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The Dilapidation Report
Not only will a Dilapidation Report assist you with claim challenges on your building project, it is a part of gaining building approval with Councils. It sounds very official – kind of like the movie title “The Minority Report”… and as a builder it can have almost as much impact! A Dilapidation Report is report […]
Fire Safety on Construction Sites
Fire Safety is an issue on construction sites due to the storage of building materials, collection of dust, and use of tools that can potentially generate sparks. For this reason, it’s important to be extra vigilant about fire safety. Your life, that of your workers, and the local community could depend on it. It is also a […]
How to Manage Waste on Your Construction Site
Did you know that according to Sustainability Victoria and the Australian Bureau of Statistics, a quarter to one-third of all waste that goes to landfill comes from construction and demolition? Because of the ever-increasing housing demand, construction projects and the expansion of business, construction is a necessity of our society. So the question is, who […]
What Plumbing Contractors Need to Know About Drainage and Soils
Picture this – you get a job through, calling for the installation of pipes at a local property. And that’s it. There’s no more information available, just the street address and the basic job order. This kind of bare bones scenario can be commonplace for Plumbing Contractors in Australia, and can be challenging to deal […]
How to Work with an Architect – a Builder’s Perspective
Benefiting from a rigorous five-year course of university study, compulsory experience in the field and a stringent registration exam, contemporary Architects are extremely well-qualified. While many people believe Architects only design buildings, in reality they also have the knowledge and expertise to oversee all the stages of the construction work within a project. From a […]
Sustainable Construction – Sustainable Lighting
Creating a sustainable home through environmentally friendly lighting is a combination of maximising natural sunlight, diffusing daylight, and placing electric lights in a conscious, lifestyle-oriented way. Light Design New properties and renovations should plan for use of natural light. Strategies that maximise naturally occurring daylight coupled with thoughtful placement of household electrical lighting can lead […]