by Frankie | Sep 12, 2019 | Blog
I am pleased that we are currently experiencing a spate of excellent weather with record breaking temperatures. However, you may not be aware that the hot weather affects the time concrete can take to set or cure. Concrete is said to have set when it has stiffened to...
by Frankie | Aug 26, 2019 | Blog
I often get asked about shared driveways so thought I would compile a simple FAQs article. The UK features two main types of shared driveway. The first type is an access way, standing partly on one owner’s land and partly on another owner’s with both landowners...
by Frankie | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog
It is easy for me to fall into the trap of using jargon in these blogs or elsewhere on the website that I take for granted but you may not have a clue about. So every now and then I will let you into the secrets of our trade talk. Hopefully it may give you a clue as...
by Frankie | Jun 18, 2019 | Blog
Generally speaking I am in favour of technology and the way it can make our lives easier. Drone technology, for example, has plenty of uses in the construction industry from security aspects to site surveying. I read recently about the rise of robot bricklayers,...
by Frankie | May 29, 2019 | Blog
I was interested to see the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) calling for Government action as it was announced that apprenticeships in the construction sector have fallen dramatically by almost a half. In March this year, there were just 694 Construction, Planning...
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