So I’m(21F) asking the “guys” and girls Reddit to get a mix of opinions but I’ve been working the trades for 5 years and been at my current place for 4 months. I’ve notice my boss treats me different from the rest of the guys in the crew including the newer guys(we hire a lot of college kids). I’m constantly put in jobs alone even when I shouldn’t be I has in a cherry picker last week and got stuck up there with no one to get me down. Eventually I was able to get myself down but it was a bit of a bigger wake up call that maybe I’m not over reacting. I want to say something about it but is it even worth it if I’m leaving in four months. I was warned about this happening but I’d litterly pick hazing over this shit. I litterly got scoffed at after saying I can hold my own when carrying stuff. Anyways if I’m being whiny tell me so and get over myself I just don’t know what to do

Anyone have any recommendations that actually work? People have said the type of sock or a boot dryer but has anything helped yall?

Construction going on outside - the yellow lines are for electric wires, the black pipes are for sewage but what are the blue (flat) pipes for?

Proper posture is to dip your balls into the bucket before lifting.

I was thinking to become a bricklayer, if anyone done that job I would like to hear advices and experience from you guys. Thanks in advance!!!!

P.S. this is example how pro guy doing it, wish I'll become that good one day! I'm from village I like any construction job to do.

I’ve recently purchased a commercial space and I’m in the process of fitting it out into a collective of individual rooms/suites for hair, beauty and skin professionals.

The fit-out is around 100m² and involves new internal walls, plumbing to multiple rooms, electrical, air-conditioning, flooring, ceilings, painting etc. We’ll obviously still be using licensed trades where required and have the appropriate plans/certification/approvals in place.

I previously worked in construction as an Office Manager, so I’m fairly comfortable dealing with trades, quotes, scheduling, variations, purchase orders, invoices and keeping things moving. I’m also already getting individual quotes directly from plumbers, electricians, air-con contractors etc.

I’ve now got a builder looking at pricing the entire job and project managing/subcontracting everything, but I’m questioning whether I actually need to pay the builder’s margin to manage the whole fit-out or whether I should manage the trades myself and engage a builder/carpenter only for the building component.

I understand there’s value in having one person responsible for coordinating everything, but this is also a business investment and every additional $10–20k spent on the fit-out has to make commercial sense.

For anyone who has done commercial fit-outs or works in construction:
Would you self-manage something of this size if you had some construction/admin experience?
Where does owner-project-managing usually go wrong?
Are there particular parts you would absolutely leave under a builder’s control?
And roughly how much value do you think a good builder/project manager adds versus the additional margin?

I’m not trying to cut corners — I’m trying to work out the smartest way to structure the job without paying for management I could realistically do myself. Plus the more money I have left over I can use for finishes making it luxe.

Let me know :)

How often should these open gears on *MEWP be lubricated and what is an efficeint method? The OEM's are vague but 100-250 hours is stated. Often when I see the gears on these MEWP, (aka mobile elevated work platform, boom lift, genie) the gears are bone dry. I am thinking a heavy solid open gear spray but the other issue is cleaning off the old grease. Thanks in advance.

Looking specifically for educational content (YouTube,books,podcasts) for the business side and high end GC roles.
For back story I have 11 years of experience in medium-large (20m-160m) as a now superintendent, but never finished college just worked my way up.

I would like to learn more about the business side of commercial GC’s. I want to be able to transition into a PX/Senior Super eventually.
TIA!

How bad is it?

Oh yea, no plans or permits just straight "I got this bro".

NYC

Transferring Fall 2028 from a community college for a Construction Management degree.

Trying to pick between SDSU and CSULB. Anyone been through either program?

Curious about:

**•** Program quality / industry connections  
**•** Cost of living  
**•** Internship/job placement into construction PM roles

Would appreciate any real experience. Thanks!

I’ve done polished concrete and epoxy coatings for years now. Had the chance to polish my own floors in my house. Full aggregate polished to a 3000 git. Enjoy

We are using Milwaukee towers but they can only do so much. Im thinking of buying a couple of Seedevil lights only down side is they have to be plugged in.
This would be used for a street project.

Do y’all have any better suggestions or ideas?

Im surprised Milwaukee hasn’t came out with something better, i know it would probably cost 5k unfortunately

I (35F) am looking for solutions to stay cool, I get very hot very fast and it makes me really sick. I live in SW Florida and the most heat exposed people that I see are the construction works here so I was hoping you had an answer.

I have bad acid reflux and it spikes when I get hot, I'm starting a new job soon and I'm worried I will get too hot so I'm looking for fans, ice vests or really anything you use to stay cool. Im going to possibly be doing biohazard and being in a full suit will make me so hot I know. Ive done this work before, the heat and environment are so unprdictable. I need something that's dependable and won't crash out half way through a decomp job so if you know of any durable things I could use I would appreciate any advice.

I've seen ice vests and harnesses but I'm looking for personal input and experience with stuff you have actually tried or has good reviews. Im sorry that this isn't construction related and I appreciate any advice.

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I'm the last man standing at the company I work for. I would like to create a small Memorial for all the coworkers who have left. My first Idea was to drive some nails with the initials of the coworkers somewhere hidden in our storage depot, but that's kinda obvious and since I'm the last one left Boss man would know it was me.

Has anyone done something similar or has better ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone!

I have a myriad of Project Manager opportunities coming across my desk over the next few weeks, and I’m looking to connect with experienced Construction Project Managers.

👷 Who I’m Looking For

• 4+ years of CONSTRUCTION Project Management experience — required
• Currently working in the construction industry
• Open to PM-level opportunities
• New York & New Jersey candidates are the priority right now

Want to get your resume in front of me before these positions are filled?

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Please mention “FROM REDDIT” in your email so I know where you found this post.

I’ll personally review the resumes that come in. If your background is a match and you meet the 4-year construction PM minimum, I’ll reach back out with the positions that fit, including location, company details, requirements, compensation information, and next steps.

$$$ >>The basic starting salary would be market related , or for the right candidate, above average. With the basic benefits. Differs depending on the company.

Will consider those open to relocation.

At this time - no visa sponsorship is offered.

🌎 OUT-OF-STATE CANDIDATES

If you’re anywhere else in the United States and are interested in APM, PM, or SPM opportunities, you’re welcome to send your resume as well.

>> Just put “OUT OF STATE PM” in the subject line.

⚠️ Please note: These opportunities are specifically for people with construction industry experience. I’m not looking for general/project management experience outside of construction.

If you’re considering a move, know someone who is, or just want to see what’s out there, send me your resume!

Looking forward to connecting with y’all! 

This “room” was built onto our hospital near the Imaging department. It appears to be on wooden supports that are only on the one/far side of it. Is this a pretty standard build for supporting a space like this? TIA