4 BENEFITS OF SWIMMING POOL TENSILE COVER

Do you own a swimming pool? Do you like paddling up and down your pool under the shade from the sun? Have you heard about swimming pool tensile cover? Yes? No? No problem. We are here to help you out. While it’s true that not all of us are blessed with a sprawling swimming pool in our backyard, some among us, who indeed are, find it utterly useless when the sun goes overhead. Is the scourge of summer sun keeping you out? If it is, it’s about to change.

It is particularly very difficult to construct a swimming pool cover made from brick concrete, courtesy huge cost and much time involved. But it’s not time to lose your hope yet. With swimming pool tensile cover, you can solve this twin problem of cost and time with one stroke, along with getting a lot of benefits. In this blog, we will list out at least 4 advantages of using a tensile cover over your swimming pool. Read on.

•        At a fraction of cost and time – it is a well-known fact that tensile structures cost a fraction and take a lot less time in fabrication and installation when compared to a conventional structure. Let’s face it, no one wants to spend a lot on a structure as insignificant as a swimming pool cover. It’s precisely the reason why very few have their pools covered and it’s also the reason why you are searching for a tensile cover.
•        Cool and beautiful – tensile materials (used in fabrication of tensile structure) being elastic and flexible can be wrought into different shapes and designs. They are also very amenable to decoration. All this features provides swimming pool tensile covers with a far better look and appeal.
•        Longevity – many of the raw materials viz. polymers, fibers etc. display a marked ability to resist the impact and weather elements. Some like ETFE are known for their excellent UV resistance. Few like TiO₂ coated PTFE are flame retardant as well and some others like PVC are inert to chemical attacks. All this go a long way in increasing the durability of swimming pool tensile covers. An average tensile structure can easily last for at least 15-20 years.
•        Light transmission – Tensile materials are known for their exceptional light transmission capabilities. Most of them allow lights to pass through them easily. This is not just helpful in reducing your daylight lighting bills but also crucial for aesthetic lightings during nights. 

12 Gazebo ideas to turn your ugly backyard into an enticing outdoor space (with pictures)

Leaving your tiny backyard empty makes it appear ugly. Want to change that? What are your options? Gazebo, Patio or Deck? Or something else, out-of-the-box? Today, we will share 12 ideas (or ways) to transform your backyard into Gazebo-land.

Representational image: Covered pergola Gazebo. Credit: Pinterest/TensileArchitect.in

• When the summer sun is burning down, put an outdoor gazebo as crown (over your head, obviously!)

It doesn’t matter in which part of India you live in, a bright, blazing sun never leaves you alone. Of course, the great Himalayas are an unexceptional reprieve. But not all are so lucky to living under the snow. Are we? While all of us enjoy sitting in the middle of our garden – enjoying, relaxing and relieving all the while, not all of us are made for the burning sun. So, what would you do? Build a gazebo, of course. These beautiful structures provide a much needed reprieve from blazing sun while adding visual-appeal to our outdoor spaces at the same time.

• Why dine alone, when you can adjust everyone.

They say that gone are the days when we used to dine together with our families and friends. With outdoor gazebos, it just became easier to enjoy a hearty meal together. An outdoor gazebo not just provides you with a refreshing change of the ambiance, but also lends you some additional spaces – all at the heart of your backyard.

Representational image. Source: Pinterest/Yacinaziz.com

• Swimming in the shade - Poolside outdoor Gazebo.

A pool beside a shed. Is this not something you have always desired? The pool in your garden or your backyard lies gets engaged only occasionally – once in the mornings or in some evenings thanks to the blistering afternoon and staid surrounding. But why let the sun guide you, if you can be master of yourself. With poolside outdoor gazebo, you can enjoy the cool waters at the comfort of your wine by the side and shade over your head (you can have them beside your swimming pool as well).

Built from wood, metal or fabrics, these tensile supported gazebos are some of the must-have additions to your backyard. Don’t worry about the design and ideas, we will take care of that. All that you need to do is make-up your mind and dial our line. Though we won’t mind receiving your mail or getting your instant quote.

Representational image. Source: Pinterest/arsa96.limdns.org

• Shade and shelter flock together..!!

Do you find your house cramming? What about adding a few paces to it? With outdoor gazebo and patios, it’s possible to add not just additional spaces but also aesthetics just like the one shown below. Depending on the climate, need and money that you can spare, outdoor shade gazebos can work wonders for you. You can sit there and read a book of your choice or you can call over your friends and have a day-out (with lighting you can have night-outs as well). If visual-appeal is your demand, go for wooden gazebos. If you are short on money and still want the best, opt for outdoor tensile gazebo structure made from tensile fabrics. They’re durable, elastic, weather resistance, strong, elegant and cost effective.

Outdoor shade gazebo. Source: vivaeastbank/gallery

• Outdoor pergola gazebo – strong and sturdy.

Though new to India, pergolas were a common site in desert dominated countries of Middle East. It was not until someone realized its camaraderie with gazebos that they became so popular worldwide. Now, a days they are very popular as a standalone structures in the garden and backyard, where they are not just used for relaxing, but also as a place of social gathering, private events etc. The aesthetics and strength on offer is surely a plus.

Representational image. Credit: DIY network

• Outdoor Gazebo with awning

If you are still unsure of the usefulness of an awning, then this is for you. A type of supplemental cover to provide respite from sun and heat, it could be either retractable or permanent. An outdoor gazebo can be fitted with an awning made from aluminum, wood or tensile fabrics to impart it additional expertise to provide better shelter from intense sun and blistering heat.

To choose the best design for your outdoor awning fitted gazebo, all that you need to do is put in an instant quote. You can also search for ideas and designs online. In any case, if you need an expert advice, feel free to contact us.

Credit: abbleawningco.com

• Tree supported Gazebo – Enjoy the shade with the nature, not at the expense of it.

Do you have a lot of trees in your backyard? If it is so, you are lucky. Not all of us have access to greenery in times when pollution has become the buzzword. So, if you have been thinking of chopping it down to create a little more space, we give you a way-out. No use hacking them, build a tree supported Gazebo instead. Don’t know how to? In this age of fast internet services, this is a surprise. Anyway, you can always visit us or contact our experts.

