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Ep 228 Pipe Encasement Flotation – Archimedes was the Man!

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 228 Pipe Encasement Flotation – Archimedes was the Man! – With Scott Jennings

Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about “Pipe Encasement Flotation” – In this podcast, Scott explains the relation of buoyancy to construction and how easy it is to calculate the buoyancy force on, say, a pipe within a concrete encasement pour.

In this episode, the calculation of pipe flotation (in a concrete encasement pour) is explained.  This allows the Contractor to design adequate tiedown for each stick of pipe. Estimation is an important and a high level skill, but knowing the math behind it and being able to analyze this gives the Contractor a greater understanding and will prevent construction mishaps.

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.

Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:

Website:      http://sjcivil.com

LinkedIn:   www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103

Email:          [email protected]

Subscribe to the Podcast:

http://sjcivil.net/podcast/

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 227 Owners Loosen Up Your Grip! – With Scott Jennings

Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about “Owners Loosen Up Your Grip!” – In this podcast, Scott discusses how can a contract be fair to both parties by managing risks on both sides, the owner's side and the contractor's side.

In this episode, the importance of keeping a harmonious relationship between the contractor and the owner is discussed. The benefits of this healthy relationship, formed by fair contracting language, can eliminate an adversarial relationship and give a project its best chance for success!

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.

Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:

Website: http://sjcivil.com

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to the Podcast:

http://sjcivil.net/podcast/

Ep 226 Reading Rebar Drawings 101

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 226 Reading Rebar Drawings 101 – With Scott Jennings

Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about “Reading Rebar Drawings 101” – What does rebar actually stand for? Well, it’s a shortened term for reinforcing bar. In the podcast, Scott discusses the importance of being able to read rebar drawings to ensure rebar is correctly installed so that concrete cracking is controlled and that catastrophic failure can be avoided.

In this episode, there will be a breakdown on how to read callouts, letters/acronyms, and numbers when it comes to analyzing what you see in a rebar shop drawing. Being able to read these drawings will make you a better constructor or inspector!

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.

Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:

Website: http://sjcivil.com

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to the Podcast:

http://sjcivil.net/podcast/

–The Pipeline Podcast Ep 225 – Great Ways To Die – With Scott Jennings

Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about  safety hazard and risk assessment as it is important to be reminded because after all, you can’t protect your workers against hazards you are unaware of and unprepared for. Scott shared some scenarios and a couple of his experiences to portray a visual representation of what can happen, why it is necessary to be fully aware of possible accidents, and how important being cautious to your surroundings is. If you neglect your responsibility to protect yourself or even your employees, you could face financial or custodial penalties. Nevertheless, it all boils down to taking care of not only yourself but your employees too at work; because anytime can be your last day, let’s hear it from Scott on how to prevent that.

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.

Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:

Website:      http://sjcivil.com

LinkedIn:   www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103

Email:          [email protected]

Subscribe to the Podcast:

http://sjcivil.net/podcast/

–The Pipeline Podcast: Episode 224 -

Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about “Don’t Get Your P.E. License”. PE. Its two letters and you see them on the back of people's names on business cards; they stand for a professional engineer, also known as a licensed engineer. And that basically allows you to design things that are used by the public, or at least the government deems that the person who has designed them is qualified to do so. When Scott came out of school, He tried to work under P.E. and he wanted to become a P.E. because he earned it, because he could. You know, who goes to medical school and doesn't get an MD who goes and gets a legal degree and doesn't sit for the bar. Having a P.E. license, it brings on liability and that's true.

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.

Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:

Website: http://sjcivil.com

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103

Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to the Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sjccsitesurvey 

–The Pipeline Podcast: Episode 223–

Listen to this latest episode of “The Pipeline Podcast” where Scott Jennings talks about him writing his very own children’s book called “No More Potholes, Let’s Mill and Fill”. His objective is to get kids interested on what he does and nothing better than doing it by reading them a book at night. What’s the age range for this book? For the readers of these articles, you’ll probably follow along fine. And it’ll even be fun to explain to your kids what mom or dad does for a living and what the construction equipment is in the book. Scott Also mentioned that he always wanted to be an educator. So, with all this writing, he figured why not publish a book for kids. We hope you’ll support Scott, and the industry, and use his book to get your kids interested in our business.

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.

How To Purchase “No More Potholes, Let’s Mill & Fill” Book:

Amazon

Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:

Website: http://sjcivil.com

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103

Email: [email protected] 

Subscribe to the Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sjccsitesurvey 

Operating without a contractor’s license can be anywhere from inconvenient to illegal.  Hear here why you should consider obtaining a license.

http://sjcivil.net/news/why-to-get-a-contractors-license/

Building a business is ultimately about dollars and cents. You’ve got to not lose money to stay in business. Here’s some advice for those in business or thinking about going into business. Spend less.

http://sjcivil.net/news/no-taj-garage/

Gantt charts have long been the established norm for construction scheduling. Linear scheduling is not nearly as common, especially in America, but can be a great tool.

http://sjcivil.net/news/linear-scheduling-effective-with-a-bend-of-your-mind/

The effects on a Project by an Owner who untimely, in a “last minute” manner, postpones a bid are significant – here’s how.

http://sjcivil.net/news/a-kick-in-the-well-you-know-last-minute-bid-postponement/