

• Leakage from toilet or plumbing lines?
• External water pe*******on?
• Or rising dampness through capillary action?

If it is capillary action from the DPM level, then the treatment process begins.

This is exactly what this practical training is all about.

You will learn how to:

• Identify the real source of dampness
• Determine the extent of wall damage
• Know whether the blockwork has been fully soaked
• Carry out physical inspection methods
• Use moisture detection instruments for professional assessment
• Prepare proper technical reports for organizations and clients

You will also learn the practical ex*****on stages, including:

• Proper marking of affected areas
• Safe breaking procedures
• Propping techniques before breaking
• Difference between treatment in buildings with lintel chain and buildings without continuous chaining
• The Nigeria-Ghana breaking method
• Rubble removal and surface preparation
• Mortar preparation and correction procedures
• Selection and installation of standard DPM materials
• Chemicals used for waterproof concrete treatment
• Correct aggregate size and sharp sand selection
• Concrete mix ratio for dampness correction works
• Proper casting methods against gravitational pull
• Structural stability considerations during treatment
• Formwork removal and finishing process
• Final sealing and surface restoration

Everything will be taught with practical videos and detailed explanations.

This is not theory.

This is real site ex*****on knowledge.

You also have access to several bonus from this training:

• How to prepare professional methodology statements and working schedules using AI for different types of projects

• How to prepare quotations and bills of quantities for dampness correction projects

• How to present yourself professionally for private and corporate jobs

• Where to source the chemicals and DPM materials required for dampness correction works

TRAINING DATE: June 13
FULLY ONLINE

Current Fee: ₦20,000

After June 6, the training fee becomes ₦50,000.

This training is worth far more than the current fee. The goal is to empower young professionals and craftsmen with a high-demand practical skill that can help them transition from working for others to handling their own projects professionally.

More than 80% of buildings in Nigeria are facing one form of dampness problem or another.

This skill is in demand.

Learn it professionally.
Defend it professionally.
Execute it professionally.

PAYMENT DETAILS

MONIEPOINT ACCOUNT
9047047744
Adeboye Adeyinka A.

After payment, send proof of payment to WhatsApp 08032420675

You will then be added to the paid training class ahead of the training day.

26/05/2026

OPEN LETTER TO CORPS MEMBERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE JOINING THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR (PART 3)( If you have not read the first and second parts, please go to my page and read them)

In the first letter, I talked about the mindset and attitude you need in the construction industry.

In the second letter, I explained the simple construction tools you must know how to use on site.

In this third letter, I want to talk about the practical knowledge and technical skills you must learn if you truly want to grow in the construction sector.

1. Learn Blueprint Reading and Interpretation

You must know how to interpret working drawings properly.

This includes:
• Architectural drawings
• Structural drawings
• Mechanical drawings
• Electrical drawings
• Fire hydrant drawings
• Finishes drawings
• 3D internal finishes and detailing

A construction professional that cannot read drawings properly will struggle seriously on site.

2. Learn Setting Out

You must understand practical setting out methods.

This includes:
• Builder’s square method
• 3-4-5 method
• Instrument-based setting out

You must also learn how to use:
• Theodolite
• Total station
• Laser level machine

Laser level machines are among the easiest tools for beginners to learn.

You can get quality laser level machines from us starting from ₦170,000, including full practical training on how to use them for setting out.

3. Learn Reinforcement Preparation and Placement

You must understand:
• Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) preparation
• Interpretation of structural drawings into BBS
• Reinforcement cutting supervision
• Reinforcement placement supervision

A supervisor that cannot inspect reinforcement properly is incomplete on site.

4. Learn Documentation and Reporting

Documentation is part of professional construction practice.

You must learn:
• Daily site reports
• Weekly reports
• Monthly reports
• Progress documentation

Good documentation protects both the engineer and the project.

5. Learn Construction Methodology and Checklist Preparation

You must understand:
• Construction methodologies
• Construction working procedures
• Inspection checklists
• Supervision checklists

Every activity on site should follow a structured process.

