A new home that you designed yourself (or rather, with the help of a design firm) should be as close to perfect as possible. A feature that people often forget to look into is passive solar, also called passive design. This is a design where the house is constructed to preserve cool air inside in summer and warm air inside in winter. The "passive" refers to the fact that you and the house don't have to do anything to put this strategy into effect.

If you are a property owner or developer, there is a need for a land survey to understand the exact boundaries and other essential features. By hiring a land surveyor, you receive comprehensive reports on property features, easement locations and heights, etc. This post discusses three scenarios you might want to hire a licensed land surveyor before developing your property, including: Ascertaining Boundary Lines  If you have an existing property or planning to develop a new one, a licensed land surveyor can help you determine its precise boundary lines.

If you are building a high-rise structure for commercial use, then you will, of course, need to think carefully about your lifts. Yet these devices are more than simply an efficient way of travelling up or down, and you need to ensure that they are carefully designed from both an aesthetic and practical point of view. What are some of the factors you need to consider? Your Starting Point Of course, much will depend on the nature of the building and whether it will be populated by workers (who will be familiar with the place) or visitors (who may not).

Are you planning a building project? Whatever you want to build, it's likely that you will need concrete at some stage of the project. You could be building entirely from concrete, using preformed concrete sections brought to the site. Alternatively, you could be using concrete piles to support the structure or installing concrete flooring into a building. There are many ways to use concrete, but you must have the skills and equipment to use it correctly.

A retaining wall is a great way to prevent erosion if your garden is steeply sloped. By installing a retaining wall, you can prevent rain from washing away the soil that you rely on to support your lawn, flower beds, or any other features you want to have in your garden. There are many styles of retaining walls that you can use for this purpose. Here are a few of the most popular.

When building your home, there is a possibility that you may be conflicted over whether to hire a contractor or conduct a DIY build. Well, each of these two options has its benefits and downsides. The extract below offers some valuable insights to help you make a reasonable decision.  DIY Build The primary benefit of a DIY build is that it gives you total control over your project. As the project manager, you decide when to source materials, divide construction work, install interior fixtures, and build external amenities.

There are many land surveyors out there who have been in the business for a long time and who use old-fashioned methods and equipment for land surveying. Some of these professionals do a surprisingly good job, but this does not mean that you shouldn't look for a land surveyor who is up to date with modern technology and methods for land surveying.  Ensure Your Land Survey Is Done in the Best Way Possible

After a while of living in one place, it is natural to get the urge to change something about your surroundings. Most people then fall into two categories: those who end up moving house to a whole new location, and those who add on a home extension to their existing property. There are many benefits to home extensions, as you get a much more personalised result that fits you, rather than just making do with what you buy or rent.

If you plan to purchase property in the future, don't proceed without a land survey. You might think that you can purchase property without a survey, but that's not necessarily the case. A land survey provides information about the property that you might not get any other way. Unfortunately, it's unknown information that can cause serious problems with property purchases. Before you buy your property, read the information provided below. You'll find four very important reasons to obtain a land survey first.

If you are planning on having a new home built sometime soon, then there is a chance that your general contractor has talked to you about insulation. You could be wondering why insulation is considered such an important part of the residential building process, but there are actually a few reasons why this is the case. Residential insulation is something that you may want to understand as you have your own home built.