Between Australia’s growing population and a continuing trend towards urbanisation, our cities here are growing as fast as ever. Just as rapid has been the price of real estate, and result of this has been a building boom – one of the strongest, and most persistent, in recent memory.
Building is big business, and as we continue to create homes for our tenancy needs here in Sydney, regulators have been obliged to ensure that our high building standards are being adhered to. Already, we have seen poor-quality cladding catch fire in Melbourne – an issue that proved a decisive factor in the disastrous Grenfell fire in London earlier this year.
Concrete is another example. Properly poured, the concrete base of a building or home offers the tough, hardened base on which a home or building can be erected. But there are many ways to do this the wrong way, and in the haste to secure cheaper contractors, poor concrete pouring has occurred on several building sites.
When concrete is poured incorrectly, it can lead to a pad being essentially broken in to several pieces. This means that ground surges and heaves can crack and dislodge it, and leakages can occur. You must have the right mix, the right amount of water, and the right equipment, as it is fantastically expensive to replace after the fact. In short, it is best to do it right, the first time.
Despite the temptation to go with the least expensive option, it is important to ensure that your concrete pouring company is well-experienced and highly regarded. Firms with experience in construction operations, such as ALSO Pumping in Sydney, bring personnel with a wealth of experience on work sites here, and their knowledge base and operation reflect this.
As with any project, ensuring that you get started properly can make it far easier down the line. Do your homework before you engage a concrete pouring company, or any other contractor you engage, to avoid headaches later on.