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PLANNING & SURVEYS

 

Do you need a reliable contractor?

  • Looking for a Reliable & Honest Contractor? - From the experience of many of our clients and even including our own firms past experiences with building projects, it is absolutely imperative that one uses only qualified pre-screened building contractors for your building work projects. Our construction partner "National Contractors" now offers a service, which lists only those contractors in your local area who have met the stringent requirements of being qualified for listing in this database of commercial and residential building contractors. This service is the answer to providing peace of mind for both genuine contractors and project owners. No "cowboys" PLEASE. Footnote: Definition of "cowboy" in the Oxford Dictionary. "An unscrupulous or reckless person in business, especially an unqualified one." Please note that this service is currently only offered in the USA, but plans are underway to include other counties, including South Africa. Please submit your e-mail address for our records and we shall inform you when the service will be available in your country. National Contractors.com

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  • Find a Reliable Service in Your Local Area - Consumers can quickly find the service provider they need to make an emergency repairs, complete a major home improvement project, or even plan a wedding or take the best care of their pet. Tired of LOUSY service? Try Angie’s List.

 

  • Search for Manufacturers, Distributors, Contractors, and Consumers - The Delamere Group are promoting the General Contractor Guide, which is your "one-stop source" for the most resourceful information for Manufacturers, Distributors, Contractors, and Consumers. Try a free search for information you need. Visit Nationwide Information Systems, Inc.

 

  • Home & Property Services - Our partner has a database of pre-screened customer related service professionals. These services cover, plumbers, painters, maid services, real estate agents, building contractors, landscapers, plus many more. You simply enter your request for a particular service and our partner does all the 'leg-work' and will e-mail you with available details to match your request. If you are a professional real estate broker or contractor you can register your services in this database and it's a very cost effective way of advertising and we are currently offering a free 14-day trial. Contact ServiceMagic.com

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  • 3D Home Architect - We have created the most consumer-friendly home design software packages in the market. Our newest and most versatile home and landscape design software is especially geared toward do it yourself remodeling, redesigns, gardens, and interior decoration.




  • Principles of Home Inspection - This online course is one highly recommended by Delamere Estates and is a 100 hour professional development industry-based certificate program. This comprehensive course of study is cost affordable and reviews all major home systems and provides in-depth coverage of system and component problems, their practical implications, and inspection strategies for finding them. A comprehensive final exam is provided, to help students prepare for actual licensing exams that may be required by their state or professional organization. The program can be reasonably completed within 2 months to 1 year depending on your study schedule. For the full details of this course "Principles of Home Inspection" (MTC 1200) Go to our Online Courses page, click here, and select the Category of the Catalog "Home Inspection Profession" click here

 

  • Hire Skips For Refuse & Building Waste Removal - Delamere Construction in the UK are promoting what is the world's first fully online Skip Hire Service and is now offering every sized skip available anywhere in the UK. Customer service is excellent and prices are competitive. request our free guide: "The 7 Secrets to Successful Skip Hire". Click here.

 

  • House Plans & Home Designs - Every year, thousands of house plan shoppers search our extensive online collection of over 20,000 house plans, more top-quality plans than any other Web site. And our advanced Power Search makes it possible for them to quickly and easily find the house plan they want. Customers can even choose to view specific Designer collections. More than 150 leading professional designers and architects already offer their plans through our network. Homeplans.com - House Plans and Home Design Services

 

  • IMSI/Design Products - This is a global leader in retail CAD (Computer Aided Design). IMSI/Design products include the award-winning TurboCAD®, TurboFLOORPLAN™, TurboSketch™, and DesignCAD™ families of precision design applications. These are affordable, easy-to-use graphics and design software products, including top-selling TurboCAD. Visit IMSI/Design for a wide selection of award-winning precision design, graphics and utilities software at great prices! Click Here

 

  • Design & Estimating Construction Software - Delamere Construction is now using Big Hammer Software that provides design and estimating software to the do-it-yourself home improvement market. Our mission: To make even the most complex custom projects accessible for non-professional do-it-yourselfers by providing them with the tools and information they need to accurately design, plan and build their home improvement dreams. Home improvement resources to help you design and build all of your outdoor projects – download easy-to-use design software from Big Hammer! Click Here

 

  • Appliance Repair Home Business - This service offers a small business program for starting a home appliance repair business. Includes hundreds of on-the-job photos and easy directions. Online appliance service manuals allow you to repair your own appliances and save money. Many of our clients have used this program and are now self-employed and operate a successful small business. For more details, click here.

