Construction

Things to Know about Homebuilder Grant

A home builder grant is a scheme by the federal government that eligible owner-occupiers can use to build new homes, renovate their existing homes, or buy off-the-plan homes. One of the qualifications for this grant is spending a minimum of $15 on a home renovation project. The overall value of...Read more
Important Skills to Consider when Hiring a Construction Manager

Important Skills to Consider when Hiring a Construction Manager

Some construction managers shine than others because they have mastered the skills required to complete a project successfully. These are the skills to look for when hiring a manager for your construction project.  Transparent and Flexible Planning  Changes in a project may pile up very fast when it comes to...Read more
Tips for a Safer Construction Job Site

Tips for a Safer Construction Job Site

Negligence can lead to significant delays, loss of customer trust and able-bodied workers. In addition to upholding workers welfare and keeping costs down, ensuring safety at the construction jobsite is a professional requirement. Roger a blogger from Southwest Appliance Repair shared his pointers with us, so here are useful tips...Read more
The Main Stages of Pre-Construction Planning

The Main Stages of Pre-Construction Planning

A blogger friend of mine over at Gary Pools, once shared a story with me about his home project he was building in Costa Rica, and shares with me that it’s important that a solid foundation marks the beginning of a good construction. However, planning goes a long way when...Read more
Qualifying for a Construction Loan- What Lenders Review

Qualifying for a Construction Loan- What Lenders Review

When borrowing money for building a house, you may not need collateral for backing up this loan the way you would with a traditional mortgage. As such, some lenders are nervous about issuing construction loans. Therefore, your first step is to jump through additional hoops to have the lender accept...Read more
How Construction Management Has Changed Over the Years

How Construction Management Has Changed Over the Years

Construction management has undergone numerous changes over the years. It’s apparent that construction management is not the way it was several decades ago. These changes can be seen in different ways including the following. Women in Construction Management This is one of the major changes in construction management. Unlike in...Read more
Top Upgrade Ideas for New Constructions

Top Upgrade Ideas for New Constructions

Building a new home comes with numerous benefits. One of them is the ability to control how you spend money on the construction project. Most builders may ask you to upgrade your entire package when you can upgrade a single item. It’s possible to choose items that you desire in...Read more

Advantages of Construction Loans

Advantages of Construction Loans When you decide to build a home, you have different financing options to consider. But, taking out a construction loan instead of using home credit line equity or any other privatized loan comes with unique benefits. Here are the major advantages of construction loans: Construction Loans...Read more