My $1M+ Project Is Literally Falling Apart (HELP)

[@annmarie1181]

Cole, I’d definitely bring this situation up to the people who are putting the walkway up. You definitely don’t want someone getting hurt and honestly this is a lot of money you’re spending they need to build it correctly.

[@matthewclark8651]

So right if someone gets hurt because Cole fails to act wow horrible

[@freebooterz-Warmane]

yeah, the safety factor alone is enough to warrant bringing it up and asking them to get that sorted. That site's expected to last a long time, so you can't start with something like that up there!

[@juliejanzen819]

Good on you for inspecting your site. You definitely need to speak up and have them fix the errors. Keep you and your safe. Liability issues would be a nightmare.

[@bobthomas9525]

If the issues with the bin sight isn't corrected I can't imagine how bad it could get from heat and cold, high winds and vibrations in a few years.

[@robynw6307]

Safety first Cole.

[@madranchtrucker6955]

George straights, "I've got some, ocean front property in Arizona, from my front porch you can see the sea..." was the line and tune DC was probably thinking of.

[@dalebabcock722]

With the faultlines the way they are that might be true someday

[@leicesterGentlemen]

You beat me to it... 😆

[@jeffreymurdock8366]

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[@leolucero2321]

Can’t beat George Strait

[@robertreznik9330]

@@leolucero2321 Did he move from his isolated place southwest of San Antonio to Nashville?

[@paulie3015]

I would be getting hold of a qualified Structural Engineer and having them look over the whole job first hand - and FAST !

[@michaelshuter]

And tell that welder he's fired

[@stuartandrews4344]

Definitely.

[@joefudd]

There are construction consultant companies out there that can be hired for a reasonable fee. We use them for everything at work.

[@stuartandrews4344]

@@joefudd I wonder what other horrors there could be hidden or missed, & Cole hasn't found them.Like wrong high tensile bolts/loose bolts,etc.

[@jellyjust4741]

The construction plan has to be certified by Licenced Civil Engineer before the build permit is issued. Just because the plan was certified by a licenced Engineer doesn't mean the contractor will build to that specification. Hence the need for an experienced General.

[@caseyholbrooks311]

As a welder that all looks temporary. A lot of times when cranes are involved you get it in place and put temporary braces and things because you don’t want the crane sitting there getting paid by the hour to just hold parts. When you can get them up and come back and permanently mount them later. Also the channel is perfect for that type of brace. We use 6 inch like that piece all the time. If it’s bent then it was probably bent when they put it up. I’d honestly make a list of all the things you are seeing that concern you. Write it down. Take pictures all of that. Then give the crew time. I’m pretty confident they will come back and redo all of that now that the crane is gone and they can do it on their own dollar. Just my thoughts from a welder and some one who has hung steel before. But also never hurts for you to look and see what looks off to you and keep up with it as thing progress

[@kdkracing4746]

The bent metal was on the catwalk, not the brace. It was installed incorrectly to begin with and both Cooper and Cole recognized this. That is why Cole is so stressed out. He is probably discovering other shoddy work and just didn't put it on KZbin. To put thise incident on video indicates its importance. If it were my $1M I would be checking it out continuously while it is being constructed as well! If it were a temporary "fix" an ethical contractor would have explained it to the property owner at the outset and not leave it to be discovered incidently by him. If you are in construction, you know what I am talking about!

[@Budd56]

You very well could be right.

[@chrisanthony579]

That was my thought as well, that spot weld on the left was a good indicator. It's very common to get it up quick an come back and fine tune. If it was primed/painted I would lose my stuff. Cole needs to make a running list and communicate it to the foreman.

[@roberthartman9750]

I agree with Cooper, the support beam should be an I-Beam not a C channel. When have you ever seen a point load being supported by C channel? After you get beyond that most important fault, you get to the other ridiculous issues like poor welds and stupid attaching hardware, temporary or not.

[@roberthartman9750]

@bob bobber Bob you need to go back and look at yesterdays video, they are installing a huge I Beam.

[@TravMaxAdventures]

When safety is involved, you always bring up concerns. Always. You never want something to happen and it turns out you knew about the issue beforehand. Who knows, may have been the welders first day on the job (looks like it) and you bringing up the issues will end up being a teaching moment for them. As for the yield this year, I’m kinda excited for you guys to see the turnout. Looks really promising. And like DC was saying, your reserves are in need of a bumper crop.

[@bryangodsey7054]

No harness lmao

[@travis4319]

“I have some ocean front property in Arizona”. I think thats what you were looking for DC.

[@SuperSooner01]

from my front porch you can see the sea

[@jeanhutchinson6198]

I was going to say "I have a bridge in Brooklyn I'll sell you!"

[@mihophoenix8444]

🎶 If you’ll buy that I’ll throw the Golden Gate in free🎶

[@artdecodreamer8113]

Yes! Song: Oceanfront Property Artist: George Strait

[@seanmendenhall7081]

Cole, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Your doing the right thing by doing some personal quality assurance and keeping the crews accountable to the time frame set in place. You are 100% justified to feel this way and to be inspecting every step of this process. Too many people think they have no say in what other people do with their money and property. Anyone telling you otherwise is a fool

[@propertymanager6399]

Cole as for the welding work on the cat walk this is how I would handle it, take the top guy up on the lift and show them your concerns and ask him if he thinks this is safe and acceptable. I would also talk to the guys back at the office if they are engineers ask them their thoughts on that work. I would not get loud just be stern about how you feel about the work. Lastly don’t release the last money until it’s fixed to your liking, once you pay it’s almost impossible to get contractors back to fix stuff you there is no inventive. Good luck . Please let us know how it goes don’t leave us hanging .God bless.

