Drafting commercial buildings can be a nerve-wracking experience. More often than not, clients will have unique specifications that may be difficult to implement. Below are some useful tips to guide you when drafting commercial buildings.
Understand The Law
The local council will not approve construction plans if they flout the law. Some of your concerns should include:
When buying land with a company or strata title, check whether the company or owners association has pre-approved designs.
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Three Ways to Use Custom Industrial Grates
When you are looking for a simple solution to problems around your building, one option you should always consider is customised industrial grates. Industrial grates are one of the most versatile tools available for almost any purpose and creating custom industrial grates will allow you to produce the perfect grate for your purposes.
How can you use custom industrial grates?
While you may not think of grates as being useful on their own, they can be used for a huge range of purposes from trench covers, to mezzanine floors, wheelchair ramps and catwalks.
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Understanding Acoustic Products: 5 Important Facts About Noise Reduction Coefficients
Are you shopping for acoustic products? You've probably come across the term noise reduction coefficient (NRC). While the technical term may throw you off, it's a very important consideration to make when choosing acoustic panelling. Here are a few important facts about NRCs.
1. What Is NRC?
The NRC is the average rating that shows how much sound an acoustic panel product can absorb. It shows how much quieter a product will make your space.
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Why you should leave asbestos removal to a licensed professsional
It is not unusual to find asbestos as a building material in older homes, especially if they date from before the 1980s. You may be tempted to save money by removing the hazardous material yourself. However, there are many good reasons why it should be left to a licensed professional.
The legal situation
Firstly, you may not legally be allowed to remove the asbestos. Although the situation varies from state to state, in some states it is illegal altogether, and other states place restrictions on the amount that can be removed by a non-licensed person.
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