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Construction is the third most dangerous job in Australia. And yet, the industry is important. It pushes the world forward, literally building economies from the ground up. So how can you ensure that you are building an amazing world while keeping your workers safe? We’re going to take a look at the key essentials to construction safety and help you ensure that your site stays safe and effective. What safety factors must be considered during the construction? Slow Down Construction sites face loads of time-related challenges. It’s a deadline-based industry, and being on a time crunch is just the nature of the beast. The problem with this, of course, is that rushing can lead to shoddy work and unsafe conditions. So how do you balance the two? You have to meet deadlines, and you want to keep your workers safe. Can you do both? Of course. The key is planning and communication (as well as hiring good workers). Anticipating possible slow-downs and prioritizing worker safety can ensure that you stay on target without sacrificing worker well-being. It can also be vital to take a step back, as a site supervisor, and realize that, in a worst-case scenario, finishing slightly behind schedule is better than a sew of dead workmen. Maintain Fall Protection So often, workers have spent their whole careers on construction sites. They are comfortable on high scaffolding and other heights. Which can be great. Training a nervous new kid is no one’s idea of a good day. You want your workers to have confidence. And yet, that confidence can also mean a death sentence, especially many meters in the air. Over-confident workers may begin work before proper fall protection is in place. And even with all their experience, one misstep can spell disaster. It can also be tempting as a site supervisor to allow “just a bit” of work before proper railings and fall protection is in place. Especially if those precautions have faced the delays so common in the construction industry. After all, with a good crew, what’s the harm? The problem is, a fall takes just a single mistake. Even a workman who has never stumbled can, though no fault of their own, find themselves plummeting to their death simply because the proper precautions weren’t followed. When must you wear a hard hat? This is another outcome of workers being over-confident. The excuse may be heat, inconvenience, or some other excuse, but there can be no exceptions in the case of hard hat policies. These are some of the most helpful pieces of protective equipment on a site. Think of it this way: Falls are deadly, but they aren’t comparatively common. However, items fall all the time. A wrench from a piece of scaffolding, a tool from a workers belt. And from any kind of height, even a small piece of equipment or tool can land you in the hospital with a nasty concussion. So insist upon hard hat protection, every day, from anyone on the site. Now, keep in mind that Safe Work Australia makes a very clear distinction regarding personal protection equipment (PPE). According to them, PPE is designed to a supplement, the last line of defence against injury. They are designed to be the fail-safe in case everything else goes wrong. In other words, you should always wear your hard hat, but you should also make sure things aren’t falling on your construction site, to begin with. How do you maintain your equipment? Machine malfunction is one of the top causes of injury on a site. This can be from tools, improperly maintained scaffolding or electronic malfunction. Regardless, equipment malfunction can lead to injury and death in very short order. It can be expensive and inconvenient to maintain every piece of equipment on your site, but to restart old and poorly maintained equipment can be as dangerous as unguarded scaffolding. Keep a record of equipment repairs, and check over everything after every job, from trestles to drill bits. Leave nothing to chance when it comes to your equipment. After all, these are the literal tools of your trade. If they aren’t kept up, not only will your site become dysfunctional, but dangerous as well. What makes a good communicator in a workplace? This one is vital. Communication on your site must be top quality at all times. As workers move throughout the site, as they pass one another on scaffolding, and as decisions are made that impact workman safety…all of it should be communicated. No man on a site is an island, and everyone has to be maintaining a safe environment for the good of the crew. As a site supervisor or employer, you must lead the charge here. Insisting that site safety procedures be followed to the letter, every day, and following them yourself sets the example for your workers. Communicating clearly and constantly ensures that everyone is on the same page in terms of safety and goal. A communicative work site is a safe work site. Make Sure You Wear Your PPE Sometimes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may not be the trendiest attire going around. But at least it keeps you safe. You’re not going to look too great if you are all bunged up from falling tools that land on your head. Or if you end up in hospital from silicosis from breathing in construction dust. So, do the smart thing and wear your PPE. Correct safety measures can ensure a long work life as a tradie without injuries such as safety boots, earmuffs, face masks, protective eyewear and other PPE. Keeping Construction Safety Your Top Priority Construction sites are dangerous places, but you can do so much to mitigate that danger. With 35 fatalities in 2016 and 13,000 serious claims, Australian construction workers walk a dangerous line. And while falls are the most common killer of construction workers, according to safe work Australia they aren’t the only cause for mayhem on a construction site. Electrocution, burns, suffocation from collapsed trenches and injuries from machine malfunction are common on sites. Good communication,

