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Manser Saxon Contracting Mauritius: The New Interior Design Trend 2023

Let us talk about the new interior design trend for the year 2023. The up-to-date trend corresponds somewhat to the old ways of organizing space, brings in part the latest unique combinations to the design world. Learn more about the design trends 2023:

INTERIOR 2023 MAIN TRENDS, COLOUR AND STYLES

The materials trends in 2023 are natural and sustainable finishes, wood parquet board, natural stone, such materials are leading in the protective covering of private houses and apartments.

The interior colours that will be appropriate are warm beige shades, the contrasting interaction of black and white, almond and pale blue colours.

Concerning style, the classic style has still its significance in the new year, modern trends are moving.

MATERIALS

The main fashion trend is finishing material of natural origin. These are durable stone and wood, along with these materials is porcelain stoneware. At the same time designers have creative ideas of combining these materials with each other. Thus, in the bathroom you can lay out tiles with marble textures and an accent wall made of wood and vice versa.

When choosing materials textured glass is also a novel idea for 2023.

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Contracting Company Mauritius: All you need to know about Drywall

WHAT IS DRY WALL?

Drywall is the safest building material or surface used for commercial and residential walls across the world. Drywalls play a vital role in making your home absolutely moisture resistance, fire resistance, mold resistance, sound proof, waterproof.

Drywall is an all-purpose material that can be used in all stages of home construction remodeling and repair. Drywall panels are typically 4 feet tall by 8 feet wide and installed between framing studs to build interior walls. Similarly, to finishing interior walls and ceilings it may also be used to build exterior walls or decks.

CONSTRUCTION

Drywall can be put on concrete or studs to set up walls and ceilings along with other architectural features like cabinets and ornamentation. Drywall is also used as an exterior wall insulation board, which is laid down on the outside of an existing framework for new construction or remodeling projects.

BENEFITS OF DRYWALL INSTALLATION

Drywall is a popular choice for the home. Even if you are giving a finishing touch to a room in your home or you are building a sustainable basement, one of the most important steps is to add drywall.

The standard drywall panels or wallboard comes in an array of different sheet sizes and thicknesses for numerous application and utilization. And the Primary benefits of drywall installation may include, but not limited to:

GREAT AFFORDABILITY

Drywall is one of the cheapest wall materials existing on today’s market. It is affordable for just every project and every homeowner. It is a high popular choice due to its cost efficiency and its low maintenance cost. Compare to plaster walls or paneling, drywalls are cheaper worldwide.

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Manser Saxon- Benefits Of Using Demountable Partition Walls

WHAT ARE DEMOUNTABLE PARTITION WALLS?

Demountable or movable partitions or architectural products are used to construct and separate indoor spaces. They are held in place by floor and ceiling tracks, and can be added, and easily disassembled, moved and then reassemble in any environment. . Demountable partitions are commonly used in open-plan offices to build separate spaces.

Demountable wall system in Mauritius

TWO MAIN TYPES OF DEMOUNTABLE PARTITION WALLS:

UNITIZED WALLS SYSTEM

These demountable partition walls vary in size, length, function, and material.

The unitized wall system are pre-fab movable walls that necessitate minimal assembly once they reach the office. They are easy to install, remove or adjust. They are an ideal system for an office space.

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How to plan your home construction

In life everyone wishes to own a dream house. Some people want to have a huge luxurious house while others prefer a cozy cottage with vintage interiors and multi-coloured paint. A house facing a small river and a garden where you can grow your own vegetables and fruits. Everyone has their own idea of how their dream house should look. However, before initiating the construction of a house, there are some steps that must always be taken into consideration.

Find below the steps to help you plan your home construction:

HOW TO SET UP YOUR HOME BUDGET

From the very moment you start thinking to plan your home construction, you can begin considering your budget. You will have an idea of how much you can afford, how much it will cost and whether you need to take a loan from the bank. The bank loan will depend on your income and other financial obligations. You will have to present some documents like pay slips and your working contract. The cost includes your contractor, designer, materials and appliances, and interior features.

PICK A HOUSE PLAN

You can choose your design on free online catalogue, select your style preference home. Set up your house goals: size of the home, layout, designs and interiors among other things.

Architect
Look for an expert architect or a designer who will help you select the best one for your needs. The designer can also make some changes to the design plans in terms of room size, window styles or other details. Choose a plan that will satisfy your requirements in the coming years. As an example of a newlywed couple who would like to plan for more family members while an older homeowner should expect ageing-in-place needs.

