Construction & Contractors Blog
There is something quintessentially Australian about the outdoor lifestyle, and it needs to be celebrated in all shapes and forms. Many people want to convert their living space so that they can feel at one with nature more often and especially if they happen to live close to the beach, to enjoy those cooling sea breezes. If you're starting with a clean sheet of paper and are about to build a new property for yourself, why should you capitalise on this and include a feature that allows you to live outside for much of the time?
11 October 2018
Construction & Contractors Blog
Timber or hardwood flooring is a great choice for any home, as timber has a classic look that can coordinate with an upscale or modern design or with country cottages and farmhouses. Hardwood is also very durable and may hold up better over time than carpeting or tile, while being much more comfortable underfoot than concrete or hard stone. As durable and attractive as hardwood is, you might note some mistakes to avoid if you're planning on installing timber floors in your home.
20 July 2018
Construction & Contractors Blog
If you have ever been involved in any building work you have probably heard of a surveyors report, but have you ever really thought about what that report is and why it matters? Some land owners are tempted to ignore the contents of the report, or to avoid surveying their land entirely. They trust that they can just building whatever they want on their own land. This is a mistake, a surveyors report is essential for your own protection, and to ensure that you fully comply with the building regulations in your area.
25 May 2018
Construction & Contractors Blog
As new deposits of minerals such as copper, gold, oil and titanium continue to be discovered in various parts of the world, the demand for concrete pumps has risen. Manufacturers of concrete pumps are receiving more requests for both new and used pumps from miners in local and offshore locations. Concrete pumps used for mining are different from most other similar machines. They need to have higher capacity, lower maintenance, and an ability to operate in harsh environmental conditions.
3 April 2018
Construction & Contractors Blog
Do you enjoy a regular game of tennis with your family or friends? Tennis is a great way to have fun and keep fit throughout the year. The only problem that a lot of people find with tennis is that they have to travel to reach their nearest court and that often takes so much time that they aren't able to play as much as they would like. Why not make playing tennis easy and convenient by adding a tennis court to your home?
2 April 2018
Construction & Contractors Blog
There is no ignoring the fact that opting to build on a slope would be more expensive than constructing on flat land. However, this should not deter you from choosing this type of location. Before making this decision, you should ask yourself what the additional costs would be. These costs could include hiring the services of professionals such as custom home builders, land surveyors and structural engineers who can determine the best design as well as the mode of construction for your residence.
2 March 2018
Construction & Contractors Blog
If you're working with a company to build a home, you have lots of decisions to make. Many people call the kitchen the heart of the home, and you need to pay special attention to this particular area. Here are some tips to keep in mind. 1. Make the Space Usable for You There are so many beautiful pictures of kitchens in design magazines and on websites that it can be easy to point to your dream kitchen and ask for that to be included when you build your home.
29 January 2018
Construction & Contractors Blog
Garden sheds can be the ideal place to store equipment such as your lawnmower, spades, watering cans and other gardening equipment or as a place where you can carry out repair work while sheltering from the weather. However, before you ask contractors to install your new shed, you will need to decide which type of material from which it will be constructed. Below is a guide to 3 things you should consider when thinking about the type of material which will be used during the construction of your garden shed.
5 December 2017
Construction & Contractors Blog
A commercial or industrial shed is not like a storage shed you have at home in your backyard. A commercial shed will need to store more than just your lawn care equipment and snow blower. Your local area may have building codes that would affect the size and type of shed you're allowed on a property, and once you've checked those codes, note some additional factors to keep in mind when you're ready to shop for industrial sheds.
30 November 2017
Construction & Contractors Blog
If you need to transport materials for your next construction job, you may not have considered using wooden crates. Although wooden crates have not changed much in the many years that humankind has used them, this is for a very good reason. The design of a wooden create provides its user with four key benefits that more modern materials cannot match. Below is a guide to these benefits. Wooden crates can be reused
26 October 2017