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Check out this simple how to video guide on how to lay concrete. Read more...
Leave a comment · 16/11/2012 ·
After an earthquake you may wish to check that your foundations and essential services are in check and haven’t been affected by the movement. Read more...
1 comment · 20/06/2012
Watch as these construction workers lose control of their concrete buffing machine. Read more...
Leave a comment · 09/05/2012
We don't usually think about it much, but scaffolding supply is an essential trade that supports the construction industry significantly. On a daily basis, so many jobs - big or small - need scaffolding to be used to make them safer, quicker and easier. Read more...
Leave a comment · 11/11/2010
Here's a case study of a bricklaying business who initially offered a single trade and then set up a subcontracting relationship to offer more to his customers and win more work. Read more...
Leave a comment · 19/09/2010
We all know that house renovation is an expensive pastime. Re-doing the kitchen or a bathroom can have you thinking about taking out a second mortgage, but there are loads of quick projects that you can do without breaking the bank which will still add value to the house. Read more...
Leave a comment · 25/08/2010
A common misconception of landscapers is that they only do big projects - designing a new garden and implementing it for you or with your help. But commonly landscaping companies offer a range of services. Some landscaping businesses also specialise in a specific area. Read more...
4 comments · 14/07/2010
There are lots of different specialities of concreting but you'll find that most concreting businesses are either very specialised (for example putting decorative concrete garden borders in) or offer full service concreting. Concreters also often work as part of the building team, given that concrete is often an integral part of new home builds and extensions. Here's a list of all the services that a concreter can do. Read more...
Leave a comment · 26/06/2010
Concreting is versatile, and a quality concreter can use concrete in innovative ways to add design and structural elements to your home. Concrete also comes in a variety of textures and designs. Read more...
Leave a comment · 26/06/2010
Tongue and Groove is a method of fitting wood together, commonly used in floors and panelling. It is also used in commercial construction to fit concrete panels together. T&G joints enables two pieces to be joined smoothly and strongly together. Read more...
Leave a comment · 27/05/2010
Concrete has a bad reputation in home improvements - it’s mainly considered as something to be used for driveways and pavements and is often seen as a low maintenance option over grass. Correctly used however concrete can offer solutions that are both attractive and cheap. Landscape gardening is just one example where concrete can be the perfect solution for your renovation requirements. Read more...
Leave a comment · 17/04/2010
Estimating the cost of your concreting job can be relatively simple provided you know what you want and how much!
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3 comments · 10/04/2010 ·
An Australian video on diy concreting tips. Down to earth and very straight forward. Read more...
Leave a comment · 01/03/2010
A tradesperson's answers to your questions can give you a good sense of whether you could work with him or her. Here's a list of questions to help you work out which tradesperson is best for you. Read more...
6 comments · 04/02/2010
The results are in. Drum roll please ...... In 2009 Service Central generated 48,665 new jobs, read on to see which services were the most popular! Read more...
Leave a comment · 11/01/2010
What is a concreter? What types of concrete are there? What does a concreter do? What does a concreter cost? All these questions and more are answered in this comprehensive article about concreters and laying concrete. Read more...
4 comments · 24/05/2009 ·
This comprehensive tradespeople price guide provides information on the cost of a variety of different trades including plumbers, electricians, painters, fencers, plasterers, carpenters, and more. Read more...
1 comment · 30/11/2001 ·
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