VIDEO - If you were assessing a product you would get samples, photos and specs prior to buying however assessing a service quote is always a challenge because you won’t be able to see or feel what you are buying until after you have given the go ahead. Also just looking at a completed paint job doesn’t tell you if its been done well or will last in the future.
Read MoreWith the increased focus on safety, property owners, schools and building managers are increasingly turning to height safety methods such as anchor points and static lines to keep tradesmen safe at height. Uncertainty about how these devices are to be checked often leads to the mandatory re-certification not happening.
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Knowing whether to invest in basic services like building washing is a hard one. On the one hand it’s hard to see where your money is going and the other hand it’s obvious and costly when it isn’t done. In the article we will discuss some considerations when looking at building washing.
Read MoreWith the rapidly changing environment of COVID-19 upon us, we have developed the following policy to protect our workers, company and clients. The following video covers some key steps we are taking to mitigate the effects of this virus.
Read MoreIn every area of the country there are lots of good painting and building washing contractors. And…. there are lots that are not-so-good! So how can you tell the difference?
Read MoreWith the government restrictions on many critical industries, teams are suddenly finding themselves working remotely without the usual face to face collaboration of the modern office. Luckily we have had team members spread across the country for 5 or more years and we've practiced using some pretty effective tools to remain highly productive.
Read MoreBridge structures over waterways are very common in New Zealand – we have over 15,000 of them crossing our 425,000 kilometres of rivers and streams. The fact that maintenance work has the potential to allow chemicals into the waterways hasn’t been understood historically as the major issue that it is.
Read MoreDuring a maintenance year we’ll hear from people who are deciding to take the bull by the horns and regain control of their site maintenance. Petrol Stations and Fuel Stops are no different and one of the most asked questions is “How many times a year does my site need to be cleaned?”. Below we’ll cover some key considerations on how to assess your cleaning needs and what type of washing program will be the right fit.
Read MoreDuring our work we sometimes get asked “should we wash our service stations?”. In a competitive marketplace, a humble forecourt wash can seem like an easy place to start cutting costs. In this article we look at some of the reasons for maintaining your fuel sites to a high level and why this will pay back dividends.
Read MorePainting a roof can be a big undertaking and you want to ensure you do it right and have a sufficient budget. In this guide we talk you through how the costs of roof painting it made up and other factors to consider.
Read MoreThere have been many studies done over the years to measure and assess the noise levels in our classrooms, and the effect of these noise levels on the students and their learning development. It can be difficult to assess the relevance of these reports on the modern day learning environment, because so much has changed in recent years, however all conclusions point to the fact that our children are suffering in a range of ways due to this problem.
Read MoreOur safety processes were some of the best in the country, that is, until Mobil came along. This article explains the lessons we learnt from being scrutinised by one of the biggest oil companies in the world, and gives you 4 key points for analysing your contractors.
Read MoreTo help you work out what level the sound in your classroom is likely to be (and whether you need to do anything about it or not), it’s good to have a basic understanding on how sound is measured. When we measure noise levels with a sound meter, we measure how intense the noise is in decibel units – or decibels.
Read MoreVIDEO - Acoustic treatment classrooms is an effective solution to this widespread problem, and with a huge range of ceiling tiles, baffles and acoustic wall panels available for any budget, a great investment. But how do you understand what is needed or the best way to utilise your budget?
Read MoreFor many years’ schools have been using acoustic materials such as Frontrunner, Autex, Mammoth and others to line the walls of their learning spaces and classrooms. Part of this fast rise in popularity has been due to the multiple benefits to the school and users. In this article we unpack the top 5 benefits.
Read MoreThe New Zealand and Australian contracting industries have 2 main models for procurement - Tendering and Partnership. There are pros and cons with both methods, and this article will give you the information you need to help make an informed decision on which model is best for your situation.
Read MoreWorking in high traffic public areas is never easy. But everything needs painting at some point even malls.
Read MoreAmple studies have been done on the environments children learn the best in. And we all want the best for our children. But we can’t all build modern Learning Centres – its just not going to happen that quick, so we need ways to upgrade the appearance of our classrooms within a budget.
Read MoreIf you’re reading this, you’re probably considering which paint brand is going to give you the best results on your school repaint project. You’re making a significant investment and want the very best outcome from the paint system you choose. We’re often asked which paint brand is the best, so we’ve put together this handy article, which covers the most important points.
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