More individuals than ever are taking control of their own destiny and starting their own business. In times like these, with major layoffs and big businesses providing less job security while demanding more from their employees, it makes a lot of sense to become your own boss. You spend more awake hours at work than anywhere else so why spend it doing something you hate like sitting in a cubicle or standing at a cash register when you’d rather be enjoying the great outdoors. If you want to be surrounded by nature than answering to a boss that doesn’t appreciate you then starting your own landscaping business may be a dream come true. Keep reading to discover what you need to begin making that dream a reality. Create a Landscaping Business Plan A business plan can be the key to success and is often the difference between companies that make it and the 50% of companies that close their doors within the first five years. Creating a business plan will help you succeed by allowing you to figure out the answer to problems before they happen. You’ll want to include things like: Business Summary and Overview Your business summary and overview will explain what you hope to accomplish, your business mission and vision. Financial Plan This will explain how are you going to pay for the necessary equipment for your landscaping business. It should give details on what money you’ll need and where you’ll get it. Competition and Market Facts It can be very helpful to understand the landscaping market in your area. Research who your competition is and how they are earning their money. Knowing this will help you figure out where to put your energy and resources. Products and Services It’s important to decide what services and products your company will offer to customers. If you try to do too much or do not offer enough services you may not be able to do your best and miss out on profits. Equipment Needs You don’t want to be on a job and realize you don’t have the equipment and supplies you need to do it right. Ensuring you have all the business, landscaping and safety equipment necessary will make it easier to be successful. You’ll need office supplies to run the business. This may include a laptop and software to keep business records or paper invoices, writing supplies, file cabinets, and office space to do your paperwork. You’ll also need tools of the trade such as lawn mowers, log splitters, shovels, trowels and other supplies to be able to get down and dirty and do your job. Sales and Marketing Plan One of the hardest parts of running a business is finding customers. Creating a plan to advertise your business will help you do that. Whether it’s going door to door or creating a website to market your services, you’ll need time and people available to do so. This will help you figure out what you need to do and how you’re going to do it. It’ll also help if you decide to seek outside financial investments or loans. Learn the Business There’s more to running a landscaping business than just grabbing a lawn mower and cutting some grass. Clients will expect you to have some knowledge of lawn care, trees, weeds, fertilizers and more. You’ll want to research what plants grow the best in sun or shade. There’s a lot of safety information you’ll need to make sure you and your employees are not injured while working. The more you know, the easier it will be to successfully run your business and offer the best services to your clients. Networking You’re going to need to build business relationships to be successful. This will include suppliers, customers, contractors, and others. Your landscaping business will need a place to get plants, saplings, fertilizer, and other supplies. Since you’ll need a lot of these things on a regular basis you may be able to get a discount by creating a partnership with a gardening or greenhouse business in the area. Local business networking events or trade shows can be a great way to meet with other entrepreneurs. Social media and online communities are also a valuable resource for connecting with local businesses and potential customers or suppliers. Get the Word out You’re Open for Business Now that you’ve created a plan and have the equipment and supplies you need it’s time to get customers. But how do you do that? There are lots of ways to get the word out that you’re ready for business. Website and Social Media Profiles One of the fastest and easiest ways to announce to the world that you’re in business is online. More than 88% of Australians are active internet users. Setting up a website and creating social media profiles let you reach the masses without having to even leave the office. You can be found 24/7, and customers can come to you. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram can be effective ways to attract visitors to your website and find potential customers. Creating regular posts about your company and information related to landscaping can help you attract the right visitors to your site and build your business clientele. Business Directories and Online Communities Listing your business on local directories and participating in online communities related to your neighbourhood can be one of the most effective ways to get customers. They allow previous clients to leave reviews of your business. People trust online reviews just as much as word of mouth recommendations from friends and family. Business directories also help those searching from their mobile devices find you more easily. Listing your physical address on each directory can help you rank higher in search engine results and drive even more potential customers to your business site. Flyers, Signs and Decals Hanging flyers on bulletin boards at local hardware stores, community centres, malls, and other local gathering places can help find those you don’t reach online. Have current and

