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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rising energy costs and the growing media coverage of climate change has made all industries consider how they are using natural materials and how they can reduce waste. Traditionally, the construction industry, along with the government whose policies often supply a stimulus for change, have been slow to respond to more eco-friendly methods in the […]
Housing demand continues to grow in the UK and to meet the shortage in supply, an estimated 340,000 new homes is required every year. In 2020/21, only 216,000 new homes were built due to the disruption caused by Covid-19 (UK Parliament, 2022). The reasons for increased demand include an ageing population and the levels of […]
Starting a building project which has trees or other vegetation on site can be a challenging prospect and has the potential to impact foundations and therefore structures. Even trees up to 30m away can still cause problems depending on the type. As trees, hedgerows and shrubs absorb moisture from the ground, some cohesive soils (clay, for […]
The term groundworks refers to all the work done to prepare sub-surfaces before any construction project starts unless a demolition is required. This includes drainage, cabling and utilities. Any reputable building contractor will start a project with a ground investigation of the site. Primary groundwork solutions will typically include the following: Driveways Footings Excavations Flagging Block […]
Last month the team were busy installing Ground Beams and Pads. Being in the industry for as long as we have means we are no strangers to unforeseen surprises! Thankfully we have the experience, skill sets and ‘can do’ attitude within the team to overcome any obstacle we face. The structural engineer had specified the […]
Nothing brings us more pleasure than having a healthy impact on people’s lives. We were appointed by a local school, who cares for children with special needs, to turn an outdoor seating area into an indoor sunken trampoline room. It was a tight turnaround. We only had six weeks during the summer holiday to complete […]
When you’re constructing a building, there are a whole host of things that need to be taken into account. One which isn’t often at the top of anyone’s list are sewers, but they can cause a bit of a headache if they’re not taken into account right at the beginning of your project. Sewers are […]