Trade Basics. From owner's design process, to bidding & construction
Channel: Jess Van Dien, That Blue Collar Broad
Date: 2023-05-13

The control freak I am took over this episode, where I explain some basics of Owner & Design Team to Construction process.
This is vital knowledge, no matter what trade you're starting in.
Even though glazing is the best trade ;)

Think outside the box.
By learning a trade you can be hired (or contracted) as a contractor's or sub-contractor's:
marketing and social media team, or legal and financial advisors, safety coordinator, certificate and training facilities, estimating firms, drafting and engineering services, digital app and website developer, drone surveyor and AI services... etc. 
BUT 1st you HAVE To JOIN A TRADE

@thatbluecollarbroad  explains these construction basics, because if you know where the decisions are coming from, then YOU can project goals to advance your career and make those decisions in the Boss Chair one day!

If you would like to see my Boss Chair, check out my company's website, Van Drafting LLC, WBE: https://www.vandrafting.com/

PSA, Glazing Foreman or Superintendent:
By understanding the full process, you will be able to bring intelligent conversations and solutions to the table, proving your experience and knowledge of your trade.
I know you know your trade, and are constantly repeating yourself. 
It's NOT wasted time. Instead pat yourself on the back every time your valuable knowledge brings light to the GC & design team's situations. 

Already a Glazier? 
I made these notebooks to log Glass and Opening Sizes:
https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AGlazing+Van+Drafting&s=relevancerank&text=Glazing+Van+Drafting&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

Van Drafting's Small Business & Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Certificates, can be found on:
https://sch.thesupplierclearinghouse.com/
https://socalptac.org/
https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/federal-contracting-assistance#section-header-0
https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/About/Page-Content/PD-Branch-Intro-Accordion-List/OSDS/OSDS/SBAC

This Edit was made possible by Michael Haggerty

Disclaimer: These are my opinions. Make it a great day!
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