Sydney’s Designer House Might Break Record In Northern Beaches

Posted by BethGMartin on Nov 15, 2018 in Apartment | Comments Off on Sydney’s Designer House Might Break Record In Northern Beaches

If you have been watching house prices around Spit Brdge in between purchasing building supplies in Sydney, you would know that every year there are a very limited number of properties that are listed for double-digits in the northern part of the area. Majority of these houses used to be situated in either Palm Beach or Manly. Many of the investors wanted to buy the property to be used on weekends while the rest only want to have a trophy home.

There are not many options when it comes to family homes located within suburban areas. One of these houses in called The Point House and located in Collaroy Basin which is on the north of the beaches. There are already talks that the same will smash the record hold by the suburb and the difference might be quite huge.

The family home is permanent and being offered to locals in the area. Sellers are also happy with the idea of foreign investors purchasing the house. The house is quite well-known since the architect who designed it has won many national awards.

According to the real estate agent Brendan Pomponio who is in-charge of the architect-designed home, the property is quite extraordinary that it is rare for these types of home to be listed around northern beaches. He said that the guillotine glass doors are his favorite part of the house.

The house’s location is at the top of the beach therefore the entire property has a 270 degree view of the ocean. The engineer who owned the property is Russell Staley who is from the United Kingdom. He and his wife, Jennifer, hired Peter Stutchbury who is an award-winning architect in order to build what is now called The Point House.

The Point House is perfect for a family looking for a home with swimming pool. It is equipped with innovative features and there is a viewing window located underwater. This is a better deal than building one from scratch where they would need building supplies in Sydney and would take months to be completed. The house was constructed seven years ago and the original owners decided to sell because of their growing family.

Windscreen Repair Firm Acquired By Swedish Company

Posted by BethGMartin on Nov 7, 2018 in Car Wraps | Comments Off on Windscreen Repair Firm Acquired By Swedish Company

There are many companies in the UK that offer auto glass repair Lancaster and across the country. One company, headquartered in Bristol, has recently be acquired by a Swedish private equity-backed company.

George Douglas’s Mobile Windscreens, which trades as National Windscreens, was founded back in 1971, and was turned over in excess of £40m in 2017. The company now has 35 fitting centres active, with a fleet of 230 mobile units, Mobile Windscreens offers vehicle glass repair and replacement (VGRR) services, as well as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) camera re-calibration across several regions in the UK: South West, South and West Midlands.

It was acquired by the Ryds Bilglas, backed by the Nordic Capital Fund VIII and is a major VGRR and ADAS recalibration business in the Scandinavian region. The group’s acquisition of Mobile Windscreens will provide the group with a UK presence, and is part of its plans to grow internationally and expand its operations across auto glass repair Lancaster and the world.

Reportedly, all of Mobile Windscreens will retain all of its management and staff, except for founder and principal shareholder George Douglas, who will be retiring soon.

Douglas, in a statement, said that he sees this deal as a momentous milestone for the company, as well as its management and employees, following his founding over 45 years ago. According to him, the management have been working with the company’s advisers in order to find a new owner that shared the company’s values and vision for its continued growth and operations, and they found those qualities in Ryds Bilglas.

Grant Thorton and TLT were supporting the shareholders throughout the sales process.

Anders Jensen, Chief Executive of Ryds Bilglas, says that the group is a major player in Scandinavia, but entering UK is a key step for their plans for global expansion. He says that the company sees Mobile Windscreens and National Windscreens stands for high quality and continuous development, which, of course, leads to satisfied customers.

Mobile Windscreens is a large member of the UK’s National Windscreens consortium, which is considered by some to be the second largest UK VGRR specialist.

How To Do Away With Stress And Focus On Financial Wellbeing

Posted by BethGMartin on Nov 6, 2018 in Business | Comments Off on How To Do Away With Stress And Focus On Financial Wellbeing

If you ask an expert like Nadeem Shaikh Anthemis, he’ll tell you that financial wellbeing is important to the performance of any business. Along with employee engagement, it is a strong indicator to how the business will perform and how much value it gets from the market.

Although holistic wellbeing is nothing new as the WHO in 1948 reported that one must have great physical, mental and social wellbeing to be considered healthy. Also, financial worries may trigger stress and sleepless nights. If such feelings persist, it can cause physical illness which will need finances and can affect the emotional wellbeing.

Physical Health

When one is physically unfit, it will lead to absence at work, financial difficulties and emotional distress. While the employer may not be able to pay for a gym membership, he can provide incentives by planning company outings or buy wearable fitness bands, to measure every employee’s fitness levels.