The construction sector is one of the oldest industries in the world, and it’s constantly changing. In order to stay successful, you have to be able to adapt to these changes. It’s important that you stay up to date on the newest industry trends coming down the pipeline. We’ve gathered together ten of the construction industry trends we think will define 2019. Check them out. 1. Rising Costs Risings costs are nothing new, unfortunately. The cost of materials, permitting, labour, and the land itself is all going up. But with home loan rates at all time lows it will be interesting to see how the effects of the economic downturn vs the low rates will effect the construction sector. Right now building materials themselves are one of the biggest contributing costs. The shortage of qualified workers is another thing really driving up costs. Builders are finding it more and more difficult to properly staff their job sites. Skilled workers such as trained bricklayers, welders, and electricians are especially in demand. 2. Sustainability It’s very clear, sustainability is in for the long term. Modern consumers want to know the provenance of the places they live, work, and shop. They need to know that building a new structure didn’t hurt the environment. Look for materials that were sourced sustainably and fairly. Avoid anything that produces excessive pollution or waste in the building process. Where possible you should always try to use carbon neutral building materials. 3. Modular and Prefabricated Designs Modular structures are becoming ever more popular in the building trades. They allow you to shift the construction of many portions of your job to a centralized manufacturing plant. This allows you to get the scale benefits that mass production provides. Materials are built to tighter standards and come out more uniform. It’s possible to simply slot many items together and complete jobs more efficiently. Because much of your structure arrives mostly completed you save time on the site as well. You don’t have to rough out the materials and fully assemble a structure. In some cases, you can simply place and secure modular rooms and buildings. 4. Labour Shortages With the market in general up, it becomes more and more difficult to find good workers. Let’s face it, construction is a hard job that not everyone is suited for. Many young men and women coming up would prefer an office or shop job to that of a skilled tradesman. As the economy continues to be on fire job sites around the country are finding it harder than ever to source staff. With a lack of workers, companies are forced to raise pay and other benefits to attract new hires. Not only does this raise costs in general but it can lead to some companies trying to make do without a full staff. 5. Green Building Practices Are Huge Construction Industry Trends Alongside sustainability in materials comes green building industry practices and design. Consumers are increasingly looking for structures that work more seamlessly with their environments. Better quality insulation installed more thickly is becoming the norm. They want to know that they can spend less on heating and cooling while also saving the environment. The use of natural lighting is huge. Placing windows at the proper angles and locations to take advantage of natural heating during the winter. You also need to make certain that there are plans in place that allow for green demolition at the buildings end of life cycle. 6. Futureproofing Internet connectivity is becoming more and more integral to everyday life. It’s estimated that there are now more than 20 million internet-connected devices in the world. Taking internet connectivity and other technological advancements into consideration is absolutely essential. Before you ever begin building you need to have planned out the location and density of fibre optics cabling and other broadband connectivity. Buildings will last a long time. It’s important that you futureproof them as much as possible. 7. Information Modeling Information modelling is a fancy way of describing the kind of planning construction companies have been doing for decades. It combines all the parts of a project together to present you with a unified plan. These can include things like road access and route placement as well as the permitted structures on different areas of a site. Using information modelling makes it much easier to keep track of what’s happening. 8. Technological Advancements There are lots of new or emerging technologies that are beginning to have a big impact on construction. Construction project management software and drones are just two of these advances. Project management software makes it possible to bundle together the majority of your administration and other tasks. Scheduling, job site planning, pay, and many other tasks can now be completed with nothing but a laptop. Drone technology is still in its infancy for commercial projects but there are already lots of interesting developments. You can perform a site survey and get aerial photographs of your progress. Many companies are beginning to incorporate drone inspections into their build process as well. 9. Safety Equipment Advances Safety has always been the name of the game in construction. New IOT technologies and materials are finally being applied to construction safety equipment, making this one of the most important construction trends. If you are asking yourself what construction safety gear should you always have on site, then read more here in our blog. Things like fitness trackers are being incorporated into heavy duty work boots. This allows you to better track the movement of workers and can keep a log of when they go out of bounds. New clothing materials allow for better moisture wicking and warming/cooling. This allows your guys to longer, safer during hot summer days and cold winter nights. Advances in helmet safety are also coming into their own. New material studies are allowing manufacturers to make lighter, stronger helmets. 