Managing a construction project from start to finish can feel overwhelming, but with proper planning, organization, and communication, you can lead a successful project. Whether you’re a first-time builder or an experienced contractor, following these steps will help you navigate the process with ease. In this step-by-step guide, we will break down the key phases…
Workplace safety is not just a rule — it’s a responsibility. Every worker, no matter the job or location, deserves to return home safe and healthy. When safety measures are followed, accidents can be prevented, injuries avoided, and lives saved. Here’s a simple breakdown of the most important workplace safety rules that every worker should…
Effective scheduling is the backbone of every successful construction project. Whether you’re building a home, commercial space, or managing a full-scale infrastructure job, a well-planned schedule keeps everything running on time and within budget. Without it, even the most experienced teams can face delays, cost overruns, and client dissatisfaction. What is Construction Scheduling? Construction scheduling…
If you’re trying to figure out how to learn construction, this blog is for you. Whether you’re a student in construction management, someone who just landed their first field job, or you’re transitioning from another career — you might be feeling overwhelmed. Confused by drawings, surrounded by experienced crews, hearing acronyms you don’t understand… it’s…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Introduction: Shifting Focus to Field Construction You all have been asking and you all have been waiting patiently. Now it’s time we leave the office side of construction in the office and we start talking about the core of construction — building buildings on the job site. So today, I’m kicking off a new video…