Do you know how to read a tape measure for construction? It sounds like a simple thing that anyone can do but a lot of people actually do this wrong and these small mistakes can throw your whole project off course! Watch this video to learn 7 crucial tips for reading tape measures properly!
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Jason Schroeder
Key Moments In This Episode
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00:00 Intro & Summary
00:43 Importance Of Knowing How To Read A Tape Measures
01:17 Recommended Tape Measure For Construction
01:54 Important Reminders About Using Imperial vs. Metric Tape Measures
03:32 How To Read A Tape Measure
05:14 When To Use Decimal Feet In Construction
05:54 How To Read The End Of A Tape Measure
06:32 What You Should NEVER Do When Reading A Tape Measure
07:55 Importance Of Keeping Tape Measures Clean
08:27 What To Use Instead For Longer Distances
09:06 Advantages Of Knowing How To Read A Tape Measure
10:07 Learn More With These Resources
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How To Read Construction Drawings
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Jason Schroeder is the founder and COO of Elevate Construction IST, a company focused on elevating construction by providing valuable insights, effective solutions, and high-quality training. With his extensive experience in the construction industry, he created the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, immersive training courses designed to produce high-performing leaders who can lead their teams in the right direction. Through Elevate Construction IST, he aims to scale his training programs throughout the nation to help more construction companies elevate their operations to the next level.
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