They even used the BIG Molly….

Edit to add I am not OP

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Found laying on a street adjacent to parking for roadway construction. I have zero doubt that this fell out of someone’s vehicle working on this project. Works mostly completed in this area and locations move multiple times a day.

Dude is walking around in his muck boots doing concrete with no clue he’s missing a boot.

I am not part of the concrete crew or would even know where to begin. I’m on the compliance/oversight side of things. Sent the prime PM a text just to give him a heads up if anyone’s asking about a missing boot.

HR sent me several classes on—line to be completed prior to my start date. I emailed HR & Manager stating I am too busy (finishing current job) to “work for free.” Has these happened to anyone else?

Newer GC here, been going in circles with myself on this bid, extensive dry rot damage to 15-20 feet of wall, mud sill compromised, bottom plate compromised about 20' x 4' of 2x6 t&g subfloor compromised, first foot or two of studs gone, window sill is toast, exterior is stucco, rear slider being replaced and has same issue under it, bathtub needs to come out to replace subfloor under it and new surround and valve, then the cherry on top is is...someone already cut out most of what was holding up the house, a lot of its just ..floating.. so front of the house is basically being held up by nails and a couple 2x4, think building a temp wall is priority, God knows what happens if the bottom half of stucco gets cut off while its in this precarious position. Is 39k reasonable? Are full length sisters the way to go?

Hello! I’m currently a construction management senior and I’m deciding between working for DPR in Newport Beach or Swinerton in Southern California as a project engineer. I really like both companies, and I’m having a hard time deciding. Any advice would be appreciated.

I've noticed that drivers are a little more aggressive towards me in a work van vs my own personal vehicle. I understand why, and I've been trained on certain situations, but still... People are insane.

Any good stories out there? I know there's tons.

Unpopular opinion: Sometimes there really is downtime on a job site and you don't need your guys to always be doing something to be useful. Sometimes you gotta wait for machinery to finish backfilling, for the truck to bring material, for the crew ahead of you to finish up their task, for a sign-off from the super, etc. Older generation foremen insists you have to be doing something during this downtime but most the time these tasks are nonsensical such as cleaning things that will get cleaned anyways either by a cleaning team or a sweep truck is coming same day, having the guys move heavy stuff by hand as a group when it'd be much easier to just wait for a piece of machinery to free up and get it moved anyways a lot faster, Start digging or filling a hole than an excavator will do anyways in about 30 seconds etc. This whole mentality of you gotta always be doing something should end with the new generation as it doesn't make jobsites anymore efficient and just leads to guys resenting their boss.

Update from the hand laid mosaic stone floor

Hi everyone! This surveying level was passed down to me after my grandpa passed away. He used it in Brazil, and I’d love to get it working again.
Does anyone recognize the brand or know how to focus it? I can get the crosshairs clear, but the target stays blurry when I turn the top knob. Any help identifying or troubleshooting it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Edit: I should’ve added that I use side levels pretty often at work so I’m pretty familiar with how to use them. It seems like the knob is off track like someone mentioned or there is something mechanical wrong as it doesn’t function like a side level I’ve used before. There is minimal information about it -obviously but I’m scared to start taking it apart myself to make it even worse

i once was talking to a plumber and he told me he used to work on vacation homes and they're plumbing was constantly clogged because when people finally have time to relax for an extended time all the crap pent up in their body is suddenly released and destroys the toilet because they're constantly walking around with a puckered butt hole from stress.

that story always stuck with me especially since it was unprompted. but now i share that wisdom with you. what are some wild things you've heard people yapping about?

Hey everyone, i’m based in the Bay Area, and have about six years of experience in renovation project management, mainly in multifamily housing. I currently make around $134k.
My work involves managing contractors, renovation schedules, budgets, change orders, permits, inspections, materials and project closeout. I enjoy this field and would like to build on my experience.
I’m trying to figure out what my next career milestone should be. Long term, I’d like to reach $200k+ in total compensation, but I also care about having a manageable workload. Constant contractor conflicts and daily firefighting aren’t what I want forever.
I’ve considered senior PM, and potentially asset management. But most asset management people I find started as financial analysts, so I’m unsure how realistic that transition is for someone with my background.
I attended college but didn’t finish my bachelor’s degree. I’m open to further education, but want to understand what would actually help before spending money.
For anyone who has advanced from a similar role:
What position did you move into next?
Which skills or qualifications made the biggest difference?
Did not having a degree limit your advancement?
What would you focus on over the next 6–12 months in my position?
I’d especially appreciate hearing from people who moved up from multifamily renovation PM roles. I’m willing to put in the work; I just need a clearer direction.

I am finishing up my engineering degree and after graduation will join a heavy industrial general contractor full-time as a traveling field engineer. It recently dawned on me that even though I will be living in a travel trailer and potentially moving to different states every 6 months or so, legally I will still need to 'live' in a state for purposes of income taxes and vehicle registration. I am a young single guy just beginning my career - I don't own any property or have family that would require me to be a legal resident of any particular state.

I am genuinely curious what folks who do traveling field work full-time and don't have a permanent home generally do with regards to their legal residence. Any state recommendations and advice is much appreciated!

Hey, it’s my nephew’s birthday this weekend. He’s a GC. Great guy. He works and lives in SoCal in the Inland Empire.

Unfortunately, he married into a family of all schoolies, so we know nothing about what kind of gear is good. I wanna buy him a jacket for the California winter cold that’s coming up. I was thinking like a carhartt or something like that. What recommendations do you guys have for a GC? Preferably something I can buy on Amazon gift receipt, if he doesn’t like it, he can swap it out.

Thanks

I have no experience doing this, but am ordering replacement windows so that my father in law can install them.

Where does the “window” stop and the “rest of the wall” begin? I’m confused as to how to measure for replacements here.

Currently 27, I have a degree in Construction Management and am currently work as a superintendent, but I feel like I’m stuck in this role with no way to advance. I have glanced at job openings around me but everywhere seems to wants 5+ years of experience in that role before they'll hire you. How do i get the experience to be a PM and make more money if i cant get into the role

Since graduating, I've spent a year as an estimator for a small commercial drywall company, a year as field engineer, and 3 a superintendent for a small - medium commercial construction company which is where i work now. when they hired me they told me i would move to pm after a year or 2 but here i am finishing year 3 and I've been told "we need you where you are" to many times and now I've just started another 18 month project

Would appreciate hearing what’s worked for you guys and what you would do if you were in my shoes.

Edit: currently making 65k a year salary, but I also work 60-70 hours a week

Edit 2: I live in NC, little over and hour from Raleigh for reference. While I’m not opposed to driving that far. It makes for some long days

I’m currently 24 years old from Los Angeles and unemployed. I’m looking for a career. This year has been rough with little job opportunities. I moved in with my girlfriend who’s the only support I have. I have no family support due to space. I’m always going from random jobs to random jobs and I haven’t found a job that’s stable. Just temporary work. I am willing to learn and work hard. I do what I can but right now I have my girlfriend’s support but I don’t want to be a burden to her and I just need an opportunity to work. I’m not asking for money. I just want a job. If there’s anyone in the Los Angeles or the valley who is willing to hire and train someone with no experience or anyone who knows someone please let me know. Any work available, seriously.