[@sewingbarbie6136]

AND I’d have it reinspected by an independent structural engineer before any additional payments are made.

[@jonny555ive]

@@sewingbarbie6136 ABSOLUTELY. Great point 👍👍

[@JamesKautz]

Pro tip: if you're going to put up coat racks on that interior wall in the mud room, put up some horizontal pieces of 2x4 between the studs so you don't have to fuss over finding studs when you go to install the racks.

[@daniquevalkenburg5658]

And put a heater under it, in the winter you will notice how nice and hot your jacket is.

[@JamesKautz]

@MrCheshire24 Yeah I like that better

[@bertyterty9444]

On the subject of safety, when operating a boom you should always wear a harness with an appropriately sized lanyard. Even when low down a small bump can turn the machine into a catapult, especially seeing as you are in a construction zone with a lot of uneven ground

[@NixonInDaGhetto]

This! All it takes is one search of KZbin for dozens and dozens of examples. Telehandlers will shoot you like 20ft if your not careful😳

[@donbennett]

Wow, if I was paying a company that much money to put up a structure like this they better not be cutting corners. That is totally unacceptable and you have every right to be frustrated.

[@dancarter8400]

1. Never get in a lift without being tied off in a harness. 2. Send the pics to the welders and ask what their plan is.

[@gfuterfas]

My thoughts exactly... harness is 100% mandatory in an aerial lift.

[@warrenmichael918]

Question on the welding, well maybe more of a comment. I notice the Channel isnt painted, that makes me think it is not finished yet. I agree those welds look bad and not finished. The tab is bent and causing a side to sag. The gap under the other side might have been done on purpose to level the walk. It will still need shimmed and supported to be made strong enough to hold the weight. The C channel usage is out of my knowledge range as opposed to using an I beam. Yes I beam would be stronger but that walk is supported in a few areas so it isnt the entire structural support. The fact it isnt painted yet leads me to believe they are not yet finished with that area. Did any of that i just said make sense to anyone else ??

[@codylapoint]

I'm a union iron worker, installing things like that is what I do every day. It looks to me like they either were missing the proper beam that goes there, or someone doesn't know how to read a set of drawings. The shotty welds look like a 60xx series rod which shouldn't be used for anything structural. The welder was set way too hot, likely because they were to lazy to grind the galvanizing off of the steel and tried to burn through it. The fumes from welding or burning galvanized coatings can cause heavy metal poisoning, and have negative effects on your long term health with continuous exposure. Found that out the hard way, would not recommend. Like others have said give them the opportunity to fix it, it is possible that they just slapped something temporary in there to get the exspence of the crane off their backs. It can easily cost 10k per day to have a relatively small crane on-site after you figure in the setup and transport charges, fuel fees, operator wages, and the hourly rate for the crane itself. Make a punch list for all contractors involved and demand the things on it are completed to your expectations before issuing final payments. If you have already payed them they will automatically move your project to the last one on their priority list. This is important.

[@marlboroman71818]

Yep, looks like a 6010 rod was used to burn thru the galvanizing. The contractor shouldn't have used C channel even in a temp role, says they were more worried about saving a days rental because they didn't have the steel there when it was supposed to be.

[@brianbinnell3411]

"There is a bridge I have to sell you in New York City" or "I have ocean front property in Arizona to sell ya". Yes you should bring up the welding issues. If it has shifted that much in less than a month with no strong winds, imagine what winter storms will do. I would be going over the whole project with a fine tooth comb.

[@rommelsaint8869]

Never heard those sayings before?

[@spork-ey7641]

It a song by George Strait call ocean front property.

[@kevincameron8437]

That is some shoddy welding on the catwalk. Best of luck getting it finished on time and done right. Thanks for sharing.

[@asabeason5594]

Just remember Cole, you’re not married too any of those Contractors. They walk away when the project done.

[@jimmystewart6051]

I’ve been a Department of Labor, certified journeyman millwright for more than 25 years. And that catwalk structure is very unsafe. I’d be calling the engineer(s) that drew up your construction plans and get them involved. If it doesn’t look good to the untrained eye, then it’s definitely wrong. Don’t be afraid to fire your contractor if they don’t make it right. Hang in their Cole.

[@oneeye6127]

I've recommended the same above. My guess is the fabricators made an unauthorized modification. Or the engineering made a mistake, a not uncommon occurrence, but, unlikely, as engineers typically overkill everything. Suggested Cole look at the section view on the drawings with the GC.

[@KameraShy]

@@rickwensel2313 They can get gusts way over 60mph, plus build up of ice and snow.

[@HollyRose1529]

It’s like tossing 1M into a shredder!

[@ChrisJones-qj4xz]

Food is really the foundation for any farm. I feel like a proper shoutout to Momma Cornstar is needed. Who's with me???