Examples of employers providing work incentives is when employees choose to ride their own bikes to work. It’s not only a great daily exercise, but it can save 30% to 40% for the cost of the new bike or cycling equipment.

Financial Wellbeing

Millions are living from salary to salary, without having some savings.  In times of emergencies, they are left with no budget to spend and can trigger stress and sleepless nights. The employees need to eliminate financial stress and make them save money from their wages.

To ease out such difficulty, employers ask Nadeem Shaikh Anthemis on how they can provide affordable loans, which are deducted from payroll as repayments. He may suggest private medical insurance and hospital plans, to protect every worker from getting sick and being unable to work, thus lowering the stress levels.

Emotional Wellbeing

Stress can happen to anyone and may lead to mental health conditions if not handled properly. One in every four people can suffer mental conditions in a year, and it usually comes from the working group. That’s why employers need to ensure their employees are capable to work. They need to have a proactive and preventive approach to ensure everyone’s mental health. They can also seek an expert advice to ensure the mental health and financial wellbeing of everyone.

Keeping Pace With The Present Fabricating Environment

Posted by BethGMartin on Nov 1, 2018 in Business | Comments Off on Keeping Pace With The Present Fabricating Environment

If you have been around the press brake for a while, it is very likely that you have acquired knowledge on the way it works in the fabrication of sheet metal. You’ll probably know that there are modern press brakes that are much safer and do not require human intervention like their predecessors. These highly sophisticated automated press brakes are designed to keep pace with the present fabricating environment.

Metal fabrication shops have to adapt to changes in the market by adding new technology and services to speed up delivery times. According to Justin Copp, co-owner and general manager of Brunswick,in the past years, their company has to compete with larger big-box centres and sophisticated job sites in the Winnipeg area. Margins were tight and they have to control their inventories.

In 1970, the business was launched by the Copp brothers as a salvage company but later moved to selling new steel in the 1980’s. Today, the company processes sheet and plate steel up to 6” thick including bars, tubing and beam stock. Throughout the history of the company, they have always pushed for value-added processing of steel that is sold in their shop.

Recently, Brunswick invested in two 5-KW CO₂ lasers, a high definition plasma table, two multi-head oxy-fuel torch tables to process steel plates that are 6 inches thick, four saws, and two press brakes. The lasers were placed in the outbuilding that also contained the two press brakes. However, this situation is not ideal because of the space constraints.

The owners knew that they had to redesign the shop particularly since they would be upgrading the laser technology to a fibre machine that includes a 16-shelf tower. They sought advice from an outside consultant to improve the movement of materials and enhance process flow. Part of the facility has to be reconfigured to create a vertical space and save floor space.

A few disruptive changes can make a workflow more efficient. If heavy machines like the press brake are reconfigured so that the operator does not need to constantly move, it will generate a significant effect on production. Stock must be 100% accessible without the need to move other steel away.

TAT Advices Monsoon Travelers To Check Weather When Visiting

Posted by BethGMartin on Oct 29, 2018 in Boat | Comments Off on TAT Advices Monsoon Travelers To Check Weather When Visiting

According to TAT or Tourism Authority of Thailand, travellers are advised to be vigilant when traveling during the monsoon season. Those who are planning visit Thailand dive sites should make sure to follow safety guidelines that have been put in place by the country to avoid accidents and unfortunate occurrence.

When visiting the country during the monsoon season, tourists should be updated with the daily weather of the area where they are in. They can find official updates from the Thai Meteorological Department or TMD. The department will be able to forecasts upcoming heavy rains, storms especially rough weathers among other things. Regular alerts are also posted by the TMD with regards to mud slide, regular flood and flash flood. For those going near the Andaman Sea, updated about coastal threats and high waves can also be predicted by the department.

In case of a particularly heavy monsoon rain, it is possible for the tour operators to suspend or delay the tourist activities they have scheduled beforehand because the responsibility rests on their shoulders. It is more likely if there are known risks in terms of the tourists’ safety and health or if there are threats present.

Activities that are most likely to be suspended or delayed include ferry transfers, white-water rafting, diving, mountain trekking, sailing, zip lining, snorkelling and bungee jumping. It is common for tourists to hunt for Thailand dive sites but this activity is suspended especially during the rainy season. Majority of the activities in tourist hots pots, however, are operating as usual.

