05/18/2017 Public liability insurance & Professional Indemnity Insurance Many people depend on you just like how you may depend on your business. You will never know when something tragic may happen to you or your business. This is why paying insurance can be a life saver and prevent any debts or broken businesses. There are many types of insurance that can protect you from various events, insurances such as property, pecuniary, life and motor insurance. However the focus today will be on public liability and professional indemnity insurance. What is Public
Many people depend on you just like how you may depend on your business. You will never know when something tragic may happen to you or your business. This is why paying insurance can be a life saver and prevent any debts or broken businesses. There are many types of insurance that can protect you from various events, insurances such as property, pecuniary, life and motor insurance. However the focus today will be on public liability and professional indemnity insurance. What is Public
04/21/2017 Local Authority or Private Building Control Go directly to your local council or to a private firm, this is a question all property owners ask when undertaking a home improvement scheme. Let us clarify the reasons to go for one or the other, and how it could benefit you. What is Building Control? Building Control (sometimes also referred to as Building Regulations) is the control of building works on-site which is subject to building regulations. Thus any building work you are undertaking whether the demolition of an internal wall,
Go directly to your local council or to a private firm, this is a question all property owners ask when undertaking a home improvement scheme. Let us clarify the reasons to go for one or the other, and how it could benefit you. What is Building Control? Building Control (sometimes also referred to as Building Regulations) is the control of building works on-site which is subject to building regulations. Thus any building work you are undertaking whether the demolition of an internal wall,
04/19/2017 Crack injection in Concrete. Epoxy or Polyurethane? The best methods of crack injection in concrete are widely debated amongst contractors and builders. So let us clarify some terms, basic characteristics and their true application. Characteristics of Epoxy & Polyurethane Resins Both Epoxy and Polyurethane are referred to as resins. They are both generally a two part formula. Both requiring 2 components to form their final properties. The Epoxy resin required a hardener added to be mixed together immediately before the crack injection. The
The best methods of crack injection in concrete are widely debated amongst contractors and builders. So let us clarify some terms, basic characteristics and their true application. Characteristics of Epoxy & Polyurethane Resins Both Epoxy and Polyurethane are referred to as resins. They are both generally a two part formula. Both requiring 2 components to form their final properties. The Epoxy resin required a hardener added to be mixed together immediately before the crack injection. The
04/03/2017 Patio, Pergola and Verandah structures. Which is best? Three types of structures typically built with timber, that are always confusing the average homeowner. The Patio, Pergola and Verandah structures. Let clarify the difference the perhaps help you decide which is best for you. What is a Patio structure? A patio is a structure that is attached to your home at the backyard mostly used for shade from the sun or protection from the rain. This structure is constructed using two posts or columns, which supports the outer portion of the patios cover.
Three types of structures typically built with timber, that are always confusing the average homeowner. The Patio, Pergola and Verandah structures. Let clarify the difference the perhaps help you decide which is best for you. What is a Patio structure? A patio is a structure that is attached to your home at the backyard mostly used for shade from the sun or protection from the rain. This structure is constructed using two posts or columns, which supports the outer portion of the patios cover.
04/01/2017 Monitoring Cracks in Masonry What causes cracks? There are many reasons why buildings form cracks and there are also many types of cracks. Some cracks may be minor and easily repaired, however, some may be a sign of serious defects in a building. Cracks can also develop under various conditions. A few common causes are mentioned below. Structural design Structures that are built with bad workmanship can cause long term defects which cause cracks in turn. These cracks can occur to the structural concrete wall, floor,
What causes cracks? There are many reasons why buildings form cracks and there are also many types of cracks. Some cracks may be minor and easily repaired, however, some may be a sign of serious defects in a building. Cracks can also develop under various conditions. A few common causes are mentioned below. Structural design Structures that are built with bad workmanship can cause long term defects which cause cracks in turn. These cracks can occur to the structural concrete wall, floor,
03/25/2017 "First fix" & "Second fix". What is the difference? When building a house you need to know the steps in which the construction process is undertaken and keep the works organised, but how do builders achieve this? First fix and second fix is the division of work that is carried out to keep work well organised and inform certain specialists of the working hours. They are the grouping of stages of works on a construction site. Electricians, plumbers and carpenters will probably have to make separate visits to one property under construction, at
When building a house you need to know the steps in which the construction process is undertaken and keep the works organised, but how do builders achieve this? First fix and second fix is the division of work that is carried out to keep work well organised and inform certain specialists of the working hours. They are the grouping of stages of works on a construction site. Electricians, plumbers and carpenters will probably have to make separate visits to one property under construction, at
01/28/2017 What do Quantity surveyors do? What do Quantity Surveyors do? The Quantity surveyors advise clients on how much their proposed building or project should cost. Clients do value money (as does everyone!), so quantity surveyors should recommend the most economical design, methodology, and ideas. Quantity surveyors are responsible for managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects. They begin with the initial calculations to the final costs. Quantity surveyors try to spend less money on projects, even
What do Quantity Surveyors do? The Quantity surveyors advise clients on how much their proposed building or project should cost. Clients do value money (as does everyone!), so quantity surveyors should recommend the most economical design, methodology, and ideas. Quantity surveyors are responsible for managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects. They begin with the initial calculations to the final costs. Quantity surveyors try to spend less money on projects, even
01/25/2017 The Forth Bridge & What we learnt from it? We don't exactly know who invented the bridge, but we do know mother nature had a part to play... What are bridges? Bridges are paths, road or railways that transports you from point A to B, often across rivers, highways or any other obstacles. Thousands of years ago, a fallen tree nailed with two big rocks on either side would be considered a bridge (beam bridge). As long as you avoid any rivers or snakes it would be called a bridge. Off course now, we have cars, trucks and other heavy
We don't exactly know who invented the bridge, but we do know mother nature had a part to play... What are bridges? Bridges are paths, road or railways that transports you from point A to B, often across rivers, highways or any other obstacles. Thousands of years ago, a fallen tree nailed with two big rocks on either side would be considered a bridge (beam bridge). As long as you avoid any rivers or snakes it would be called a bridge. Off course now, we have cars, trucks and other heavy