[@jax-zm1bb]

Indeedy! I think Momma works a job herself so the guys seem to eat pizza a lot in the fields for lunch.

[@fswcowboy]

I'd request a walk through with a supervisor and maybe a local ag-code guy if that's a thing. See how fast it gets fixed

[@joefudd]

Again, Cole's insurance company would provide someone to look at it upon request. They usually send someone out to inspect new big construction jobs anyhow.

[@fswcowboy]

@@joefudd that's a blessing. My concern is someone getting hurt

[@ianmacgillis2299]

Cole, the welding is most disappointing from the standpoint that someone thought you all wouldn't notice it. It's inexcusable.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Totally agree! Cooper does a great job welding and his is much better job! It's too early for birds to be dropping their crap on it! Honestly, that's when it looks like! These guys are supposed to be professionals! *Check ALL of the on site welds!*

[@kylejonesUB]

Those welds are abysmal. I'm a poor welder and produce better results.

[@TravMaxAdventures]

Exactly my thoughts. They probably thought those spots would never be seen. And I can only imagine this was a new hire who may have fibbed a little on his application.

[@LarcR]

That welding looks as if it was done by somebody who has never welded before and has no aptitude for it. I doubt that anybody who did such a sorry job would ever be capable of correcting it satisfactorily.

[@alanlanghorn9528]

You need to get those welds re done it bit dangerous like that

[@annettemiller1273]

Your right safety is everything . Be careful you all can’t be replaced . DC you look so healthy again , thank God 🙏🏻 we hope you’ll have a great harvest. 🌽

[@Aiko2-26-9]

Praying for you, Cole. For wisdom in knowing how to say things and to not let stuff get to you to the point you do/say things you will later regret. You have every right to expect excellence. You don't want to sacrifice your peace of mind in getting it. Hang in there.

[@claudioanthon2354]

yeah grandma steps in. I miss my parents and grandparents so much. the wisdom of age. He's so young and energetic. great advice.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

*Great response!*

[@debbailey6365]

Nor sacrifice his Christian testimony by approaching it with anger✝️

[@dougpeebles2383]

I would concur with what others are saying especially about getting an engineer involved in whoever drew up the plans. The support structure definitely needs to fixed and strengthen.

[@wendymistak4501]

Praying for peace and the right words can be said to the contractor.

[@WhiteTortoisMedia]

"There is a bridge I have to sell you in New York City" is the saying I believe. Where there is will there is a way and god will help you when you least expect it. I hope for a good harvest for you Cole and family and for all the farmers out there Including my family. Thanks for the video.

[@joyceskinner3402]

"I own the Brooklyn bridge...want to buy it??!"

[@sarapankow4525]

Ocean front property in Arizona and if buy that I'll throw golden gate in free🎵🎵

[@tonydixon7820]

First off I can guarantee knowing that millwright crew the way I do that that is a temporary mount in order to get the crane that was costing more than $200 an hour off of your site not to cost you additional cost or the crew or whoever happens to be in charge of paying the crane more money than needs be, the angle irons and welds that are there are sufficient to temporarily hold it in place until the work is actually finished and happens even at co-ops. Unless the company has their own crane they attempt to save the customer is much money on the crane as they can

[@138NastyNate]

Thats what I said. I think it was just tacked up there to hold it temporarily until they can come back and put it in place and weld it properly. Like you said they got everything off the ground with the crane and rather than having it come back they put that up there and just tacked it in place until they can come back and do it properly.

[@tonydixon7820]

@@138NastyNate Nate I personally worked with that crew and the owner of the company and I used to work for the same company he was the head of the millwright department and I was a foreman for one of the millwright crews, have been there and done that I guarantee that is just a temporarily hold to get the crane off the site to save Cole in DC some money on having the crane there, when I worked with them the cheapest crane we could get was $250 an hour and Dave's crane who I believe they were using for this job was closer to 600 and that was over 6 years ago so I about put money that it's gone up in price. the crane don't care how long it gets there because it's making bank anyway but a lot of the farmers don't like paying the bill if the crew has the crane on site for too long

[@AW-yv9sq]

You are prob right but it that looked like some rough welding/fab even for temp work.

[@lancegrambo3829]

I was going to say they looked like temp welds, but you said it much better b

[@40yrsawelder30]

That's what it looks like to me been there done that I have had cranes that cost 10 grand a day you get them off the job site as fast as you can

[@keithsherman8345]

I completely understand your tension, and frustration! Have them do it right!!

[@narendrab1198]

Thanks!

[@jamesbrown8718]

You all have every right to want things done right especially when it comes to your safety up there on the legs of the bends. I surely would not let it go at all. Very dangerous to put someone’s life into danger doing that. Glad you and copper went up there to check it out. That copper knows his welding

[@patricksmith2473]

C-channel can definitely be weight-bearing; a lot of utility trailers and industrial catwalks are built out of C-channel and are fine when the proper size is used. I-beams are a good choice, but an application like this would not need to have ribs welded in place, especially if the I-beam web and flanges were properly sized. That aside, the workmanship you showed needs to be addressed.

[@ChevyC-hf6km]

What if they have an 800 pound person walking on the catwalk? Or two 400 pound people? Yeah that welding was horrible. Tear it out, try again is what I'd tell them.

