Tag: Guide
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Drilling into plasterboard: Our how-to guide to prevent cracks and damage
Plasterboard isn’t as strong as brick and plaster, so you need to ensure that when drilling into plasterboard, you’re doing it correctly. Get it wrong and you could be left with the contents of shelves, pictures or even a broken TV scattered across the floor. But it’s not just the failure of even the best…
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How to Get Construction Permits: Texas Homeowner Guide
If you are a homeowner in the state of Texas, and want to carry out some home improvements, or start a construction project, there’s a few important things to know before you get started. Whether you’re building a new addition, thinking about remodeling your kitchen, or want to have a deck or add a pool,…
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The contractor’s guide to conquering construction labor costs
In construction, an industry with notoriously low profit margins, profitability hinges on the ability to understand and control costs to keep your books in the black. With construction labor costs making up an estimated 20-35% of total project expenses, according to consulting firm Gordian, these costs are a crucial element in your company’s profitability. Failing…
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How to avoid drilling into wires: Our guide
Drilling into a concealed cable is always a nasty shock – and it’s seriously dangerous if the wire is live. Electrocution can result when a live cable is damaged and makes contact with the drill, forming a circuit through the user’s body. Another danger is fire risk resulting from damage to wiring. If you drill…
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FGIA Updates Water Leakage Test Guide for Fenestration
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification providing a quality assurance and diagnostic field water penetration check for fenestration products. AAMA 501.2-25, Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store.…
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Sydney’s Comprehensive Childcare Guide for Modern Parents
For modern parents residing in Sydney, the quest to find appropriate childcare that aligns with their family values, work schedules, and developmental goals for their children is a critical undertaking. Balancing a bustling career with the demands of parenthood is no minor feat, and it’s vital to understand the many aspects of childcare in Sydney…
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Facility Managers’ Guide: Same-Day Appliance Repairs
In the high-stakes world of commercial property management, same-day appliance repair emergencies can turn a quiet Tuesday morning into a facility management nightmare. When that commercial appliance repair call comes in about a failed kitchen equipment or broken HVAC system, every minute of delay translates to tenant frustration, lost revenue, and potential lease violations. Think…
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Think of bricking up a window? Read our guide first
There are lots of different reasons why bricking up a window might make sense when renovating a house. In some cases, it might be down to a matter of privacy, while in other instances the need to brick up a window is down to layout reconfigurations that mean natural light is no longer needed in…
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Metrology Parts Releases Guide on Three Metrology Branches
Metrology Parts has announced the release of its latest resource, “Understanding the Three Branches of Metrology.” This resource provides an overview of the three branches of metrology by looking at the fundamental principles, each specific branch, how the branches are integrated, and the future of scientific measurements. In metrology, the three branches are scientific, industrial,…