Pros and Cons of Transportable Building Hire for Temporary Construction Sites

If you are setting up a construction site in a remote area, you may want to consider using transportable building hire to provide temporary onsite accommodation for your workers. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of hiring portable buildings? Read on for more information. Advantages of portable building hire for construction sites Portable buildings are perfect for providing temporary accommodation for workers on remote construction sites. The buildings are totally lockable and secure and will withstand the onslaught of pretty much any extreme of weather, leaving your workforce safe and comfortable. [Read More]

Fire Safety Advice — Storing Flammable Substances

If you have flammable substances on your business premises, it's important that you have a well-maintained and correctly fitted fire alarm system installed. To reduce the risk of fire, it's also important that any flammable materials are stored correctly. Here's a quick guide on storing flammable substances safely. Have adequate ventilation for storage areas Escaping vapours from flammable gases and liquids could ignite if exposed to a stray spark, causing an explosion. [Read More]

Specifying the right air conditioner

As the global temperature continues to rise at a steady rate, creating a comfortable and thermally stable environment indoors is a must. Aside from manipulating the natural elements of building design and planting trees to create shade, the simple response and solution to a hot house is an air conditioner. Today, air conditioners are a costly but worthwhile investment for the place where we spend the majority of our time.  [Read More]

Scrap Metal Recycling

In an increasingly environmentally concerned world, it's really important that you try to recycle your household waste wherever possible. Recycling helps to reduce air pollution and also eases the strain on the planet's natural resources. One area in which recycling has really seen growth in recent years is the upcycling of scrap metal, particularly in developing countries where the cost of buying virgin metal alloys is prohibitive. Did you know that many of the unwanted metal items in your home could be re-used elsewhere? [Read More]