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Powerful Strategies Construction Site Theft

Powerful strategies construction site theft Many an opportunistic thief has cast their parasitic gaze over the empty expanse of an unmanned construction site. If the right preventative measures are not in place, expensive tools and machinery will disappear overnight, with little project managers can do but make a police report and order more supplies. 1. Take advantage of the latest tracking technology “It is conceivably possible to remove the thousands of microdots (DataDots) applied to an item but would be totally cost ineffective to do so. Just one tiny microdot has to remain for an item to be identified as stolen. The risk of thieves getting caught with a DataDotDNA protected item is significantly increased.”  The company approaches theft prevention from all possible avenues including: Unique, undetectable asset tagging with DNA microdots; Secure PIN registry for every asset registered; Stickers and overt methods to alert thieves that your assets are protected and

Tips for Vastu Complaint Kitchen

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Tips for Vastu Complaint Kitchen Vastu shastra is a traditional Hindu system of architecture which literally translates to “science of architecture.” These are texts found on the Indian subcontinent that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement, and spatial geometry. Vastu really works for your success, happiness and prosperity. Why is Vastu for Kitchen Important? We are always surrounded by energies around us. Vastu Shastra helps in balancing all these energies around us and the place we live in. The kitchen is the place where raw and uncooked food gets transformed into nutritious and healthy food which provides energy to all the members of the house. The energy that is received from the food makes you feel positive and contented. However, if there is an imbalance in the energy emanating from the kitchen, then the same food might create negative energy in you. Your health suffers, and the repercussions can be felt on your d

How to choose right construction material?

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While building a new house, office or remodelling/renovating existing one. The choice of right material can save your money as well as time. To choose wisely a right construction material. Follow these steps – Cost: Perhaps the largest factor, your budget will ultimately determine the upper limits of your project in terms of the overall quality and quantity of your materials. Collect information about GST and the actual price. because now a days, since E-way bill system starts. Nothing is available without GST. so never ask any material without GST. Because retailer will sell you on base price inclusive of GST and if you will ask for bill they will add GST again. It will cost you higher cost on material and you will pay double GST. Be-ware Workability: This might sound like common sense to some of you, but whatever materials you choose, they must be workable. In other words, you and your crew must be able to cut, shape, transport and utilize with reasonable ease, the materi

Please read before using “Putty” & “POP

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Please read before using “Putty” & “POP Putty  is used for purpose like levelling of wall surfaces. Crack filling, protective base for expensive paint and many more. On the other hand.  POP  short for Plaster of Paris. It is a white powder that is used for the outside layer of building and walls.  Putty  is based on cement or white powder. It is made for exterior and interior walls. It is used for providing a protective base. especially for expensive paints.  POP  is “a white powder that sets to a hard solid when mixed with water. It is used for making sculptures and casts. And an additive for lime plasters, and for making casts for setting broken limbs. Plaster of Paris is also a major ingredient of the typical cast for the human body that is, hip spica cast, long arm cast, cylinder cast, short leg patella tendon bearing cast and short arm cast. Get Quote

Painting house

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Painting house Painting a house is often perceived as a fun activity that not only revitalizes the environment of your home, it also increases its longevity by protecting it from wear and tear. However, before you head out to have a colorful day with family and friends, it’s important to note that painting a house can be dangerous. The materials used in paints that protect your home from the atmosphere can also be hazardous to health.  For those who are eager to paint a house, here are some necessary precautions that one must take to keep it safe for themselves and others. Using Safety Equipment Painting is just one part of the process and equipment is available to make your paint job as safe and easy as possible. Some of the items include:  1. Clothe or leather-glove for skin protection. <br>2. eye protection and mask to protect your face from chemicals. <br>3. Anti-dust mask to keep your lungs healthy. Choosing the Right Paint When it comes to painting,

Wall Plaster & It’s Precautions

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                           Plaster is application of cement mortar in a uniform thickness. The proportion of mortar most commonly used. Now days, some ready made plastering mortar is available. It have some additional benefits. For example: anti- dampness property, anti – efflorescent properties etc. As well as cost is almost similar to the normal cement mortar plastering. 01. Specification of Plaster Here are world wide different standard of plastering work specification. We are specifying Indian standard (BIS code) list.  IS 383 specification for coarse and fine aggregates for natural sources for concrete. IS 1542 specification for sand for plaster. IS 2645 specification for integral cement waterproofing compound. IS 8112 specification for 43 grade OPC. IS 269 specification for 33 grade OPC. IS 1489 specification for Portland Pozzolana cement. 02. What are the Sequences of Works carried out Before Starting the Plastering Work? Internal brick masonry must be comp

