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Using a Contractor to Improve Your Home

Hello, my name is Tony and I live in New South Wales with my wife and three lovely kids. We recently inherited some money and decided to finally carry out some renovation and remodelling work on our home. We have lived in the property since 1999 and have never really carried out any major work on it. I didn't really know where to start so I got in touch with my friend who works in construction. He was a big help. He put me in touch with some great construction contractors who were able to carry out the work. I decided to start this blog to encourage others who are planning to have work carried out on their homes.

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Asbestos Removal: How to Carry Out an Effective and Compliant Asbestos Survey

Posted on May 2, 2017

Once you find out that there is asbestos in your property, it is paramount to implement the right controls and remediation procedures. The first step to effective asbestos monitoring and removal is carrying out a survey. This process is aimed at determining the level of exposure to this hazardous material, including the areas affected so as to come up with proper remediation measures. Failure to follow the correct steps can increase the risk of exposure to the dangerous fibers. [Read More]

How to keep stress to a minimum during a house-building project

Posted on May 1, 2017

Building a house is a complicated, expensive and lengthy process. As such, it is rarely, if ever, possible to completely avoid getting stressed out when undertaking this type of construction project. However, there a number of things which you can do to keep your stress levels relatively low. Read on to find out what these things are. Be decisive Changing your mind about the design or materials that are to be used to create your new home, after the construction work has already begun, will almost certainly make the house-building process a lot more difficult and stressful than it needs to be. [Read More]

Pros and Cons of Adding a Skylight to Your Home

Posted on April 21, 2017

If you are looking for ways to bring more sunshine and light into your home, you might be considering a skylight. There are many advantages to installing a skylight, but there are also some disadvantages to be aware of. Here are some pros and cons of skylights to help you determine whether they're right for your home. Pro: They Bring in More Natural Light One of the most popular reasons people get skylights in their home is to bring in more natural light. [Read More]

Effective Laser Scanning Practices to Perform in Building and Construction Projects

Posted on April 21, 2017

The technology of laser scanning is gradually evolving and gaining momentum within the construction industry with its capacity of assisting building teams to gather volumes of accurate information in a short period of time. If well conducted, laser scanning proves to be of benefit to all stakeholders involved in the lifecycle of a construction project. Some activities handled by laser scanning include scanning the floor of a construction project to check the level and outline possible adjustments needed before interior framing is done, and verification of what BIM's (Building Information Modelling) intention to what is already constructed on the site. [Read More]