How To Learn Construction

[@brucestaciwilliams8601]

We need to build an industry that is attracting the best and brightest and build the value of what we do and the people who do it

[@tcjensenjr]

Great service you provide, Jason. I would like to see a video on how to successfully execute a post-construction lessons learned video. I looked on your site briefly but did not find one.

[@chazlyle41]

Thanks for these videos! I will saying having a past in trades not only gives you some insight and confidence but also garners you some respect with the trade crews working hard every day. Welding has treated me well on the way up but I would recommend any building skill you can learn along the way to go with your degrees, certs, and books! Good combo :)

[@shanecastro-ortiz5194]

Im a skilled trades men heading to college to get a BS on construction management! Thank you for the inspiration

[@XL1LJAD3RX]

by far the best Video I have seen. Thank you for all your videos they are very helpful.

[@ndd60122]

JMoney! I love your videos and truly appreciate this one since I am new to the industry from over 10+ yrs in healthcare. Despite not having a solid background in construction, I have continued to do my research on the terminology, construction phases and finding channels like yours, highlighting the skills needed to be successful, like learning to read those drawings! I’m looking to start a Construction Mgt program after obtaining my CAPM certification in project management. I’ve applied to numerous positions since the latter end of 2023, but haven’t been successful with transitioning into the industry. Any advice or tips on getting my foot in the door or roles that don’t require significant experience? I’ve tried applying to administrative/coordinator roles to get my foot in the door but they still require some years of experience in some aspect of construction. Thanks in advance!

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

I’ve thought about this over and over and still don’t have anything. It is hard to get in. Do you have any friends that could refer you? Are there any internships you could take?

[@ndd60122]

Thanks for responding. Unfortunately no, they’re in healthcare lol but I’m planning to start a Residential Construction Mgt program that will set me up for success. I just prefer not to put all my eggs in one basket. @LeanBuilt

[@khatmandu5212]

Hi Jason. Absolutely love the videos. I wanted to know the books that would be helpful as an aspiring construction project manager such as how big things get done and 5 dysfunctions of a team. Love from Australia.

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

How big things get done, all of Patrick Lencioni's books, Never Split the Difference, The Goal, and Scrum

[@jamesvosena1931]

Thanks. Kindly give me many more

[@JosephScott-u1k]

i want to become a general contractor have any advise,resources or books?

[@jcvm8915]

Nice

[@brianroboredo7593]

Going into my first pm role at 23, any advice to hit the ground running?

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

Read all of of Patrick Lencioni's books.

[@brianroboredo7593]

@@jasonwilliamschroederthanks! Anything for improving knowledge of construction?

[@stochastic42]

​@@brianroboredo7593Spend at least 1 day a week on site, ask questions until you understand exactly what's happening on site. I did that as a carpenter and eventually learned enough to become.e superintendent. You have to be ok asking stupid questions so you don't end up making stupid mistakes.

[@abdessamedghettas7167]

Thank you

[@sagesimelane5456]

and does learning costing counts as a skill to be learned as you advised at the start of this informative video?

[@19981217rl]

Hello, I decided not to go through trade because I am technologist and got accepted into uni so I will try best to get a degree asap then I can get cm job around 27 years to 28 years old

[@iantinsley4542]

Hi Jason! I found my love for construction through working for a Home Builder for a while in highschool. I am going into construction management at our state’s big 10 school this upcoming fall. What are some things I can start learning or doing before school starts? I want to be a PM some day

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

I would listen to all Patrick Lencioni books.

[@sagesimelane5456]

Hey Jason, First of all thank you for your wisdom and inspiration. I have a qualification in Logistics & supply chain management and i wanted to pursue construction cost and estimating as i only have a tiny bit of cost and estimation knowledge. with that said, is it advisable to volunteer and learn the costing methods hands on and in time ascend into higher levels and one day become like you? i also will start with learning how to read drawings and blue prints. thank you so much.

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

I do think that’s a good plan!

