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15 Oct

A Beginner’s Guide to Cost Management in Construction

In the United Kingdom, the construction industry contributes over £117 billion to the national economy. From civil engineers to electricians, carpenters to scaffolders, there are many different types of construction workers. However, they all have one thing in common – the need to manage costs in this multi-billion-pound sector.

A finished construction project is a combination of raw materials, specialised (and often expensive) equipment, and hours of hard work by a team of professionals. Each of these components comes at […]

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12 Oct

5 unique ways to utilise your loft space

The humble loft… it’s dark and dusty, it’s filled with junk and your kids think it’s haunted. Actually, it’s also the most overlooked and underutilised space in your home. For many the loft is filled with untapped potential, essentially waiting for you to use that real estate, that square footage, to create something wonderful for you and the family.

For you to actually use this space, however, the first (and most important) step is to have your loft boarded. Now, […]

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02 Oct

The hidden costs of buying an older property

If you’re thinking about moving home, then you could be tempted to get an older property. They definitely have several traits that make them more appealing than a new build, for example a more interesting look or more space. Yet they can also have surprise costs thanks to having to pay extra for utilities, or for having to repair problems associated with older properties.

Why older properties can be appealing to buy

The experts at LDN Properties know all about buying […]

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30 Sep

What Front Door Should I Have Installed On My Front Door From A Security Perspective

The best front door for security is the one which will stop anyone from forcibly entering your property. Unfortunately the days of leaving your door unlocked are long gone. Your front door is the achilles heel of your home and the point in which between 60% and 70% of burglars gain entry to your property. It then becomes evident that if you want peace of mind the best thing to do is to acquire a secure door for yourself, […]

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25 Sep

The Benefits of Using Steel for Your Next Home Project

So, you’re thinking about your next DIY project for your home, and you aren’t sure what materials to get a hold of. Timber? Steel? Brick? The possibilities are endless, but this doesn’t have to make it a complicated process. Starting a home or DIY project should be fun and allow you to get the most out of what you have.

As huge advocates for everything steel, why not consider steel for your next project? There are many different benefits to […]

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04 Sep

Simple Steps for Sustainable Heating

As energy costs continue to soar and concerns about carbon emissions gain further traction, it is not so surprising that people look to become more efficient with their energy use.

In fact, the UK government signed the Paris Agreement back in 2016, agreeing to become net-zero on greenhouse gases by the year 2050. This means achieving a state of equilibrium by which greenhouse gases that occur due to human activity are removed from the atmosphere.

So, its clear big changes are […]

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18 Aug

The importance of hi-vis clothing

Is hi-vis clothing taking over?
High visibility workwear arrived in Great Britain five decades ago – in 1964, to be precise, and it is safe to say, it is here to stay!

Helping to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities, hi-vis clothing is now much more widely used than ever before.

Moving outside of construction sites, we now see hi-vis clothing, in some capacity, being used by joggers, schools, healthcare professionals, traffic wardens, and more!

Helping to ensure its proliferation was the […]

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13 Jul

Project Management vs Task Management — What’s The Difference?

Job management is one of many highly sought after skills in a professional resume. The expertise and versatility of such an individual is a valuable asset when it comes to deftly managing not only simple tasks but complete projects as well!

Having to multitask and keep tabs on multiple jobs is really not a piece of cake especially when it comes to individual task management.

However, to aid you in your endeavours, we have compiled some neat pointers to get you […]

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10 Jul

Defining the new normal in manufacturing supply chain management – three experts have their say

As the global economy slowly begins to resume activity, thoughts are naturally turning to how we define the ‘new normal’ for manufacturing. There’s been much speculation around how the world organizes its supply chains after the unprecedented disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

One thing that is becoming increasingly clear is that the manufacturing world cannot return to its reliance on fragmented and fragile supply chain logistics. And numerous industry leaders are urging their peers to view this moment as […]

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06 Jun

How to Become a Gas Engineer

There is a shortage of skilled workers throughout the UK, and it’s been like that for some time. Gas engineers are more in demand than ever before, with established engineers being offered so much work than they can handle.

To be a gas engineer is indeed an enticing and rewarding career, so it might be time to start thinking about that gas engineer course.

This indicates that now is a better time to learn the trade. Whether you’re a novice inside […]

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