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The Art of F*cking Up: A Masterclass in Project Delays
The Art of F*cking Up: A Masterclass in Project Delays We all have walked by a construction site that seems to have been ongoing forever? Scaffolding collecting dust and never a worker in sight. This episode of Onsite: Buildings, Bricks, and Bastards, we pull back the curtain on why some projects seem to stall indefinitely.…
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On the Road:
Storm Chasing If you work construction, have an interest in how things are built, or just love the unfiltered grind, this one’s for you. Onsite isn’t just another industry podcast, we tell it how it is. Traveling construction is a unique subculture, and this week we’re diving into some of the gritty detail of what…
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Talking Shop: I’ll Burn Your Goddamn House Down
This is Onsite’s inaugural interview series, Talking Shop, where we get an industry insider to come in and just talk through challenges or potential pitfalls that could land you in bracelets. We thought there is no better way to kick things off than by jumping into the deep end of the roofing world! It’s a…
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Don’t Piss on my Leg and Tell me it’s Raining
What to Expect Welcome back to Onsite where we tell you straight what happens on construction sites, these are the stories that never make the about section on the company website. This episode, we’re diving into the complexities of working in fully occupied buildings. If you think new construction is tough, try getting things done…
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Bodega Boss
Bodega Boss: The World of Contractors Welcome to the second installment of the Onsite Podcast Series, which offers insight into the characters that make up the construction world. If this article gives you PTSD you may not want to listen later this week. What is a Bodega Boss? Have you ever hired a contractor to…
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HR Violations: Insights from the Job Trailer
From the Onsite Team Onsite Podcast Series – This is the first article from our Onsite Podcast Series, which offers a sneak peek into the first episode entitled HR violations. If you have the stomach for it, check out the episode. First Day on the Job Construction sites are not for everyone. We can tell…
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A Path Through Construction
Working in the construction industry offers tons of opportunities, if you want to build things, design things, solve problems, or just need a job. You can fall into it by accident or actively seek a career. The construction industry touches almost every aspect of modern life, whether you are stick building homes or using AI…
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5 Hidden Renovation Costs
5 Hidden Renovation Costs Apartment renovations are exciting projects that will transform your living space into your home. Unfortunately, it is not as fun as buying your apartment. Anyone who has been involved in a renovation will tell you, the path can be bumpy and expensive. Co-op and condo buildings in New York have unique…
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A Journey to the Unknown: Construction Wages
The construction industry has put food on the table and provided nice lives for generations of people. However, the workforce faces a dwindling pool of skilled tradespeople and people willing to do manual labor. My journey through construction has not been linear and ebbed and flowed at several different points. Mainly, because I was a…
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7 Hacks Navigate the Alteration Process for NYC Co-op and Condo Apartment Renovations
After purchasing your dream apartment comes the renovation. Navigating a renovation in co-ops and condos can be either exciting or excruciating, and sometimes both. First step is understanding your alteration agreement to understand the process. Understanding the alteration process and navigating board requirements to ensure compliance with both building and city regulations are critical to…