Construction Contractors

  • Three Costs You Can Avoid By Hiring Expert Land Surveyors

    A big mistake that many property owners make when buying and selling property and when beginning a construction project is failing to engage the services of qualified land surveyors. Unfortunately, this mistake may end up costing you in the long run. Here is a look at some of the ways in which skimping out on a land survey may end up being a costly mistake. 1.    Legal Costs When A Dispute Arises
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  • 4 Tips for Demolishing a Concrete Building

    Concrete is a sturdy and durable material for any building. Many structures use concrete to resist earthquakes, inclement weather and normal wear and tear. However, when it comes to demolishing a concrete-reinforced building, things can quickly get complicated. Concrete disintegrates into rubble that causes a huge mess. The dust released by concrete might also pollute the surrounding air and affect workers on site. This is why you should carefully prepare for any concrete demolition project.
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  • Is your bathroom properly waterproofed?

    Bathrooms are by far the wettest room in the house, and ensuring that your bathroom is properly waterproofed so that the water does not penetrate beyond the outer surfaces of the room has never been more important. While adequate bathroom waterproofing is sensible from a practical perspective it is also important from a legal point of view since installing proper waterproofing is a legal requirement and you must ensure that your home is fully compliant with Australian Standards.
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  • A Strong and Lasting Building Is Worth Your Time and Money

    Piling is the technique used to drive deep foundations into the earth during construction. Building structures including viaducts, bridges, roads and homes can't be stable and strong without correct piling. Piles are used to firm the ground and spread building load, especially in areas where earth and soil are poor. Displacement and replacement piles are the two main categories used in the construction field, and they are made of steel, concrete, metal or wood.
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  • Need Help Battling Gravity? Here's What to Consider When Designing a Retaining Wall

    Planning a retaining wall project? Retaining walls help to prevent soil erosion on sloppy landscapes. But they need to be properly designed to fulfill their purpose. Here are some key retaining wall design factors to consider before embarking on the construction of your project. What kind of soil do you have?  Generally, clayey soils tend to have a greater water storage capacity than sandy or loamy soils. Therefore, a retaining wall intended to retain clay soil will need to have a greater load-bearing capacity than an equivalent wall meant to restrain sandy or loamy soils.
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  • What Types of Equipment Do Excavation Services Companies Use?

    Earthmoving and excavation service companies will often make use of their own fleet of specialist vehicles in order to carry out their work. From the big mining contractors which excavate huge amounts of earth every day to much smaller building contractors which only dig a few foundation trenches, there are plenty of different excavation machines around to use. What are the most common ones that are found in Australia today? 
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  • Why Land Divisions are Essential for You

    Land division involves the act of dividing the land into smaller pieces for either the purpose of selling or development. After this is done the new plots are now known as subdivisions. One of the main reasons for land division is that it helps keep the community organised. The records are kept by government organisations and can be used as proof of land ownership should any disputes arise. It's a process that is tedious and exhausting; however, knowing what to expect during the process makes it easier.
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  • Here's What Bore Maintenance Usually Involves and Why You Shouldn't Ignore It

    Water well installation comes with the responsibility of maintaining the water source throughout its useful life. However, some private well owners don't give their water bore the maintenance attention it requires, because they are oblivious to the importance of bore maintenance.  If you're planning to drill a borehole on your property, you should know why maintaining it is so important. This way, you will have an impetus to stick to your water bore maintenance schedule.
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  • Constructing a New Tennis Court? Consider the Benefits of Clay

    Tennis court construction has become one of the most sought-after residential inclusions for homeowners that want to make the most of the space in their yard. And once you do decide to have tennis court builders construct one for you, it is critical to put thought into which type of court will be best for your needs. There are three different styles of courts that you can elect to have constructed on your premises: hard courts, grass courts and clay courts.
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  • 3 things you might not know about plywood

    Plywood is a material that almost everyone will have heard of, but few people are actually sure what it is. Whether you were recommended to use it by a contractor working on a project for you or you are redoing your children's bedroom and looking at furniture options, many people are attracted to plywood because of its low-cost qualities. If you want to make sure you are using the right plywood for the right job, you need to understand a little more about the actual material you are buying.
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