Construction Contractors

  • Why use an engineering services company?


    Do you need your manufacturing equipment maintained or modified to accommodate a new product? Perhaps you need new tooling manufactured or a component reverse-engineered. Whatever your business needs, finding a good team of engineers can make the difference between success and failure. While some projects can be managed in-house by your own company, there are other times that you will have a large engineering project which needs to be completed but for which you either don't have the required skills or find that it is draining significant resources from your company which you want to deploy elsewhere.
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  • How to Make Fire Doors Work in Healthcare Settings


    Patient safety is paramount in any healthcare setting, and that doesn't just stop at the medical services themselves. Healthcare managers also need to consider the risk of fire and how to protect patients from it. Fire doors are the best way to compartmentalise a hospital or clinic, keeping fire contained and giving patients the best chance of evacuating without suffering smoke inhalation or burns. Of course, fire doors need to function as actual doors too.
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  • 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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