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Anyone has an idea how old this is? My friend sent me this pic and he’s wondering how old

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Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Residential

I left a job and now I regret it.

Just as the title states, I left a large reginal GC for a smaller outfit in the area. I have work for large and small GCs in the area ove...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Safety

seeking employment.

Hi there! I’m new to the construction industry and looking to make a career change. I’m interested in entry-level positions as a safety c...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Materials

Any trick to fix?

Asked the contractor to build an 18 inch planter wall around the front of the house in a raw concrete finish. They framed it and poured i...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Length and angle of awning to block sun in summer and let it through during winter? - GreenBuildingAdvisor

Length and angle of awning to block sun in summer and let it through during winter? - GreenBuildingAdvisor

I want an awning to allow sun in during the winter and block it during the summer. Is there an online calculator where I can put in my la...

Green Building Advisor · 6 min ·
Ministers delay HS2 reset plan for extra cost savings |  Construction Enquirer News
Project Management

Ministers delay HS2 reset plan for extra cost savings | Construction Enquirer News

HS2 boss Mark Wild to explore slower trains for billions in budget savings

Construction Enquirer · 6 min ·
Home Pavilion / MRTN Architects | ArchDaily
Residential

Home Pavilion / MRTN Architects | ArchDaily

Completed in 2024 in Northcote, Australia. Images by Derek Swalwell. Home Pavilion celebrates the key social spaces of the family home: t...

ArchDaily · 1 min ·

How to tie ledger board to brick (patio roof)

I’m rebuilding a screen room and not sure how to attach the ledger board to the brick wall. Any advice is appreciated! submitted by /u/Su...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Safety

Metal roofing 1inch screws, 2 have stripped out in the 1x4 strapping. Is it ok to put a longer screw down into the actual plywood sheathing?

Seems like the obvious fix but at the same time they went through a lot of trouble to avoid actually screwing into the sheathing. just wa...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Materials

Waterproofing behind cement board for steam shower?

How common is this and what are main concerns? submitted by /u/tigerman39 [link] [comments]

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·

What are yall charging per linear foot for new fence installs? Wood 6' Labor only

Texas submitted by /u/Dragon_Wings [link] [comments]

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Heavy Equipment

Used Deere Excavator

This used Deere at RB. Any opinions? I know the old machines used to get clean air credits in California. What’s a good buy for it? Think...

Reddit - Heavy Equipment · 1 min ·
Safety

Lathe & plaster in commercial setting, failing.

I’m in a 120 year old building and this ceiling is approximately 16 feet up. Is this a sign of water damage or the keys separating? It’s ...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Infrastructure

Contractor wants to connect foundation drain to septic tank — bad idea?

No stormwater system available. Contractor suggests connecting foundation (perimeter/French) drain to septic tank. Soil is mostly flat wi...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Building Codes

Heavy equipment operator jobs in Canada or US?

What is the job situation on the other side of the pond? Having hard wanderlust and dreamt since kid to live in North America I was wonde...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·

“Back in my day”

I love hearing the old heads talk about “back in my day we built shit the right way” and then I’ve gotta demo something back in their day...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Materials

Rebar Courses in concrete foundation

Hi Masonry apprentice here. I am pouring a concrete foundation for a brick oven. It's 5'x7' but needs to be 42'' deep because it's in Mic...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
MS House Museum / UNO MÁS UNO Arquitectos | ArchDaily

MS House Museum / UNO MÁS UNO Arquitectos | ArchDaily

Completed in 2023 in Los Compartos, Argentina. Images by Luis Abba Estudio. In General Alvear, Mendoza, an old winery stands, whose origi...

ArchDaily · 2 min ·
Materials

Recycling plant turns glass to cement that supports Yale construction

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Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·

lol, surprise apprentice

When you suddenly get an uninvited, personal space invading surprise apprentice. submitted by /u/That_Other-Guy69 [link] [comments]

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·