Blog
Life on Nosy Be, Malagasy cuisine, and local news.
Renting vs buying construction equipment
Concrete mixer, scaffolding, compactor: when renting beats owning.
Read the articleconstructionJob site safety: essential equipment
Helmets, harnesses, safety boots: equipping your teams without cutting corners.
Read the articleconstructionTiling and flooring for hotels and villas
Resistance to salt, humidity and heavy foot traffic: the criteria for the right choice.
Read the articleconstructionWaterproofing and moisture: solutions for the Malagasy climate
Terraces, retaining walls, bathrooms: where moisture most often gets in, and how to stop it.
Read the articleconstructionRenovating a villa in Nosy Be: recommended materials
The choices that extend a renovation's lifespan between two tourist seasons.
Read the articleconstructionFasteners and screws: a professional buying guide
How to buy in bulk without picking the wrong reference on a multi-material job site.
Read the articleconstructionCement, sand, gravel: calculating your job site needs
A simple method to avoid overstocking or running short on large concrete volumes.
Read the articleconstructionTropical roofing: materials that resist cyclones
Roofing sheets, fixings, roof pitch: the choices that matter during cyclone season.
Read the articleconstructionLocal vs imported construction timber: which to choose?
Price, durability, lead times: comparing both options before starting a build.
Read the articleconstructionBuilding electrics: standards and supplies in Nosy Be
Cables, breakers, protection devices: what a reliable installation needs in a tropical climate.
Read the articleconstructionPlumbing supplies: sourcing well on the island
PVC pipes, fittings, seals: planning ahead to avoid stalled job sites.
Read the articleconstructionProfessional hardware: what to keep in stock
Screws, hinges, padlocks, cables: the hardware checklist to never stall a job site.
Read the article