[@t.bunker2511]

Disappointing work for a professional. C-channel can carry a load, but not welded to the edge. Welded to the vertical leg, yes. And all those welded straps.... **shudder**

[@TKevinBlanc]

Seemed like everything else up there was galvanized. That had to be a temporary patch while they got more galvanized I-beam.

[@BrianCooper901]

@@TKevinBlanc I agree, everything on that bin site should be galvanized. Looks like a temporary fix since the two columns didn't line up with the angles on the catwalk. As long as they make it right I wouldn't worry too much about it at this time.

[@Papa_Sweetpea]

I could weld better and would have made that more structurally sound when I was 14-15 years old! Professionals they were not!

[@dirtydogfpv1159]

Always wear a harness in a boom lift. You can hit a bump and it will catapult you out of the basket.

[@paxbonum4683]

Keep the faith Cole. Insisting that everything is right and safe is not simply good business it's good stewardship of the gifts God is entrusting to you all. Prayers this stressful process can be concluded quickly and properly.

[@GrievingGranny2025]

Yes, if you don't say something and the insurance says they wont replace damage because it wasn't done right the first time, that's gonna bite.

[@theresacarmen9847]

It's a matter of safety.

[@jjchap9574]

Salut. I find getting pizza with heavy all may not help, but it does make me want to sleep. Barring that, I find the question "How would I want to be approached?" pretty good start. "Do all things as unto the Lord," to go along with it. And of course realizing God has made me the steward of many things. Take care of things with that type of attitude, and He will Bless.

[@CurrentChoices]

Thank God for government Inspectors!

[@OGPatriot03]

@@CurrentChoices No.

[@jrogertrudel6356]

You are right about correcting and fixing errors. Contractors need to be accountable for doing professional work. Stand up firm, and have them properly fix this issue.

[@johnnyhoward4455]

Quite possibly the greatest episodes yet. It truly hits home when Cole speaks from the heart. It WILL all come together as planned and you are right Cole, “…It’ll all work out”. All the best!

[@caroldiamond5814]

Praying for you. Hopefully they’ll step up to correct the hazardous errors.

[@stepanova8]

Look at the drawings to see what was specified. If the C channel was specified, then the engineer who approved the plans needs to pay for the change order under their professional liability insurance under the errors and omissions portion of the policy. If it wasn't specified, then the company that installed the incorrect item needs to correct the problem at their cost. This is an item for immediate correction, because it will only get worse with time. It is not a 'punch list' item.

[@SrslyNoz.]

DC was going to say "I have some ocean front property in Iowa to sell you" he was probably also confusing that with "I have a bridge in Brooklyn I can sell you"

[@KameraShy]

DC has an oceanfront bridge in Iowa to sell.

[@CurrentChoices]

@@KameraShy Lovely swamp land in Florida...Walt Disney to bankers

[@jimkrogh2549]

When that bin site is done you're going to love it! When you're showing it to your grandkids (or when they're replacing it, lol) you won't remember an iota of the stress, just the happy memories of family and friends seeing the progress. Best of luck, it's coming together!

[@joe_preston]

That looks to be a temporary piece on the walkway, short welds in the middle easy to cut apart later. This isn't the first time you've been excited about the process but the final product was correct. I'd think you looked at some other bin sites they built before you hired them. Remember it is what they do everyday while its a special project to you.

[@adamfpv8294]

They might do it every day but that doesn’t mean they’re good at it.

[@joefudd]

@@adamfpv8294 AMEN!

[@From-North-Jersey]

I bet he looked at other bins they constructed,from ground level. I doubt he got to inspect the work 80 feet off the ground using a cherry picker like he did with his own bins.

[@adamw4020]

@@adamfpv8294 as a person in the business that is very true.

[@leonardsanders8182]

Its great seeing DC back. Looks like everything is going to be ready for jack is harvest. Cant wait to see that beast of a combine at work. Love your guys videos.

[@dianebridges6256]

Love watching your channel. I hope the bad welding is just temporary support. Have to add..the haircut suits you way better than the long. Keep doing what you're doing. God Bless

[@chrisb2239]

Cole, this project should require a county inspection upon completion. I hope you have a hold back amount that they don't earn unless or until they pass inspection? Clearly the steel work you highlighted (with Master Welder Cooper) would not pass inspection. By the way, very cool that you have a new pet deer. Caught a glimpse of it eating Cooper's hay while you were mowing. 😉

[@dianeharnisch634]

Your family is very lucky to be so knowledgeable about so many facets of your business and equipment. What an important catch you made with the catwalk workmanship thus avoiding a catastrophic situation. I hope those are the only faults. Love watching your family work so well together.

[@justingizinski1348]

Well Cole, the farm I work at had our 100+ ft. Leg come down in a wind storm due to improper guy wire anchors about a month ago. Landed on our main office building and feed milling operation as well as damaged every bin and silo (converted to dry grain storage) we have. It also knocked down our little transfer leg. Fortunately insurance is taking good care of us. Now is the time to be meticulous because once that last check is cashed, good luck getting items repaired.

[@leifhietala8074]

Hey DC: "I've got some lovely oceanfront property in Nebraska I'll give you a great deal on."

