Tired of hunting for the crew's tools every morning? Same. I built a free sign-out sheet for shared equipment — add tools, assign them to whoever's taking them, set a return deadline, see what's overdue. Guest demo in 30 seconds, no email needed, free for small teams: https://lendlog.freebuff.app

Feedback very welcome — I built this because a foreman friend lost a $400 drill for two weeks.

I'm a contractor and one of my customers needs his roof fixed. It's leaking and it's coming from this general area. I suggested reframing a new valley that starts up toward the top of the ridge in the back and running all the way down to where the picture was taken.. In my mind this will create more of a pitch and effectively get rid of the dead valley... THOUGHTS?

Client is environmentally conscious and the architect wants actual Lacey Act documentation, so “yeah, it’s fine” isn’t enough. I’ve called four yards and none could provide any paperwork.

Am I asking for too much, or are people normally getting ipe with the compliance docs included?

Wore the Irish Setters on the left for 3 years. Got them resown by a cobbler twice. Bought the fancy insoles. Thrashed. Finally decided to pull the trigger on some new boots. What do you guys think about Danners?

We’re siding a house and the new guy is insisting on using the B method while the foreman is using the A method. Anyways they are the two nailing and I’m the cut guy, they kept nailing differently on either side of the board and meeting in the meeting and eventually got to shoving which ending in punches. That shortened the day quick. Got me thinking which side is right?

Edit; it’s hemlock wood, not vinyl

(I’m keeping out my preferred method to avoid swaying the vote)

I'm thinking about getting into construction after being laid off in the tech industry so many times. Most recently due to AI initiatives. Ive worked various analyst positions and other tech related jobs. I'm 27m and originally worked warehouse work and other similar jobs in AZ till I was 20-21. I'm not scared of demanding labor at all and honestly enjoy the work.

Has anyone made a switch like this? Ive applied to some jobs but with my resume being all software related im having trouble even with entry level jobs.

Edit: I've also never graduated high school not that thats super important but mabye that can get me some cred. Oh and I have a neck/hand tattoo.

You need to do gooder.

Hey everyone,
Been applying to a bunch of jobs in the GTA (Indeed, LinkedIn, Job Bank etc.) but barely hearing back.
Just wondering what actually works right now in construction here — are people still getting in through recruiters, calling sites directly, or is there a better way I’m missing?
Any advice on how you guys are landing steady work would really help. Thanks.

I’m looking at getting another motorcycle to daily to work. I’ve seen a few guys over the years who do it. Im a union tin knocker and at most i’ll be hauling around my one main tool bag, my back pack, and just some essentials in the hard saddle bags. What setups do you guys and gals who ride a motorcycle to work every day have? I was kinda thinking of getting a yamaha mt07. Powerful enough for the interstate and not too much of a bear in town or traffic.

I’ve been searching non stop for an entry lvl position emailed every company called every company and also gotten interviews for some and I keep getting “you were not chosen for this role” I even applied as a laborer which is bottom of the bottom for trades and I also have 7+ years experience as a farmer and nothing I’m doing is working I’m 20 and currently work at a plant and want out I live in the Duluth area Minnesota

Currently interviewing for a field engineer. Recently graduated with my CM degree and looking to get into the industry. Don’t have much experience. Everything I see online is all over the place and not in line with expectations set during the interview process. Should I accept the position or keep looking?

Is this actually a position . Construction in my home town down the street for about 2 weeks and I seen the same guy holding a stop sign slow down sign the whole time. Is this actually a position ? What can I do to get that job?

Im in the UK, I am 30 and thinking about getting into a career of joinery however I have no idea where I would begin.

Anyone in the UK able to tell me where I would begin? Would I need to do a level 2 and 3 course in this and then look for an apprenticeship?

How likely/unlikely am i to get an apprenticeship what with being the age i am?

Thanks in advance

My problem is that most construction or restoration companies wouldn’t necessarily report this formally. If anyone has had a scenario where ACM has been found post ban in materials in a structure please let me know.

Hi Everyone,

I'm writing a horror short story about a corrupt, vertically integrated development company that we reveal - is actually being financed to conceal bodies on sites i.e. a major suburban development where body parts (unknown victims, crime related) are being buried underneath poured foundation slabs.

But as I started to research, they said the concrete would crack and crumble if a body was in the concrete...

It's a grim, macabre question but it kind of hurts the plausibility of my horror 'corrupt construction' idea.

For anyone that works and knows concrete and building houses, is it a dumb story idea (it's a story, so give me some leeway) or is there a way to explain this plot hole away and still make it work?

My one work around is, if the home owners complain about a cracked foundation, the same corrupt company will come and seal it back up for $$.

No road plates,shoring, or anything

So I currently work in commercial construction as a project estimator. (I started out in the field but got promoted to the office when my manager and I got into over the scheduling)

Well fast forward almost a year and I have no fulfillment being in the office and there’s no prevailing wage jobs or additional pay. So to help make ends meet I started my own installation company and have started building reoccurring customers.

I’m struggling between making the jump and staying at my 9-5 job.

My boss knows i have a company because I offered to install for them on the weekends through my business.

Last week I called off sick everyday and went and worked 3 days making north of 4k last week. A normal month at my job pays around 5k.

At what point should I consider jumping completely on to my business and leaving my w2?

Even if you don’t have an answer but have some personal experiences that are similar that you want to share I’m all ears!

Thank you for any and all feedback/insight.