Representational image. Credit: bobvila.com

• Retractable outdoor gazebo canopy – a door to heaven above

Want an outdoor gazebo which offers you shade in the day and skylights by the night? If you are someone who wishes to sip his/her coffee while admiring the starry night, you are not alone. Every one of us has the same desire. And now you have a way to realize that wish. With retractable outdoor gazebo canopy, you can close and open the gazebo shade at will and ease.

Representational image. Credit: doctorfotos.com

• Comfort of tea atop the rooftop

This is for those who don’t actually have a backyard beside the home but have an equally grim rooftop. Why waste a rooftop view when you can enjoy them? It is designed in the same way as any other gazebo. Made from wood, fabric or aluminum sheet, this can be a great way to not just have an additional room over your roof but use it as a place to enjoy the sip.

Representational image: Outdoor Gazebo. Chinese tea house, Boston, USA. Image source: houzz.com

• Outdoor umbrella gazebo – the feel of hand-held umbrella

You must have seen this in many roadside food joints, haven’t you? Aren’t they just marvelous? They are a great way to add an elegant and sturdy shade structure in your garden or your backyard. The umbrella is mostly made from polymers and fiber coated polymer fabrics. Though aluminum sheet can also be used, it is generally avoided since the outside umbrella gazebo is designed to serve as a temporary shade that can be shifted from place to place.

Representational image: outdoor umbrella gazebo. Credit: Pinterest/BarlowTyrieNapoli

• Outdoor gazebo car shed – why should only you have all the fun?

You must have heard of car parking tensile structure, have you? But have you heard about outdoor gazebo car shed ever? No? Don’t worry. Given the popularity of car parking tensile structure it’s hardly surprising that anyone would think of other types of car sheds. But it’s past time you knew about gazebo car shed. Much like its sibling, the tensile structure, a gazebo shed is known for its durability, elasticity, strength and elegance, among other things. They are similar even in their design and engineering. The only difference, if there’s any, is between the choices of materials. While wood is the favorite material for outside gazebo car shed, the car parking tensile structure usually uses fabrics made out of polymers and fibers.

Outdoor gazebo car shed. Image source: Pinterest

• Sip under the sun with Outdoor gazebo bar

Are you fond of sipping wine over the talks? What if you are able to combine your talks with the wine and the shade of the sun, wouldn’t that be amazing? We know it would be and that’s exactly what our last gazebo idea is all about. You don’t need that monstrous concrete hall for you to have a bar. With outside gazebo bar, you cannot just save time and money on construction but will also be able to combine nature with business and fun.

Image Credit: trendier.com

 

Note: This article was written for Gnext Technologies and Tensile Architect

Spinegem thermal massage beds: Get the benefits of Jade stone and Infrared together!

With tiring working hours and busy lives, thakna mana hai. But we are humans after all. In the words of poet H. Davis,

“A poor life this, if full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare.”

Thankfully it has become much easier to avoid our life from becoming ‘poor’ despite the demand of our times and this has been largely due to availability of thermal massage beds. Unlike in earlier times when therapists used to massage our back with lotion and jade stones, pinching all the while, nowadays their work can largely be done by the machines. Acupressure massage beds, jade stone roller, V3 Plus are but some of them. Of course, you still need an expert for superior results, but largely you can go ahead without them and get satisfactory results.

The thermal massage beds work on two principles. First, jade stone has great therapeutic goodness and Second, infrared and jade stone go along rather well. With host of benefits like acupressure, acupuncture, moxibustion, chiropractic, etc. thermal massage beds are good for not just in providing relief from stress but also do a lot good to different body organs like heart, liver, spinal cord and even hypothalamus. 

They are known to increase blood circulation, improve immune systems, and increase metabolic reactions and many more. Spinegem is one such company which is well renowned for its health wellness products. Their product range includes all type of Korean massage beds, Jade and Tourmaline heating belts. 

Thermal massage bed: Combining the best of Jade stone therapy and Infrared

Life’s been too busy these days. It might seem inconspicuous but after working for 9 hours a day, 6 days a week and 12 months a year, you do realize the strain your work puts on you. Every evening, after a day of hard work, the only thing that you earnestly desire is RELAXATION. While a bath in a hot tub might serve as a substitute it is no match for a good jade stone therapy on an acupressure bed.

Jade stone: ‘A stone of heaven’

Ever since the discovery of its magical powers by Chinese, it has travelled all over the world giving respite to millions. Though it has been ‘Americanized’ now in its use, it has still retained much of its past Chinese legacy. Other than their use in massage, the history shows that they have been used for healing and medicinal uses as well. In modern days they are mostly used along with infrared waves in acupressure massage bed, Jade Stone roller and V3 Plus. Such beds are commonly known as thermal massage beds. Due to its numerous uses, the Chinese referred Jade stone as ‘A stone of heaven’. Some of its qualities are –

·         Aids in detoxification which results in relaxing by rejuvenating blood flow.

·         Improves your immune system

·         Used for lancing boils, and the most important

·         Good CONDUCTOR of Infrared waves.

Of course, the people who practice this therapy also claim ‘out of this world’ benefits but we will stick to only those which are well known.

Jade Stone and Infrared: A killer combination

The jade stone has therapeutic properties and Infrared has warmth and when this too are combined we get the modern and extended form of jade stone therapy. The two are mostly used together on what’s commonly known as thermal massage beds. This beds are the real innovation and that’s due to the benefits they offer –

·       Moxibustion – it involves burning a herb called ‘mugwort’ and placing them over acupuncture points. The application of heat directly and indirectly helps to increase the body heat and provide respite from many ailments.

·       Acupressure and acupuncture – while acupressure is application of manual pressure to stimulate specific points, acupuncture involves insertion of needles on select points. Both of these are therapy are performed flawlessly by thermal massage beds like acupressure massage bed or jade stone roller. They are so designed so as to apply pressures only at some specific points on the body. The recirculation of lymph in itself is cure to many ailments.

·       Chiropractic benefits – the manual treatment of lower back and the spines. It helps in providing relief from sciatica, rheumatoid arthritis, spasms etc.