6. Learn Value Engineering

In engineering, safety and economy must work together.

A design or method must be:
• Safe
• Practical
• Economical

You must learn how to achieve balance between structural safety and cost effectiveness.

7. Learn the 12 Principles of Construction Practical Process

These principles guide:
• Site ex*****on
• Decision making
• Practical supervision
• Construction coordination

They help you understand what to do and what not to do on site.

8. Learn Lexis and Structure in Construction

Just like English has lexis and structure, construction also has professional language and operational structure.

You must understand:
• Construction communication
• Site terminology
• Professional interpretation
• Practical workflow systems

9. Learn Building Codes and Code Interpretation

You must understand what construction codes are saying.

Learn how to interpret:
• Building codes
• ACI Code
• BS Code
• Eurocode

Codes guide:
• Design
• Site ex*****on
• Safety
• Material application
• Structural requirements

10. Learn Construction Ex*****on and Productivity

Ex*****on is everything in construction.

You must understand:
• Site reconnaissance
• Site organization
• Productivity management
• Site safety awareness
• Material coordination
• Workforce coordination

When you understand ex*****on properly, you can supervise confidently and professionally.

11. Learn Construction Working Schedule

A construction working schedule helps you understand:
• Time management
• Activity breakdown
• Work sequence
• Project delivery timeline
• Productivity tracking

A proper working schedule helps you know:
• What should be done
• When it should be done
• How long it should take
• Expected output per stage

Without proper scheduling, projects become disorganized and delayed.

12. Learn Taking Off, Material Schedule, and Cost Preparation

You must know how to prepare:
• Material schedules
• Labor schedules
• Cost breakdowns
• Quantity take-off

You should be able to calculate:
• Number of cement bags needed
• Quantity of granite
• Quantity of sharp sand
• Number of blocks required
• Mortar quantities
• Cement cost
• Labor cost

A good construction professional must understand both ex*****on and material management.

All these practical skills are what you will learn in my 12-in-1 December Training.

Training Structure:
• 12 days
• 1 intensive practical online training per day
• Real site-oriented construction knowledge with real PRATICAL videos

Because of the large number of corps members and young professionals showing interest, the early bird fee has been further reduced to ₦120,000 ($90).

However, the actual training fee remains ₦150,000 ($110).

Early registration: ₦120,000
Late registration: ₦150,000

This training holds once every year, and many past participants already have testimonies from the value they gained.

If you truly want to grow confidently in the construction industry, invest in practical knowledge and register for December own .

25/05/2026

We need to repackage our logo, and I have these four beautiful logo options. I must admit that I’m also confused about which one to choose.

At the end of the day, one of the logos with its corresponding ID number, A, B, C or D , will be selected.

Please help me choose the one you think represents the academy best.

👏👏👏WOli

25/05/2026

Not anymore. I miss my Levelix Laser Level Machine.

I made up my mind long ago that I’m not going to use builder square for setting out again. It has been a very long time since I used builder square because once you start using laser level for setting out, there is no way you will want to go back to the old method.

But something happened today.

I planned to do setting out, and one of my team members was supposed to bring the laser level machine from the office. Unfortunately, rain started in the morning, and everybody believed setting out would not hold again, so attention shifted to other site activities.

Later, the client called me and said he was already on site and wanted us to proceed because he wanted the foundation excavation to start immediately.

I explained the situation, but at a point I just said, “Okay, let us go and try. Even if it is just four pegs we can establish.”

The only available tool with me was our old builder square.

So we started the process manually. I established my line from the existing reference beacon point, confirmed the four measurements, took my beginning-to-beginning measurements, fixed the first peg, and started squaring.

We checked everything the normal old way.

After all the effort, we checked the diagonal and discovered one diagonal was longer.

One diagonal was 13.825m.
The second was 14.150m.

Difference: 325mm.

That was when the stress started.

We kept checking back and forth repeatedly. We later got it right, but the stress was too much. At that point, I remembered why I stopped using builder square years ago.