[@teret6719]

George Strait has some in Arizona as well

[@rickc5303]

I have the timber rights in the Sahara Forest for sale.

[@raypage9035]

I have some swampy land just south of Tasmania that I have for sale :)

[@brentevje5939]

You need to make a punch list for all the crew's. I would hold payment till it's done right and how you want it done.

[@KameraShy]

This situation requires far more than a to-do list.

[@luzhernaez4660]

Punch list that’s especially great for details.

[@yeahboiii6640]

There is a point and time when nice is no longer required especially when someone could be killed from shotty work. I hold myself and my work to a high standard so if people do things wrong they fix them until I say it looks good. At this point if I were you I would look at everything they have done so far and make them redo it all if needed.

[@dannybroughton908]

Isn't it shoddy work not shotty

[@LatinDanceVideos]

@@dannybroughton908 there’s an ironic pun to be had here.

[@TriDaddy]

Thankful for your video and taking us along for the journey!

[@caspervandenakker1808]

I'd say always talk to the builders before you start getting concerned... "is this the permanent setup?" "temporary?" "what are the next steps youre gonna take and what do you think is the end result?", theres alot of steps into making buildings (or in this case bin sites), and theres a lot of different trades comming trough before something is actually fully done. Communication is the key :]

[@Cragified]

Problem is temporary assembly in such locations like this easily become permanent assembly because they are easily overlooked and not needed to be removed to move on to other parts. I've seen it happen many times. And there is no real reason for a temporary assembly here.

[@grettagirl2884]

Cole, first don't get angry. Take whoever is in charge of this aside and explain that you noticed several safety concerns/issues and you wanted him to look at them and then ask how should the project proceed. That takes any blame from him and gives him a way to 'save face' focusing on "the project"...not a person. I worked as a counselor for many years, so experience speaking here!

[@kr8219]

And maybe do that before you trash a subcontractor to 500k subscribers. Keep it up and subs will have second thoughts about working on your projects in the future. Likes aren't everything in life.

[@JacksonFarms]

@@kr8219 they won’t mind if they do good work.

[@rubyepperson9844]

@@kr8219 not 500k yet but close

[@Slidaulth]

@@kr8219 notice how they didn't have even a single mention of "Who" did it...just that it was. That doesn't trash anyone. But allows exactly what this person said to be done.

[@Beruthiel45]

@@kr8219 nobody named anybody, you're jumping and yelling before getting bitten. 🙄

[@sersp]

You should have Monday morning meetings with the subs to review the schedule and to go over your to do list. This help the subs and your sanity in reviewing the urgent items to be completed, and to keep everyone on the same page.

[@ecleveland1]

The C-frame looks like a temp piece put in until the permanent part gets there. Whatever you do, don't try and change/fix it yourself right now because then YOU will be assuming liability if it falls and the damage that it causes. Talk to the site supervisor and tell him your concerns ASAP.

[@darrinrentruc6614]

I would agree, Just the fact that it is not galvanized says it all. I would think they would appreciate the fact that the guys building the structure did not just stop when they noticed a missing or stolen galvanized steel beam. They threw in something and tacked in a couple clips, Some of the tacks failed [not unusual when welding galvanized steel. If they wanted to hide it they would have painted it quickly and not tack welded it in for easy removal.

[@monabale8263]

seems a bit wasteful to hoist it & just tack it into place while waiting on the correct parts. now they do it over.

[@norm-nas]

@@monabale8263 Possibly but not necessarily, the C channel and crappy angle irons may hold things roughly in place so they are not stopped from working on the entire structure while waiting on correct parts for that small spot.

[@joe_preston]

@@monabale8263 Would you rather spend an extra hour and some iron to keep everyone working or send the crew home for 2-3 days while you wait on one part?

[@YamFZR93]

@@joe_preston clearly 98% of the population knows nothing about construction. Good comment. Quite sure it's temporary until they get the correct beam.

[@bevolson7619]

Prayers for better days ahead. Corrections will be made when the proper people see the shoddy work. You will have a great harvest.. such a stressful time of year..

[@nathans9102]

Cole, I’ve been there when I built my grain system. Nothing went to plan and was far from perfect. I didn’t have the system for wheat harvest and missed fall beans when you’re starting to feel the pressure and gerry rigged for corn. Just hang in there. I know it’s hard at a time like this when you are feeling the pressure with harvest. Just know your not alone in this situation

[@barrygrant2907]

I don't know what payment arrangements you've made to the contractor, but I'd have the supervisor out there ASAP. That is some shoddy welding.

[@sherylbentley3724]

Get OSHA Envovled....oh yeah !! Watch heads spin

[@firstname6208]

shoddy is way better than that! ray charles could see problems with that entire arrangement. I'm sure experienced builders would NOT have let that go. the problem is where have the experienced builders gone, and how long to get them here?

[@tommyfrancis7174]

@@sherylbentley3724 Don't know if you have experience with OSHA, but once they are on site, they check out, EVERYTHING, not what you are bothered by, ! agree with Tony Dixon, and just a note, these guys put up with quite a bit of annoying crap from the customer, and, sometimes when payouts are few and far between, the customer status drops for fewer annoying interruptions, and better payout schedules

[@hammerslap5639]

@@tommyfrancis7174 wait, are you trying to somehow excuse shoddy work like that by saying that the customer may be annoying? Thats far from just shoddy work, that right there is gross negligence.

