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Tips for Getting a Construction Job in London

Over the next five or so years, the construction industry in the UK is expected to add at least 230,000 jobs. This is great news for workers who are in the construction industry or who want to break into the construction industry. The demand for skilled workers is going to skyrocket, but you still need to know how to land one of the construction jobs in London. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
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Effects of Investing in an Under-Construction Property

Thinking of investing in a property that is still under construction? Although it can be an attractive option, there are some important considerations to keep in mind before taking the plunge. From budgeting to managing construction delays and other unforeseen issues, it’s important to make sure you’re aware of all the potential risks and rewards associated with such an investment.

Investors adore buying under-construction homes as they have access to an array of options than a finalized project. By paying […]

Keep Your Home Safe This Holiday Season with the Help of a Locksmith

As the Christmas season approaches, it’s important to think about security for your home. Locksmiths can provide a number of services to help protect your property. They can install new locks, repair existing locks, and provide 24-hour emergency lockout services. 

Locksmiths can also advise you on the best type of locks to use for your home security needs and can provide information on home security systems.

 

Most Burglaries Happen During the Daytime When People Are Not Home
It’s important to remember that […]

How Home Renovations Can Affect How Much You Pay on Home Insurance

A lot of people will make renovations to their houses without thinking about how it will affect their insurance premiums. But you should expect changes to your property to affect insurance costs since they can make your home more valuable or secure. Making an addition to a house should logically cost more in insurance since you’ll be adding liveable space which comes with added risk. You should also know that some renovations could lead you to save money on […]

How to Buy Materials for Your Home Remodelling Project

If you are planning the remodel of your home and are considering the materials you need to buy, congratulations! Likely, you have sketched ideas, drawn up plans, sent off paperwork, applied for permission, scheduled contractors, even picked out some new curtains! You’ve done a lot of hard work already and it’s easy to get carried away in the excitement of it all. However, one of the most important things you need to do in a home remodelling project is […]

Are solar lights worth it?

In modern outdoor decorations, it is common to find items that are designed to create a more interesting atmosphere with the use of light. A good example of this is the use of sunlight to recharge batteries to brighten up outdoor areas at night. Solar wall lights are interesting options for saving energy, but how do they work?

A solar-powered light fixture needs a good electrical power generating board (preferably with a rechargeable battery) and a system containing a charge […]

Robotics in Construction: Applications and Benefits

Robotic arms have long been a part of the manufacturing industry, while drones for surveillance and fumigation are common to see in agriculture nowadays. However, the advances made in robotic engineering are prevalent in a much broader capacity than what most of us realize. From a business perspective, that’s good news for construction and real estate as well. The right implementation of automated machines can reduce expenses, accidents, and errors down to almost zero. A look through the various […]

The History and Architecture of the Office

Did you know, in an average working lifetime, you will spend between eighty thousand to one hundred thousand hours in an office? That’s quite a staggering figure. Further to that, how much effort do you put in to make your office a better environment better for your employees? It’s a quite a sobering question, yet one that is worth asking yourself. Office life has faced massive changes over the years, especially over the last two. The Covid-19 pandemic has […]

Are Professional Consultant Certificates still worth the risk for architects?

An architect practice recently reported an eleven-fold increase in the cost of its professional indemnity insurance as the fallout from the Grenfell Tower fire continues to shake up the market.

While most in the industry are aware of the astronomical cost increases, not everyone knows how steep the renewal increases are.

A survey ran by RIBA from June to early July 2021 indicated that the issue of PII increase is more than just an exorbitant business expense- it is a real threat to their business.

While there […]

Water Leaks: Everything You Need To Know

In order to enjoy the absolute necessity of having running water at our disposal, our homes carry a complex network of pipes, fittings, tubes, and other components. After all, we need to have a functional kitchen sink, bathroom sink, shower, toilet, and different water-reliant appliances. However, as with anything else, wear and tear will slowly eat at the plumbing and potentially lead to unexpected water leaks and other serious issues. If not treated promptly, water leaks and water build-up […]