Basic hand tools can help you stand out for entry-level HVAC jobs in Buffalo. Here are 15 beginner tools worth owning before trying to break into HVAC service work.

If you’re good with your hands––and know how to think and be a bit creative, then you may have the makings of a Carpenter.

Complete bathroom remodel by one man

Have you ever wondered what is in the tool bucket of a successful sheet metal worker? Here’s a list of the top 26 items to get you started: Tape Measure (25′ or 30′ only) Your Rig Something to put your tools into Tool Punch Hammer Screwdrivers Razor Knife Right, Left, and Center 18V Cordless Drill Hole […]

Here’s a list of the top 10 tools that most employers will want entry-level sprinkler fitters to show up with: Tape Measure (25′ or 30′ only) Rig, tool belt, or Bags Ball Peen Hammer Plumb Bob Channel Locks 1/2″ socket set Set of standard, open-end wrenches Magnetic Torpedo Level 2–18″ Pipe Wrenches 1–24″ Pipe Wrench […]

You need an OSHA 10 certification to be in compliance with OSHA standards. Not all construction companies enforce this regulation—just the good ones 🙂 You can buy this class online for about $85 or get it here for free When: Mon 5/20 & Tues 5/21 — both days are 4:00 pm till 9:15 pm Where: A.D. Price […]

Today I interviewed a girl who wanted to learn a trade and be just like April Wilkerson. Check out her channel. She’s pretty badass!

This is a great overview of estimating. Watch this entire video before your next interview to be an estimator or an assistant estimator.

In 1989, April 28 was designated Workers Memorial Day to direct attention to workers who have been killed or injured on the job.   This day was chosen because it is the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Today, OSHA, employers, labor unions, community groups and others around the world now […]

CERTAINTEED MASTER SHINGLE APPLICATOR The CertainTeed Master Shingle Applicator program provides education in every aspect of shingle installation techniques and the approved procedures for installing all CertainTeed shingles. The program utilizes the Shingle Applicator’s Manual and covers topics such as good workmanship practices, roof systems, estimating, flashing, ventilation, and product installation instructions for all of CertainTeed’s shingle […]

Announcing Our New Construction Industry Technician Course! In keeping with its mission to offer relevant and up-to-date construction courses to its members, Construction Exchange University is pleased to announce the addition of a new course debuting on October 25 – the Construction Industry Technician (CIT) course. The CIT course was developed by the National Association […]

You just want a job in construction but are not really certain where you’ll end up? Walk onto any job site with this rig over your shoulder and you will earn instant respect. Prove that you know how to use them and it puts you up a whole dozen or so notches! You don’t have […]

What’s unique about most people’s job as a tradesman is that every day is different. Usually it’s in a different location, with different people, under different circumstances. For crying out loud, cover your butt and keep a log of each day. Imagine that one day you’re called to give testimony in a courtroom. or what’s […]

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