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A place for construction professionals only to discuss the industry.

Anybody working or interested in working in this field is welcome! Carpentry, concrete, steel, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, landscaping, equipment operators, etc.

Those with DIY or homeowner-type questions should use the relevant subreddits such as /r/DIY. Those posts will be removed.

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A subreddit for construction industry professionals.

If you are a homeowner with questions about a home improvement project, please visit subreddits such as /r/homeowners /r/DIY /r/HomeImprovement This is a subreddit for trade professionals.

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I used to tkink I got into construction because I liked building things. Now I’m beginning to think I may have a subconscious fetish for ladders.

Can someone please fuck off with the AI and robots and get on with making an anti-gravity harness?

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2024/12/01
14:50 UTC

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Imported remodel items

Not trying to make a political post, but I am planning on finishing my basement out over the winter. Are there any imported materials I should be stocking up on before potential tariffs? I’d just prefer to avoid paying an additional 10-25 percent on materials if I can avoid it. Thanks

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2024/12/01
14:44 UTC

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Tied a 270 Rear Diff

Is this osha certified?

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2024/12/01
12:21 UTC

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How to install a wooden frame on those containers?

https://preview.redd.it/s7ffifsm584e1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ea2cb5f01ca2bac0fd2f8cadb7b3280526e5fd27

I need to insulate those containers(probably rockwool) and then clad it in wood. So I need to fix the wooden frame to the structure, which will hold the insulation and planks.

As it's wood on metal, I don't know how to do it so that it's strong enough to carry all the weight.

What would be the best way to do this?

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2024/12/01
11:48 UTC

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Why Do Construction Projects Take So Long?

I’m curious to hear from people in the construction industry or anyone with experience managing building projects. What makes construction projects so time-intensive?

43 Comments
2024/12/01
07:00 UTC

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I think we all know somebody like this lol

9 Comments
2024/12/01
04:38 UTC

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Trench Safety

6 Comments
2024/12/01
04:00 UTC

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Sound advice

I'm looking for new earmuffs for my hardhat are there any good Bluetooth ones so I can listen to music while I work that anyone knows of?

0 Comments
2024/12/01
03:24 UTC

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I dont think the concrete is necessary anyways

51 Comments
2024/12/01
02:39 UTC

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Advice on new boots.

I've been wearing Redwings lace-up for year but recently I've considered the wellington/cowboy-style boots. Has anyone gone from one to the other and has any opinion? Seems like a lot of the guys on our crews wear them. I asked some of the guys but they all have never really worn anything else than cowboy boots.

Wellington

3 Comments
2024/12/01
01:42 UTC

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Best way to wall in and insulate this?

7 Comments
2024/12/01
00:14 UTC

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Who needs a plunger when you have hands?

Hey hardworking gents. I learned something new today and I thought I’d share some first hand knowledge with the class.

If you’re ever in a pinch, It is indeed possible to plunge a toilet with your bare hands. Yeah you heard that right mf.

I was hosting a little shindig tonight and one of the many fine ladies wiped her leaky cooter a few too many times and “broke the toilet”. Well the man that I try to be had to step in.

Mister macho then realized he was little over his head and swallowed the cold hard truth he was just a broke bloke who couldn’t afford a plunger.

Well shit. Can’t have a party without a bathroom am I right?

Well boys the genius that I am buckled up, grit my teeth, grabbed a dirty ol’ rag, bundled her up and just started fist pounding that toilet. Let me tell ya water wasn’t the only thing that was splashing.

Kinky.

It was at that point gents that I realized I may be a complete idiot violating a toilet and that there was no way this sh*t was going to work.

But hey, my mamma didn’t raise no bit$h. You best believe I was gonna make it work. I kept f’n giving er’ till that old girl flushed like a newborn.

F*ck yeah boys… one for the good guys!!!

PS. For all you gents that say “they don’t make like they used to”. Guess again ya fuckers us golden boys are still out here.

PPS - I’m a actually gc project coordinator that knows f all about plumbing but loves telling y’all plumbers how to do your job.

Anyways, mad respect just thought ya hard working boys might get a kick out of this. #dutycalls

12 Comments
2024/12/01
00:04 UTC

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Driveway repair

Hello everyone. I was thinking about repair ing my homes driveway since it's been without care for a few years now. I have no knowledge of construction but I'm willing to learn to save money. How bad is the damage and should I just get on contractor to repair it?

I live in MD, USA and would prefer a contractor or services with reliable reputation.

1 Comment
2024/11/30
23:45 UTC

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Make battery charger cord removable

I’m currently fixing a short at the back of my charger. A problem I commonly have from the cord bending in my tool boxes.

I had the thought of just adding a male to female plug of some kind to the back of the charger and end of the cord to make it removable.

Has anyone else tried this? Any suggestions of what kind of connector to use? USB? Any advice or suggestions are appreciated.

4 Comments
2024/11/30
23:23 UTC

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Toros Mini Excavators

Anyone out there had experience importing Toros excavators from China to Canada? was it a good product? were there high tariff, tax costs due to import to Canada? Did Toros provide good service?

0 Comments
2024/11/30
23:17 UTC

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Why does my wall leak randomly?

it just drips every few months, i have no idea what causes it.

14 Comments
2024/11/30
22:58 UTC

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Charlie knows the super doesn't know what they're talking about and will have to submit a RFI later that day.

14 Comments
2024/11/30
22:43 UTC

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2 week notice small land survey Co

How to put my 2 weeks in at a small land survey company when the owner knows I’m a good employee? —- he won’t be happy when I do this, but how can I make this an easy situation for both parties?

1 Comment
2024/11/30
21:00 UTC

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My dad is a residential plumber. What are some gifts you’d recommend that aren’t super expensive?

44 Comments
2024/11/30
19:46 UTC

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