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How to attract the top 5 UK birds to your garden

How to attract the top 5 UK birds to your garden

If you thought you were the only wise owl to notice, and perhaps even note down, the variety of glorious birds frolicking about your garden, think again.

Have a gander at these stats before feathering your own nest: For millions of Brits, garden birdwatching is an obsession, with enthusiasts taking part in annual tracking surveys helping to count millions of birds collectively.

Fun, challenging, and an activity enjoyed by the whole family, this
Pure Fungi •

Chaga mushrooms: Don’t judge a book by its cover

Often mistaken for a clump of soil or a charred part of a tree, to the experienced eye, the Chaga mushroom can be differentiated via its bright and nutrient-rich insides. So let’s give these ugly ducklings their due, allowing their true benefits to shine.

Potential benefits of Chaga mushrooms for immune support and the brain

Inonotus obliquus, commonly called Chaga and affectionately known as the king of mushrooms, is traditionally and sustainably harvested from birch in Siberia. Used for cent
Nicholas Wallwork - Property Forum TV •

Structural Engineers: Key Insights 📐🔗🔩 Join me on a walk-through!

IN THIS VIDEO: Construction techniques; the importance of a structural engineer on any site; and the structural elements within this particular site – that of my mentorship client, in Fleet, Hampshire. 👇👇LINKS AND INFO👇👇

// SUMMARY

On most development sites, you'll require input from a number of key consultants, such as architects and mechanical engineers. Structural engineers are one of the primary consultants on a development of any size – even on a small project such as an extension to a residential home.

Who better to guide us through the importance of a structural engineer’s specialist input than Project Manager, Tom Gillett!

🔩 Elements that a structural engineer will take into consideration include:
☑️ The steel structural skeleton
☑️ The positioning and size of the lintels
☑️ The depth of the foundation
☑️ Fire protection requirements of materials and the structure as a whole
☑️ Which walls are being removed and whether new walls are required

These specialists are able to provide the local authority with the relevant information over and above that which is provided in the building plans.

🔩 A PRACTICAL WALK-THROUGH ON SITE! Tom and I take you through the site of my mentorship client, highlighting the Structural Engineer’s roles:

☑️ Top of mind for these specialists on this site is the steel structural skeleton which was already in place in this building, erected in the late 1980s. The required alterations and redevelopments to this existing structure need to literally be supported, in order to reflect the desired outcome. The structure was fully compliant at the time of building, but regulations have changed since then.

☑️ The structural engineers also discovered reinforcement in the ground floor slab which were not detailed in the as built drawings. This meant that the expectations and directions of how the drainage could be installed had to be re-evaluated because the reinforcement that's existing has to be reinstated.

☑️ It makes sense, then, that structural engineer offices also tend to be the go-to offices for below ground drainage – the two sets of engineers work in unison.

TAKE NOTE:

⚠️ Without verification of substantive evidence that the structural integrity of the building is sound, a building inspector will not give final approval.

⚠️ Ever heard of "over-engineering?" It exists! We chat a bit about this phenomenon in the video.

// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT

By now you know that we always place emphasis on UNFORSEEN ISSUES, how to avoid them before they even crop up and having a contingency plan in place in case they do. This is common when working on an existing structure.

Case in point on this particular site, where despite the builder digging trial holes and studying the as built drawings upon initial estimation, a much greater extent of work revealed itself only later. It's the sort of discovery that has a knock-on effect on both the time and budget constraints of a development.

🤯 Major Construction Problem with the Concrete Slab. How We Overcame It | Property Development Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEWHIyNaYCw&t=17s

// YOUR QUESTIONS

I’d love to know more about you! Are you a property owner, developer or investor? What subject matter means the most to you? What would you like the next video to cover? Do you have any questions? What experiences would you like to share with us all?
👉 Share in the comments!

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Dushko International •

Light at the End of the Tunnel for the Pole Dance Community

Vaccines are here, restrictions are slowly lifting, and students and athletes of the Pole Dance Community are finding their way back to dancing together in studios, gyms and fitness centers.

While indoor activities are mostly open for business, once again, the community has displayed their willingness and strength to adapt to any circumstances: Individual and limited private lessons are available, outdoor group fitness sessions are starting to flourish, and online classes are more popular than
N. S. Wibberley Funerals •

‘A New Way of Life’ – Adjusting to life after the death of your spouse

After suffering the death of a spouse, we are likely consumed by emotional darkness, feeling that recovery and joy may be impossible. When, each morning, the moment that consciousness returns and we are again overwhelmed by the reality of the loss, it’s overwhelming. For many, coping with the death of a spouse is the ultimate stressor. As time passes, the intense pain for most people will lessen. The good days will start to outweigh the bad. Laughing at a joke, enjoying a visit with a friend and
N. S. Wibberley Funerals •

Sustainable Funeral Options: ‘Going’ Green

People across the world have developed different ways to send off their loved ones, with the majority embracing traditional burial and cremation ceremonies. Though it’s not likely to be discussed at a funeral, both of these popular methods pose devastating effects on the environment. Amidst rising concerns amongst environmentalists, and indeed the increasing awareness and adopters of eco-friendly practices, opting for a ‘Green Burial’ is being favored as a more considerate way to make their last
Dushko International •

The Impact of a Global Pandemic on the Pole Dance Community

All members of the Pole Fitness community – professional athletes, instructors, performers, fitness enthusiasts, suppliers and business owners – have been affected in some way by COVID-19. For many, the effect on small businesses has been devastating, with studios the world over closing shop indefinitely.

We are a community known for its resilience, togetherness, adaptability and positive outlook. Our members have rallied together to inject new energy into the industry despite the odds, finding
Business Essentials •

Getting to Know the Resident Watch Technician at World's Finest Watches

An interview with Moses Letsoalo, resident Watch Technician at World’s Finest Watches in Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton

Horologists are a rarity in South Africa due to the scarcity of formal training in the country for watchmakers, clockmakers, watch technicians and repairers. Moses Letsoalo, the resident Watch Technician at World’s Finest Watches, is one of the last of such specialists to have received training from a Swiss team within our borders.

Now aged 55, Moses was born with a keen inte
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