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Getting a Dropped Kerb Approved
I spent thirty years watching lads get stuck in a loop of endless paperwork and…
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Recording Unforeseen Ground Conditions
I remember standing on a site in ’94, watching a lad try to level a…
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The Complete Guide to Temporary Works
I remember standing on a site in ’94, watching a young lad try to brace…
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Pavers Vs. Poured Concrete: Which Is Actually Worth It?
I spent thirty years watching homeowners stand in their gardens, staring at brochures and asking…
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Cleaning Old Concrete Patios: Why Your Pressure Washer Is Only Half the Battle
I spent forty-three years pouring slabs, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that…
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Mortar Mixing: the Hidden Variables That Determine if Your Brickwork Holds or Crumbles
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve stood on a job site, watching a…
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Writing a Spec That Prevents Arguments
I was standing on a driveway in Surrey last Tuesday, looking at a set of…
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Pour Rate Drives Formwork Pressure
I remember standing on a site in ’94, watching a young lad try to explain…
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Setting Profiles Before the First Brick
I remember standing on a driveway in Surrey back in ’98, watching a lad try…
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The Complete Guide to Subsidence
I remember standing on a job site in the Midlands back in ’94, watching a…