As populations of towns and cities expand, it has become quite common to be presented with the task of building or renovating a house on a narrow or uniquely shaped piece of land. Each site presents its own set of challenges, namely access to natural light, traffic flow and spacial constraints. But with each of these challenges comes an opportunity to create beautifully practical solutions. Here are some tips on how to tackle classic issues when building on a narrow site. Read more
An important aspect of any building process is effective communication between builders and their clients. With so many different elements that occur during the building process, it is easy for things to get ‘lost in translation’. Problems that arise from this can be minuscule or disastrous and can usually be completely avoided. So before your next conversation have a think about the following tips for effective communication between builders and clients. Read more
Running a small business undoubtedly means your nine to five is busy. Okay, let’s be honest it’s probably PACKED. So when someone mentions that business should have a social media presence, you could be forgiven for looking the other way. Read more
Oh, the path to becoming an owner-builder is paved with good intentions indeed. A stimulating challenge you might mention to friends. A great way to exercise the brain you reassure worried parents. And ultimately, all in the name of saving money, right? Read more
Tradies often rely on referrals to build their businesses. It makes sense, you do great work, your customers love you and send their friends. But sometimes referrals can be a slow way to keep getting business especially if you’re just starting and nobody knows you yet. That’s why finding new clients and leads is one of the biggest challenges of working as a tradesman. An important part of solving that challenge is to have your own website. Read more
