Avoiding Cowboy Builders

Avoiding Cowboy BuildersCowboy builders are the scourge of the construction industry. Although they make up only a tiny minority of those working in the building trade, they are out there

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Concrete Construction

Concrete ConstructionOne of the most common building materials used in structures as well as decorative additions is concrete. Although we are well accustomed to seeing it, concrete is not found naturally the way we find iron or aluminium.

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Brickwork

BrickworkBrick is a virtually maintenance free material that resist the elements, as well as moisture, fire, and much general wear and tear. It is also fairly soundproof, and does not lose its colouring with age.

These properties make brick an ideal house building material, alongside its capacity to insulate against cold and retain heat. As well as its common use in house building, brick is often effectively implemented in garden design.

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Building in Energy Efficiency

Building in Energy EfficiencyTo create sustainable buildings in both residential and commercial construction, it is important to consider how the structure is built and with what materials. We must begin to realise the impact our...

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Asbestos Dangers

Asbestos DangersAsbestos was a material used in building and construction quite extensively throughout the UK between the 1950s and 1980s. Since then however, there have been major efforts to remove it due it to its carcinogenic properties and other health-damaging attributes.

It was widely agreed that asbestos poses a significant health risk, though whether any types are less dangerous...

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Loft Conversions

Loft ConversionsLoft conversions are an increasingly popular means to adding space and value to your home. On average, a loft conversion costs around a third of the price of moving to a property with an extra room.

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Home Extensions

Home ExtensionsUnlike loft conversions, house extensions are more about creating space than adding value to the property, although it is of course an important consideration. Extending your home may be a more...

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Building Regulations

Building RegulationsThe Building Regulations are a national standard (known as Standards in Scotland) that apply to all kinds of buildings, ranging from a simple home extension to major developments.

Covering every aspect of building design and construction, the Building Regulations exist to protect patron’s health and safety, and ensure the access, energy, and operation of the building is fully conserved.

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Sand and Aggregates

Sand and AggregatesAggregate is a mixture of sand and stones that is added to cement with water to bring about hardening. Aggregates are vital to most building projects. Whether you're laying a patio, building a wall or rendering...

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DIY Advice

DIY AdviceBefore beginning any DIY project, it is important to plan fully and understand what the whole strategy entails as well as what you want the outcome to be.  You must prepare for the various steps involved in the project...

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Fed Master Builder

Fed Master BuilderThe Federation of Master Builders was established in the UK more than 60 years ago. It is a trade association that was formed to benefit small to medium sized businesses, and has now grown into the largest UK...

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Design and Build

Design and Build

'Self-build' is a fast-growing phenomenon in the UK. Over the last quarter of a century, the number of self-build projects being undertaken has increased more than ten-fold, from 2000 to 25000 per year.

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Builders in County Down

County Down, Northern Ireland

Britannia Projects
14 Bridge Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AW
Able Builders
21 Dundrum Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0BG
D.J Allen
58 Craigs Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9RL
K Anderson
7 The Avenue, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8DF
W.C Anthony
19 Oakland Crescent, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7PY
Ken Black
73a Holywood Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TQ
Brooks Building Supplies
20 Church Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6ER
Building Advisory Services
15a Belfast Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3PN
Building Services
116 Abbey Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JB
Burns Construction
3 Hilltown Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0PX
Carryduff Building Supplies
116 Hillsborough Road, Moneyrea, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 6AZ
City Construction Services
28 Knock Road, Rathfriland, Newry, County Down, BT34 5NX
A.G Clarke
17 Abbacy Road, Ardkeen, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 1HH
Comber Building Services
9b Castle Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4SU
Construction Sealants
16 Mountnorris, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0QZ
Mason Construction
14 Cloughley Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 8QG
Dunmore Construction
3 Main Street, Dundrum, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0LU
East Down Construction
5 Deerpark Road, Portaferry, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 1PW
D George
73 Bentra Road, Ballycarry, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9HN
E.J George
66 Craigowen Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7NE
Hooks Construction
86b Saintfield Road, Killinchy, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 6RW
James.H Hughes
2 Up Ballygela Rd, Ardkeen, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 1JH
Jamison's Building Contractors
41 Derryboy Road, Crossgar, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9LH
K & B Builders
30 Port Road, Islandmagee, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3SN
KBS Construction
163 Newcastle Road, Kilkeel, Newry, County Down, BT34 4NN
William Kelly
38 Derrylecka Rd, Newry, County Down, BT34 2NL
Kelso Agencies
Unit 14L Kilroot Bsns Pk Larne Rd, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DX
Kelso Agencies
Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7HQ
Stephen Leyland
Quarry Heights, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7SZ
M.G Construction
Ballytrustan Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7AQ
John Mccartan
28-32 Main Street, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AD
McCloys Building Supplies
31 Cross Street, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9QG
John McMurtry
5 Island Rd Lower, Ballycarry, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9HB
John Milliken
122 Upper Road, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8RL
Minnis Construction
6 Elizabeth Gardens, Comber, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 5BQ
P.J Morgan
167 Bryansford Road, Kilcoo, Newry, County Down, BT34 5LW
Joseph Morrison
47 Scrabo Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NW
Murdock Construction
Upper Dromore Road, Warrenpoint, Newry, County Down, BT34 3PN
Newray Construction
Unit 13 Greenbank Indust Est, Greenbank Industrial Estate, Newry, County Down, BT34 2QX
Newray Construction
Newry, County Down, BT34 1LR
Newry Building Supplies
Greenbank Industrial Estate, Rampart Road, Newry, County Down, BT34 2QU
North Down Construction
185 Mill Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4LN
O'Hare Construction
5 Ardaluin Court, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0RT
Parkway Coach Building
7a Ballycreely Road, Comber, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 5PX
Point Building Supplies
Milltown East Indust Est Upper Dromore Rd, Warrenpoint, Newry, County Down, BT34 3PN
Professional Construction Services
20 Ballydoo Road, Mayobridge, Newry, County Down, BT34 2HP
Ross Construction Company
Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4QP
J Stewart Contracts
7 Gobbins Path, Islandmagee, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3SP
Strong Construction
31 High Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5BG
David Thompson
23 Bow Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HD
X L Construction
34 Lancasterian Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AB
Leo Matheson Contracts
Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9DG
Construction Sealants
2 Rathmore, Warrenpoint, Newry, County Down, BT34 3SF
Brooks Building Supplies
20 Church Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6ER
Ballyrolly Construction
Drumfad Bay Ballywalter Rd, Millisle, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2HY
Cladline Construction
Garage, 27 Oakwood Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3LH
K M Construction & Joinery
3 Glen Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9QT
Carlton Consruction
58 Carlton Heights, Bangor, Down, BT19 6ZB