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Working with Construction Contractors

Hey! Welcome to my blog! My name is Brian and I would like to invite you to read on to discover some great construction and contractor tips. I do not work in the construction industry but I have recently had a lot of experience of working with various contractors. I recently bought a second home down my the ocean and I have been working hard to renovate it. I did what work I could but then I had to call in a team of professional contractors to complete the more complex jobs. The team were great and taught me so much. I hope you find my blog useful.

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Working with Construction Contractors

Why You Simply Cannot Go Past A Concrete Boat Ramp

12 December 2019
 Categories: , Blog

If you are in the market for a boat ramp, whether that be for your private water access or a commercial dock, you simply cannot go past concrete as a material. Over the centuries, many people have tried other types of materials, from wood to brick, but none last as well as concrete. There are a number of reasons for that and it is important to understand just why concrete boat ramps stand head and shoulders above the competition. Read More 

Why Polished Concrete Flooring Is Ideal for Restaurant Flooring

30 October 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When designing — or redesigning — your restaurant, flooring is one of the most important areas. Unlike the ceiling or walls, which mainly serve to complement the décor of a restaurant, the floor serves many functions, all of which are equally essential to your restaurant's success. In short, restaurant flooring has to look good, feel good and be as functional as possible. In that regard, few flooring materials can match polished concrete. Read More 

Three Reasons to Hire Consulting Engineers on Your Project

15 October 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Many companies always struggle with the decision of whether to hire professionals on a retainer basis or to hire them as consultants. However, choosing to hire consulting engineers will bring many benefits to your construction project. Here are three reasons why your construction project could be better off when you hire consultants. They Will Give You an Objective Perspective The first benefit that you get from engineering consultants stems from the fact that you will be getting advice from someone that hasn't been assimilated to your workplace culture. Read More 

House Extension Ideas that Increase Property Value

4 October 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Do you own a property and are looking to boost its value? Most homeowners would answer in the affirmative. However, the question is how to go about it. While there are numerous ways to increase the value of your home, -- from improving landscaping to renovating parts of the house -- home extensions are by far considered the best alternative. In fact, it is estimated that home extensions can increase the value of a home by as much as 20%. Read More 

What to Know about Using Treated Lumber for Marine Projects

5 September 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you have recently purchased waterfront property, you may want to add a dock, pier or other marine construction. This means choosing materials and blueprints for the design you want. One of the options you will find is the ability to use treated lumber. If you have not considered this as an option, here are some key points to understand about treated lumber and what it can do for your marine project on your waterfront property. Read More