Koh Samui Construction Blog

Damp Proofing In Tropical Climates (Fighting A Battle You Can’t Really Win) Moisture control in Koh Samui is constant struggle. The climate here is fundamentally

Structural Design (Where Most Projects Actually Fail) Structural design is one of those things people assume happens automatically when building. Architect draws building, engineer makes

Planning Approval For Residential Projects (Less Painful Than You’d Think, Usually) Planning approval for residential construction in Thailand has reputation for being bureaucratic nightmare. And

Structural Design Pitfalls (The Ones That Actually Cost Money) Structural design mistakes fall into two categories: dramatic failures that make news, and chronic problems that

Fire Safety On Construction Sites (The Stuff That Actually Matters) Fire safety on construction sites is one of those topics everyone nods about during toolbox

Construction Site Safety (What Actually Prevents Accidents) Construction site safety is topic everyone claims to prioritize but actual practices tell different story. Walk onto typical

Building With Local Materials (The Economics Usually Don’t Work) Local materials get romanticized in architectural discussions—bamboo structures, teak walls, laterite stone, natural thatch roofing. Beautiful

Monsoon Season Construction (Just Accept You’ll Lose Time) Monsoon season planning for construction in Koh Samui is exercise in accepting limitations rather than trying to

Pest Control In Construction (Termites Will Find Your Building) Pest issues in tropical construction aren’t occasional nuisance—they’re constant battle requiring ongoing attention. Termites, ants, rodents,

Energy Efficiency In New Construction (Most Savings Come From Boring Stuff) Energy-efficient construction gets talked about like it requires cutting-edge technology and huge investment. Reality