·       Stimulation of hypothalamus and deep tissue massage – Infrared therapy is known to boost the activity of hypothalamus which controls sleep, mood and sensations. Deep tissue massage benefits include improved metabolism, strengthening immune systems etc.

Little downside risk

Though thermal massage by the use of infrared has many benefits all, there have been instances were concerns had been raised regarding its side effect on human body. This concern mainly generates on the suspicion that infrared might cause cancer. Ceragem therapy are the type of thermal massage therapies which have been mostly blamed for the rumors. But time and again many studies have refuted the claims of any wide spread side effect. Of course, as is true for most of the things, this do have certain risks associated with them. Regular use of infrared may cause some damage to your skin due to heat.

Give no ears to such rumors. Stay fit and stay healthy. 

Note: This article was written for Jade stone therapy. 

How to choose only the best, creative and crafty Men leather belts from Creative Crafts?

How often do you look below a man’s waist? Hardly. But still they say that shoes are the reflection of man’s character. They may be true or they may be terribly false. The point here is that every small accessory of your fashion matters. It could be as visible as your shirts or concealed as your leather belt. Leather belts? Yeah, you read that right. Often the most ignored part of man’s clothing, it is as crucial as rest of them. But choosing the right leather belt is as difficult as fitting a buckle into their hole. But what good is this blog if it can’t help you out.

The things to take care of…

Men leather belts should not be thought as an unimportant strip guarding the waistline and holding the trousers to its position. Their significance is much more than that. But how to choose the right one? What are the things that you ought to keep in mind? Creative crafts has curated a small list, just for you.

·         The width is where the trouble begins

Looking at the vast range of width available, many a times, we get confused about their correlation with length and spacing of holes. In practice, all three components are related. As a thumb rule, shorter leather belts need to be discarded and longer ones need to be notched with holes.

·         When formal is the call, brown and black should be the choice

If you are preparing yourself for a formal setting, say for your office, it’s always wise to choose men leather belts that are brown or black and thin. In case you are not sure about what to choose, it’s better to go with the medium width ones.

·         Simple and plain design

When it comes to buckles and their styles, usually the ones which are simple and plain are preferred. But that doesn’t means that the fancier ones are to be frowned upon. It’s just that a simple design is good for the professional attire while gaudy designs are better suited for casual outings.

·         A different leather belt for different occasion

Each occasion has its own unique demand. You must be open to your surroundings while choosing casual men leather belts or simple leather belts. In case you are finding it difficult to choose, just get us an instant quote on Creative crafts. We will help you out.

Choosing the right dress for right moment can go a long way in making you more confident, cool and comfy. 

Note: This article was written for Gnext Technologies.

Why choosing the right leather belt matters?

Men, for large part of the history, have remained insulated from troubles and tribulations involved in choosing a right mix of fashion accessories, for their office or night-outs. This is bad because having the right clothes for the right occasion can really make you feel cool, confident and comfortable. While few may be able to taste little success in choosing a shirt and pants, many flounder there as well. But the problem is most men stop there. As guys, we seldom give a thought to other components of fashion like our shoes and even lesser thought to our belts.

Contrary to popular belief, men leather belts are not just for holding your trousers over your waist but serve an even greater purpose. It gives you that single sleek look which everyone dies for. Delve a little deeper and you find range of styles within styles, all distinct from another. While you can choose standard and plain men leather belts made from pure leather, you can also choose men casual belts made from leather or fibers or polymers but equally ornate.

A leather belt that fits…

There can be nothing more embarrassing than a sagging leather belt below your waist line. Most men consider leather belts as a simple piece of brown and black leather that has an unknown length and width and is frequented by a few holes. In practice, belts have sizes dictated by their length and the number of holes they have for the buckle. In addition, all belts have distinct widths for specific applications and appearance. A belt that is too small needs to be discarded. A belt that is too large can be modified to fit by carving more holes and trimming the leather tip. Anyways, it’s always prudent to choose the size that fits.

Rule of thumb

There is no single design for everyone and for all occasions. Each circumstance has its own requirements. So how do you choose the best one? To help you out, we have catalogued some thumb rules that might be of help.

·        When occasion’s formal, go for brown/black and thinner leather belts

Given the sheer range of width available, it gets confusing sometimes to choose the right one. Generally, a thinner belt is taken as good match for your formal attires. But that’s not the standard though, if you feel like going for wider ones, good luck and if you are not so sure about what to choose, it’s advisable to go with medium widths, one which is neither too skinny nor too wide.

·         Go for simple and plain designs

These shouldn’t be confused with the notion that the fancier ones are undesirable, it’s just that they are understated. Usually a simple design shifts the focus to your attires, if it is what you want.

·         Understand the difference between occasions

Men leather belts with crisp edges and clean lines are better for professional apparel. Garish designs on wide belts with flourishes and frays are better for a night out. These more distressed belts can often look over-worn instead of fashionable in an office setting.

·         Make a distinction between what you need and what you desire

Being in two minds while shopping for men casual belts or just simple men leather belts is absolutely normal. But being open to the reality is important. For instance, even if you like flashy designs you can’t choose that for your office times.

Your fashion sense and outlook is too important to be left desired. Make smart choices while shopping for them. It’s too big an opportunity to be squandered.

TL; DR

The gist is that men leather belts are an integral part of their dressings and should not be taken lightly. While many different designs, size and widths are available, choose the one that suits the occasion. If you simply can’t figure out the right one even after reading this, throw your worries on creative crafts. We will certainly help you out. 

The best place to buy a tensile structure

It is said that Ghar Roz Roz nhi bante, but neither are sheds of your car or coverings of your swimming pool. So once you have decided to invest in their construction, you better invest wisely. There are lot of options when it comes to designing car sheds or roofs but none of them possess the advantage offered by tensile structure. Whether that be car parking tensile structure or roof covering structure, its always prudent to go for tensile fabric structures.

