Four Central Precautions for Surveying Land for Subdivision

30 July 2020
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Subdividing land can be a complicated process. Poor choices and practices can result in a significant decline in the total potential profits. Moreover, if the right procedures are not followed, there might be violations which could cause serious legal consequences. Therefore, when preparing for your project, it is advisable to commission a survey. The information obtained through this process will help you make decisions and ensure that the subdivision is profitable and legal. Read More

Which Processes Do Mining Engineers Oversee?

2 July 2020
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Mining engineering is a multi-disciplinary pursuit that is in-demand in many parts of the globe. In Australia, the mining industry is one of the largest of any sectors in the whole country. As a consequence, it recruits large numbers of newly qualified employees every year. Given that most of the mining that goes on in the country is surface — or open cast — mining, you will often find the following processes involved in the daily working life of a typical mining engineer. Read More

What You Should Know About Underpinning for Remodelling Purposes

1 June 2020
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Contrary to what many people believe, not all underpinning work is subsidence-related. You may have to hire an underpinning services contractor when you are planning a major remodel of your home or business property. This is usually the case if your foundation is poor or too shallow to support the changes you will be making with your remodel. As a property owner, you no doubt have some questions when you have to consider underpinning as you consider remodelling plans. Read More

Three Surprising Ways That Double-Glazed Windows Improve Your Security

16 December 2019
Categories: , Blog

More and more people are becoming aware of the fact that annealed glass windows do not offer any thermal efficiency. Thus, they have steadily switched to more energy-efficient options, and a popular solution that homeowners are gravitating toward is the double-glazed window. A major benefit that this type of window offers is transforming your property into an energy-efficient house since the glass will not transfer outdoor temperature to the indoors and vice versa. Read More

Buying a Home? Look Out for These Common Electrical Problems

16 December 2019
Categories: , Blog

The electrical system is one of the most elaborate systems in a house as it provides energy for lighting, heating, cooling and powering equipment. Conducting a pre-purchase electrical inspection is a crucial step as it unearths potential issues that could cost you a lot of money in repairs in the future. Therefore, before buying a home, look out for the following electrical problems that can be a nightmare in the future. Read More

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About Me

Hello! My name is Garry and this is my new construction and demolition blog. As they say, you need to break a few eggs to make an omelette. When I moved into my current home, that saying was definitely true. I wanted to demolish an old barn which was attached to the side of the farmhouse so that I could construct a new wing on the property. I drew up some plans and then contacted a specialist construction and demolition company. The contractors were great and guided me through the entire process. I am really happy with the results and I learnt a lot of new stuff which I would like to share today.