10. Slow Growth The industry has been on a growth tear for the last few years. Like

There are a few rules that should be in place when cutting with a diamond blade. They go as follows: 1. Have a Plan Measure at least three times when marking your cutting line. Also, consider if there will be rebar (steel re-enforcement) embedded within the material you are cutting, as well as any gas lines or electric lines. You want to know this before you start to cut.   2. Use the Right Diamond Blade for Your Masonry Saw and Material You should only use a blade that meets the specifications of your machinery. If the blade doesn’t fit the machinery properly, or has the wrong RPM, you risk damaging the blade, the material, as well as creating a safety risk. Also, wet cutting diamond blades should be only used for cutting wet concrete, and vice versa for dry cutting. Dry cutting blades are most suitable on low horsepower masonry saws. HOT TIP! If you have to pick between a bond that is too soft or too hard for your material, lean toward the side of too soft. A bond that is too hard can cause the blade to overheat at a faster rate and can cause the blade to crack. A blade that is too soft will still cut – you just won’t get a long life from your diamond blade. 3. Check the Blade and Masonry Saw Before You Use It If you’re reusing a diamond blade, inspect it for damage—especially around the arbor hole. Ensure the blade isn’t warped and check your masonry saw’s key components like belts, bolts, and oil levels. If you’re using an electric motor, examine the power cord for wear. Confirm water flows freely to both sides of the blade to keep it cool during cutting. Avoid forcing the blade or applying side pressure to steer it. Let the blade cut naturally to prevent damage and extend its life. Replacing a Diamond Blade Diamond blades endure more wear than standard saw blades due to the tough materials they cut. You’ll know it’s time to replace one when the segments appear smooth or worn down. Less-efficient: A worn out, smooth diamond blade will cut at a far slower rate than it did when you first bought it. Glazed blade: This shows that blade has been to cut a softer, less abrasive material than what should have been cut through. You may be able to bring the diamond particles back to their original form by cutting through a harder, more abrasive material, but this doesn’t always work. If you would like to find out more about diamond blades and their uses, get in contact with the team at Canberra Diamond Blade. We are Australia’s diamond blade experts, and can help you make a decision on which diamond blade is best for your application. Give us a call on 02 6242 8996 and we will be happy to help you out with your questions.

Brick hammers are an essential tool for a mason’s kit. They are the most effective tool when it comes to fulfilling a range of duties on the worksite. Brick hammers are the perfect tool for a variety of hardscaping projects. They are one of the most commonly used tools by professional brickies and can be used for breaking small pieces off rocks or splitting bricks. They are made up of a handle and a double-sided head. The handle usually has a comfortable grip made for absorbing the shock that comes from hitting hard objects such as bricks or stones. The two sides of the hammer differ one another as they have different purposes: one side is shaped like a hammer, but is square as opposed to the standard circular look of a hammer head. the other takes on a chisel appearance. The Alternative Use for the Brick Hammer Although designed for cleanly breaking bricks or removing old mortar, a mason’s brick hammer serves many other purposes. You can use it to break concrete, split pavers, smash rocks, scrape dried cement, or drive stakes and nails. Despite its name, the brick hammer proves useful across the entire job site. Use the blunt, square side for heavier tasks like landscaping stone, breaking blocks, or smashing larger brick pieces. The thin, chisel-like side works well for precision tasks, like chipping small bits off stone without cracking the whole piece. Complementary Tools Stonemasons often pair their brick hammer with other tools to shape and finish stone slabs and blocks. Common companions include: Mallets – for applying controlled force Metal straight edges – to check flatness and alignment Chisels – for shaping, smoothing, or removing material Chisels come in many shapes and sizes, each suited for different materials or tasks. Some are ideal for removing large chunks, while others provide a smooth, detailed finish. Canberra Diamond Blade have the full kit for stonemasons. From brick hammers to chisels, cutting blades and trowels, we have everything you need to ensure a clean finish on your stone. If you need any assistance in finding what you need, we are happy to help. Just give us a call on 02 6242 8996 and our team will assist you with your enquiries.