The monsoon season of the southwestern part of Thailand starts on the month of May until October while the heavy rains are usually experienced on September. Phuket has the highest number of rains all year round because it is close to the Andaman Sea. Monsoon season means that majority of the tiny islands in the country are close to tourists.

For those boarding a ferry from one island to another, the trips are choppier during monsoon and there are weather updates every hour which will determine if the trips will continue or not. It is best to go during the summer months when checking out Thailand dive sites in order to avoid accidents.

Some Tips When Choosing Stone Wall Tiles For Your Home

Posted by BethGMartin on Oct 22, 2018 in Events | Comments Off on Some Tips When Choosing Stone Wall Tiles For Your Home

The stone wall tiles come in various sizes, colours and patterns. For this reason, you can be overwhelmed when your left to choose the right wall tiles for your bathroom, kitchen or any other rooms in your house. Below are some tips in making you choose the best wall tiles for your project:

Neutral Colours Mean Larger Rooms

If you choose neutral or light colours with bigger tiles, you’ll make a small room look bigger. It will also be easier and faster to lay and grout. If you use lesser grout, you can do less cleaning.

Have a Tidy Look

Consider the space you plan to cover before opting for stone wall tiles.  For flat areas, bigger tiles provide a tidier look. For smaller or curved areas, mosaic tiles are ideal for flexibility.

Use Specific Wall Tiles

Stick to tiles designed for use on walls. Tiles made for the flooring may be too heavy and will not work on walls. Although there are exceptions, many wall tiles are created lighter to allow easy installation and maintenance.

Emphasise Your Style

Mix and match rectangular wall tiles with strips of marble or glass mosaics to complement the furnishings surrounding the room. Choose colours that highlight the dimension of the room. Choose stone wall tiles that work with the purpose of every room.

Easy to Clean

If you were to add wall tiles in your kitchen, cover more areas to protect it from running water, keep it easier to clean, while adding style to your kitchen. Generally, wall tiles are easier to clean rather than painted timber or concrete.

Modern or Soft

Rectified wall tiles will enhance a modern room, while padded edge tiles will modify the look of the room. Rectified wall tiles are tiles cut on accurate sizes allowing them to be laid closely. The rectified tile is beneficial when you use less grout to prevent dirt and grime. It also implies that lesser cleaning is required.

Certainly, you need to choose stone wall tiles from reputable providers. They are the experts when it comes to various wall tiles to use and they can surely recommend high-quality products to use.

Why You Should Stay In Hotel Rooms In Rayong

Posted by BethGMartin on Oct 20, 2018 in Business | Comments Off on Why You Should Stay In Hotel Rooms In Rayong

Rayong, a small fishing town isn’t very popular, as compared to its neighbours like the Koh Islands, Pattaya and Bangkok. However, it has managed to exude its authentic charm and has been a favourite among young urbanites. It is accessible from Bangkok through a two-hour drive and a 45-minute ferry ride from KohSamet. To explore the unspoiled beach town, you need to stay in a marvellous hotel rooms in Rayong for your accommodation.

With its immaculate beaches, beautiful foliage, hustling markets, local sites, and vibrant nightlife, you can spend a magnificent holiday in Rayong. So below are what you can do in this area:

• Mae Ramphung Beach

Walk on the soft gold sands of the eastern coast at Mae Ramphung Beach. Here you’ll find a long line of casuarina trees, while the beach offers you several food shacks offering local delights and delectable seafood. The beach is so perfect for swimming, paddling or simply relaxing with an ice-cold drink. The beach is cut in half by a delightful park of palm-fringed gardens, so you have a perfect place to rest. You may want hotel rooms in Rayong near the beach.

• KhaoChamao-Khao Wong National Park

This national park nurtures tropical forests with plentiful flora and fauna. You can trail down the wilderness and see the wildlife resting in their natural habitat. Aside from the breath-taking scenery it provides, you can provide yourself some tent or lodges for adventurers. Or better, you can ensure your booked in hotel rooms in Rayong for convenience.

• Rayong Aquarium

It’s a tourist spot most suited for all ages. Here you’ll find diverse marine lives of stingrays, sharks, turtles, and wide range of colourful fishes like the clown fish. In the aquarium, you’ll also find the fossil museum where you see extinct animals and rare species. There are also exhibitions like the lives of fishermen and their fishing tools. So, if you’re coming to Rayong with your kids, this place is a must-see.

Rayong will allow you to see its untouched beauty. It’s an ideal destination for sunseekers. So, ensure that you’re booked in the nearest hotel rooms in Rayong for your accommodation. You will see how convenient it is to move around and see the best of this beautiful, small town.