Construction Contractors

  • A Guide on Civil Works Safety.


    As a civil works contractor, you must protect your employees, customers and members of the public as you conduct building works. Employee and third party injury claims can run down your business. Other than having an insurance cover, below are a few safety tips to observe as you conduct civil works.   Machine Maintenance Below are a few machine maintenance tips; Regularly inspect tools such as drills and jackhammers—vehicles and earthmovers must be inspected and serviced according to the manufacturer's specifications.
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  • Ways to Prevent Damage of Waterfront Property


    Properties overlooking the sea or any large body of water are usually highly coveted for their breath-taking views of wonderful sunsets and sunrises and cool breezes on hot and humid days. They, however, stand the risk of damage from harsh weather elements such as strong winds, heavy rain and sometimes flooding. Working with a marine contractor, you will get professional help on ways to protect your property from damage. This article will explore several measures you can take to always keep your waterfront property safe.
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  • Building Your First Custom Home? the Case for One Level Design


    Building your first home can be exciting, and there is a lot to consider in the planning and construction journey. Other than the type of materials to use, the number of windows you need and where to place them, perhaps the most important consideration is the design of your home. The decision to build a custom house comes with the freedom to choose a design that will suit your lifestyle and include custom elements that work within your budget.
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  • Two Situations in Which You Should Demolish Rather Than Restore a Building That Has Subsidence


    If a building that you own has subsidence and you are in one of the situations described below, you should consider getting the property demolished by a demolition contractor rather than attempting to restore it. The house has sustained extensive damp damage as a result of deep cracks in the foundation If a building's foundation has been badly damaged as a result of the movement caused by subsidence, then it is very likely that this damage will have created many other serious problems that could be difficult and incredibly expensive to fix.
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  • Foundation Underpinning: How Long Do Experts Take to Complete the Project?


    If you are planning to hire contractors for foundation underpinning services, one of the key things you will be concerned about is the time it will take. Basement lowering often includes tasks like lowering the floor; adding insulation, floor drains, and stud wall partitions; reinforcing the foundation, and waterproofing – all these tasks take time. Which factors determine the duration of the project? Searching for experts Since foundation underpinning is not a DIY task, the only experts who can handle the job are construction contractors.
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  • Strong Reasons to Choose Roof Trusses for Your Home


    Building your dream home or remodelling to achieve your new design is an exciting time. This is also a time of questions, choices, and confusion. You will have many design and architectural decisions to make. You want everything to be safe, long lasting and beautiful. Here are some strong reasons to choose roof trusses for your home roofing design that will cover all three. Load Bearing Strength Roof trusses are an interlocking system of triangular design.
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  • Ornamental Plaster Designs to Elevate Your Home's Appeal


    Most Australians have come across drywall plastering either in their homes or in other structures. This type of plaster creates a seamless, smooth wall surface making it perfect for any room in a building. However, have you ever considered ornamental plaster? This application of plaster entails the creation of transformative designs that add a unique appeal to any part of your structure. Ornamental plaster is typically three-dimensional and is suitable for both residential and commercial applications.
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  • 3 Solutions You Can Explore For Foundation Repair


    Considering how crucial your foundation is to the overall integrity of your home, you might be alarmed to realise that it has acquired some damage. Foundation damage that is left unrepaired will get worse steadily, and if you do not take any steps to mitigate this, you may have to contend with the replacement of the entire structure. Here is an outline of three solutions that you can explore for foundation repair.
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  • Two tips to keep in mind if you plan to renovate an old building


    Renovating a very old building can be extremely challenging. Here are some tips that should help you with this process. Make sure the plumbing system is in good working order before the electrical contractors rewire the building Due to the fact that the electrical wiring in a property will usually deteriorate quite a lot over the course of a few years, you will probably need to have some electrical contractors replace your building's wiring.
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  • 5 Reasons Metal Roofs Need Insulation More than Most


    Metal roofs come with plenty of fantastic benefits, but you shouldn't consider your metal roof finished until it has been insulated. Of course, nearly all roofs should be insulated regardless of the material they're made from, but here are just five reasons why it's even more important when your roof is made from metal. 1. Cold Weather Protection You'll often see metal roofs used in areas that enjoy warmer temperatures, and that's no coincidence.
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