Construction has proven to be one of the most lucrative and stable types of businesses throughout the years. You may be interested in how to start a contracting business that you can grow and profit from. But first, you need to know the basics so you can do it right. There are definitely some essential key factors to consider before starting a contracting business. Check out this list below of 10 tips that will help you with running a successful construction company. 1. Write a Business Plan Some people may think that writing a business plan has become an outdated step. However, there are still many entrepreneurs and investors who value them. Developing a plan when starting a contracting business will allow you to outline all the necessary steps you’ll need to take to increase the chances of success. There are many free templates you can use to help you write a small construction company business plan. 2. Research Regulations Specific to Your State Each state has different regulations in regards to setting up a business. Since the laws and guidelines may shift depending on where you are, it’s important to know which ones can impact your construction business. For instance, you will need to be aware of tax filing requirements and licenses necessary for where you’ll be starting a contracting business. You may also need to look into the regulations for the process of registering your business as well. It won’t be possible for you to have a business without setting up a legal business entity first. The more information you know about state-specific requirements beforehand, the easier it will be to avoid roadblocks when beginning. 3. Get Access to Funding Resources Everyone knows that it takes money to get any business off the ground. Starting a contracting business is no exception. Finding financial resources to help with starting a contracting business will allow things to run more smoothly. You’ll need to find funding sources if you don’t already have a savings account for your company. Another route to funding your business would be to consider applying for a small business loan through government programs. 4. Understand Regulations for Construction Industry Every industry has a set of rules that are put in place to keep all businesses within that sector held at certain standards. Aside from brushing up on important rules and regulations that govern each state, it’s also important to be familiar with guidelines that are specific to the construction industry as well. Consult with the department of labor’s website for regulations for starting a contracting business in construction. These steps and guidelines will ensure that your company is following compliance. 5. Obtain Proper Licenses and Permits The last thing you want to do is position your company to be outside of legal standards. There may be licenses and permits that you need to have when starting a contracting business to prove legitimacy. Gaining the appropriate license and permit requirements will help to protect your business. Reference the paperwork for your state to find out which certifications or permits are recognized as necessary for you to operate locally. 6. Get Your Business Insured Another way to protect your business is to make sure that you are properly insured. You’ll especially want to make sure that you are insured when starting a contracting business due to the nature of this type of work. Businesses do require a lot of investments so getting insurance can help out financially in the event of an incident. You should at least get liability insurance for general protection. 7. Recruiting and Hiring Laborers You can’t run a successful construction company if you don’t have anyone to help execute the work. After you’ve set up all the legal and structural foundations of your business you’ll need to begin recruiting individuals that can work for your company. Depending on the model of your business, you will be able to hire people under various formats. For instance, you may want to enlist subcontractors, independent contractors, etc. You may even want to hire some employees to do administration work, such as handling payroll and system operations. The best way to go about finding individuals to work for you when starting a contracting business is to begin posting job ads online via job sites and appropriate social media platforms. You should also use word-of-mouth and career day events to your advantage. 8. Develop a Health and Safety Plan You’ll want to put a safety and health plan in place for the people you hire. There are specific health standards that need to be met that are regulated by government guidelines. Check out workplace and safety standards based on Osha’s requirements to assist you with creating a health and safety plan. 9. Search for Tools and Resources There are plenty of resources for construction companies and contractors to help with running your business successfully. Be sure to take advantage of online and offline tools that will contribute to your business knowledge and answer questions for your concerns. You’ll also need to consider buying actual tools for your company if you’ll be supplying contractors with them. Be sure to stock your business with the necessary equipment. 10. Find a Mentor for Help Starting a contracting business in construction will definitely be challenging and there may be some questions that are difficult to find answers to. Seeking out a good mentor to help you through the process of beginning and growing your business can be somewhat of a shortcut to obtaining required insight. Go out and start making connections with others in your industry. Then reach out to individuals that you’d think would be willing to take you under their wing. Interested in Starting a Contracting Business Soon? The best way to begin any business is by writing down everything you think is required in order to make your business successful. Then you should get all the legal and insurance properties situated. After that you can begin hiring people to work and gathering all

