When it comes to building a new home, one of the most important decisions that must be made is determining the size of each room. The size of a room affects not only how many people can fit in it, but also how much furniture and other items can be placed within it. The size …
A concrete driveway is a paved surface that is commonly found in residential areas. It is a mini road that gives property access by car. It usually spans from the access road to the garage where the car is usually parked. It is made of concrete, which is a mixture of cement, water, and aggregate. …
The land is one of the most valuable resources that a person can have; it’s the base on which we build a shelter for ourselves and our children. However, with the current global population in excess of seven billion, there exists an ever-increasing demand for land to be used to construct shelter for the ever-increasing …
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A building site is a piece of land where construction projects, for example, building, repairing, or demolishing a building, are taking place. To accomplish these projects, employing heavy equipment, working at heights, and interacting with hazardous materials are ever-present activities that pose considerable construction risks. A workplace risk (hazards) is a situation that has the …
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When you have decided to build your own home, then the most important decision would be choosing a builder who will have to bring your dream to life and this article will help you with tips for choosing the perfect builder. Choosing a builder (or contractor) doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are tips to …
From our years of experience in the construction and design of homes, we have over the years developed a simple questionnaire for homeowners and developers to use to gauge whether the team builder they are considering has the adequate requirements for the task at hand. Besides the usual questions of “How much does it cost?,” …
The idea of building a “your home” excites most people. Many people want to experience the satisfaction of building their own home just the way they want. However, this satisfaction doesn’t come without challenges. Here are the most common challenges we see people face when trying to build their homes: Cost The more you understand …
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Most homeowners choose to supervise their home building process to have first-hand control over the cost and quality of the works. Unfortunately, most homeowners are unprepared and ill-equipped for the task at hand. Since self-supervision is not bound to change end anytime soon, we believe it is best to equip the soon-to-be a homeowner with …
The challenges of constructing a house in a single continuous phase stem from both a financial and a project managerial root. In so doing, most house construction projects are broken down into logical phases that are easy on the wallet and technical supervisors. In this article, we will discuss the best practice to construct your …
The construction of a house is always undertaken in specific steps or stages. These Stages are arranged to utilize a specific team on site (masons, electricians, carpenters, etc.) to the fullest before you release them and bring in another. Since most of these construction activities are specialized and require personnel of high experience, it’s important …
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