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Construction trends Mauritius: The 2021 guide for new construction

Building planning: digital to optimize the workflow

New interfaces open up further synergies. Before, all specialist planner had to enter the buildings for to plan how much his services will cost. With the new interface, it will be possible in the future to integrate building eco-balancing into the digital workflow of construction planning. Now the data already recorded for the new certificate can be used as the basis for a building eco-balance. The workload for the industry of construction is reduced considerably.

Building with wireless intelligence

Wirelessly networked and Internet-enabled sensors and actuators increase comfort, safety and energy efficiency in construction Mauritius. Fire alarms, intrusion detection systems, access control and emergency call systems connected via the network lead to greater security: the sensors register unusual movements and send the signals to central points such as the police, fire brigade or emergency services. And as soon as systems and equipment such as heating, lighting and ventilation are intelligently controlled via the Internet, energy efficiency increases. Equally helpful for maintenance: monitoring services. The service personnel ensure smooth operation as emergency calls become a thing of the past.

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The new construction technologies in Mauritius

Nowadays, technology used in the construction world have known a new era in the construction Mauritius industry. With new machinery, automated robots a lot changed in creating and adapting the industry to improve the ways works conditions in which they were being done, boost efficiency, improve health and safety and many other benefits.

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence used to train intelligence in a machine to reproduce human behaviour is the real future. On the other side machine learning is a field of artificial intelligence but they go along with statistical techniques, used to give a computer the ability to learn from data without being explicitly programmed. Both are fast becoming integral pieces of technology in the construction industry.

In 50 years, computer systems will be used to program robots, machines, or to automatically calculate and design house building. It is already being done and being used today in the construction in Mauritius, continuing to help advance construction technology with the industry able to benefit from increased efficiencies in cost and speed.

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Construction Materials Mauritius: The 2020 pricelist

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many materials have known an increase in their prices. This is because many construction materials in Mauritius are exported so with the lockdown of almost 3 months, it has been very difficult. From cement and asphalt products to piping and structural steel, all materials have been affected by this impact.

Plan your budget

A house is an asset as well as an investment for the future. If you are dreaming of building a new house but worried about the expenses first of all you should start by determining how much you can afford to spend especially if you need a housing loan and need to find out what type of loan you are looking for. Continue reading →

How to benefit from vat refund for your home construction

There are 5 steps to benefit from a VAT refund when building your home

A scheme called the VAT Refund Scheme has been put forward for Mauritian citizens to claim up to Rs 500,000 of the VAT amount used for the construction of their house.

Step 1

The VAT Refund Scheme on Residential Building is accessible to Mauritians above the age of 18. You are eligible if you own, along with your spouse, a residential building or an apartment. Your annual net income should not exceed Rs 2 Million. Continue reading →

Construction companies Mauritius

Are you looking for the best construction company in Mauritius? We are Manse Saxon. A name that many associate with top-notch building and contracting services on the island. We are a multidisciplinary company with in-depth expertise in the fields of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), Fit out Interiors, Facilities Management and Aluminium.

About Manser Saxon

Manser Saxon Contracting Ltd was incorporated in 1993 and today we are among the top construction companies in Mauritius. With years and years of operation in various building and
construction fields, we have built a valuable expertise in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
(MEP). We also provide tailor-made solutions to the construction and allied industries with fit out interiors, facilities management, aluminium, elevators and more.

The expertise we have is being shared through the MS Training academy which provides
courses to our employees. The academy is also open to the public. We are amongst the rare
building and construction companies in Mauritius who serve clients locally, as well as in other islands of the Indian Ocean and Dubai.

At Manser Saxon, no job is to big or too small. We employ more than 1600 skilled professionals
deployed across ten divisions and sister companies operating locally or internationally. Our
people are our strength, that’s why at Manser Saxon, we are reputed to be one of the best
construction companies to work with in Mauritius.

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Contractors in Mauritius – Tips to find the best construction company

Finding the best contractors in Mauritius for your project is a big topic for home and business owners. If you want to find a good construction company in Mauritius, we have compiled a complete checklist of things to ask for before signing a contract.

The search phase

You might get overwhelmed with the number of building contractors available in Mauritius. To help you cut down to the essential, ask yourself: what type of construction company do I need. There are construction companies for everything, villas, hotels, bridges, roads, morcellements, buildings and corporates. Identify which type of construction you need, this will help you a lot.

Pro tip: choose a company that covers similar needs that you might have. For example, if you are building a building for your business and need a company to build the building, another one for elevators, electrical, and the list goes on. You should try to find a company that covers a wide range of services like Manser Saxon. That way, are certain that the contractor is perfectly informed of the next phase of the project.

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