Easy to install, cheaper to maintain, amazing aesthetics, excellent elasticity and durability, resilience to extreme weathers and extraordinary strength are some of the qualities which are on offer when it comes to using tensile structures. Tensile structure by its very definition means one which is held by the force of tension. It involves supporting a fabric made mostly from polymers or polymer coated fiberglass at critical junctions so as to give a distinct curvature as well as span and strength.

BKF group is one such company which offers a huge variety when it comes to tensile structures. Not just that, they are also a premier company for manufacture and sale of prefabricated structures like steel frame structure, prefabricated shelter, aluminum and structural steel fabrication; polycarbonate structures like canopy, dome, shed and roofing; and modular tensile structure like auditorium and swimming pool tensile structure, tensile fabric, tensile clamp and retractable tensile structures. Apart from these, they also manufacture outdoor structures like sun sheds, walkaway structure industrial structures.

Produced in-house by using raw materials sourced from credible vendors, a tight leash is kept on the quality. The dedicated team of designers, technicians and engineers keep a strict eye on the manufacturing process so that set standards are also adhered to. While generally available in conventional shapes, BKF also allows its customers to have their own designs in case they want that. This small gesture not just alleviates the level of customer satisfaction but also improves their standing in the market.

Visit their website at http://www.tensilefabricstructure.com to know the full range of their products. Alternatively, you can also enquire about it at their outlets in your area if they are available. 

Note: This article was written for Gnext Technologies.

Tensile Fabric Structure: Getting the basics right

Tensile fabric structures are a rage these days and why not? Being light, aesthetically sound, cheap and easy to install and maintain, its invention, whoever did it, has been a revelation. But there’s a lot we don’t know about it and then there are myths and misinformation/s. In this article we will try to clear some of these concerns.

The what and why of Tension and Tensile fabrics

To begin with, tension is a force that acts on a body and tries to pull it apart and by this extension tensile fabrics are those fabrics which are being pulled apart. It basically involves supporting a ‘’tarpaulin’’  made of polymers or other possible materials at critical junctures to give it a particular shape which, depending on the direction of curvature, can be either anticlastic or synclastic.

As for why tensile fabrics? It has become pretty clear that since they are durable and stretchable, tensile fabrics are always worth the money you invest. Furthermore their translucency allows for light to pass through them giving a unique aesthetics, particularly during night. 

The building blocks

As for the building blocks of these fabrics i.e. the materials that can be used, they vary with location, cost and durability. Generally, the materials used include polymers like –

·         Ethylene tetrafluoroethelene – due to its exceptional translucency, self-cleaning ability and abhorrence to pollutants and UV rays.

·         Fiber glass coated Teflon – thanks to its high tensile strength, elasticity, resilience to extreme weather conditions and respectable light transmitting property.

·         PVC or PVDF coated polyester – easy to handle, they could be used both as acrylic in case coloring is required but its durability and self-cleansing leaves a lot to be desired and as PVDF coating in case self-cleaning is the objective.

Cost dependency and sustainability of tensile fabric structures

Regarding the cost, it’s rather obvious that it will depend on –

• Location as this determines the availability and sourcing.
• Design and span – the structures which have more corners and edges and a shorter span usually drives the cost up. On the contrary a large span with minimum corners is generally economical.
• Weather conditions like wind speed and direction, rainfall intensity and concentration, etc.
• Special characteristics like exceptional self-cleaning ability, translucency, durability, elasticity, strength etc.

As regards to the sustainability of tensile fabric structures, the materials used can be easily recycled to be used in applications where quality can be compromised a bit. As such, depending on the degree of recyclability and reuse, the sustainability of structures, both environmental and economical, can vary immensely.  

Busting the myths

There’s a lot of misunderstandings regarding tensile fabrics partly due to the materials used in its making and partly due to ignorance about its advantages. Here we will try to clear the air around some of the most prominent myths regarding tensile fabric structures. 

There’s a lot of misunderstandings regarding tensile fabrics partly due to the materials used in its making and partly due to ignorance about its advantages. Here we will try to clear the air around some of the most prominent myths regarding tensile fabric structures.

•          Since its just ‘tarpaulin’, it will easily catch fire: Unless a flame is directly applied to it, it won’t burn and same is true for every structure.
•          It’s so light in weight, the wind might blow it away: The anchorage and tension provides them with exceptional strength. The lightweight is an advantage.
•          It will tear apart if stretched a lot: Well, anything will tear apart ‘if stretched a lot’ but compared to others, tensile fabric structures are more tolerant to ‘’pull’’.
•          How can a simple stretched plastic last long?: It’s simply not true. The tensile fabric structures are not made from normal plastics but from special polymers designed for durability.

So don’t mind the misinformation, read the advantage and go for tensile fabric structures. They are the way forward. 

Note: This article was written for Gnext Technologies

6 reasons why Hanlon center is one of the best convention center in Canada

When you think of any convention, what comes to your mind? Some technically jargoned talks frequented by breaks. Well, this is exactly what many associate conventions with. The staid designs of convention centers does not helps much either. Since the events themselves are so important, why ruin them with uninspiring venue? This is more than a pressing issue if you happen to be an organizer. Thankfully, there are many convention centers in Canada that are trying to change the outlook of event venues, banquet halls and convention centers; to make them more modern, appealing and profitable. Hanlon convention center in Guelph, Ontario is one such company which has been trying to change the image of convention center in Canada. Through this blog, we will see how exactly it has transformed itself into one of the best convention center in Canada. Read on.

Interactive Ambience

Modern conventions are not just about formal talks. They involve discussions and deliberations between groups and individuals, many of which tend to be informal. Hanlon convention center provides an interactive environment where attendees can mingle informally or even engage in organized activities over specialty food and beverages. Instead of providing only permanent seating areas, they provide comfy pod seating and round tables, facilitating gathering of groups of attendees.

Destination oriented and revitalized neighborhoods

What good is a convention center if it can’t revitalize local development and showcase the country to the outside world? Situated in the heart of bustling city of Guelph, it showcases the best of Canada and Ontario. It’s comfortable, affordable and environmentally sustainable.

Prime location

Real estate sector, for long, has held a notion of prime location. Nothing exemplifies that better than Hanlon convention center in Canada. Located beside the main 340 Woodlawn road, it is well connected by means of roads and rails to the nearest Guelph Central station, making connectivity one of its touchstones.

