Why You Should Never Exclude Your Crawl Space During Residential Insulation Installation

28 December 2021
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Constructing a residential property that comes with a crawl space foundation comes with multiple advantages. First off, the crawl space works to ensure that your primary structure is not lying directly on the foundation slabs, which mitigates the risk of gradual water ingress that would cause moisture damage to your home. Secondly, by incorporating a crawl space in your custom home build, you are being proactive about keeping your interiors cool when Australia's tropical climate is suffocatingly hot, as this area will provide your structure with ventilation properties. Read More

Why Tiles Are Still The King Of Bathroom Flooring

28 October 2021
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When it comes to flooring material across homes and businesses, none quite has a stranglehold on a room the way tiles have on bathrooms. If you have been looking at renovating your bathroom and are thinking of switching it up, there are a few clear factors that really make sticking with bathroom tiles the obvious choice. While that might sound like a safe way to go, there are good reasons behind this, and it doesn't have to be as boring as you might think. Read More

A Guide to the Different Types of Road Drainage Systems

22 September 2021
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Are you responsible for civil works in your area? Whether you supervise a road construction or maintenance project or are responsible for hiring contractors for the job, etc., it's crucial to understand the basics of every civil work project. Generally, drainage is a vital aspect to think about when it comes to road construction and maintenance. That is because water can weaken the road surface, resulting in potholes over time. In addition, the subgrade soil or ground that supports the road surface may weaken with time if water is not drained correctly, reducing the road's bearing power. Read More

What Are Some of the Things That Earthworks Companies Do?

10 August 2021
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

There are many companies out there that offer a variety of different services for their customers, including companies that specialize in earthworks. Earthworks is basically the broader term for what these companies do, but they actually typically perform a number of different types of jobs. These are some of the different things that earthworks companies do, so if you are in need of these services or some other similar type of service, you may want to get in contact with an earthworks company near you. Read More

Don’t Risk A DIY Project: Why Hire An Asphalt Company For Your New Driveway

28 June 2021
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you need a new asphalt driveway, don't try to tackle the project on your own. Asphalt work requires professional expertise, especially where your driveway is concerned. After all, your driveway receives a lot of traffic on a daily basis. You want to know that the money you invest in your new driveway is going to be well-spent. The best way to ensure that is to hire an asphalt company for the project. Read More

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When my home was completely remodelled, I engaged and interacted with a huge number of contractors and other construction professionals. This experience taught me a great deal about how to deal with them in ways that are useful to you both: what you need to understand, what they need to know and how best to ensure things go just as you're hoping! I've started this blog to share that knowledge with you and to give you a little layperson's understanding of the world of construction and contracting. Read on to learn more about everything from negotiating a deal to coping without a project manager!