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Kids today don't know how to read a tape measure. 📏 When we took shop class out of school it created a perfect storm. What happens when a kid has a mechanical ability or technical spark. And he or she bypasses a shop class? They might miss an opportunity of working with their hands as a career These are reasons why we need over 500,000 to fill construction jobs The shortage of tradespeople is real. What's the end result, 🔨 Longer lead-times for your plumber or electrician 🔨 Higher prices to fix or build things 🔨 Project delays 🔨 Less qualified workers You get the picture, now lets do something about it and be proactive not reactive. Join my trades movement and lets get going, see the link in comments below. #skilledtrades #jointhetrades #bluecollar #STAC ------------- ↗ Hey, I'm Andrew. I post every day at 8 am EST. ↗ I'm a skilled trades advocate. ↗ Join the trades movement: https://lnkd.in/eSqJzG9j ↗ Follow me, Andrew Brown

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Do you remember having a shop class in your middle or high school? I do. I took nearly every one of them. Years of experience in shop class, welding, and construction have equipped me with a strong toolbox of practical skills, including problem-solving and critical thinking. For me, its always been about "do I really have to pay someone to do this if I can do it myself?". Even if the student doesn't pursue the trades, the skills learned are useful for everyday tasks around the house like fixing a leaky faucet, building your mom a deck (which I did) or doing repairs (which, by the way save you thousands). I contribute many of the hands on skills I have to what I learned in all those classes. Really hoping this conversation about teaching kids about the trades continues.

Asbestos Reinforced Texture or Artex for short. I wonder how many homes in the UK still have this present.... There are a lot of contractors out there working in domestic properties that don’t get surveys done or any form testing carried out prior to starting their work. All these bad habits being passed on to the apprentices & trainees. The Electricians drilling & cutting holes in it for spot lights & re-wires. Plumbers cutting holes in it to re-pipe water pipes. Window fitters drilling in to window reveals with it present. General builders knocking walls down with it present for extensions... the list goes on. If you need a survey or something testing please get in touch. #asbestos #asbestossurvey #asbestosawareness #asbestostraining #asbestosremoval #contractors #sparky #plumber #builder

Did you know you don't need a qualification to call yourself an Oak Framer? Besides plumbers and electricians, this is true of most trades. A person can call themselves a member of whichever trade they wish, without an official qualification. 𝙸𝚂 𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚁𝙴 𝙰 𝚃𝚁𝙰𝙳𝙴 𝙱𝙾𝙳𝚈? No, there is no trade body to protect the rights of people purchasing oak frames. 𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝙰𝙱𝙾𝚄𝚃 𝙱𝚄𝙸𝙻𝙳𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝙲𝙾𝙽𝚃𝚁𝙾𝙻? Building Control checks that specifications are correct, but not the quality. They don't check that what was specified is what you get, only that the specs were right to begin with. 𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝚀𝚄𝙰𝙻𝙸𝙵𝙸𝙲𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝚂 𝚂𝙷𝙾𝚄𝙻𝙳 𝚈𝙾𝚄 𝙻𝙾𝙾𝙺 𝙵𝙾𝚁? You should look for qualifications that have third-party ratification. A credible carpentry qualification and a track record of producing frame buildings is ideal for an oak framer. For a manufacturer, ISO 9001 or an equivalent manufacturing certification.⁠ ⁠ It's worth noting that ISO 9001 is about the process, not the quality.⁠ The only third-party qualification we know of that currently certifies for quality and process is the BM TRADA Q-Mark. We are the only oak framer to hold a TRADA Q-Mark certification, meaning we are the only quality certified oak framer. If you would like proof of your TRADA Q-Mark qualification, we are happy to give it to you. Get in touch https://lnkd.in/eJJrp3xz #ConstructionUK #Carpentry #BuildingAHome #PropertyDevelopment #HomeDesign #SkilledTrades

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HOT WORKS - TIPS ALWAYS have your hot works pemits out when any welding or plumbing cooper soderwork is taking place. WHO SOULD YOU TELL hot works will be on site today TELL YOUR ELECTRCIAN FORMAN. MAKE IT a HIGH PRIORITY he will decide what action is needed.

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random thought on construction year 2 day 25 construction trades plumbers and fitters part 2 commercial and industrial 1. On this side you will probably be learning how to cut and grind on some pipes for correct fit to be welded. 2. You may learn about medical gas learning about slope for drains as well as running lines to equipment and such. 3. Learn about rigging for flying pipes with a crane 4. Fall protection and harnesses as you may be in a lift or even a scaffolding that carpenters built to install pipes 5. Using a torque set up to get the correct bolt torque on a flange. Many things in this area of the trade as well. And these are just a quick overview of things to learn. keep following