r/Construction is a subreddit with 573k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses construction, looking for, job, worst, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review work boots, construction management software, and tape measure.
A place for **construction professionals only** to discuss the industry.
Anybody working or interested in working in this field is welcome! Carpentry, concrete, steel, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, landscaping, equipment operators, etc.
Those with DIY or homeowner-type questions should use subreddits such as /r/DIY. Those posts will be removed.
Popular Themes in r/Construction
#1
Advice Requests
: "Question for pros: these four-story buildings being stick-built where it’s raining practically every day now. How do they mitigate mold and rot when the framing and sheathing are exposed to moisture and elements for weeks? Even this far away driving by I can see the ground floor OSB expanding…"
15 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Does anyone know where I can get this exact sleeve in between the downspout and rain leader?"
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Just get it done mentality is killing new builds."
4 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Building a simple camera app that keeps work photos out of your personal gallery — good college project idea?"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "What business opportunities exist for someone skilled in high-precision measurements, technical drawings and 3D modeling?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Construction
#1
Construction
: "Do Construction workers always cheer on college students when the work is on or near campus?"
96 posts
#2
Looking For
82 posts
#3
Job
: "Jobsite injuries can be much worse than they appear"
38 posts
#4
Worst
23 posts
#5
Struggling
21 posts
#6
Work
: "How did you transition from field Work to project management and what was the hardest part?"
18 posts
#7
Hate
16 posts
#8
Safety
: "Got a project Safety advisor position with no prior experience. What should I expect? And any tips appreciated."
15 posts
#9
Frustrating
14 posts
#10
Tired
11 posts
Products Discussed in r/Construction
Work Boots
195 reviews
#1
Red Wing
4.6★ from 22 reviews
#2
Danner
4.4★ from 20 reviews
#3
Thorogood
3.9★ from 19 reviews
Construction Management Software
103 reviews
#1
Procore
4.2★ from 16 reviews
#2
Buildxact
4.7★ from 11 reviews
#3
Connecteam
4.6★ from 5 reviews
Tape Measure
103 reviews
#1
Stanley
4.3★ from 34 reviews
#2
Milwaukee
4.1★ from 17 reviews
#3
Lufkin
4.7★ from 6 reviews
Flair Used in r/Construction
#1
Picture
: "This legend"
37 posts
#2
Other
: "who says construction guys are don’t have a heart"
35 posts
#3
Informative 🧠
: "Just get it done mentality is killing new builds."
34 posts
#4
Humor 🤣
: "Which one of you was this?"
27 posts
#5
Careers 💵
: "take lower paying job for more skills?"
15 posts
#6
Video
: "Creating a permanent concrete in concrete inlay."
10 posts
#7
Safety ⛑
: "Attic's a little toasty today"
9 posts
#8
Tools 🛠
: "Who be worthy of thy golden gat?"
8 posts
#9
Structural
: "Question for pros: these four-story buildings being stick-built where it’s raining practically every day now. How do they mitigate mold and rot when the framing and sheathing are exposed to moisture and elements for weeks? Even this far away driving by I can see the ground floor OSB expanding…"
6 posts
#10
Business 📈
: "Pretty cool pool deck we are currently building 😏"
6 posts
Member Growth in r/Construction
Yearly
+76k members(15.2%)
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Last updated: June 12, 2026