Colin’s Construction Tips

Posted on: 15 May 2019

As long as you are constructing a multi-level home, you will need stairs to facilitate movement from one storey to another. But your stairs are not exclusively functional. Irrespective of how many flights you will have, the staircase will have an impact on the overall visual interest of your interior décor style. Thus, it is essential to give a considerable amount of thought into the design and the materials utilised for the stairs since these factors will play a role in the aesthetic appeal and the function of the structure.
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Posted on: 15 May 2019

For fire wardens and firefighters, the primary objective when dealing with a burning facility is usually to prevent smoke, flames and toxic fumes from spreading throughout the building. It is generally achieved with fire doors that are installed on the premises. However, when a fire door is held open for a long time, there is always the risk of fire passing through and blocking safe escape routes. It is for this reason that self-closing fire doors are the most preferred by facility managers.
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Posted on: 25 April 2019

Undertaking a large-scale construction project isn't such an easy task. A lot goes into planning and meticulous execution to ensure you have everything you need on site. In some cases, you cannot afford to buy all the heavy construction equipment. It would make sense to hire them for a certain period on a lease agreement. Once the deal is done, you need to make arrangements for hauling the equipment from the lessor to your site.
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Posted on: 28 March 2019

Running a coffee shop can be a lot of fun, and this business has relatively low start-up costs. However, during the summer months, you want to keep people cool with iced coffees without driving up your air conditioning bill. Trying to save money? Then, check out these tips on how to reduce the air conditioning bill in your coffee shop. 1. Opt for a Space with a Vestibule If you're still in the stage of looking for a spot to house your coffee shop, try to find a location with a vestibule.
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