Laying brick after brick can be tiresome work, especially when the hot months come around. With residential construction continuing to rise in popularity there is a growing demand for bricklayers. But, making sure you can complete the bricklaying job easily and without detriment to the health of staff or the environment is important. Many bricklaying companies still follow outdated practices and use old technology on the job site. Using outdated methods and technology can not only be unsafe, but it will reduce productivity which waste time and money for your pocket. So, it’s important when laying bricks that you’ve got the best tools to make the job as easy as possible. Find out more below… Transporting Your Bricks With modern technology allowing for more easy transportation, there is less need to be carrying bricks. Moving bricks around a worksite can be back-breaking work. If you want to move bricks easier and safer, purchase yourself a mini conveyor belt or brick elevator. This will save you from having to move bricks around the site all day, and makes getting bricks up to the second store a breeze. This will save you money in both time and labour. Get yourself a decent wheelbarrow or brick barrow. Not one of those flimsy ones from the DIY store – get one with a reinforced base and solid steel legs. Something that won’t buckle under a bit of pressure and will last you the long haul like the Moss Wheelbarrows that we stock. They are proudly Australian designed and made! Safely moving materials on the job is important. Safe Work Australia states that the construction industry accounted for 11 per cent of all serious compensation claims from workers in Australia. Many of these incidents could have been avoided using safe tools. What Tools Make Bricklaying Easier? A professional bricklayer should have a complete tool kit to ensure they are getting the job done with ease. If a bricklayer’s kit is incomplete certain aspects of their job cannot be fulfilled, so it is important to make sure you have the right tools for the job. Common bricklayers tools include a range of brick trowels, each fulfilling different purposes. You can get different sizes and types of brick trowels to suit different projects and make the job easier. Some of these include: Bricklaying Techniques for Efficiency Efficiency is a fundamental aspect of any construction project, and bricklaying is no exception. Whether you’re a professional bricklayer or a DIY enthusiast, improving your bricklaying techniques can save you time, money, and energy while ensuring the quality and durability of your work. In this article, we will delve into some essential bricklaying techniques that can significantly enhance your efficiency. 1. Proper Planning Efficiency in bricklaying begins with careful planning. Before you start laying a single brick, take the time to design a well-thought-out layout. This includes calculating the number of bricks required, establishing the course line, and accounting for door and window openings. Proper planning minimizes mistakes and eliminates unnecessary adjustments during the construction process. 2. Quality Mortar Mix The mortar mix is the adhesive that holds your bricks together, so it’s crucial to get it right. A consistent and appropriately mixed mortar is essential for efficient bricklaying. Ensure that your mortar mix has the right proportions of cement, sand, and water. Using a mechanical mixer can save you time and guarantee a uniform consistency. 3. The Buttering Technique One of the most efficient techniques in bricklaying is “buttering.” Instead of applying mortar to the brick directly, you apply it to the previous brick’s head and bed joints. This reduces mortar waste and speeds up the process since you can lay the brick immediately after buttering it. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to apply the Buttering Technique: The Buttering Technique is a valuable skill in bricklaying that not only enhances efficiency but also results in better quality brickwork. By reducing mortar waste, improving precision, ensuring consistent adhesion, and minimising strain on your tools, it’s a method that professional bricklayers and DIY enthusiasts alike can benefit from when undertaking bricklaying projects. 4. Use a Line and Level Accuracy is key in bricklaying, and using a string line and a level is essential for maintaining straight and level courses. These tools ensure that your bricks are correctly aligned both horizontally and vertically, preventing the need for adjustments later on. They are indispensable for efficient bricklaying. 