[@sagesimelane5456]

@@jasonwilliamschroeder Thank You Sir. I text from South Africa.

[@trevorpennington3911]

Hey Jason, Firstly, I love your videos. Super helpful! Not sure if this question makes sense, but here I go. I am a project manager for a small construction/real estate company. I worked at a restoration company before this and worked my way up. Obviously, a project manager for a residential flipping company is not directly the same as one for a multi million dollar commercial company. With four years of pm experience what would be a good transitional/next step job in your world to take to get to project manager in the commercial world, if even possible. Assistant project manager or some type of field engineer?

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

For me, yes. I do not know on an individual company basis. have you tried getting in yet?

[@trevorpennington3911]

@@jasonwilliamschroeder No I haven’t. I really like the company I work for and don’t plan on leaving. But from what I see on that side of things and from your videos it really intrigues me and looks very satisfying. If something ever happened and I left that company I am at now I would probably jump over to that type of stuff. I just was curious what that would look like coming from residential, managing a couple million dollars a year, to multi-million dollar construction.

[@trevorpennington3911]

@@jasonwilliamschroeder thanks for the quick reply! Keep up the videos they are super helpful. Hard to find guys out there giving this type of golden information

[@aaronwilliams6812]

I have just graduated with my construction management and I have no experience in the means and methods of construction. I have been on internships, but other than that, I have no experience. I know you mentioned that we should concentrate on one thing at a time, but what is of importance to a new project engineer trying to become a project manager? What trade should I start trying to learn first?

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

@@aaronwilliams6812 experience is the key

[@aaronwilliams6812]

@@jasonwilliamschroeder I understand experience is the key, but how can a recent college graduate grad get experience. I have learned most of the things you talked about in college. That doesn't teach me how to build though. What are your suggestions for a recent college graduate like myself with no prior construction experience.

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

@@aaronwilliams6812 If it was me I would focus on getting any kind of relevant experience whether it was an internship, lower-level position, or getting in with a contractor on a probationary basis. The degree helps you get in, but it appears experience is what people care about nowadays. The trick is to not turn your nose up at opportunities that could help you just because you have a degree.

[@taherkaukawala2059]

Hi Jason, I am new to the country in Canada, I am looking to get in the journey of the construction over here, and want to get started with the first job in construction here. Having and experience of 8+ ywars back in my country India, I want to know how can I get my first job here, I am on PR here and completed a 1 year CPM course as well.

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

How many applications have you filled out?

[@jamesvosena1931]

give me more. thanks

[@davidcasillas5624]

Hi Jason, What would you say is the easiest way to enter the construction management field while you’re still in school? I’m currently attending LSU Online I have been trying to get an entry level job for several months with no luck. If you could give me some advice I would really appreciate it. Thank you for your time!

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

Have you applied for internships?

[@davidcasillas5624]

@@jasonwilliamschroeder I have applied to around 8 internships.

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

@@davidcasillas5624 Oh my. I am so sorry this is happening. Our industry has a major problem. We need good people by recruiters are not hiring or offering the right opportunities.

[@rustyshackelford3109]

One thing I never got in my apprenticeship was real instruction on reading drawings. It definitely has limited me and has taken a hit on my confidence as a Journeyman. What is your process for reading drawings when starting a new project?

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

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[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

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[@rustyshackelford3109]

@@jasonwilliamschroeder I just watched it. Do you have anything more in-depth? I am an electrician and I know you deal with more of the GC aspect but I would like to learn more about the MEP side of drawings.

[@Dhows]

About to start a job with PCL as project engineer. Non traditional student who worked the trades until the CM degree seemed achievable. Would you have any recommendations for books or series to follow

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

I would read all the Patrick Lencioni books and how to win friends and influence people

[@decarlosb2498]

J-Money, I’m pivoting careers from Finance into Construction Project Management without experience. I’m currently enrolled in an MC3 certification to learn the basics so I can get my foot in the door. Can you send me whatever you have to help me get started?

[@jasonwilliamschroeder]

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