Modest budget

There’s no sense in falling in love with a venue and then blowing your budget. No one understands it better than Hanlon convention center. Though the prices may vary depending on the accommodation being sought, rest assured that it’s much more modest than others.

Mod cons of convention center

It is equipped with the state-of-the-art audio and visual systems that can handle any show. The event venues and banquet halls have also been furnished with modern audio-visual technologies.

Accommodation for all

Any convention center, banquet halls and event venues must be able to accommodate every guest. This becomes more important in case of conventions or events lasting days. With over 12,000 square feet of modern venue space, 3 beautiful salons, 1500 sq. ft. front foyer and 60 10x10 trade booths, Hanlon convention center can accommodate groups of 50-1000. Apart from that, it also provides space for civil societies, NGOs and for other altruistic activities. 

Note: This article was written for Gnext Technologies.

Defying conventions: Why Hanlon convention center is one of the best in Canada?

Gone are the days when conventions used to be boring, with soporific talks and occasional breaks. Though they were important yet there was something about the centers that didn’t inspire confidence among people to attend them. Same can be said for convention organizers as well. But times are changing. In a resurgent Canada, we need convention center in Canada which reflects it. Have you been thinking the same? Are you searching for the best convention center and event venues in Canada? To your luck, you have stumbled across the right piece. In this article, we will look at how Hanlon convention is defying the traditional norms to build a modern, state-of-the-art event venues, banquet hall and convention centers in Canada.

Location. Location. Location

Following the long held notion in real estate, Hanlon convention center is situated at just the right location – beside the main 340 Woodlawn road west in Guelph, Ontario. It is well connected by roads and railways to nearest Guelph Central station. Given its prime location at the heart of the city, it’s the favorite for any event organizer.

Mod cons of convention center

No matter how big or small a convention, a banquet or an event is, it needs to have some sort of audio-visual technology. Hanlon convention center in Canada is equipped with state of the art audio-visual systems, enough to handle any show. The event venues and banquet halls too have been furnished with latest technology and amenities to make them fit to throw up any event or gathering. 

Destination-oriented

What good is a convention center in Canada if it can’t showcase the country itself? As many organizers would agree, the real convention happens not inside the hall but outside it, in the city. Hanlon convention center and event venues go an extra mile in ensuring that they showcase the ambience of Canada and Ontario inside and around themselves. 

Room for everyone

Any convention center, banquet halls and event venues must be able to accommodate every guest. This becomes more important in case of conventions or events lasting days. Hanlon convention center is open to this reality and offers over 12,000 square feet of modern venue space. Each of the 3 beautiful salons offer dark oak beverage bars as well as a state of the art lighting and sound system, accommodating groups of 50-1000. The 1500 sq. ft. front foyer is furnished with leather couches, gorgeous chandeliers, piped in music, a fireplace and waterfall – a venue no less than a fairytale.

In the budget

Unlike many banquet halls and event venues in Canada, Hanlon convention center is much more modest in its pricing. While they may vary depending on kind and size of convention or event, the pricing remains inside the bounds.

The bottom-line

Being one of the few centers in Ontario, Hanlon also offers the perfect setting for weddings, corporate parties, proms, business meetings and trade exhibitions. Hanlon convention center in Canada is well known for hosting top quality events, offering impeccable cuisine, service and atmosphere.

AD FINMANS PVT. LTD. Home loans: Someone you can trust

Thinking of buying a new home? Worrying about the choice of loans? Maybe we can help. AD Finmans Pvt. Ltd. Is a financial service company with a single objective of providing you with value added services by expanding the access to credit and lowering the cost of borrowing.

When it comes to home loans we believe in only three words – Quick, Convenient and Transparent. With team of professionals to guide you, we leave nothing unturned to make your experience a tad smoother. Having worked closely with many banks and Non-banking financial companies, no one is placed better than us to assist you in speeding up your loan sanction and disbursal.

Process: As smooth as it can get

For us your time is valuable. Our process is designed in such a way so as to make your quest for getting an affordable home loan as quick as possible and with little to no hassle. To get a home loan of your choosing, you just need to follow this simple steps. Worry not! We are always there to help you out.

Step 1: Fill the application form on our website

Step 2: Wait for one of our managers to contact you

They will clear up most of the details that includes providing you with information related to credit appraisal, loan sanction and other requirements.

Step 3: Submit your legal documents.

Step 4: Voila! Your loans’ there for you.

You can easily get the list of documents required for home loans from our website or you can just ask our staff for that. If the idea of procuring the documents is worrying you, just remind us. We will make that a lot easier.

What we offer?

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Note: This article was written for Gnext Technologies.

M-ICU ambulance: Where to get them in time of emergency?

Where do you go to seek an ICU ambulance service in the time of critical emergency? What has been your experience? Awful I guess. The state of ICU ambulance services or MICU in India is ‘just working’ at the best and ‘largely missing’ at worst. Nothing hurts more than the experience of not being able to find an ambulance in critical situations. The reason for all this mess – aloofness of service providers and inaccessibility of their services. Even if you are able to carve one out, the quality of service leaves much to be desired. So what’s the root of problem? And where’s the solution?

The root of the problem is the marketing model and strategy. Most of the ambulance service providers have a single aim of focusing on more and more people. This forces them to be centered only in areas where population is high. This has at least two shortcomings. One, more ambulance carriers concentrate on a small area and competition gets ruthless and two, remote areas are left almost untouched. While this is an issue for companies, the patients have their own reservations. First, they can’t really make out which one’s the best. Second, though numerous it is still very difficult to find and contact one of the ambulance providers. It takes lot of time. But don’t despair yet. The situation has begun to change. Few newer companies are focusing not on customers but accessibility to customers.

AMB life is one of them. Instead of going after the numbers, they stayed their focus on companies. To improve availability and quality, it envisions an online portal where different private ambulance providers can come and register their main services like air ambulance or ground ambulance or ICU ambulance and ancillary services like hearse van, oxygen systems, etc. It seeks to build an interconnected web of ambulances all over the globe; a one stop to find all services associated with ambulances and medical emergencies. It also allows for an effective feedback mechanism by providing customers with option to review and rate the services so that the inferior ones can be rooted out easily and only the best are available. To improve accessibility, it allows customers to search for ambulances based on their location. Visit them once and see if they are worth the trouble. In case of an emergency, every little help is a bliss.