If it was laser level, within less than 20 minutes the four pegs would have been established accurately with less stress, cleaner workflow, and perfectly equal diagonals.

This is what many people do not understand.

If you have never used a proper laser level machine for setting out, you may not realize the amount of unnecessary stress, delay, and inaccuracy you are managing manually on site.

Construction is evolving.

Digital construction tools reduce errors, improve speed, improve precision, and reduce manpower frustration.

That is why I will continue to encourage site engineers, builders, foremen, and construction professionals to embrace laser level technology for setting out operations.

Our 16-line 4D Levelix Laser Level System comes with:

• 1.7m rotating tripod
• Two rechargeable batteries
• Remote control
• Charging pack
• Detailed instruction manual
• Training support after purchase

And the good part is that you can get it for just ₦170,000.

Talk to WOli the great builder on WhatsApp 08032420675 to get one from Eyesight Tools.

If you buy from us, we guide you on how to use it properly on site.

Stop stressing yourself with outdated methods when there are better construction ex*****on tools available.

Iron square for setting out? Not anymore.

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

The Time Has Come for Real Construction Pratical Ex*****on Training

There is so much to teach, and time is moving fast.

The need for a real practical construction ex*****on training venue is no longer something for tomorrow. It is something that must happen now.

That is why Third Eyesight Construction Practical Training Academy is preparing to open one of the first real Construction Ex*****on Management Training Academies here in Lagos.

There is so much younger professionals need to learn.

There are many activities you must get right even before stepping your foot on site.

Construction is beyond carrying blocks and mixing concrete.

Construction ex*****on is a complete management system.

I call one aspect:

Construction Practical Ex*****on

The second system I call:

Under PDDCC SAKU, we teach: PDCC

P – Planning

Planning is expensive, but poor planning is more expensive.

Under planning, you learn:

* Drawing interpretation
* Taking off
* Working schedules
* Material forecasting
* Labour planning
* Methodology preparation
* Pre-planning activities
* Site assessment
* Resource preparation

Everything begins with planning.

D – Do (Ex*****on)

After planning comes ex*****on.

This is where you move to site and physically execute the work according to:

* Drawings
* Specifications
* Methodologies
* Schedule
* Standards

Ex*****on is where theory becomes physical structure.

You direct the workflow and maintain discipline on site.

You coordinate:

* Workers
* Materials
* Equipment
* Suppliers
* Daily site activities

Without direction, site activities become confusion.

C – Control

You control the ex*****on process continuously.

You monitor:

* Productivity
* Material usage
* Labour output
* Quality
* Cost
* Time

You ensure work aligns with the schedule and ex*****on target.

C – Check

You check everything continuously.

You inspect:

* Dimensions
* Levels
* Reinforcement
* Concrete quality
* Alignment
* Compliance with drawings

Checking prevents errors before they become disasters.

PDCC is part of EYESIGHT System

The PDCC principle focuses on:

* Site awareness
* Accuracy
* Knowledge
* Understanding

A construction executor must think ahead before work starts.

There is a lot to learn in construction ex*****on.

Many failures on site do not happen because people lack strength.

They happen because people lack:

* Planning
* Control
* Technical supervision
* Practical ex*****on knowledge

At Third Eyesight Construction Practical Training Academy, we are committed to practical learning, site reality, and ex*****on discipline.

We are building more than a school.

We are building a practical construction ex*****on system that prepares people for real site responsibility.

And by the grace of God, we are opening our first school here in Lagos.

The future of construction belongs to people who can execute correctly.

WhatsApp ~08032420675


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25/05/2026

OPEN LETTER TO CORPS MEMBERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE JOINING THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR~ 2

To the younger ones and corps members just joining the construction space, you are welcome to the profession.

As a beginner in the construction industry, there are practical things the site, construction company, and experienced workers expect you to know. These are not difficult, but they are very important.

1. Learn How to Use Measuring Tape Properly

One of the first things expected from you on site is accurate measurement.

