How To Read A Tape Measure For Construction

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! Blog Post: https://elevateconstructionist.com/ho... Canva Graphic: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHChKg7... Read Construction Surveying and Layout: A Step-By-Step Field Engineering Methods Manual https://www.amazon.com/dp/096474211X?... Watch And Enjoy! Jason Schroeder Key Moments In This Episode ======================== 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 What To Watch Next ======================== How To Read Construction Drawings    • How To Read Construction Drawings   Resources ======================== Check out our website for more info: https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/ Access resources to elevate your operations: https://www.elevateconstructionist.co... Listen to the Elevate Construction podcast: https://www.elevateconstructionist.co... Check out our training programs and certifications: https://www.elevateconstructionist.co... Subscribe to my YouTube channel:    / @jasonwilliamschroeder   Learn More About Jason ======================== 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. ======================== Nate Woodbury - YouTube Producer    / natewoodbury   #Construction #ProjectDevelopment #FieldEngineering