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Thoughts on safety rules vs. emergency rescue?

I’ve been thinking alot about the balance between getting a job done and following every safety regulation. Sometimes y...

6 3mos

Ray_Ridge

6 3mos Ray_Ridge

Is it normal for separate houses to be connected by a roof bridge?

I was looking at some newer housing developments nearby and noticed something that looks pretty weird to me. A lot of t...

6 3mos

ForgeHawk774

6 3mos ForgeHawk774

Anyone else feel like the heat changes who you are on a site?

I’ve been thinking about that threshold where a profesional just completely loses it. When it hits 110 degrees and the...

5 3mos

MossTom_1972

5 3mos MossTom_1972

Anyone else notice the weird stuff that happens when the electricians arrive?

Just had a crew roll in to handle the digital signage and some of the wiring near the site entrance. I swear, as soon a...

6 3mos

CliffBen43

6 3mos CliffBen43

Is it normal for a contractor to insist on an engineer for a simple kitchen wall removal?

I'm trying to open up my kitchen to get that open-concept feel, but the guy I brought in to give me a quote keeps stall...

5 3mos

ScoutFlint

5 3mos ScoutFlint

Is it normal for my skid steer to start clicking when it's under load?

I was grading the back lot this afternoon and my Bobcat started making this rhythmic clicking sound coming from the lef...

4 3mos

RavenBen2

4 3mos RavenBen2

Is it normal to use stacked 2x4s as a temporary support for a garage header?

I was watching my neighbor work on his garage renovation and he's got the whole side of the structure propped up with j...

4 3mos

RidgeSage13

4 3mos RidgeSage13

Is it normal to just strap the portable toilets to pallets when the site floods?

We had a massive downpour last night and the whole back section of the lot is a total wash. The water was about 100 fee...

5 3mos

FlintHawk839

5 3mos FlintHawk839

Why is there a random 8-foot deep pit next to my house foundation?

I recently found this massive hole right against the foundation of my house that the previous owner left behind. It's a...

6 4mos

TorqueSage807

6 4mos TorqueSage807

Is it normal for this vapor barrier to be this see-through?

I'm currently working on my basement renovation and the contractor just started putting up the moisture barrier behind...

4 4mos

BasaltDrift248

4 4mos BasaltDrift248

Why is my first attempt at framing a simple partition wall feeling so clumsy?

I’m working on framing a simple partition wall in my garage to section off a tool area and I feel like I’m overthinking...

4 4mos

IronHawk868

4 4mos IronHawk868

How am I supposed to handle a coworker who smells like they haven't showered in weeks?

I’ve been on this commercial site for about three months now and I'm dealing with a situation I didn't really expect to...

6 4mos

TorqueKeeper_1990

6 4mos TorqueKeeper_1990

Is there a standard clearance for a squash box in a garage slab?

We're getting ready to pour the slab for a new garage addition and the plumber just finished setting up the squash boxe...

5 4mos

dusk_drift_1974

5 4mos dusk_drift_1974

Is it normal for a new hire to ask for home utility reimbursement?

I had a wierd one today during our morning production meeting and I'm still trying to process if I handled it right. A...

4 4mos

SageStone

4 4mos SageStone

Why is my brand new EPDM roof failing after only one year?

I’m running a commercial roofing outfit out of Denver and I’ve run into a situation that has me totally stumped. We did...

4 4mos

anvil_bear_1976

4 4mos anvil_bear_1976

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