[@dennisulrichs7894]

Cole, you definitely have the right to bring to to contractor work that you feel is not correct. You also have the right to with hold final payment to the contractor until you have all your concerns corrected. These items you pointed out could get someone seriously hurt (God forbid, killed). Stay on top of them. Good luck!

[@chetlockwood1491]

Imagine that catwalk in the winds that occurred during the derecho, I doubt very much it would survive that scenario. You should expect top quality work, when you're paying the bill. Somebody had their mind somewhere else when they called that done, I wouldn't accept it and would hold payment until it is corrected, your general contractor should be the one discovering the flaws and correcting them before you are aware. After finding work of that quality I would be scrutinizing all the work going forward, Trust is Earned, They violated Your Trust. You have no shame in demanding good work for good money.

[@tonydixon7820]

Chet, if he had direco force winds the catwalk would be the least of his concern right now, an empty grain bin will crush like an empty beer can in that kind of wind. Chances are if that kind of win situation went through those brand new bins would look like the ones that he just had to take down from the direco damage.

[@elisahamilton73]

I have to say that if my ex husband saw this he'd be stood next to the welder eye balling his work from then on plus he'd do a check of everything at the end of each day with the person in charge. Sad that you can't trust people to just do their job properly.

[@genemorgan6006]

Cole I enjoy watching your channel as a retired farm store manager I understand a lot of the stuff you talk about thanks for what you do if you are ever in South Georgia give us a shout

[@ReemerFeddes]

Almost 500K (half a million!) subscribers! Good harvest guys!

[@KP29694]

Show the welders the pics you shared on KZbin and express your safety concerns and let them know you'll be doing another safety check. Everyone needs to know the catwalks are safe to work on and under. It's really ok to tell them that they need to fix all of the welds that are not safe. You own the catwalk and the bins, they are paid for so the people working on them are creating a representation of your values which are normal. You're not being overly cautious, you don't want anyone hurt because you didn't say something.

[@mattstapleton9478]

how about showing the pictures to the building inspector/engineer. and have them inspect every thing these clowns have done. also get the lawyer ready.

[@KameraShy]

It looks like there are serious structural design problems, way beyond some bad welds.

[@buddyhirshfield5970]

Get a hold of the supervisor and tell him don’t talk to the workers

[@vivianzuniga8814]

That’s some janky work. I’d be on the phone immediately! Raising more than the roof!

[@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198]

Well said!!! I wholeheartedly agree!!!

[@tonydixon7820]

Knowing that millerite crew it will not look like that when it's finished, that is a temporary mount in order to keep the catwalk from shifting and getting the crane crew off of sight to save the farmer money, let them get it finished before you go crucifying the crew please.

[@jonathanbrowning4166]

Yeah thas crazy

[@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198]

@@tonydixon7820 I certainly hope you are correct!!!! We’ll see over the next few days !

[@oprwiz7813]

@@tonydixon7820 if it were temporary, I’d hope they would’ve conveyed that. Not just left it. That high up, I think I would’ve let them know to not use it if they don’t have to

[@rw5046]

As someone who who built grain systems for 11 years I got to say good work guys. In my experience you can't please everyone. Some customers trust your work while expressing concern, some look over your shoulder the whole time. Never had someone post my work on the internet though. This is one of the reasons I walked away. There is a lot of stress on a builder when doing a job this big. Not only to be safe but to get it done in good time as well. I enjoyed the farmers who just couldn't wait till the day was done so they could bring us a case of beer.

[@_Gundy_]

That's just shotty work! Please bring this up with the guys who did the work!

[@JCrook1028]

and that's just "shoddy" spelling.... When you're perfect then maybe you can ask it of someone else...

[@_Gundy_]

@@JCrook1028 Go play in the road dill hole...

[@JCrook1028]

@@_Gundy_ Aww, how cute. A White Knight...

[@TheOGAZDev]

I'm just gonna echo everyone else here, time to get a supervisor/foreman out there. That's some very shoddy work.

[@Daveco82]

you guys need to have a harness and lanyard on when using the Genie Lift. That type of lift will catapult you to your death if you're not tied off. BE SAFE GUYS!

[@redmondjp]

I know that 'Genie' is being used generically, but I actually used to work for Genie and that is most definitely NOT a Genie lift :) From the paint color I'd say that's a JLG which is Genie's biggest competitor. Carry on! And yes, each occupant should be harnessed in to the platform.

[@imchris5000]

drive a 220ft lift over a speed bump at full speed that was a rodeo ride I did a handstand on the controls

[@jolandafrijlink6103]

I worked with a machine like that and even if i was only 3 meters (10 feet) from the ground i wore the harness....otherwise i was fired.

[@joefudd]

One small bump makes that bucket on the end of that long boom be a lever like a catapult. An inch or two bump becomes feet of bounce.

[@redmondjp]

@@imchris5000 Oh no doubt! I've driven fully-elevated at 125 feet, in creep mode, and the same thing can happen. You're at the end of the fishing pole if there is any movement at the bottom. From that high up, you can't see a 6" drop that your wheels are about to go into.