 

  • New e-Book on Residential Development Made Easy - Real Estate Development Coach offers Residential Development Made Easy an e-book showing how anyone can become a developer and do real estate development profitably. Read a sample of the contents to discover how easy this type of business can be started. Click Here!

 

  • We have clients who are building contractors and who are always looking for qualified reliable workers, so if you are looking for a job in Kenya or South Africa? Don't forget to visit our Employment- Classified Page click here.



  • House Plans for your New Home - Using the service of E-Plans you can quickly find house plans by choosing what fits your needs. Or get more specific with the search box by entering your desired details of layout, number of bedrooms, etc. You can also browse the 1,000s of existing plans in the database. These building plans are suitable for any country, our firm uses them in South Africa regularly, but your must remember to make sure that local building codes are complied with. For more details click here

 

  • Imagine Pro Landscaping & Outdoor Living - The Delamere Group is pleased to offer this new software that by using a photo of your own home or one of the home models that is provided; you can create full-color, printable images using Landscaping & Outdoor Living. This package comes with a database of hundreds of product images specific to that area of home improvement. You can experiment and see your home in a different landscape design, with a new tree, different annuals, shrubs, statuary or just a simple change of accessories all with just a few clicks of the mouse. Read more.

 

  • Professional Home Design Suite - POWERFUL, PROFESSIONAL TOOLS to help you design all of the critical components of your home including foundations, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, custom windows, custom roofs, and much, much more! This suite includes 12 programs in one easy to use interface. For more details and a trial download, click here.

 

  • 3D Home Design and Landscape Design Software - The Delamere Group are promoting this software and you can walk through your new home design, fly over it as if you were taking a helicopter tour, or take a leisurely stroll through your newly-landscaped yard. The images are clear and look real - browse our product pages to see what we mean! Why not request the FREE downloads? Punch Software - #1 for Home and Landscape Design

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  • Home Plan Pro - Many CAD programs are designed for architects and engineers. These can be expensive, as well as hard to learn, and difficult to use. Home Plan Pro is designed to easily draw good-quality, straightforward designs and is quick and easy to use with integrated on-line help. Automatically downloads and installs program updates. A built-in fax driver faxes your plans anywhere in the world.
    You can customize
    • Choose drawing colors, line styles, fill patterns, etc.
    • Draw objects from a few inches to thousands of feet in size
    • Resolutions down to 1/16 of an Inch when zoomed in
    • Save Drawing in bitmap or vector format
    • Optional, Adjustable Snap Grid
    • keep an Activity Log to track your time on each plan
    • Select Metric or USA Measurement System
    • For more details, click here




  • Virtual Home Design Tool in 3D - Plan3D is a simple space design tool easy enough for homeowners, contractors and interior designers who want to see remodeling, construction and interior design ideas in realistic 3D without learning complex software. Remodel kitchens, design a home or landscape your yard and see how it will look! To add to the reality you get thousands of objects, including: furniture, doors, appliances, fixtures, trees, plants and kitchen cabinets - just about everything you need to arrange your home the way you want it. (A cost estimator is also included.) Why not try it for free. Free Home Design Web Tool: Design rooms, remodel kitchens, plan landscaping and more. New! www.Plan3D.com

 

  • The Quick Fit Training Video - Over the years many tradespersons including Pipefitting Contractors, Welding Contractors, Vessel Fabrication Facilities, Tank Fabrication Facilities, Chemical Plants, Mining Projects, have been given this most challenging job of fabricating laterals, dummy legs, stiff legs and trunions. Designing templates is a very challenging process and very time consuming and this training video provides the answer. Click here for free preview of the video.

 

  • Architect and Contractor v. 2.0 Software - System of finishing work calculations in dwelling and public buildings. It allows the user to:
    • to automate generation of electronic and carbon copies of documents related to interior finishing;
    • to control interior finishing project quality;
    • to analyze interior finishing project decisions;
    • to use both metric and english measurement units;
    • to maintain electronic catalogs of interior finishing materials and interior finishing projects.
    • Plus much more. Buy Architect and Contractor v. 2.0

 

Construction Books, Magazines, International Codes and Specialized Equipment and Supplies


  • This invaluable service for architects, designers, engineers, and construction trades in general, provides a complete selection of Reference Books, International Mechanical Codes, Specialized Software, AutoCAD, OSHA Regulations, estimating and costing. In our experience this partner is the single best source, anywhere in the world, for Codes, References, Videos and Software for construction and engineering professionals. Click Here to purchase Code Books, Standards, Study Guides, Documents, and more!

