Design and Build

Design and build is a term describing a procurement route in which the main contractor is appointed to design and construct the works, as opposed to a traditional contract, where the client appoints consultants to design the development and then a contractor is appointed to construct the works. The contractor is responsible for the design, planning, organisation, control and construction of the works to the employer’s requirements. The employer gives the tenderers the ‘Employer’s Requirements’ and the contractors respond with the ‘Contractor’s Proposals’, which include the price for the works.

Renovation

The term ‘renovation’ refers to the process of returning something to a good state of repair. In the construction industry, renovation refers to the process of improving or modernising an old, damaged or defective building. This is as opposed to 'retrofitting' which is providing something with a component or feature not originally fitted, or 'refurbishment' which is a process of improvement by cleaning, decorating, or re-equipping.

It is common for people to purchase run-down properties, often houses, and renovating them as a means of increasing their value. Typically, renovation work is categorised as ‘cosmetic’ or ‘structural’. Structural renovation might include:

Extensions.
Loft conversions.
Construction of a basement.
Redesign of floor plans.
Re-wiring, re-plumbing, and so on.
Cosmetic renovation might include:
Painting and other forms of decoration and minor repairs.
Flooring.
Updating fixtures and fittings.
Light landscaping

Sanitary & Plumbing Services

The Plumbing system comprises the whole system of pipe fittings and appliances used for water supply and drainage. In this supply and drainage system, different pipes are used for different purposes

Plumbing and sanitary system is an essential part of the construction. This system needs to be designed and properly planned as it ensures that hygiene is maintained in the house, office or any structure being built. It is believed that around 8% of the construction cost of a building is allotted for plumbing and sanitary work.

Electricity & Other Fitting Works

Electrical fittings are a very important aspect of home safety and utility. If done correctly, they help you save power, keep your home free from fire hazards and also ensure that your other costly electrical/electronic equipments have a longer life. GharExpert provides you extensive information explaining about good electrical fitting techniques, benefits of proper earthing, cable wiring, lighting fixtures, electric fittings, electric current, etc.
In electrical works, earthing or earthed means to connect electrical system to general mass of earth in such a manner as it ensures an immediate discharge of electrical energy without danger at all times. The earthing is helpful to enhance voltage. It saves human life from sudden electric shock. When proper earthing is done in building, it saves building of thunder effects i.e. from fall of natural cloud lighting.