Construction & Contractors Blog
You need a new asphalt driveway, so you figure workers just need to remove the remnants of the asphalt that's there now and then spread a new layer, right? Adding asphalt is more complicated than that, however, and one step that many homeowners don't even know about is the one in which the contractors have to choose the type of asphalt they need to use. Asphalt integrity and strength are determined by several factors, including ambient temperature, the region you live in and what the ground is normally subject to.
27 July 2022
Construction & Contractors Blog
A builder's services are vital when building property or improving your current home. As a rule, you need to vet the builder to ensure they are the right fit for the project. Below is an extract with some tips to help you choose a builder. Project Suitability Is the builder suitable for your project? Examine the following; Inquire whether the builder has engaged in similar projects. It is especially so when the construction works involve complex works such as building retaining walls, retrofitting homes or building swimming pools.
16 May 2022
Construction & Contractors Blog
The primary function of a water pump is to move water from one area to another. On construction sites, it's typically used for dewatering — that is, removing excess water from a site so that construction can commence. Water can accumulate on a construction site because of heavy rain or a high groundwater table. When selecting a water pump for your construction job, you should keep in mind that not all water pumps are created equal.
21 March 2022
Construction & Contractors Blog
Do you think that you have found asbestos on your property? One problem with asbestos is that it isn't always easy to identify. Different types of asbestos can be quite different in appearance, and several harmless substances can be mistaken for asbestos if they are simply inspected by the naked eye. If you are suspicious of any material, it is always wise to test it. It might be safe, or it might be blue, white or brown asbestos.
17 January 2022
Construction & Contractors Blog
Many of Australia's largest cities and towns have been settled for hundreds of years and there are still many old homes that have survived decades with different owners and changing renovations. In all this time, often the foundations have not been touched and still largely resemble what they did when they were first put in and that can sometimes cause issues. If you have reason to believe your foundations aren't as solid as they once were, because you can feel the floor sagging or have noticed the foundations shifting in an inspection, then here's why you might need additional underpinning.
22 November 2021
Construction & Contractors Blog
Land surveyors are a critical aspect of your commercial or residential construction project. The professionals survey the land and subdivide it to your required specifications. If you are conflicted about hiring a surveyor, read the extract below for some compelling reasons why you need their services. Subdivision Regulations Each local council has a set of regulations that govern the subdivision and surveying of land. These regulations ensure controlled development and prevent land from depreciating.
4 October 2021
Construction & Contractors Blog
How easy is it for visitors to your store to find what they want? Have you found that some people tend to miss items on the shelf or that they need to ask for help to locate the product that they need? Are there times that the aisles can become crowded and queues form as people struggle to navigate around browsing customers? Either of these situations could be a sign that your shop layout needs to be improved.
24 August 2021
