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Advice for Home Extensions, Additions and Adaptations

Thanks for checking out my blog! My name's Olivia, and I'll be sharing my advice about construction and contractors here. When my husband and I first decided to move in together, we didn't fall in love with any of the homes on the market so we decided to build our own. We learned a lot about construction and contractors during that time, but our journey wasn't over yet. Over the years, we've had multiple changes made to our custom home, including extensions to accommodate new babies, adaptations for in-laws moving in and even an outbuilding studio for my son's music production endeavours. As you can imagine, I've had to do a lot of research on home building over the years, and now I'd love to pass that advice on to anyone else who needs it. Look around—I'm sure you'll find something useful.

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3 Things Concrete Laser Scanning Does With Ease (While Other Methods Struggle)

19 July 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When working on a construction project, there is need to assess your work regularly to ensure that it is up to standard. This will help in the timely detection and correction of any anomalies in the concrete structure you are setting up. You need a reliable technique to carry out this assessment, and nothing works better than laser scanning. Essentially, laser scanning refers to spatial imaging of a concrete structure using powerful laser beams to get a picture of the integrity of what lies below the surface. Read More …

Excavating Tips for Newbie Excavation Contractors Near Foundations

19 July 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Your first gig as an excavation contractor can be overwhelming, to say the least. While you want to do an excellent job and win yourself your first client, the pressure of being a newbie in the industry could hinder your performance. It is particularly the case if the excavation job you have taken is sensitive. One such excavation project is working near a foundation or basement. Such a project requires careful handling otherwise you would end up damaging your client's foundation or basement. Read More …

Industrial Construction: Why You Should Opt for a Contractor That Can Meet All Staffing Requirements In-House

19 July 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Industrial construction projects are typically large construction jobs that require highly specialised contractors to execute properly. These projects require workers with high levels of training, skill and experience because they have specific requirements that need to be adequately met. In most cases, depending on the type of nature of the industrial construction project, many different trades will be required to ensure that the demands of the job are met.  Generally speaking, there are two ways to get the job done: to hire a specialised industrial construction company that can provide all of the required services in-house, or to hire a general contractor that will then subcontract the various jobs to different trade specialties. Read More …

Why a Cement and Wood Sawdust Mixture Is a Good Building Material

18 July 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

In the past, houses were primarily built using wood, since it was one of the most readily available materials in the construction industry. While a good number of houses are still constructed using wood, engineers have progressively shifted their preference toward cement over the years. When used alone, these two materials have their advantages. However, it is possible to get the best of both worlds as you plan to build your new home. Read More …

The Importance Of Getting A Dilapidation Report For Your Property Before Nearby Building Work Begins

17 July 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Many homeowners groan at the mere sight of workmen showing up and scaffolding being erected at a property near their home, and it's true that nearby building, development and demolition works can cause problems with visual blocking and excessive noise. However, there also exists the possibility of more serious, physical damaging being done to your home -- with so much heavy machinery and earth-moving equipment operating nearby, even small building projects can cause inadvertent damage to nearby properties. Read More …