About Me

Urban Planners and House Building

Hello! My name is Nigel. Today, I would like to talk about urban planning and house building. I have always dreamed of building my own home so I was super pleased when I inherited a lot of money from a great aunt. I used the money to buy a plot of land in the suburbs of Sydney and set about planning my new home. It was then I realised that there were all kinds of rules and stuff. I called in a construction contractor who helped me to work with an urban planner to get the project off the ground. Once it was approved, the contractors quickly constructed a fantastic property. I hope my blog helps others who need to learn about this subject.

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Latest Posts

New Findings Focus On Excavator Safety in the Workplace

Posted on 9 February 2015

Health and safety should be at the forefront whenever it comes to the operation of earth moving equipment and excavators in particular. Those responsible for these machines and the personnel who operate them should take into account some studies conducted by the British government watchdog. The results of these studies, which translate perfectly well to operations in Australia, point to problems caused by inadvertent operation of control mechanisms within the cab. [Read More]

Mixing Strong And Durable Concrete By Hand

Posted on 4 February 2015

Many DIY jobs around the home and garden require the use of concrete. For jobs such as setting fence posts in concrete or repairs to a pathway,  using bags of concrete to which you add water is probably the easiest and least expensive way to carry out such repairs. It is important, then, to be able to mix a concrete that is not only strong and enables a good repair, but also provides as much durability as possible. [Read More]

Your Responsibilities As A Landlord: Commercial Building Maintenance

Posted on 28 January 2015

Obviously, building maintenance is important in order to keep your buildings looking good and up to code. If you own commercial property, it is even more important. After all, the whole idea of owning commercial property is to make money, but if your property is a dump, no one is going to want to rent from you. Commercial building maintenance is extremely important in order to make sure that your properties are attractive, as well as safe. [Read More]

How to burglar-proof your doggie door

Posted on 22 January 2015

Pet doors are undoubtedly a godsend if you are out at work all day and your dog or cat is left at home.  Unfortunately, they can also be a boon to the savvy thief who will happily use your pet's access route to gain entry to your property.  By taking a few basic precautions when selecting and fitting your pet door, you can still allow your pets the freedom they need whilst keeping unwanted visitors out. [Read More]