Things you should know while using concrete

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Now a day, concrete is widely use material to build any structure. Column, Beam, Lintel or slab. Here, we are going to share some techniques to use concrete perfectly and you can get your concrete done perectly: 1. Mixing of concrete: Mixing of concrete should be proper and proportion should be uniform. You can use manual mixing or machine mixing. Manual mixing we can prepare by vintage technique. What normally small contractors are using. Machine mixing can be portable machine or RMC plant. if work is small and not possible to get concrete from RMC plant. You can rent or buy a small mixer. it can be run by diesel run engine or electric motor. 2. Proportion of concrete: You can prepare Concrete in different proportions. These mixes are M10, M15, M20, M25, and so on. Basic knowledge of use of these mixes. M10 for PCC and other base course work. because it a lean concrete. Lean concrete are M10 and M15. M20 and M25 we can use in column, beams and slab. According to the st

8 Smart Tips on Office Renovation

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8 Smart Tips on Office Renovation An office renovation is a great way to give a new look to your working place and to energise your staff and business. And your little effort can truly transform your office environment. Do you want to know how? Are you looking for some tips for your office renovation? Do you want to make it successful and effective one? If yes, then consider the following seven smart renovation tips. Remember that you’re forethought and planning can renovate your office nicely within a short time frame. 1. Clear Goals: While renovating your office, you should know what do you want and what are your expectations from the renovation. Make a list of all the things that require the attention. Just ask yourself some simple questions to make the plans clear such as why do you want renovation? Do you want to renovate the space? Do you want to introduce some technologies? Do you want to impress the client? Do you want to energise the staff? Once you know the exact r

Electrical & Lights things consideration when building/renovating House or office

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Electrical & Lights things consideration when building/renovating House or office I can safely say that every day of this home build journey. From small things like discovering new products (who knew door handles could be so exciting?!) to the bigger picture of understanding the building process. The decisions we make now will have an impact on how we live in and enjoy our home so I’m taking them pretty seriously… That’s why it took three hours of careful deliberation before finalising our electrical and lighting plan! Thankfully our electrician and lighting expert were incredibly patient and helpful! Here are my top 10 electrical and lighting things to consider when building and I hope they help you with your build. 1. Do not over-light your interiors The other week we published “How to design a light plan for your home” and in that post, lighting expert James talks about understanding the function of each room before deciding how much and what type of light to fill i

“Building a New House, 5 Things about Electrical”

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“Building a New House, 5 Things about Electrical” Building a new home can be incredibly exciting. But many people find that they get so consumed by the design and project management aspects of their new home that crucial elements, such as its electrical requirements, can be overlooked. If you get these wrong, the consequences facing your home can range from mere inconvenience, right through to major health and safety risks. We all rely heavily on electricity and so it pays to do some planning to ensure your home is safe, functional and effectively organised. Here are five key things regarding electrics that you should be considering when building a new home. 1. PLAN THE LOCATION OF OUTLETS While you may be thinking of how rooms will be coordinated and where features will be situated, it’s necessary to first determine the position of electrical outlets and wiring for your communication devices. This is so you can then place electrical equipment in the appropriate places with con

Low Cost Interior Decorating Ideas

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Regardless of the style or influence you choose for your interior décor, the job is not complete until you also add a few accent pieces and until you create a focal point. For that you can adopt all sorts of strategies. Usually the spark is not in what you use to make your décor stand out but the way you use it. It’s the same with the price. Even something low cost can become a splendid decoration if used in an unusual and original way. Those being said, let’s now take a look at a few low cost decorating ideas. 1. Plates wall Decoration: Plates are an interesting alternative for framed artwork. They can usually be found in antique shops and they can be collected over time. To hang them on the wall, use sleek hangers that adhere to the back of the plates and that are basically invisible. But before you do that, try to find a layout that you like by first placing the plates on the ground and trying different options. 2. Canvas Paint: Making a patterned canvas to display on