Get yourself a good measuring tape, preferably 7.5m to 10m.

You must learn:

• How to read measurements correctly
• How to communicate dimensions in meters and millimeters
• How to convert measurements when necessary

You do not need to cram conversions unnecessarily.

The most important thing is understanding meters and millimeters properly.

Communicate professionally in meters and millimeters. But because many site workers still understand feet and inches better, use your tape to convert measurements when necessary so both parties clearly agree on dimensions before work starts.

A wrong measurement on site can lead to serious errors.

2. Understand How to Use Plumb and Line Properly

You must know how to use:
• Plumb
• Line
• Plumb bob

These tools are essential for:
• Verticality
• Alignment
• Straightness
• Accuracy

Whether you are working on:
• Columns
• Retaining walls
• Blockwork
• Kika/formwork
• Setting out

You must understand these tools.

For effective verticality, your plumb should cover a significant portion of the height you are checking. Short inaccurate checks can mislead you.

You must also understand that:
• Line is mainly for alignment
• Plumb is for verticality
• A line cannot transfer level accurately over long distances because it will sag

3. Learn How to Use Plumb Bob

Plumb bob is a simple but powerful construction tool.

It helps in:
• Checking verticality
• Transferring points vertically
• Aligning columns and walls

You should know how to drop plumb bob from elevated positions when transferring vertical reference.

4. Learn Leveling Instruments

You must understand how to use leveling instruments for:
• Datum levels
• Reference levels
• Transfer of levels
• Site leveling

Without proper level control, construction errors become unavoidable.

5. Learn Laser Level and Digital Level Machines

Modern construction now uses:
• Laser level machines
• Digital leveling instruments

These tools make:
• Setting out
• Transfer of levels
• Alignment
• Accuracy checks

faster and more accurate.

6. Learn How to Use Builder’s Square

Builder’s square is important for:
• 90-degree checks
• Setting out
• Block laying alignment
• Formwork preparation

Anything involving right angles requires proper use of square.

Final Advice

All these tools are not difficult to understand.

Since you already have theoretical knowledge, focus on practical application. Practice consistently until using these tools becomes natural to you.

Construction is practical.

Accuracy, alignment, level, and measurement are foundations of quality construction.

We welcome you into the construction sector and wish you success as you grow in the profession.

You can get all these practical construction trainings for free at Eyesight Tools

What you need to do is simple:
Buy any of the construction tools from us, and our team will personally teach you how to use them effectively on site.

Knowing how to use simple construction tools is a must for anybody that wants to supervise construction projects professionally.

~Engr. Adeboye Adeyinka . A . COREN reg. , MNSE, MNICE.
(08032420675)

24/05/2026

Many people do not understand the implication of using the title “Engineer” when you are not duly qualified and licensed by COREN.

Under Nigerian law, it is an offence to falsely present yourself as an engineer, give the impression that you are an engineer, or allow people to publicly address you as one when you are not licensed and recognized accordingly. Once there is evidence of false representation, there are legal implications attached to it.

Engineering is not a title you wake up one morning and start answering casually. It is a regulated profession because of the level of responsibility, risk, and public safety involved.

What engineers handle affect lives directly:
• Structural stability
• Public safety
• Infrastructure performance
• Construction integrity

That is why engineering requires both theoretical and practical knowledge.

Even after graduating from school, you are still required to undergo years of supervised professional practice before you can sit for COREN professional examinations. In many cases, it takes a minimum of four years of practical experience before eligibility for professional registration.

Only after satisfying those professional requirements can one properly earn the title of Engineer.

This is why the profession must be respected.

Not everybody on site is an engineer simply because they supervise work or wear safety boots. Site experience alone without proper engineering formation and professional qualification does not automatically make someone an engineer.

COREN has continued to emphasize that the title “Engineer” should not be used loosely or carelessly because engineering is a regulated profession governed by law and ethics.

The industry must return to professionalism, proper qualification, and respect for statutory practice.