 

  • Equipment Maintenance Software - This is an easy-to-use, affordable Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) that allows you to easily track and monitor the maintenance and repair schedule of any kind of equipment. It lets you plan routine maintenance tasks and intervals which helps prevent costly downtime and reduce wasted effort and document emergency repairs, jobs and any other activity related to your fixed assets. This software handles the crucial task of alerting you when maintenance is due. Jobs are described in detail, critical areas are highlighted, and work orders are automatically generated. You just define your fixed assets, set the maintenance schedules and this software handles the rest. For more details and a free trial, click here.

     

  • Architect and Constructor DBMS Ver. 1.2 - The software program is a system of finishing work calculations in dwellings and public buildings. It is designed to supply information about the project totals (walls and ceilings finish materials, floor types codes and openings for various rooms groups). Buy Architect and Constructor DBMS ver 1.2

 

  • Constructech Magazine helps turn the promise of technology and automation into reality for construction professionals and corporate building owners. Constructech focuses on the needs of professionals in both the residential and commercial construction markets, providing information most relevant to their particular business requirements.

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  • Construction Information Services - This site has a review of the latest construction related software, and e-books, found nowhere else on the Internet. Browse the online catalog for the information you require Click Here!

 

  • Funding to assist contractors, sub contractors, and construction companies - This factoring service helps in finding the best solution for cash flow needs and will match factoring investors to business owners in the construction industry. In almost every industry factoring is becoming the best solution for solving the cash flow needs of growing businesses in America! Unfortunately, the construction industry is the last industry to benefit from factoring due to high risk. We specialize in the construction industry and have put together a group of factoring investors that invest primarily in this industry. Read more.

 

  • Electrician's calculator - Volts is a full-featured electrician's calculator designed for engineers, electricians, contractors, maintenance departments, OEMs or handymen who demand fast, accurate computations and have little time for long complicated learning curves and complies with the 2002 NFPA National Electrical Code. Volts software comprises an integrated collection of electrical analysis modules and calculators into one unique, easy to use tool. Request a trial download to see the power of this software. Click here.

 

  • Books, Software and Resources for Building Trades - Professionals and serious DIYers can acquire some of the best books, software and manuals for the building industry. Cost estimating programs, contractor forms, construction manuals, exam guides, licensing, permits online, forums, community and much more. Industrial-strength information for pro or layman. Use the books, software, and resources the real building pros use, and save $$$ on home improvement, repairs, and remodeling costs!




  • Earthquake Resistance Software - This program "DynaFrame-3DP" is developed for various structural analyses. As a useful tool, it can be used for earthquake resistance design of structures especially buildings. With an interactive user interface, it provides a convenient operating environment: easy to understand and fast in response. Above all, the biggest merit of this program is its quick analysis speed. Even for plastic earthquake response analysis of a skyscraper, it takes only a few minutes. Analysis items including eigenvalue, seismic or wind static load, spectrum, push over and earthquake response analyses; handle complicated shaped frames; frame can have any angle in plan; self-weight effect; fast analysis result; various bending, shear and brace axial nonlinear models; nonlinear property calculation for steel, RC and RC wall members. Buy DynaFrame-3DP

 

  • Online Assessment of your Home or Industrial Building Chimney Problems - ChimneyProblems.com is the only website of its type that conducts online assessments for chimney related problems. We can successfully help solve problems associated with fireplaces, stoves, furnaces, boilers and chimneys, the most common problem being a downdraught or lack of draught. Online Advice For Chimney Related Problems - ChimneyProblems.com

 

 

  • The Most Comprehensive & Detailed Aerial Survey of the UK - This is a brilliant series of map-accurate aerial images of the UK (more countries are being planned so please check site for the latest country surveys available). These aerial surveys are not only of great value to students, business, and the construction industry, but also make a great gift. Check out the sample aerial survey of your house, street and locality, you will be impressed. Click Here

 

  • Home Design - A source of inspiration and information for refined individuals who view their homes as the ultimate outlet of their creativity & self expression. This magazine is dedicated to sharing the knowledge, experience and innovative ideas of design professionals and the design community with our readers. DALLAS HOME DESIGN

 

  • Quality Home Plans at Affordable Prices - Our home-design partner "VH-Design" has over 20 years experience in the design and drafting of custom single-family house plans, duplexes, apartments, townhouses, and light-commercial buildings. You can select from hundreds of original designs in stock, and these designs can be customized to meet your personal needs. You can also see your selected design in 3D mode. These designs and plans can also be utilized in countries other than the USA, but we advise that you check with your local building regulations, when it comes to material and structural details. FREE House Plans!! Click here for details!