[@ronaldruizjr5944]

Pretty sure daddy cornstar was trying to say " I've got some ocean front property in Arizona, and if you'll buy that I'll throw the golden gate in free"

[@wkjeom]

Cole, I think there are ... very few ... businesses that don't have problems. You are right to be concerned. I mean even being a parent isn't problem free. There are big rewards being a parent, too. So I'm praying that soon you will see rewards from your farm.

[@alexandermarken7639]

My Grandad had a Sugar cane farm in Mackay, Qld, Australia and he always had side businesses. The Sugar cane was supported by Hay, Sorghum and beef cattle. Then the Café in town was also present. When I was a teenager he borrowed money and did a Service station and supermarket. He was considered a well off farmer but he pretty much lived hand to mouth for 40 years and it was only the last 20 years that saw money coming in above basic subsistence. So most people work 40 years then retire, he worked 40 years before he got a decent income then worked another 20 years before he passed. Farms cost a lot of money to run, the income for an entire year can be lost in one storm so keep up the good work Cole.

[@farmerjimbo3868]

Yes ColeI would not pay those gentlemen until you’re certain that everything is safe because you’re spending a lot of money and they’re doing a poor job

[@tonydixon7820]

A job like that does not actually get finished off while the crane is on site, those welds and small pieces of angle iron were to stabilize the catwalk to get the crane off site and save Cole and DC money when you figure a crane typically cost more than $200 an hour the millwright crew does the bare minimum to stabilize a catwalk in order to get the crane out of there and then they go back and actually finish Mount the catwalk in such a way that it is safe and secure. Looking at what Cole had shown and knowing this particular millrite company that is the bare minimum temporary amount that they felt would be safe enough to secure the catwalk in place in order to finish securing it and permanently mounting

[@suburban404]

@@tonydixon7820 Sounds like you know what you're talking about.

[@tonydixon7820]

@@tetedur377 show me the blueprint, show me that it's to be a welded location not a install in place tab and bolt system for a floating leg, show me the engineering for a 8 in of 3/8 weld including tensile strength, there are lots of variants that a lot of people are not taking into consideration with their comments including yours and if somebody who had done this for a career for over 20 years unless you've been doing the same I do not believe you're qualified to determine this, you are seeing a bad weld and temporary fixings on a structure that quite possibly is supposed to be a bolted joint in the long run that the blueprint says that the tabs are to be installed after the leg is located, could be that the engineering blueprints say that it's supposed to have 4 inches of weld which I would put money on this one does not state that but you need to know all the engineering behind it before jumping to conclusions.

[@tonydixon7820]

@@suburban404 thank you very much, doing this for more than 20 years and not having the blueprints shown nor how the catwalk is mounted on either end or anywhere else that it may be mounted is kind of jumping the gun and not giving everybody all the information needed to make a proper statement. I understand Cole's concerns but without having all the information it is leading too many individuals on here that don't know the full extent of how it is supposed to be or what is going on to jump to conclusions. I have dealt with enough Farmers to understand these concerns and I have also dealt with this millwright crew enough to understand that the concerns currently are unwarranted but with Kohl's feelings on it being what they are him voicing those concerns to the crew would get further than all these people who do not know what's going on who has not been on the job site and does not know the engineering behind it to give him misinformation and or compounding his concerns when they are not necessary. That being said I hope he doesn't follow up video that has all this information on and the same people that were bashing the crew if their lack of knowledge is forcing or creating a misinformation about what needs to happen or what has happened about this job will comment on that video once having all the information and being able to give an educated response.

[@peytonboles7593]

@@tonydixon7820 so they plan on coming back and completely ripping out the c channel and replacing it with an I beam, like copper said? Just seams silly to put that in while there’s nothing above it?

[@davidwilken3584]

I’m pretty sure these are all temporary welds in order to secure the structure as they level and complete the steelwork.

[@TamraGreaney]

The welds are a safety concern. It’s time to bring in a structural engineer.

[@charlestatem3099]

Make them fix it! Plain and simple

[@officialcasperyt3759]

Cole… you’re a great guy my friend, when safety is involved you really need that as a priority! When there’s heavy winds around the corner that needs to be done straight and strengthened so it’s safer for you and whoever works on it. Stay Positive mate! Love from Wales❤️

[@dougvinduska9593]

Glad to see Daddy Corn Star back we prayed for him 2 weeks a great person.

[@ng1663]

Let the millwrights finish things up before freaking out. Those look like temporary welds. Remember what happened with the dump pit excavation. A lot of worrying when the contractor was actually doing it the right way. Most millwrights in Iowa are extremely good at what they do. If they leave it like this and are packing up their stuff to leave, then bring it up.

[@markmcculfor6113]

Or maybe calmly ask what the plan is and see if it's temporary. I agree with you

[@KameraShy]

NO! Customers need to monitor and ask questions DURING constructions, not after then the contractor claims it is done. "Temporary" has a way of becoming permanent.

[@ng1663]

Yes of course ask questions but do it privately. My problem is making a video for hundreds of thousands of people to see that makes this contractor look terrible when he's only halfway through his work. Same thing happened with the pit excavation and that contractor was doing everything correctly and Cole just didn't know what he's talking about. Saying something just for click bait video content has real ramifications for these contractors, especially in small town Iowa.

