V.Nicholas & Associates

V.Nicholas & Associates V. Nicholas & Associates is primarily a Computer Drafting business committed to providing profession

06/01/2026
Cheers to the New Year, I've just kept going right thru from one year to the next. Thank you to all who supported my bus...
06/01/2026

Cheers to the New Year, I've just kept going right thru from one year to the next. Thank you to all who supported my business last year and thanks to those who brought me into the New Year. I want to share some rendered pictures of a pool design I'm working on. I've done quite a few pools but this one is a bit more unique. The render is done by one of my associates Mr. Cardona, cause I didn't think my AutoCAD would have done it justice. Here's a look.

I'm up late cause i wanted to finish this 3D drawing of a house extension for my friend Sean, I hope he'll like it, they...
18/11/2025

I'm up late cause i wanted to finish this 3D drawing of a house extension for my friend Sean, I hope he'll like it, they actually , I hope they'll like it. I always try to finish off the project with a 3D rendering to give the client an idea of what the project will look like at completion. I haven't post much this year, This year is almost done and It doesn't seem to me that I've accomplished much. I'm looking forward to the New Year with new hope though, in this industry you cant survive alone, networking is a must, so I'm partnering up with who I can and we taking on the industry, getting things done. Here's a look at rendering.

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30/10/2025

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Basic Knowledge for Civil Site Engineer

1.Daily Site Work Knowledge

■ Check levels before and after concreting.
■ Ensure proper curing of concrete (at least 7 days for normal cement).
■ Check reinforcement details as per structural drawing.
■ Ensure cover blocks are placed properly.
■ Supervise shuttering alignment and surface before pour.

2. Concrete Work

■ Concrete Ratio (Nominal Mix): M5–1:5:10, M10–1:3:6, M15–1:2:4, M20–1:1.5:3.
■ Slump Test: 75–100mm for beams/slabs, 25–50mm for foundations.
■ Curing Time: Minimum 7 days (OPC), 10–14 days (PPC).
■ Check cube test samples properly labeled.

3. Brickwork & Masonry

■ Brick size (standard): 190×90×90 mm or 9”×4.5”×3”.
■ Mortar mix ratio: 1:4 (for walls), 1:6 (for plaster).
■ Ensure brick soaking before laying.
■ Check line, level, and plumb regularly.

4.Bar Bending Schedule (BBS)

■ Understand types of bends, hooks, cranks, lap lengths.
■ Lap Length: 50d (tension), 40d (compression).
■ Development Length (Ld) = (Φ × σs) / (4 × τbd).
■ Check spacing and cover as per drawing.

5.Safety & Quality

■ Always wear PPE (helmet, shoes, gloves, etc.).
■ Barricade work area and display safety signs.
■ Ensure scaffolding is firm and inspected.
■ Keep daily progress records and checklist.

6.Important Formulas

■ Volume of Concrete = L × B × H.
■ No. of Bricks = Volume of brickwork / Volume of one brick (with mortar).
■ Steel weight (kg) = (D² / 162) × Length (m).
■ 1 m³ = 35.3147 cft.

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Here's a look at a proposal we did for some cabanas  and restaurant out at Turneffe. I had my associate Miguel Cardona d...
01/08/2025

Here's a look at a proposal we did for some cabanas and restaurant out at Turneffe. I had my associate Miguel Cardona do the rendering. I think it came out really well, What do you think ?

I’m a just leave this here and say, I hope they call mi name when they inaugurate they parking lot 🫣
10/07/2025

I’m a just leave this here and say, I hope they call mi name when they inaugurate they parking lot 🫣

Owning your business comes with its challenges and sometimes it seems like all the cards are stacked against you, but ev...
09/07/2025

Owning your business comes with its challenges and sometimes it seems like all the cards are stacked against you, but eventually the tide turns and there’s a light at the end of the tunnel and simple little things happen and give you hope and make you feel it’s all worth it. It was certainly worth the trip today to go out look at the Mendez’s house . It’s huge , it can’t be the same house I design, it even has an extra bathroom that I don’t recall, 🤦🏽‍♂️ It looks nice though, especially the inside , it’s all tiled and painted and it has nice fixtures and such , I can’t wait to move,,, oh sorry 🤦🏽‍♂️ they can’t wait to move in😁. Was nice seeing you Guys today.

Haven't post on my page for a min. Been busy with little stuff, building extensions, fences, and occasional house plan. ...
16/05/2025

Haven't post on my page for a min. Been busy with little stuff, building extensions, fences, and occasional house plan. Did a road approach design for MIDH , I hear there's monies allocated for quite a bit of
road and infrastructure works, so I'm looking forward to getting some a that. I've gotten a request for internship from a UB student so will try and accommodate the future architect, I try to help out when I can.
I'm available to take on more work, so bring it on, lets get your plans in motion, big or small , i'm here for when you just need to get things done.

08/04/2025
Here’s a little project I printed out today , it’s a one bedroom timber house with car port, every project is important ...
06/03/2025

Here’s a little project I printed out today , it’s a one bedroom timber house with car port, every project is important , I like how this one turned out , but hoping for a much larger project soon 🤞

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Belmopan

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
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Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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