ICU Ambulance: Intensive care unit on wheels

Critical, Timely and Safety are three buzzwords in any ICU ambulance. Accidents or life threatening situations can happen anywhere and anytime. And in such situations, apart from first responders who can be a passerby or your relatives it all rests on the ICU ambulance to take you up to medical center in time and with utmost care.

Understanding ICU

ICUs or intensive care units are the terms reserved for systems dealing with patients having life-threatening complications. Unlike the basic care units, they usually involve use of more advanced equipment and highly qualified doctors and nurses. Depending on the people that are catered to, they can be neonatal ICU, coronary care unit, pediatric ICU, Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU etc. The ICU provided in ambulance are commonly called as Mobile intensive care units or MICU

ICU ambulance or MICU

These are highly specialized mobile units equipped with paramedics to carry out on-site advanced treatments. They are generally reserved for patients suffering from –

• Respiratory failures,
• Sepsis
• Unstable overdoses
• Diabetic ketoacidosis(DKA) – life threatening diabetic condition
• GI bleeding
• Septic diabetic renal failure
• Combination of multisystem dysfunction

Over the years, governments both at the center and in states have come up with multiple guidelines regarding minimum equipment requirements of an ICU ambulance. For simplification these requirements can be grouped into few categories –

• Basic care facilities – equipment for ventilation, monitoring and administering medication.
• Incident management and transfer specific items – defibrillator, chest tubes, batteries etc.
• ICU ventilator
• Monitors to display ECG, capnography, oxygen saturation etc.
• Syringe pumps, suction device, IV pumps etc.
• Drugs for RSI, vasopressors, sedatives
• GPS enabled van.

Training of personnel

The MICU or ICU ambulance are staffed by highly trained paramedics, doctors and nurses who have been specially trained to deal with emergency and life – threatening situations. Every personnel on the MICU must be qualified enough to care out endotracheal intubation, cricothyrotomy, cardioversion, needle compression etc. in addition to being able to administer critical drugs. In some countries they are also trained to perform insertion of UVCs, UACs, chest tubes, surgical airways etc. In simple words, their level of training is no less than some specialists. 

When time is of essence…

ICU ambulances are sought after in case of critical emergencies as such time is of great value. Not a moment can be wasted. Given the state of ambulance services in India it is no less than a nightmare to book an ICU ambulance. Due to them being scattered and inaccessible, precious time is lost in just carving them out. Thankfully portals like AMB life can prove to be of great help. In case you are wondering what it is, it is an online portal that seeks to build an interconnected network of private ambulance providers around the globe by inviting them to register with them. These services can then be booked by customers based on the choice of their country, state and even cities. Visit them to know more about their services. In times of medical emergency every little help is invaluable. 

The life-saver on the road

Every moment that a patient waits is a moment wasted. In times when accidents have become the call of the day and diseases come in thick and thin, the ground ambulance is the one thing responsible for preventing the situation from becoming catastrophic. Being the first medical ‘thing’ to arrive on the scene, it’s important that they are well equipped. But reaching the scene is equally important as being available. With so few ambulance providers and creaky service infrastructure, many a times the patients’ call get lost in the transit. There have been many instances when either the ground ambulance was not available or even if it was there seemed to be no way to reach them.

A well-furnished and a well-timed ambulance can save many a lives. Equipped to handle basic, advanced and critical situations, a ground ambulance is must for providing the Emergency services. The team of paramedics, nurses and doctors could mean the difference of life and death in certain cases. In developing countries where air ambulance services are not that developed, ground ambulance remains the only solution. Even if a patient needs to be hauled through air ambulance, the importance of road ambulance is paramount in providing bedside-to-bedside facility.

Though many attempts have been made to make them accessible, patients’ and providers still get a hard time getting to the situation on time. AMB life is taking a giant step forward to overcome this dual challenge of inaccessibility and unavailability. It is an online portal which allows private ambulance service providers all over the globe to register with them. The patients’ on their part can search for any ambulance service based on country, state or even city. The portal even provides them with an option to rate and review the services granted. This a step in the right direction and is of benefit to both parties. While ambulance service providers get an access to large customer base, the patients’ get the option to select that at the touch of their fingers.

Note: This article was written for AMB life.

Things about Ground Ambulance that you must know

The first mode of connectivity of any patient in live saving condition is a ground ambulance. Even if the commute of the patient involves air ambulance, ground ambulances are always required for last mile connectivity called in their parlance as bedside-to-bedside. Their use is so common in different countries especially the ones with underdeveloped or non-existent air ambulance services that everyone assumes all know everything about it. But that’s not the reality. Absence to understanding of basic terminologies can lead to mishaps. Through this article we aim to take you to the tour on ground ambulance. Jump in!

The past and present of ground ambulance

The first instance of its use dates back to late 15^th century Spain which used it for emergency purposes. Its full-fledged civilian use came much later. As with many modern inventions, the concept of ground ambulance for mass purpose owes much to the military conflicts of 19^th and 20^th century Europe. From the primitive and manually drawn bullock carts to modern day self-driving ambulances, we’ve certainly came a long way. Ground ambulances are a common sight in almost all countries now.

Dissection of a ground ambulance

A common ground ambulance is equipped with some equipment and support staff.  It is always helpful if we know a little about all of them.

Support staff – comprising of medical and non-medical staffs, they are few staffs that we should be able to single out.

• ·        ECA/ECSW – Emergency care assistant generally assist paramedics but can also carry out complex procedures in case of emergencies.
• ·         Nurse – Trained to assist doctors or paramedics, they can also administer certain drugs.
• ·         Paramedic – Highly trained, they are well versed to carry out some complex procedures like administering different drugs, placing a flexible plastic tube in trachea or intubation, thyrocricotomy, etc.
• ·         First responder – As the name itself suggests, these include people who are the first to reach the scene where need for ground ambulance arises. They could be either some specialized doctor or a commoner.

