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How can I keep costs and breakages to a minimum
Control of wastage and breakage on site is the key to more profits from building construction. Here are a few simple ways to cut wastage and increase productivity on your site.

STORAGE

Store sands for concrete, mortar and plaster separately as near to the structure and mixing area as possible. They should be placed on well compacted clean ground or a platform constructed of broken bricks, aggregate or even a weak concrete mixture for larger projects to prevent contamination.

Preferably store bagged cement in a lockable hut on a raised floor - protected from rain and rising damp. If outdoors, sore on elevated wooden pallets, well covered with plastic sheeting or a tarpaulin suitably weighted down for windy conditions.
Stack bricks on firm hard ground as close to the structure as possible, protected from storm water and splashing with mud.

Protect wooden or aluminium door and window frames from damage by wheelbarrows, scaffolding etc.

TECHNIQUES & PROCEDURES

Hand-mixing of concrete and mortar should only be done on small projects or for small quantities of material. Hiring a concrete mixer at the foundation and floor slab stage could save money.

Draw up a simple bar chart showing the construction stages of each component of the house and plan your delivery schedule with your suppliers in advance. High value window frames, door frames etc should arrive on the day of installation to reduce the chance of theft and the need for storage.

Mark out an area on site for all rubbish and waste. A tidy building site means a more professional-looking contract. At the end of each day ensure that all building rubble and unused mortar is moved on to the rubbish heap before it sets.
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