#construction

#construction

Applying Gypsum Wallboard in the 1950sWatch this guy set up interior walls in a hurry with one handy tool! The video is sped up, but not much.Whiledrywall was invented more than 100 years ago, it only became universal during the postwar construction boom. It was a real time saver compared to the lath and plaster technique it replaced. If you enjoyed the short sequence, you might be interested in the full video from the Gypsum Association. It contrasts the master craftsman above with Handy Andy who does everything wrong.

Builders Can't Build Homes Because Their Workers Can't Find Homes to Live in While They Build HomesAfter the pandemic, construction is booming again. And thus the Vancouver construction industry - with its reliability, relatively good pay, and enough variety of works - is in demand of more fresh workforce.And yet, at a time when new construction projects spring up at a greater number than ever, the city of Vancouver is experiencing a shortage of labor. And it’s not due to the lack of job prospects - it’s that workers are having a hard time finding affordable housing in the area. When the prices of homes in Vancouver are five times the prices in say, Saskatchewan, the burgeoning job opportunities suddenly become less attractive. The situation is compounded by the builders wages that have not progressed in line with the rise of house prices.Image: Kier In Sight/Unsplash#homebuilding #Vancouver #construction