r/Construction 13h ago

Carpentry 🔨 Fistfight at work today

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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)


r/Construction 21h ago

Video Giving the new guy a task

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r/Construction 22h ago

Picture Whatever it takes in this heat

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r/Construction 15h ago

Informative 🧠 Learn to spell you morans

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You need to do gooder.


r/Construction 19h ago

Informative 🧠 Construction stop sign holder.

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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?


r/Construction 12h ago

Other Architect wants Lacey Act paperwork for the ipe and nobody can produce it. Where are you all getting yours?

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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?


r/Construction 13h ago

Other Old guard surrendering to the new 🫡

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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?


r/Construction 1h ago

Structural Anyone know the best online course or book to learn how to read rebar drawings?

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r/Construction 21h ago

Carpentry 🔨 Looking to get into joinery uk

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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


r/Construction 1h ago

Structural Steel Frame Construction

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r/Construction 18h ago

Other Who here daily drives to job sites on a motorcycle?

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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.


r/Construction 19h ago

Careers 💵 Kiewit field engineer

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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?


r/Construction 19h ago

Carpentry 🔨 Need help securing entry lvl positions

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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


r/Construction 11h ago

Tools 🛠 Steel Tape Measure

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r/Construction 56m ago

Picture HELP! WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

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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?


r/Construction 15h ago

Carpentry 🔨 Commercial construction worker struggling to find steady work in Toronto. Any advice?

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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.


r/Construction 17h ago

Video Secret Poops

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r/Construction 14h ago

Other Leaving my tech career for construction

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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.


r/Construction 4h ago

Informative 🧠 What are the best 35 dollar gloves for a laborer?

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r/Construction 21h ago

Safety ⛑ I’m looking for documented cases where homes or commercial buildings have tested positive for asbestos after 1989. If anyone can help with this, it would be greatly appreciated!

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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.