When you think of renovating or building a house, waterproofing might not be high up on your agenda. But stop for a minute and consider that waterproofing is like a building’s envelope. It wraps around it, keeping it dry and forming a protective layer that prevents mould, cracks, structural damage Continue Reading
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IR35 – Are You In or Out?
Updated 4th July, 2020 One of the most common concerns for contractors in the UK is their employment status and this is monitored by HMRC using the IR35 calculator. Whether a contractor falls inside or outside IR35 legislation will have a major impact on how much tax they pay. Complications Continue Reading
How To Provide The Best CNC Machining and Milling Services
If you are a manufacturer dealing in CNC services, then you want to make sure that you stand out from the rest. The best way to make this happen is by providing exceptional services to your customers. This goes a long way in building your reputation as the best in Continue Reading
TIMco INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE RAM BOARD TO THEIR SHIELD RANGE
TIMco, one of the UK’s largest independent wholesale suppliers of screws, fixings, ironmongery and power tools accessories, has introduced the new innovative Ram Board Range, which will sit as part of their existing SHIELD range. The range will be dual branded as TIMco SHIELD Ram Board. TIMco has been Continue Reading
ARMA RESPOND TO HOUSING SECRETARY’S CLADDING DIRECTIVE
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP has taken a strong stance on the issue of cladding and forcing the removal and reinstatement of a safer product. For months James Brokenshire has been warning landlords of at-risk properties to get on Continue Reading
How much does a roof cost?
If you are hoping to find a simple, straightforward answer to the most asked question in roofing – “what does it cost” – or even just looking for a ballpark figure, you could easily be disappointed. Sadly, there is simply no single, accurate answer that can be provided to satisfy Continue Reading
Does a tradesman really need insurance in the UK?
Working as a tradesman can be quite a perilous career choice. After all, whilst you may choose to solely work on housing projects, if you go into public projects, you can face heavy equipment, electrical rerouting, structural problems and potential hazards that could actually become a public threat or cause Continue Reading
The Future Workplace: 4 Key Design Considerations
Building a workplace fit for the current working landscape and beyond is certainly a design challenge, but one that’s inevitable considering the changing face of work in the modern era. This post will explain some key design considerations that construction companies and designers should be aware of, to Continue Reading
Event Design: Constructing A Memorable Exhibition
Put in its simplest terms, event and exhibition design is focused on the reconstruction of a space, transforming it into a place that inspires and indeed optimises the overall attendee experience, whatever that might be. When done correctly, a well designed and constructed event space can generate an atmosphere tailored Continue Reading
5 Great Challenges You’ll Face During Any Bathroom Remodel (And How To Solve Them)
5 Great Challenges You’ll Face During Any Bathroom Remodel (And How To Solve Them) In a home renovation, the bathroom is often subject to a sharp intake of breath from project planners, labourers and homeowners alike. It goes without saying that a bathroom remodel is one of the more challenging Continue Reading