What is Construction Planning? To know if you need it, it is essential to know what is – right? Construction planning is vitally important in setting your budget and schedule for the entire task needed. It is essential in managing your construction projects effectively. It involves defining the work tasks, estimating the costs and resources […]
Many of our customers will know Raymond Attard well. Raymond’s father, Joseph Attard set up “Gozo Blocks” in 1972, the forerunner of the company now known as R A & Sons Manufacturing Ltd. Joseph was a builder, as were his predecessors (Father and Grandfather). In the 1970’s no-one on Gozo was producing bricks and so […]
We all know how much Covid-19 has affected so many people, both in terms of their physical well being but also their mental health. We are all having to adapt to a different world. With this latest Omicron variant being so highly transmissible, we are also experiencing staff and manpower shortages in every industry. How […]
A building’s structure is only as strong as the materials it is built from. However, everyone has a budget they need to stick to, so the question is does your budget allow you to buy quality? REASONS TO BUY QUALITY Quality materials have higher endurance and resistance to both time and weather conditions, which provides […]
Those dreaded words!! We seem to constantly hear of fatal accidents, inadequate equipment failure and unnecessary risks being taken in the construction industry. Falls, trips and slips can happen in many industries, however, in construction due to the nature of the environment and the equipment used, they are often far more likely to be fatal. […]
Part 2 In Part 1 of this Blog we looked at the first 5 most common health & safety risks in the Construction Industry. In the second part we will consider the last 5 in our list. SAFETY RISK 6 – MANUAL HANDLING Regularly lifting, carrying, and handling heavy loads and equipment incorrectly can lead […]
Planning & Preparation As with all work carried out planning and preparing your substrate is essential to ensure a high- quality finish. The surface of application needs to be solid, consistent and clean from oil, grease and any other loose or contaminating materials which may inhibit adhesion. This can be done using a brush. After […]
Summer has finally arrived and now is the perfect time to tackle all of those mold patches that appeared during winter and spring. Damp and mold usually thrives in rooms with high humidity like kitchens and bathrooms or it can plague external facing walls. Most people’s solution to the problem is to kill the mold […]
We know from experience that when it rains in Malta and Gozo, it really rains!! When the water starts seeping its way in through inadequately waterproofed ceilings and walls, it is time to address the problem. This is R.A & Sons guide on Waterproofing your property. Besides RALASTIC, we have four new products to be […]