Biggest Construction Failures Of All Time

George Charles2023-01-20T12:11:28+00:00Sampoong Department Store Seoul, South Korea 1995 The Sampoong Department Store in Seoul was not always the building that the construction company intended. Similar to the time constraints occurring in the US during the Hyatt Regency Hotel collapse, South Korean construction companies were pressured to complete projects quickly...

10 Essential Construction Accessories

George Charles2023-02-07T14:57:02+00:00 As a builder or DIYer, the smaller tools and equipment are just as important as the large power tools to completing a project successfully. Here at Builders Marketplace, we have come up with 10 items every builder should have to hand or in their tool...

Builders Glossary: 30 Construction Terms You’ve Seen But Never Knew

George Charles2023-02-10T14:44:37+00:00 Whether you’re an experienced construction worker, or a novice DIYer, remembering all of the terminology can be quite the task. That’s why at Builders Marketplace we have compiled a glossary of some terms that are common place on any building site or set of DIY...

5 Weird & Wonderful UK Houses

George Charles2023-09-05T05:02:21+00:00 Housing construction usually has very basic elements that will then be customised with decorative work on the inside. However, sometimes homeowners and architects wanted to try something different in terms of exterior housing construction, and that’s how we ended up with these 5 weird and...

Top 10 Outdoor Wood Paints & Stains

George Charles2023-01-20T12:11:16+00:00 Top 10 Outdoor Wood Paints From fencing to cladding, outdoor wood can be a standout feature to your home, and common place in most gardens. Some woods are prized for their aesthetic appeal, but this can sometimes mean the durability of these woods is compromised, especially...

7 Common DIY Accidents: How To Avoid Them and What Can Happen If You Don’t

George Charles2023-01-20T12:11:14+00:00 7 Common DIY Accidents It is estimated that up to 300 people a week are arriving to A&E having being injured in a DIY related accident. Whether at home or in the workplace, when tackling any DIY project, safety should always be number one priority. However, sometimes...