Shelton construction by Shelton DeVries

building codes

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-05 18:17:16 UTC

you need to know the building codes so that your work is within codes so you don't get a violation

blue print reading

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-05 18:19:07 UTC

you have to know how to read a blueprint so that you can correctly follow instructions

how to read different measurements

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-05 18:21:07 UTC

you have to know how to read measurements so you can cut or put stuff at the right length and height or width

how to run power tools

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-05 18:22:47 UTC

you have to know how to use a power tool at sometime or another so you can actually do something and help out ton the job site

how to use a square

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-05 18:25:57 UTC

you have to know how to read angles and how to read one of theses

team work

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-05 18:28:13 UTC

you need to know how to work with other people so you can get things easier

communication

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-05 18:29:32 UTC

you need to know how to use apportie communication for your environment.

good hygiene

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-05 18:31:45 UTC

you have to have good hygiene so you don't sell bad and you don't want to be known as the guy who smells bad

problem solving

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-09 19:41:52 UTC

you need to be able to adapt and overcome to solve any problems you my encounter

you would wear work grade boots to the job site

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-11 01:53:29 UTC

make sure that the boots are steel or composite toe so you can protect your toes and feet

a work shirt

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-11 01:56:42 UTC

you needed a shirt that you don't care if you get dirty because it's going to get dirt on it at sometime

blue jeans

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-11 01:58:25 UTC

your going to want to get a few pairs of blue jeans so your legs are protected

hard hat

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-11 02:00:17 UTC

you may need to buy a hard hat but depends on if they are provided

carpentry

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-11 02:04:11 UTC

you would need to know at least a little bit of this trade because on most crews you will end up doing a little bit of everything

how to use PPE

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-11 02:09:48 UTC

you need to know how to use PPE (personal protective equipment) to be safe on you job site

how to fix broken machinery or tools

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-11 02:21:49 UTC

you may need to know basic repairs on the machinery on the job site in case something breaks

adaptability

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-11 02:23:29 UTC

you need to be easily adaptable to your environment because every place and task is different

time management

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-11 02:27:13 UTC

you need to know how to use your time wisely so you can make you dead lines

attention to detail

sdevries29_1 — 2025-09-11 15:25:14 UTC

you need ation to details so your work dose not look like crap