TO BUILD OR TO BUY A HOUSE?
Many prospective homeowners have a dilemma of whether they should build or buy a house. There is no straight answer to this question. It depends with your circumstances, tastes, preferences and budget. Buying a pre-existing house ensures that you eliminate rentals earlier and use the...
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PAINT FOR YOUR HOUSE
Upon completing the superstructure of the building, many contractors, individuals and builders struggle to strike the right cords when it comes to paint. A building that has been worked on greatly can be ruined just by paint. Therefore, careful thought and planning is necessary in...
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS
Buildings are one of the largest consumers of energy in the world. This is because of the importance of lighting as well as the need for electrical power to power various gadgets within the building. Space heating in the colder periods of the year, coupled...
AVOIDING INJURIES DURING CONSTRUCTION WORKS
Undertaking a construction project for your dream house is a very memorable thing to do, but it can be tainted by the death or serious injury of a contractor. It is necessary to ensure that contractors are managed in order to prevent their injury or...
COMPACTION – THE KEY INGREDIENT TO SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS
Soil is a colloidal mass of inert materials upon which construction activities take place. Therefore, as building projects are undertaken, it is necessary to ensure that the soil is prepared adequately. Compaction is a process that increases the mechanical ability of the soils to hold...
SAFE DISPOSAL OF CONSTRUCTION WASTE
Construction is associated with a number of waste streams. These include rubble, concrete, brick asphalt, waste plastic packaging, paper, waste chemical containers from paint usage and sewage waste from construction operations. Contractors and individuals who engage them, should ensure that there is a plan for...