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Commercial Construction Careers in Under 10 Minutes
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Commercial Construction Careers in Under 10 Minutes

Why I Love Talking About These Roles Okay, so I’m super excited about this Blog. I love these positions, most of these positions, we have books for which we will link you to in the description below, and we have Miro boards which provide content for these positions. I love this topic, so let’s go…

Construction Scheduling: Why It’s Essential
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Construction Scheduling: Why It’s Essential

Welcome Back – Let’s Talk Scheduling Welcome welcome back and we spoke about planning and scheduling we defined them now we’re going to talk about importance of scheduling. Why Do Contractors and Owners Need Scheduling? Understanding Project Completion Expectations Why do contractors and owners alike need scheduling? Well, first of all, owners need to get…

10-Minute Crash Course on Reading Construction Drawings
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10-Minute Crash Course on Reading Construction Drawings

Introduction All right, so there’s another Blog on this page that goes through reading construction drawings in about an hour and a half, and it goes fairly in-depth. But not everyone needs an in-depth view of how to read construction drawings from scratch, so I’m gonna do a 10-minute crash course of reading construction drawings….

Mastering Triage for Better Flow in Construction Projects
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Mastering Triage for Better Flow in Construction Projects

Introduction to Triage in Gold Rats Rules of Flow The first concept that I want to talk about in the Gold Rats rules of flow is triage. In this Blog, I’m going to talk to you about why it’s so important to assign priority to different projects or work areas or zones, right, or entire…

10 Common Column Construction Mistakes & How to Fix Them
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10 Common Column Construction Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Introduction I am the author, a civil engineer by profession, and from my experience, I’m going to help you understand the most common mistakes in construction, specifically in columns. In this video, you will also learn how to avoid these common mistakes, so be sure to watch till the end. What is a Column? Let’s…

Construction Industry Trends 2025: Top 5 Trends to Follow
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Construction Industry Trends 2025: Top 5 Trends to Follow

Introduction So, where have you been? To summarize it really quickly: work, new place, no computer, got computer, no monitor, work, and miscellaneous activities. But we’ve got some great content coming down the pipeline, starting with today’s blog: What are the top five things to pay attention to in the construction industry in 2025. 1….

How High-Rise Buildings Are Constructed: A Step-by-Step Guide
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How High-Rise Buildings Are Constructed: A Step-by-Step Guide

How High-Rise Buildings Are Constructed Introduction Have you ever been in this situation where you’re sitting around with the girl or boy of your dreams, and they just really wanted to know how these high-rise buildings were constructed, and you just couldn’t tell them? I’m sure this happens a lot, so today is your lucky…

Types of Bridges: A Guide to Engineering Marvels
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Types of Bridges: A Guide to Engineering Marvels

The Importance of Bridges The Earth is pretty cool and all, but many of its most magnificent features make it tough for us to get around. When the topography is too wet, steep, treacherous, or prone to disaster, sometimes the only way forward is up: our roadways and walkways and railways break free from the…

Residential Construction Course | Learn Home Building
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Residential Construction Course | Learn Home Building

Welcome to My Blog Hi, Welcome to my new Blog. I’m a professor of construction management, and this is a series of Blogs and courses that I’ve done on YouTube. I wanted to thank everybody. If you’re new to the channel, you’re not aware, but I’ve had millions of views and run a number of…