7 Construction Math Hacks: Estimating & More

Math is power... especially in construction. You can dive as deep as you want into mathmatics as a carpenter and many times, the more you know, the more you make. The math shortcuts in this video are not complicated. Anyone can do them and every carpenter needs to be able to. Enjoy EC? Learn about...

Intermediate - 11 min - Trades & Construction - Essential Craftsman

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Books

Construction Project Management by Frederick E. Gould - View on Amazon
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