[@shawnkirk7631]

Cole that's a Big Deal when it comes to Safety!! I would send those pictures to the contractor and ask them if they would pay for that at their house and their family to walk on that!!!

[@seaner83639]

Actually channels are considers structural and can bear weight it just may not have been the correct size for the span and weight. However, I do agree with Casey Holbrooks. It looks temporary especially considering everything is galvanized around it and that channel is raw.

[@joewood1013]

C-channel is used for some pretty structural items such as trailers. If it can be used for 30k rated trailer I would think it could hold a catwalk. Those brackets look like they are temporary mounts, a simple diplomatic question to welder of “looks like you are getting close, just have a few temporary mounts to complete?” Then you get more confrontational from there.

[@kyliechapman7446]

Good morning, from the prison island of Australia Send help

[@ashleylewislatimer8183]

😓 praying for you all!

[@narellemacpherson6451]

Get a grip Kylie were in the middle of a pandemic 😷 lockdowns are part of the toolbox 🧰 of pandemic management.

[@kyliechapman7446]

@@narellemacpherson6451 I hope this is satire .

[@ILGuy2012]

I wish I could think of a way to help you. Most of our politicians are CCP puppets, so they are no help. They can't even get Americans out of Afghanistan.

[@carsongrob4951]

How’s DC doing! Seems like he’s just as healthy if not better!

[@bradleysmall2230]

its swamp land in florida not ny..

[@jjchap9574]

Salut. GO DC GO !!!!!!

[@saltydog8395]

@@bradleysmall2230 how about ocean front property in Arizona!!

[@HRIxMOMOxCSO]

You guys should really have harness on in that lift

[@franceswright2417]

Cole you are not complaning, you are expressing a valid concern that if left unnoticed would cause major concerns and safety issues. You noticed it, could on you and Cooper. Give them a chance to fix the problem, yes. You brought it to their attention as you should have. I am sure they will appreciate it. They will be aware that this problem could happen again elsewhere and now they can prevent it. Every one wins. You are doing the right thing and don't be negative on yourself. Take care. FW

[@andrewennis3184]

At 8:45 being in construction some things are ment to hold somthing in place till the final anchor is put in place! Maybe this is what they are doing? I would ask the forman what his plans are to strengthen main support beam!

[@nails2wood691]

Go to the welders and just be like “tell me what y’all’s plans are on the catwalk? If they ask what do you mean then just let them know you noticed some things that concerned you and you didn’t want to criticize their work while they are still working… if they say they are done then just let them know it’s got to be fixed.

[@joefudd]

That works for me. Be polite and give them a chance to make it right then if they don't then get angry and yell.

[@markking3531]

You need a harness when in that boom lift. It will catapult your but out of that basket and the bin site won't matter. Very dangerous!

[@KameraShy]

DC: "It's time for a catch up." We know what that really means. Heinz.

[@trevorbastard767]

ba dun tis

[@wizeguy06]

I understand your frustration, safety is certainly a concern.

[@janeyounger8626]

Keep your chin up..it will get better..don't know when, but you know you're blessed..God loves you.

[@SPSmith-qx4rp]

Absolutely, must be built to extreme safety requirements. Isn’t there an inspector?

[@jbtcajun5260]

One tip that will take stress away when you contract future projects is to put a completion date with penalties.

[@stevescarboro7342]

Given the current supply chain and hiring issues, a contractor would be crazy to commit to a completion date unless he had every piece, part, nut and bolt on hand when he signed the deal. Just my $.02

[@issjoe3]

Sorry to hear your having problems with build quality at your bin site. I'd go straight to your overall general contractor and have him come out and view the shoddy work. He is ultimately responsible for the subcontractors he is using to do your bin project.

[@cathywilliams7336]

You and your family are in my prayers I hope everything gets taken care of in the right way. You guys work way too hard to have things start going wrong for you. Not fair

[@jorgevalentin4756]

Good thing that you two have that "Quality Welding Knowledge." "No Bueno," I concur.

[@pedroportillo5479]

Yessir I love your videos man keep doing what you’re doing god bless you and your family💯

[@johnlorenz2855]

"The fact I have to look at it the rest of my life" rings SO true. We paid a fence builder to build 1/2 mile of fence. Did a GREAT job, nothing wrong with it, except it's not STRAIGHT. UGH!!!!

[@classicambo9781]

Oh man, that would shit me no end.

[@scottsaskatchewan7517]

Did you post it on KZbin ?

[@Maks12ish]

Honestly, its time to put any feelings you have aside and be very firm with whats going on and how its unacceptable. Now is not the time to be concerned with how these guys may feel when you bring this up. This is an expensive project and thats just super unsafe!

[@johnblake3863]

Daddy Cornstar, I love the relationship between you and Cole!

[@joannecooper4592]

I hate confrontation, but when safety and structural integrity are involved you gotta do it. I'm sure you will be tactful and do it in a way that makes the builders/welders want to make it right. Good for you that you are checking on things! Never leave building to chance because it will not get done the way you want it. Good to see all of the Cornstar men out and about! God bless you.