Learn These Skills Before Day 1 on a Construction Site [Part 1]

Before you walk onto a job site for the first time, make sure you know these skills! Music in this video: Elder - Headlund Enjoy EC? Hang out w/ Scott 2x month in Zoom calls, get our best trainings, real community, & more perks by joining the Essential Craftsman Academy (it's CHEAP & the best way...

Intermediate - 27 min - Trades & Construction - Essential Craftsman

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What you'll need

Laptop stand: Screen at eye level for long study sessions.
Noise-cancelling headphones: Focus through long video lessons.
Second monitor: Video on one screen, practice on the other.
Wireless keyboard and mouse: Comfortable for hours of typing.

Books

Construction Project Management by Frederick E. Gould - View on Amazon
Estimating Building Costs by Calin M Popescu - View on Amazon
Blueprint Reading for the Building Trades by John E. Traister - View on Amazon
Construction management fundamentals by Kraig Knutson - View on Amazon

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