I don’t think it would surprise anyone to hear that insulating your home is an excellent long-term investment. The damp and cold winters that are prevalent in the UK coupled with the materials used to build houses here – if you do not do something to keep the cold out, you’re asking for trouble!
Fortunately, there is a way to ease the burden so to speak, and that is through the use of insulation. There are actually several benefits if […]
Around two decades ago, school and college graduates would wrap up their courses and proceed head-first into full-time employment. Nowadays, it’s a very different picture. Data shows that between 1992 and 2016, the number of students in a full-time university education in the UK has almost doubled. With just 984,000 people studying in 90s, the student population reached 1.87 million in 2016 and has since risen further to a peak of approximately 2.3 million students.
The perfect recipe of affordable […]
For many people, a home lacking in colour means a home lacking in personality. Whilst neutral colours are a preferred choice for many, the absence of too much colour can be detrimental to your home’s interior design. Going too far the other way with your neutral colours can leave your décor looking tired and in need of a facelift. That’s why we’ve put together some simple tips for adding more colour into your home. Read on for helpful advice […]
Most offices today are too lit. To prevent this, it is advisable to layer your lighting such as task and ambient lighting.
In the past, workspaces were a colliding combination of cabinets and cubicles. Computer terminals and conference areas also filled up the corner of much needed space. However, recent technological changes have helped to transform the appearance and ambiance of the modern workplace.
Thanks to current research and emerging practices, insight have revealed that attention to office lighting design goes […]
Every organisation knows that its biggest asset is its people. Hire the right team, take good care of them, pay them a competitive salary and offer them interesting and rewarding work, and you are more than halfway there when it comes to achieving business success.
This rule applies across most industries, but it is particularly pertinent in the construction sector. The part about taking care of them and offering them a good package is all well and good – the […]
Are you dubious about the construction industry? Perhaps you’ve heard of rogue contractors scamming people out of their money… This happens every day, and it can be difficult to know how to ensure you get the best possible experience for your project.
Since we don’t often carry out big construction jobs, there is often no set procedure to follow, leaving us feeling confused, overwhelmed and vulnerable. The perfect position to be in for someone to take advantage.
To avoid this, arm […]
When moving into a new house, it is extremely rare to find the perfect place that matches all your preferences and standards. It is more likely that your home will be great with a few things you would like to change.
One common issue with buying a house is that the flooring is not really up to scratch. It could be old and broken or you might simply want a change of design to match your vision.
For redoing the floors, […]
When thinking about become a civil engineering consultant, it is easy to get lost in the appeal of becoming the engineer with all the solutions to the problems of high net worth clients and one that is highly revered in engineering circles. Of course there is the attraction of the money. However, becoming a civil engineering consultant is a lot more complicated than the picture painted.
Firstly, apart from the immense experience required to become a civil engineering consultant, you […]
The working relationship between a business manager or homeowner and a team of contractors is an ongoing challenge that needs careful management to maintain. While respect and communication are two factors that help a project run smoothly, there are often events that will test the relationship. Here are some of these common issues and how they can be overcome.
Scope of work
Performance duties and the scope of work to be undertaken can be a recurring problem during a project. The […]
The use of window shutters dates from as far back as Tudor times in England, which means they were a feature during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VII, Mary I and Elizabeth I (1491–1603). Glass was expensive and hard to find, so windows often had glazing on the top half with solid wooden shutters below. Shutter panels were folded inwards against the walls to let in air and light and secured when closed using an internal wooden bar.
The […]
