It was not, lol. That’s a first for me. Builder knows it’s a waste of material but is what it is, because……reasons

Fascinating to watch construction, but I can't image how they are sealed. Be interested in seeing pressure test results before I'd invest.

Okay so here's a little background, I am 37 and hadn't done construction in almost 7-8 years, but before that I had years of experience... So I ended up getting a job with a company that only does commercial construction, this pretty much includes, Steel framing,smoke taping, insulation, drop ceilings, drywall, and using a scissor lift. I was excited bc I was worried between my time away, and previously only doing residential that it may be out of my league... Thankfully those were all things I had done in the past.
The only thing i had never done was drive a scissor lift. I said so in the interview and told the foreman after I was hired... Anyways it's like 6 days in and I had just alked to smoke tape which requires a scissor lift, and I'm not going to lie I struggled the first like day and a half moving it around the room. However on the day I was fired I had finally gotten the hang of it, and was able to drive through what was becoming a maze as the steel framing went up.

Anyways we work from 7am-330 pm with a 15 min break at 9:15... So I was told to smoke tape a large section of the wall and that's exact what I did from 7-8:30, when I told the foreman that bc the HVAC guys installed the ducts, the lift wouldn't go high enough, and if I moved it further out I couldn't reach trom so far away.... His response was for me to just climb the railings on the lift and lean over so I could reach the top... I earnestly asked asked if I needed a harness or to be tied off, he responded no...

So long story short I get the wall done all the way to the ceiling, when he calls for 15 min break. After the break ended I was right back on the lift getting ready to start up again, when he comes up to me and tells me I'm going to a different job site and to call the office for more details, when I did the boss told me the foreman just called him and said I look "unhealthy" and that he's concerned about me. I took this as code for he looks impaired or that I was on something (which I def wasn't.... the only time I had seen the foreman was when I asked him question about lift and if I needed to strap in. Everyone else I was in contact with was adamant I looked fine to them.... Plus if I looked so "unhealthy" why would he tell me to climb the railings on the lift 35 ft in air without a harness.

I told the boss I felt completely fine and was good to go, but he sent me home for the day and never responded to another text or call from me... I don't know what happened but I started to wonder if it had anything to do with the harness comments and OSHA requirements.

I told him I could produce a Drs note to start again, but he didn't respond... I was pretty offended esp bc he had never reprimanded beforehand...somehow it felt retaliatory....

Any suggestions or max ways to hurt company?

Hi guys,

I am a 23F who is graduating from Civil Engineering in North West UK next year. I am on track to graduate with a First Class MEng, I have only around 2 months worth of engineering experience and I own an events start-up business, so do a lot of management.

It's reached that time of deciding what role I want to go into and I am at a loss. I have no clue. The only job role that is mentioned throughout my degree is, of course, civil and structural engineering. This does appeal to me however given the current climate and with tech development, I am beginning to think that going into a management role would be more beneficial (in terms of having more knowledge and experience by the time other people begin to move into this role over the next 30-40 years). I am also very motivated by salary for career choice as I would like to purchase my own house asap.

I guess I am looking for some advice and guidance on which way I should turn, with information/experience/facts to back this up. To be honest, anything will help - I've found it so hard to find information online.

:)

“I hate sitting at the computer” and doing all front of house BS. “I’ll get you a bill as soon as I can” meanwhile doing work.

I don’t hate it. I’m actually really good on the computer as well as I know a stupid amount about houses and if I don’t, I know who to call.

What I hate about sitting at the computer, is I feel like I’m not working.

I’m supposed to do computer shit on my own time…… ….. ….. …… ,,,,, I shouldn’t be.

I’ve been lying to myself.

(I don’t have the solution, just can’t sleep since I realized what I knew.)

(Best solution a friend gave me is make Fridays computer days. Or Mondays. But Saturdays and Sundays are for bbq and family and friends.)

It’s built into the price, but it still feels like I’m doing nothing for something. Which makes me hate doing it, I’m not in the business for doing things for free but also need to be paid.

It’s a 5way conundrum.

Fuck.

Hey all, trying to figure out whether to try to acquire a builders or M&A license in MI and I’ve heard horror stories about how difficult the builders license test is to pass. Was curious if anyone knew whether the M&A test was significantly different, mostly the same, or exactly the same as I wouldn’t be doing work the way of new construction anyway. Thanks in advance everyone!

Hypothetical situation. We've been tasked with isolating and replacing a 12" culvert with a 48" culvert, crossing an active and open roadway that is a dead end and services 10 actove live in properties. The culvert facilitates minimal passge of water (virtually stagnant, minimal flow) through a protected wetland on both sides of the road. Ground water table is at the same stagnant level as the agg channel and surrounding stream channels. Project location PNW, begins in November, 1 week duration.

On the east and West sides of the culvert we are replacing, there are active fish bearing stream channels. The culvert we are replacing is in the path of an agricultural channel (defunct due to lack of maintenance over the last 40 or so years, still declared as an ag channel by the state (yay for small miracles))

Because of the lack of maintenance, Reed canary grass and sediment have built up in what once was a 6' deep 12' wide agg channel.

The roadway runs an East/West path, the northern property outside of easement is municipality owned, there is a Right of Entry granted by the immediate southern private property owner.

How do you isolate and dewater the site enough to facilitate construction in 6' of stagnant groundwater while staying in ESA compliance?

Dad’s birthday is coming up. Difficult man to buy gifts for. He works a lot so I want to get something he can wear to work. What cold weather gear do you swear by? Budget is about $400.

It's come to the point where I'm going to have to make my tools readily identifiable. Wrenches and sockets mostly. I'm going with sanding the tools with fine grit before painting.

Why are lumber prices so much more expensive on Craig’s list or FBM than say Home Depot? Youd think a 4x4 pressure treated post that’s been used, nailed, dinged up would be less than one from a supplier. What gives?

I'm trying to tie a 2x10 board into a CMU wall that I cannot get behind. Cannot lag it. Does anybody have any ideas about how to secure this piece of treated lumber to the wall?

Temporary of course..

Anyone go through the process of obtaining their certificate? Can't seem to find any study resources...

I've been in the trade for a decade. What should I expect on the exam?

Hello, my husband and I need expert help answering this question. We live in Michigan. He installs skylights for a local company, jobs that require minimal car travel to and from, but definitely not overnight. Next week, his whole team of 6, including the boss, are travelling 2 hours away for a whole week. The boss said he’s pay for “hotel rooms and dinner” and my husband HAS TO share a room with someone who doesn’t shower and drinks, and this person is also bringing his dog! What are my husbands rights, or applicable state laws, regarding pay and not having to stay in this particular room? Should he be paid more than regular hourly rates for forced travel for 7 days??

Came in to just replace some trim before deck-over-roof job.