A note from Budd Hi everyone, With April comes two things. The first is school holidays and, for those with kids, the chance to entertain the little ones for a couple of weeks (though this is might be less ‘chance’ and more ‘challenge’ for some!). The second is ANZAC Day, and I hope you all...

A note from Budd Hi everyone, It seems that autumn has well and truly arrived with the blast of much-welcome rain we’ve had this month. It has put a damper on that summer feeling – but also helped us appreciate an excellent season both here at the Monkeytoe offices, and on sites across the country....

A note from Budd Hi everyone, It’s been another boisterous start to the year, and not just here at Monkeytoe. Data suggests that every man and his dog has been using this time to invest in building projects. This might be contributing to a general shortage of building materials in the industry (not to mention...

What is a Roof Hatch? A roof hatch is a door to endless possibilities. Why would I choose a roof hatch as opposed to an external ladder? If you do not want to visibly see the roof access on the outside of the building this is a great hidden option. Or if you have an...

Aluminium Stairs and their Drawbacks There are many questions through the construction industry regarding the use of aluminium as a material for stairs in our commercial and industrial buildings, “what benefits are there with using aluminium in a stair”, “How do I design a stair with aluminium”, “will aluminium stairs reduce my carbon footprint”, “are...