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  • National Flood Research - Before you build or buy in an area of reported flooding in the U.S., we recommend that you check first with National Flood Research. This is an essential service in which the flood status of a property is determined based on the date of the current Flood Insurance Rate Map and the date the order was received. Although National Flood Research cannot guarantee any property against flooding, it makes sense that a purchaser checks the available details before signing the Purchase Agreement. Contact our firm if you have any queries about flooding problems. To visit the website of Nation Flood Research click here

 

  • The House & Home Building Guide - This brilliant and practical "Guide" will save you thousands of dollars on any building project you are considering, whether you are a "contractor" trying to make a reasoanble profit or simple the project owner making sure you do not overspend and making sure every penny is utilized wisely. Using this guide, you will be taken step-by-step through necessary details of the building project and focus on the important items that will save you money and prevent wastage. House-n-Home-Building

 

  • Technical & Architectural Design Books - Wiley & Company is a global publisher of print and electronic products, specializing in scientific, technical, and medical books and journals; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and textbooks and other educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students as well as lifelong learners. Leading Architecture & Design Books from wiley.com

 

  • New Book, "Buying & Restoring Old property in France" - France offers some of the best value for money in the whole of Europe with regard to property, and with the new market freedoms and the opening of the channel tunnel, purchasing property there is an extremely attractive proposition. If one adds this to the satisfaction, both financial and personal, of buying a house previously despaired of and restoring it to its former glory, it is easy to see why so many British people are interested in doing so. This new book contains everything that potential purchasers need to know in one comprehensive volume. With chapters giving advice on what, where and how to buy, help in unraveling the intricacies of the French legal system, discovering reliable tradespeople, buying materials, practical information about the most important structural features of the house - roof, walls, windows, ceilings and floors - as well as a glossary and translation of building terms, this book is the definitive guide. Visit the Delamere International Bookshop

 

  • The Roof Magazine - This magazine deals with current issues applicable to the housing problems in the UK. Subjects covered in the recent issues are, "Homelessness in the UK," (yes it does really exist) "Housing benefits for those on Social Security", and is probably the most up to date intelligence on the latest economic and political issues effecting housing. Click here to subscribe

 

  • Home & Property Services - Our partner has a database of pre-screened customer related service professionals. These services cover, plumbers, painters, maid services, real estate agents, building contractors, landscapers, plus many more. You simply enter your request for a particular service and our partner does all the 'leg-work' and will e-mail you with available details to match your request. If you are a professional real estate broker or contractor you can register your services in this database and it's a very cost effective way of advertising and we are currently offering a free 14-day trial. Contact ServiceMagic.com

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BUILDING EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MATERIALS

 

  • Our staff has researched, and in many cases actually used and tested the building equipment, tools, workwear, industrial & trade clothing , plus the materials recommended on our web site are of the highest standard and quality currently available. We have included, imported slate, stone and granite, solid oak features, cast iron products, paints and wall coverings, flooring and floor covering. For a full and comprehensive list click here

 

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ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES

 

Lighting Fixtures & Fittings

  • Lighting from "Decorate Today" - Our partner has a great selection of light fittings and fixtures including, chandeliers, table lamps, floor lamps, plus many more quality items. Browse the catalog for more ideas to improve your home or office. Click here

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  • Our Lighting Catalog - As your premier lighting dealer, we are proud to offer a full range of products for the do-it yourselfer or contractor. We have an extensive online catalog offering a wide variety of lighting products. Our fully trained Customer Service Representatives care for you and will help you with your product selection and any questions you might have. You can always count on LightingCatalog.com to have the right lighting products at the best price. LightingCatalog.com - Buy Now! - No Payments for 90 Days

     

  • Contemporary Lighting - Lumens Light + Living is dedicated to offering the very best of design-oriented lighting, fans and home accessories. We carry a highly diversified line of products from the most contemporary international designs to modern interpretations of the classics. Our selection includes both European and American designs including the most popular international contemporary lines. We make a special effort to showcase the work of studio glassmakers, artisan lamp-makers and small design studios that you won't find anywhere else. Lumens.com for contemporary lighting, modern fans, and designer home accessories. Low price guarantee and free shipping too!