Chemical termite barriers
One option in dealing with termites is to create a chemical termite barrier using termiticides before the concrete slab foundation is installed. Whether you...
Soil testing and geotechnical reports
Geotechnical engineering reports are required to determine how reactive the soil on a construction site is (i.e. how much it will move). This is...
Temporary fencing or hoarding
Temporary fencing is normally erected around construction sites, both for security and safety reasons. Learn more about why fencing is necessary, what sort of...
Planning permits and consulting neighbours
Depending on your plans, you may need to consult neighbours before council approvals are granted for you to build your home. This will largely...
Sediment controls and erosion controls
Most construction sites are cleared before work starts. For this reason, erosion can be a big problem and sediment running off construction sites can...
Construction waste management and disposal
Managing, disposing of or recycling construction waste is a concern on any construction site - and is set to become much more important as...
Storage for tools and materials
One of the biggest problems on construction sites is that expensive tools and materials often get stolen. Learn more about how expensive equipment is...
Traffic management and access
For reasons of safety and convenience, it's important that vehicle and pedestrian traffic on and near construction sites is carefully managed using traffic management...
Who can access building sites?
For safety reasons, regulations exist to restrict who’s allowed to access your home’s construction site. As the owner you are allowed, however only under...
Portable toilets and other amenities
Portable toilets, sheltered areas, washing facilities, water boiling facilities, first aid and drinking water may all need to be provided on a building site,...