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Certified bridge inspector, Corey Work, finishes his visit with the ProfitDig guys by explaining the exact steps he follows when inspecting a bridge. He also talks about weird things he or his co-workers have seen under or around bridges. As Corey explains, step one: turn the truck off and get out of the track. The guys have quite a few laughs in this one, so give it a watch!
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Our buddy, Seth Williams, collects rare concert posters, most of which he personally purchased at the actual concerts. Many of those posters are not very valuable. ProfitDig's Jerry Work is a collector of vintage toys and comic books. If you are a collector, you will enjoy this conversation between two guys who are passionate about their collections!
Most of the time we talk about construction...but sometimes we don't!
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Continuing our conversation with certificed bridge inspector, Corey Work, the ProfitDig guys talk about if there is anything that could have prevented the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore from collapsing (other than not running into it with a cargo ship), how bridges over water are constructed, underwater bridge inspection, the reason a major bridge in Memphis was shut down last year, how too much stress can cause cracks in steel, having to shut down a bridge, and much more!
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Bridges are on everybody's minds, so this week professional certified bridge inspector, Corey Work, joins the ProfitDig guys to discuss what a bridge inspector does and what they look for when inspecting bridges. Corey discusses the three main components of a bridge and what inspectors look at in each component. He also discusses environmental factors that affect a bridge's integrity and many other bridge-related topics. This is just part 1 of a 3 part series with Corey.
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Seth Williams, an engineer who currently makes his living managing lighting crews for major entertainment acts, talks about his experience working on wind turbines, which often required him to climb up an ever-narrowing tower that stretched hundreds of feet into the air. This is some wild stuff!
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The ProfitDig guys welcome Seth Williams, a skilled electrical engineer who has spent years managing lighting for major artists since 2007. Seth talks about the technical challenges and difficulties setting up lighting trusses, managing his crews, and just life on the road. He also talks about some of the wild things he has experienced in his career. You do not want to miss this one!
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Professional construction Project Manager, Jeff Spencer, has spent the last 22 years bidding construction jobs, and as he explains, the key to increasing your company's profits is by increasing production. Materials will cost everyone the same, and profit margins tend to be fairly standard across firms. Bidding with higher margins baked in will likely cost you jobs, so the key is beating the production rates used to create the bid.
Watch this short video and learn from a master!
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The ProfitDig guys talk about safety precautions when performing elevated work, such as on lifts and ladders. Safety is no joke! Workers on a lift must be tied off and they must have safety harnesses. OSHA and PPE costs are discussed. Nowadays, safety requirements are industry standard, which makes it easier to stay compliant. Most general contractors have safety measurements in place that are often higher than what is required by OSHA. If you are not compliant with the GC's safety requirements you will not be hired for work in the future. Jeff explains that his company has a safety sub who looks at their safety plans and write their MSDS sheets to make sure they are in compliance with safety regulations. However you account for safety, make sure you account for that cost in your bids!
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Construction project manager, Jeff Spencer's firm has a division that specializes in sprinkler systems. Jerry mentions that he knows people who live in a town where a huge EV battery factory is being built, and wonders aloud what kind of sprinkler system you have to have for something that potentially dangerous and difficult to control. Jeff discusses the classification of fire system you have to have, water volume and pressure demands, flow data, onsite water tanks, installer liability and more.
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In this episode of the ProfitDig Construction Show, the guys talk about mobilization. Planning ahead is the key to effective mobilization. Does the job have multiple phases? Look at the phasing plan so you know how many times you will have to move your equipment in and out of the jobsite. There could be weeks between phases of mobilization. Look at where the project is located. There is a big difference between a city project and a rural project. Make sure you understand everything that the project will entail from a mobilization standpoint and bid appropriately for that part of the job. Listen in and learn from a professional Project Manager with decades of experience.
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There are very important differences between a construction bid and an estimate, and it is critical that you use the correct language with customers or potential customers. Jeff Spencer has been bidding work for 30 years so is highly knowledgeable on the subject. Our special guest, contractor Luke Fielder, joined us for this conversation and described his personal experiences related to the matter.
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The guys talk about hot water heaters. Recent extreme cold weather in Tennessee had water pipes busting all over the place. What can cause a hot water heater to go bad? A hot water heat is just a tank with a heating element and supply lines. Your local codes will dictate how water lines should be run. Should you go tankless? Jeff Spencer is an expert at underground water lines, so listen in as he explains the technicalities of water lines and heating.
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In today's ProfitDig video, the guys talk about when you should get your General Contractor's license. The discussion centers around the state of Tennessee, but the ideas apply anywhere. They also discuss the risk to General Contractors that allow you to operate under their license. Jeff Spencer is a highly experienced construction project manager and former company owner, so he is highly experienced in licensing and bonding requirements, concepts that aspiring contractors must understand.
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Chris and Jeff talk about construction bonding. Bonding can cost you a potential job if you are unable to perform the required bond. You have to work with your insurance company, and you likely have some kind of monetary limit on your bonding capacity. Make sure you know your limit.
Watch and learn much more about this critical aspect of construction job bidding.
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The ProfitDig guys talk about emerging technology trends for the construction industry for 2024, with Jeff Spencer, our resident construction project management expert, Jeff Givens, our resident engineering expert, and Jerry Work, who doesn't know much but he reads a lot of articles. Topics include:
AI and robotics on the construction site
The problems caused by lack of available labor, and solutions such as "tilt-up walls"
Industrial 3D printing
Technology waves
Risks in relying too much on artificial intelligence for decision making
Mass timber as a carbon-friendly alternative to concrete and steel
Listen in as the guys have a fascinating discussion about topics that will have a profound impact on the construction industry in the years ahead.
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ProfitDig's Jeff Spencer talks about his preferred brands of heavy construction equipment (based on his extensive experience) and discusses the concept of "or equal to" materials.
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Construction contractor, Luke Fielder, gives his advice for how to repair a damaged driveway.
Any gravel driveway without a finished surface like asphalt will require period maintenance. Making sure your sub-grade is correct is the first step. Make sure your base stone is dropped on an even surface. Ditches need to carry your water away from the driveway. Water should not be allowed to flow across a road.
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The ProfitDig guys talk about tilt-up construction, a form of construction in which concrete walls are poured in forms on the construction site and then lifted to form walls of a building. How does it work? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Watch now and find out.
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The guys talk about weird things they have seen on a jobsite - such as a guy who left to get a tool from his truck and then showed back up with it months later. Have a laugh with the guys as they talk about jobsite ridiculousness.
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Wally Rankin, from Trout Creek Home Inspections, LLC, gives his take on the state of the economy from his perspective as a home inspector. As Wally explains, home inspections have died down quite a bit in his market area, likely indicative of the overall market in an environment of inflation and higher interest rates.
The guys have a laugh, as usual, while discussing a very serious topic.
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