New to construction, what do I need to know + gear recs?

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Pretty new to construction, about 2 months in. Mostly doing hauling and cleanup work right now. I'll be honest, I don't know much about the industry and I'm definitely not some jacked guy who's been doing this his whole life lol. Just looking for advice from people who've been around longer than me. What should I be watching out for on the job? And any gear recommendations would be awesome, things like phone cases(s26 ultra), boots, safety glasses, anything that actually holds up on site. Tha...

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Originally published on April 09, 2026. Curated by Construction News.

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