5 Reasons Why Construction Is Slowing Down (And How It Affects You)

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Let me know if you are currently working. Have things gotten slow in your area?

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

It's not glamorous but apartment maintenance is always needed and even having a sub sect of your company to do that makes sure your company will always survive. The money isn't amazing but sure does pay the bills.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@MattHmm-rq6dn I totally agree. I was just doing some apartment maintenance this summer.

[@frostythesnowman2065]

Haven't watched this video yet but been watching your videos for a couple days now great advice great content and overall somebody who genuinely wishes to help out new coming guys into the trades wish I had found this channel when I started see a lot of things I know now that I wish I had known then and a couple things I never even thought about wish there were more people like you dedicated to helping others out great channel you got my sub👍🏾

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

I appreciate the kind words. I've been so blessed in this life. I feel like it's my responsibility to give back.

[@jaden5860]

I’m a pre-apprentice at SMART Local 16 (as of 3 days ago) and the slowness is killing me. I thought as soon as I got in that I’d be drowning in work. I stumbled upon one of your videos a while ago and you inspired me to join a union. It may be slow but I have no regrets. Keep the videos coming and keep up the hard work. Maybe I’ll see you on the job site one day.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

If you ever see me in the field, hit me up. Hopefully, things will get better soon.

[@MedievalTrebuchet]

I got laid off a month ago because the carpentry company I was working for ran low on work. Had to make a lot of phone calls to find a new job. Working for a small commercial contractor now. From my experience this year, clients are baffled at how much it costs to build things now. And they pay all this money and then see young monkeys who don't know what they are doing working on their projects. Clients are running out of money and getting work is now relying on bigger clients that have money. We are on a project now, the remodel has gone over budget and we just are trying to put it back together enough so they can get an occupancy certificate.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Let's hope things get better in 2025. Thank you for watching.

[@philiploughlin4384]

And I work for, awesome contractor, have paid parking , Gas and driving, and Smoke Guard so complicated and expensive were always working.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@@philiploughlin4384 Awesome. That's good to hear. Thank you for watching.

[@Gioz92_fL5]

Makes sense I just got it hired with a contracting company. The project is three buildings with 24 units each and it is in the Del Mar area California, which there are multi million dollar home around this project. There is a lot of noise which resonates with what you’re saying. And why the project hasn’t gotten started. The answer is permits permits permits and elections and all but I appreciate the videos keep making them for us seeking for insight gracias and let’s pray for a better America next yr 2025!

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Let's pray that next year is better. Thank you for watching.

[@based_yeoman9138]

Good list. I'm on the commercial side and alot of these things are affecting us too. Interest rates are high, and labor/materials are just so damn expensive. Alot of our clients are simply not moving forward with their projects.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

I totally agree. I hope 2025 is better. Thank you for watching.

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

Thanks for calling it the rose garden forever and always. The houses we are doing minor work to get them sellable are 480k to 700k especially ranch homes. I can't even afford one even at 50 dollars an hour so there's your problem. We had someone buy one of the renos and they had to put electrical plumbing siding insulation almost 100k into it and it was still cheaper than flattening it and building new due to the regulations. Things like radon poisoning or terrible environmental noise only lower the price by 20 to 40k at best. I do so much cedar shake repairs way more than I use to because it's fix it or hardie it and 50% more cost. The only place I can get shake is at a small mill in sandy that in the middle of nowhere and imported from Canada. You see the issue and we live with it till it gets better or more likely worse.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@MattHmm-rq6dn i know something has to break. But then again, California has been unaffordable for 30 years plus. And look at Canada it's California on steroids. Trades men should be able to afford the houses they work on(in reason), but that's just my opinion.

[@FreyGrimrod]

The disparity between what even landscapers can get away with compared to site work is just shocking to me.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@@FreyGrimrod what state? And what type of work?

[@FreyGrimrod]

@@unscriptedwithantonio MA seen landscaping crews immediately on the ocean waves splashing the ground strip out all the top soil and replace it with fresh loam with zero erosion control and no one calls them on it. While other trades need to maintain weekly inspected erosion control swaddles and fences etc.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@FreyGrimrod That's a fact. We get held to what seems like the highest standards.

[@jeffalan6339]

I have worked 2 days all year. I'm working six jobs Farmer one farm laborer Farmer two farm repairs Both want me to reside their houses Property manager whenever something needs attention Myself self employed finish carpenter Carpenter union 2 days in 2024 so far Driving 26' box truck PT temporary 25 hours a week Seven is on the way.. Been to all fast food in my area but three,every gas stations in town nothing not even interview

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

What state of you don't mind me asking? Im sorry to hear that. I hope things turn around soon.

[@philiploughlin4384]

I love being union, but when you, get laid off , don't think that company is calling you back, I'm 26 years in you lay me off , I'm calling for new position, no company is worth it.

[@philiploughlin4384]

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[@unscriptedwithantonio]

That makes sense. Loyalty goes both ways.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

I would love to see it.

[@jeffalan6339]

In my area the business reps make Six figures the journeyman make mid 50s after taxes and dues. To attract more to the union or keep those in the union, with all the perks in 20 years the pension will be a million in your account

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

That's amazing. Did you say you live in Iowa? Is the work consistent usually?

[@Theviewerdude]

I think something we'll see in the coming years is a shrinking of the gap of income between guys on the ground actually doing the building, and management and other less involved positions. With the shortage of people with the skills to actually do the work, further limited by those with the knowledge and skill ALSO being physically fit enough to do it efficiently, makes those men highly, highly valuable. There comes a point where management salaries have to come down, to make room in the budget for the guys actually doing the work. And I don't see anything wrong with that. Our work is hard, there are some definite benefits to getting into the office or into a supervisor role. People will still be looking to get out of the field and fill those roles, even with more comparable incomes.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@Theviewerdude i can see that. It seems like a lot of people want good wages without doing the actual building. As long as the skills become harder to come by. The wages have to increase. I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

[@seanhaddad178]

So I joined Carpenters Union Local 93 in Ottawa, Canada this past September. I have a bad hernia now and I'm off work. I'm seeing the way it's going and I'm concerned cause I don't think projects are gonna get off the ground cause people don't have money to buy houses. Capital City of Canada with lots of government contracts but I'm really think the future is not looking good.

[@philiploughlin4384]

Brother look at Smoke Guard systems, big all union, supplier, know there Union in California, all clean work, and kinda recession proof, life safety, plus indoors, all climate control work, I work for biggest, dealer in New England, California is there biggest market, I'm buried, because of the new codes.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@philiploughlin4384 I might have to look into that. Is there any work in the portland area?

[@WildEST19XXcarD]

Hello 5th term gen. carp. apprentice- LU 541 here. I've been watching your videos for awhile now. Things are slow everywhere, and it would be great if people coming in without knowledge of the industry would be told about times like this. We've lost a lot of apprentices over the last year, but that's a subject for another time. Anyways I always enjoy your insight. Thanks for putting out the content bro!

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@WildEST19XXcarD i believe it's one of the hardest parts of our careers. We keep hearing about labor shortages. Yet work is really slow, and I'm still not sure where all the infrastructure money went. Thank you for watching. I appreciate you.