Equipment – these include some basic instruments to sophisticated ones. Since sophisticated ones are too “medical” and not much of use for us common folks, we’ll focus instead on some basic ones. Here we go –

• ·        Two – way radio: Most important of them all, its use starts right after a patient has booked ground ambulance. It is used to maintain two-way communication between the driver and medical staffs in the ambulance to personnel at the medical center.
• ·         Ramp: They are like ladders used to board or de-board heavy medical equipment or patient
• ·         Stretcher: Pretty easy these one. Shaped like a bed, they are used to lift the patient from the ground to ramp or ambulance.

Types of ground ambulances

Though they all serve the same purpose but depending on the medical condition of the patient different types of ground ambulances are called into service –

• ·         Basic life support ambulance (BLS): As the name suggests, these are for patients whose condition is not life-threatening. Equipped with basic facilities and few medical staffs like nurse and a medic, it basically focusses on monitoring the condition of patients while they are on their way to medical center.
• ·         Advanced life support ambulance (ALS): Used for life-threatening or trauma patients, these are equipped with advanced facilities and nurse along with a paramedic or a doctor. They are well trained and facilitated to provide advance medical emergency services, IV administration etc.
• ·         Critical Care ambulance: Similar to ALS, they are also provided with a specialized doctor to monitor or operate on the patient. Such ambulances function as mini extension of medical centers.
• ·         Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/s: Many babies post-partum require intensive medical assistance. It’s crucial that it is provided as soon as possible. NICUs are ground ambulance units meant exactly for them. It is equipped with necessary provisions to manage critically ill neonates.

Note: This article was written for AMB life

AMB Life: Book an ambulance in a jiffy

As the mad scramble for online portals grew, many sites came up. While they offered almost everything very few were in business of saving lives. AMB life is one of them. Providing means of commute for bed-ridden patients was always a risky and tedious business. Risky because it involved someone’s life on a ledger and tedious because so few carriers are involved in providing air ambulance and ground ambulance services, partly due to the geographical limitations. A need was always felt to bring them all together on a platform from where the prospective customers can choose from.

While use of road ambulance has almost become common now, it’s the air ambulance component which needs a push. Air ambulance involves transporting a patient via air route in specially designed aircrafts and equipped with live saving facilities. While ground ambulance can be a preferred mode in areas where they are easily available, air ambulance are the only ways of patient commute in remote areas devoid of connectivity means.

So, with all this idea in mind, AMB life envisioned an online portal where Private ambulance carriers – both ground and air ambulance can register themselves and all their ancillary services. It envisaged an interconnected world where an individual can enquire and pick up any ambulance related services with just a tap on their smartphone screen. To root out the risk of bad service delivery, it provides for rating and reviewing the air ambulance services offered. To further simplify the search for air ambulances, it provides for its availability based on state, cities as well user location.

Even if one is able to book an air ambulance, they find it extremely difficult to understand its basic terminologies. This naturally drives up the cost. To make it easier, the portal provides the users with articles explaining them about terms used and various cost components involved. The aim is to combine technology with services in a way that it becomes broader, easier and more liberal in its availability and use.

So the next time you are in a fix over picking the right mode of transportation for your loved ones, pause and visit www.amblife.com and make the right choice. The life is precious and AMB life knows the value of it.

Air ambulance: The future of patient commute

Finding and booking an ambulance – whether an air ambulance or a ground ambulance can be a daunting task. At the time, when every breath of your loved ones is precious and each moment you spend with them is crucial, wasting even a second seems like the worst thing in the world. Particularly in India where booking even a ground ambulance is a seemingly difficult task, one even gives up when it comes to finding an air ambulance. Fortunately, this all might change with AMB life which envisions an online platform where ambulance providers all across the globe can not only register but can also get in touch directly with the patients. It allows for a user to search air ambulances and road or ground ambulances in country, state and even to the cities of their choosing. Backed by a robust technology that provides for a user-friendly interface, it aims to change the logistical fabric of ambulances in cities around the globe.

The history of Air ambulance

The pioneers in the field of air ambulances are the European countries like France, Britain and Spain. But these were mostly used for causalities of war. During and after Second World War, its use increased exponentially aided by US push. But in many parts of the globe, it was usually reserved as a war-time savior. In India, it was India Aero medical services that kick started the concept of air ambulance in 1995.  

Air ambulance: an untapped service

Air ambulance usage is generally rare and is undertaken only in extreme circumstances. It could be particularly helpful in remote areas if not for the high cost incurred. Unlike ground or road ambulance services which are relatively easy to understand and undertake, air ambulance is another nut all together. This is mainly due to ignorance about the various terminologies used in air ambulance and absence of platform to choose the most cost – effective one. The inconsistencies and in many cases absence of laws or guidelines regarding air ambulance has also contributed to its rare usage. The absence of medically suited aircrafts are also an issue.

At AMB life, one can easily understand the meanings of commonly used terminologies like MEDVAC, CASEVAC, RVSM, EMS, EMT, Bedside-to-Bedside etc.

Cost component in Air Ambulance

The cost component is the single most important factor in case of air ambulance. While ground and road ambulance are generally cheaper, the same isn’t true for air ambulance. Depending on the requirements of the patient, type of aircraft, availability and need of medical staff/s, presence of insurance cover, facilities offered etc., cost could vary immensely.

It is here that AMB life shows its true utility. By providing different service providers to register on its platform, it presents the patient with a one-stop portal where they can’t just search about the air ambulance availability near their locality but can also look at the ratings, reviews and insurance covers. These not just helps them make an informed decision but also makes it a lot easier. You can learn more about cost calculation here 

Air ambulance is an exciting prospect of patient commute particularly for remote and far flung areas. The need is to make them more affordable my providing appropriate insurance basket and making it easier to reach out. While AMB life can easily take care of the later, the onus of providing the former rests with the service providers and insurance companies.

Note: This article was written for AMB life

9 Benefits (and reasons) of forging a B2B partnership in ambulance operations

With most of the new (and old) entrants in the ambulance aggregator business focusing on B2C, they are losing a chunk of the profits available in B2B. In this article, we explain 9 benefits of (and 4 reasons for) being in a B2B ambulance aggregator business – for both ambulance operators and the aggregator.

