Damp is a complex area and houses vary – so why are some dwellings more prone to damp of one type or another? To complicate the issue, it’s not just about housing design and construction, but also the way a house is lived in – yes, sometimes it’s down to the tenant or occupier, other […]
Flood remediation – CPD
30 Apr 10 by
The other Friday night I joined a band of waterproofing specialists, damp proofing specialists and drying companies at a CPD on this subject. As I looked around at a mix of guys, who ought to be at home with their families, I had to halt growing derision , what on earth was I doing there […]
There’s more to life than work – try Paragliding
25 Apr 10 by
Saturday morning and only one survey today. This one is for a friend in Nottingham and anytime of the day will do. So, it’s a light breeze from the south and clear skies – Paragliding time! I arrive at Rushup Edge in the Peak District at 8.30 and by 9.30 I’m airborne. In paragliding, spring […]
NVQ level 4 in Management
22 Apr 10 by
Through my companies, I’ve been involved with the Federation of Master Builders for over 25 years. The FMB is a very useful organisation for small contractors, with a great suite of membership benefits. One of these is access to excellent CPD and training courses, as well as updates on everything from Health & Safety, employers […]