5. Pre-cut Bricks Pre-cutting bricks to the required size before starting a course can save a considerable amount of time. While it might seem like extra work upfront, pre-cut bricks allow you to lay them more quickly, especially in complex areas like corners and openings. A brick saw or chisel can be used to make precise cuts. 6. Work From Both Ends To increase efficiency, consider working from both ends of a wall. This method is particularly useful for longer walls. By having bricklayers at both ends laying bricks towards the middle, you eliminate the need for one team to wait for the other to finish, effectively cutting construction time in half. 7. The Importance of Clean Joints Efficient bricklaying involves keeping your mortar joints clean. Excess mortar can create a messy appearance and potentially weaken the structure. Using a jointer or a trowel, ensure that your joints are uniform in size and free from protruding mortar. This not only improves aesthetics but also facilitates faster progress. 8. Regular Cleanup Regularly cleaning your work area is a simple yet effective technique for efficiency. Remove debris, mortar splatter, and excess materials from your workspace. This not only keeps the site organized but also prevents accidents and interruptions, allowing for continuous work. 9. Invest in Quality Tools Efficiency is significantly influenced by the tools you use. High-quality bricklaying tools such as trowels, levels, and scaffolding not only make the work more manageable but also improve the quality and speed of bricklaying. Don’t go for cheap tools that won’t last and will waste you time and money, your

A core drill is  specifically  designed to remove a cylinder of material, from a solid surface. So it is does a similar job to that of a hole saw but is used on harder or thicker material. The material that is left inside the core drill bit is called the “core”. What is the history behind Core Drill Bits? Core drills were first used by the ancient Egyptians and were invented sometime around 3000 BC. Before the outbreak of World War Two, a California mining engineer named Branner Newsom invented a core drill that would easily remove large diameter to cores of up to 4.8 meters in length for mining shafts. But this type isn’t used today as modern core drill technology has evolved so the same result can be achieved more cost effectively. What type of Core Drill bits are out there? There are a variety of core drill bits out there for different jobs, here are a couple of the most common types: Core drills used for concrete applications are usually referred to as diamond core drills (or diamond-tipped core drills) and are cooled using water. They are a heavy duty concrete drill great for poured concrete, block walls and other construction applications. Diamond-tipped core drills are used more typically in construction. They are used to create holes for manholes, pipes in concrete slabs and other large-diameter penetrations in stone or concrete. Annular cutters are used to drill into metal. Carbide core drills in a SDS drill can also be used for smaller masonry drilling projects. Carbide core drill bits typically run dry, can be used on thin walls, and only come in smaller diameters. They are not designed to drill into thick concrete slabs. When drilling through a tile to install a tap, a diamond coated holesaw bit might be all you need. These come in a range of sizes starting from 5mm and going up to 128mm. As they are diamond coated, this type of core drill bit will not last as long as a core drill or pin drill with solid diamond segments. In small sizes, professional tilers prefer diamond pin drill bits. They commonly come in sizes from 4mm to 10mm and as they have a solid diamond head, they last for the long haul. Serious Core Drill Bits Outside general construction, these are used for mineral exploration. Coring may be up to several thousand meters in length. The core samples are taken and examined and to work out if they should begin or cancel mining operations in a particular region. Exploration diamond drilling is used heavily in the mining industry to probe and search for deposits of ore. It also allows geologists to assess the core through chemical assay and conduct structural, mineralogical and petrologic studies of the drilled out rock. Core Drilling at Home Core drilling at home is typically done to make space for plumbing, electrical and air-conditioner piping as well as conduit through concrete floors or walls. Although drilling a single hole can seem simple, having the ability to drill to the right width and depth accurately very often requires a diamond tipped drill bit saw. The use of heavy duty diamond-tipped saws will also help you avoid problems when drilling through the concrete re-enforcing mesh. Reaching the Areas Concrete Saws Aren’t Able to Reach In areas of the building that are hard to access, concrete saws often struggle to reach the area. You could invest in a concrete chainsaw to get into those tight areas, or you can use a core drill through a process called stitch drilling. Stitch drilling is the drilling of a large number of overlapping holes until the necessary section of concrete is taken away from the area. Core Drill bits online in our store As we are focussed on construction, in particular, concreters, brickies, landscapers and tilers, the core drill bits for sale in our store are specifically the heavy duty diamond tipped core drill bit for concrete, walls, and stone. They come with either brazed or laser welded segments. Lazer welded diamond core drill bits are the longest lasting. We also offer a great range of diamond coated holesaw bits, and diamond tipped pin drill bits to choose from. If you have any questions about what you need for your job, give us a call on 02 6242 8996 and we’ll help you out.