AMB life - The latest entrant to B2B ambulance model. Image Credit: AMB life

The state of ambulance services in India presents a grim scenario. While three out of five are deemed as unfit for use, the remaining are two little to reach even the recommended WHO standards. With so many ambulance operators why is the situation not improving? In some states, the number of ambulance per one lakh person is way above the WHO standards (see image below) but still they fail to reach people in times of need. The case in point is Karnataka. Though there are more available ambulances than the recommended standard yet people find it difficult to get them when they are most needed. In this article, we will explain the reason behind this and the way forward.

Number of ambulances per 100,000 people. Image credit: downtoearth.org

The usual (and unusual) suspects

Have you been through a situation when you desperately needed to book an ambulance? If you have been, you are not alone. All of us have been through this one time or the other. But each time, we have encountered the same problem – where’s the ambulance? Such is their availability that hardly a day passes by without a story of failed ambulance service. But what’s the real problem? With so many healthcare startups, government and private ambulance operators in the business of making ambulance accessible, why is that it’s still out of bounds of many? There are few usual suspects. Few common reasons. (psst: if you are not interested in going through the reasons, skip to the benefits below.)

• Uneven distribution – Generally the cities get better share of ambulances than the towns and suburbs. The service is virtually non-existent as we keep on moving away from the main road and towards the dusty earth roads. But everyone needs the ambulance service. While it’s true that cities offer better business environment and should have a larger share of private ambulance carriers and startups, the concentration is limited to few select cities.


• Too much in too little – too many cooks spoil the broth is a common saying and is true for every case. Due to presence of a large number of service providers in a relatively short area, competition gives way to chaos and availability is flung out of the window.


• Highly disorganized and fragmented – in absence of any single platform wherein all ambulance providers can register and be hired, most of the customers and patients find themselves in lurch. A typical procedure for booking a private ambulance involves first searching for the best options, zeroing in on those who are near to you, getting their contact details and finally contacting them. If you are in luck, you might get them to reach them on time. If not, well, it’s no surprise. In fact it’s so tedious that many prefer their own private vehicles over booking an ambulance.


• Visibility is hard to come by – not everyone is strong enough to sustain themselves on adverts. And to be able to make yourself visible to customers you need to reach out to them. The double whammy of huge expenditure and stiff competition means that most of the private ambulance operators rather choose an organic death for their business than providing it with costly lifesaving marketing.

Why choose B2C model of business over B2B?

The simple philosophy is this: There’s some resemblance of security in number and at any time, there will be more people than companies. The primary target of any B2C company is the common people and it is much easier to impress them than convince a business conglomerate. The cost and time incurred on marketing is much lesser in direct marketing. But there’s a huge downside. While there are more customers in B2C, there’s more revenue in B2B. The failure to recognize this trend is the primary reason why the private ambulance operators often incur losses in their ambulance hiring business.

Why you need to move over to a B2B aggregator model?

The B2B market is less crowded and is more beneficial than the usual razzmatazz. Other than its inherent financial worth, it is a nobler concept ethically especially in ambulance service sector. If it’s about saving lives, why not do it together? We list some of the benefits offered by AMB life’s B2B directory of ambulances.

Improved accessibility – The first rule of any business is to not keep the customers waiting. By bringing every private ambulance operator on one platform, AMB life provides patients with a single point source of contact between the service seeker and service provider. They are also able to make a more informed decision quickly. So, if you have been earnestly seeking customers on your own, why not get on us and make yourself better accessible.

Bigger customer base – By streamlining your availability AMB life increases your outreach to bigger ready-to-buy customer base.

Better profit margins – The more the merrier, they say. Bigger the customer base, more is the revenue. Your ambulances that have been running red since now are sure to get a reprieve. Get on the bandwagon and redeem your failing ambulance business.

Better feedback mechanism – Many a times patients complain about the quality of services being offered by a service provider. But in the absence of any feedback mechanism, they go scot free and continue making money at the expense of needy customers. This is an equally obnoxious nuisance both for the customers as well as for honest ambulance operators. By providing an option of rating and reviewing the services, AMB life not just helps in rewarding the quality ones but also helps in rooting out the unscrupulous ones.

Single point hiring source for customers – AMB life seeks to build an interconnected network of ambulance services and their associated business around the globe. By doing so we provide our visitors with an option to choose the best services depending on their choice of location and feedback. This not just saves them the trouble of having to scout ambulances on their own in times of emergencies but also allows them to do so at the comfort of their bed.

Every service at one place. Image credit: AMB life

Customer behavior and pattern – In modern world of IOT and big data, raw data is gold and consensual raw data is worth rubies. By registering on B2B aggregator platforms like AMB life you don’t just get access to tons of data on customer behavior but also are better placed than your peers to analyze their pattern. These is of great help in further streamlining your services and structuring its expansion. Data collection and integration assists a lot in providing personalized healthcare service including patient commute (see image below).

Image source: Rock Health

Strengthens the regulatory framework – In this article we explained why many ambulance operators don’t adhere to regulatory norms in India. We also explained the mandatory requirements for getting an ambulance registered in simpler terms. Alongside patients, aggregating also provides government agencies with a single portal wherein they can regulate their affairs. If you are intent on doing your business honestly, why run pillar to posts to get the certificate from authorities. Let them come to you.

Consolidation of healthcare facilities – As already explained in the reasons above, fragmentation and disorganization is one of the primary reasons hampering the growth and business of private ambulance service providers. With AMB life, you get a platform wherein you can consolidate everything that you offer and make them available for the customers. This not just saves you the trouble of having to advertise individually for every services but also increases their visibility and accessibility. On AMB life you can register both your main services as well as your ancillary services like oxygen systems, hearse van etc.

Less competition – Once you are out of the melee and on our portal, you make yourself stand out from the crowd. By being visible to customers you not just get access to them a lot easily but also get a chance to consolidate your brand by promoting your services to them especially the repeat customers.

 

Note: This article was written for AMB life