With the ban on engineered stone containing silica set to come into effect on the 1st of July 2024, builders and homeowners alike will need to explore alternative options for benchtop materials. This...
A Project Manager is essential on any job site
A construction project involves numerous risks that might wreck the entire project. If the project goes on the floor without proper supervision, it might have possible loopholes and errors...
Don't try and save money on buying cheap building materials
We understand how tempting buying cheap building materials can be, especially when you are constructing or renovating your house. Building your own house is expensive as it is and the high cost of...
Top 5 things that can help reduce your building costs
The cost of building is getting more and more expensive every year for several reasons. For instance, the costs of raw materials and fuel are high, and the cost of running heavy equipment and...
It is best to spend extra for better insulation for your home than to try and cut costs
Did you know that insulating your home is much better than trying to cut down costs and living in extreme hot or cold temperatures as a result? Here are some reasons why you should insulate your home...
This is why builders don't like owners always coming in to check on the house while they are working
Many construction workers will tell you that they love their job but hate dealing with clients that always show up on-site when they are working. Of course, we all know that builders get paid well, ge...
Why builders are avoiding buying products from overseas
Most builders consider importing building material from overseas as opposed to buying it locally. This is because locally-sourced products can be more expensive since they're subject to tariffs and lo...
What type of house should I build?
Whether you decide to build your own house out of whim and excitement, or whether you've worked on a long-term plan for building your own house, the process can take as long as 18 months or even...
Take note of these 3 red flags before choosing your home builder!
Most of us have experienced that gut feeling, when we know something's not right with a business transaction. But other times we simply miss the warning signs and don't realise our mistake until it's...
Why are plaster walls used inside a home instead of brick or concrete?
Did you know human beings have been plastering their home interiors for more than 7000 years? The plasterboard we favour today has come a long way from the lime or gypsum mortars of ancient times;...