Month: May 2022

What is Substructure and Superstructure in Building?
By haggar   |   5 May 2022   |   Groundworks Foundation

At Haggar, our belief is that all building projects should start with strong foundations and delivered with sustainability at the forefront. The key components of any building construction will be its substructure and superstructure. Everything ground level and below is the substructure: everything above ground is the superstructure. This article will explore both in more […]

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What Does Site Clearance Include?
By haggar   |   5 May 2022   |   Demolition

Traditionally, only a limited number of specialist companies undertook site or land clearance but fortunately today, there are now many professional companies offering this service including demolition, which can save you time and money. Here at Haggar Construction, we have over 30 years’ experience of the industry along with a continually developing network of trusted […]

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The Pros and Cons of Property Development
By haggar   |   5 May 2022   |   Property Development

At Haggar Construction, we are passionate about property development. Since the late 1990s, the market has continued to grow and proven to generate reliable returns for investors. However, investing money into property is not without risk, especially for new investors. This article will discuss both the pros and cons which will provide you with some […]

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How Long Does it Take to Build a House?
By haggar   |   5 May 2022   |   Property Development

It is a question often asked at Haggar Construction – how long does it take to build a house? The simplest answer is two years, on average, when you factor in a year of planning and research. The house build itself, is usually less than a year although as this article will discuss and many […]

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Housing Market Update – April 2022
By haggar   |   5 May 2022   |   Property Development

Housing market conditions continue to watched daily by all those with a vested interested in the area but there is no reason to panic yet. Inflation fears continue to grow which has resulted in the Bank of England shifting its stance with the hope, and belief, that the economy will remain resilient despite cutbacks in […]

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Ground Stabilisation
By haggar   |   5 May 2022   |   Groundworks Foundation

At Haggar, all building projects should start with strong foundations and delivered with sustainability at the forefront. Ground or soil stabilisation is central to any project and all precautions should be taken to avoid not only potentially catastrophic damage, but also limit ongoing issues with a building’s stability. Brownfield sites, airport runways, contaminated/waterlogged land, trench […]

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Basics of Screeding for Concrete and Masonry
By haggar   |   5 May 2022   |   Driveways

Screed or screeding in not a well-known term for those outside of the construction industry. It is usually the penultimate step in finishing flooring and commonly confused with concrete. As this article will discuss, there are notable differences in concrete and screed. What is concrete screeding? The chemistry between concrete and screed is similar but […]

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