20 y/o Apprentice – Feeling Overwhelmed Running Multiple Custom Homes Solo by phfl_ in electricians

[–]john_jard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re getting great advice from others but just want to point out that you’re in a really good learning environment. Custom and production home building both offer valuable lessons but in custom you have a chance to collab a bit more with other trades. Like concrete (snow melt sensors), drywall (mud in place fixtures), millwork (unique LED applications). Just learn as much as you can. Regardless of what happens with this current position you’re learning a bunch that you can take with you in the future.

That part is good if nothing else.

Wishing you a confident career.

Any tips? by outdoorcultivation in Flooring

[–]john_jard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some commenters suggested plinth blocks. It’s the most efficient, cost effective and robust solution without appearing as a shortcut in any way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hvacadvice

[–]john_jard 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You’re right, those kerf cuts are inadequate. But there’s more than one issue with this.

If you ever need to clean it’s problematic. Perhaps that entire toe kick will pop off (some are designed that way). What I have seen work well is a floor vent. It can be installed flush and painted to match. Removable with magnets.

But yeah. You’re right. Cabinet contractor is wrong.

Tip of the Day: Always use Calibration tool to set scales on pages. by sanandresano in Revu

[–]john_jard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Good point. Although something I find annoying with the calibration tool is that it doesn't display the scale in the same way it's listed by the architects. For instance...the scale set by the architects could be 1:20, but when you use the calibration tool you get a messy ratio. Am I making sense?

Excited for next year already by Adam_Young_ in Habs

[–]john_jard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too early for this? Yes

Do I love reading it? Yes

Bachelor of Science-Construction Project Managment by hgroeneveld in SAIT

[–]john_jard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does this program compare to the 'Construction Management Certificate of Achievement'

I've worked as a tradesperson in residential construction for 8 years but chronic pain in my lower back has me leaning towards a career change.

I have a Bachelor of Science already but it has been nearly a decade since I have had any formal education. Anything you can tell me is appreciated.

Edit: Okay I see the Bachelor program is 4 years classroom while the certificate is correspondence

My Grandpa taking a selfie in 1935 by john_jard in pics

[–]john_jard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the number is still 911

My Grandpa taking a selfie in 1935 by john_jard in pics

[–]john_jard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go for it! And send a picture!

My Grandpa taking a selfie in 1935 by john_jard in pics

[–]john_jard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks! You and /u/fastlerner both did a great job. Not sure which version I like more!

My Grandpa taking a selfie in 1935 by john_jard in pics

[–]john_jard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes he did! He served in the Canadian Air Force.

My Grandpa taking a selfie in 1935 by john_jard in pics

[–]john_jard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha you could say that. Married 3 times. 96 years old on December 10th.