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Firefighters Destroyed My House For Training!
In this video we team up with the Austin Fire Department Station 17 for an incredible day of fire training at one of our development home projects. This unique collaboration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how firefighters and construction professionals intersect when preparing for real-life emergencies.
The training begins with a first-in fire scenario where the firefighters use powerful hoses to break through drywall and breach windows. They simulate a high-stakes rescue operation, working to save a trapped individual in a smoke-filled environment. These exercises highlight the critical role of understanding building materials and layouts in quickly and effectively combating fires.
Next, the team transitions to vertical ventilation training, climbing onto the roof using ladders to locate the best spots for cutting vent holes. Using chainsaws, they expertly navigate roof construction features like trusses, shingles, and support beams to safely release smoke and heat from the home. This process demonstrates how knowledge of structural design directly impacts firefighting strategies and overall safety.
The collaboration also includes valuable advice from Ryan Cassidy of Station 17, who shares practical tips for homeowners and builders on how to reduce fire risks. From selecting fire-resistant materials to implementing proper ventilation systems, these insights provide essential guidance for protecting your home and family.
Whether you’re in construction, firefighting, or simply interested in fire safety, this video offers a fascinating perspective on the connection between building science and emergency response. Be sure to subscribe to John Gioffre Builds for more unique content that combines the worlds of construction and safety.
Revent Builds is a luxury build firm in Austin Texas. We do everything from remodels, additions, all the way to custom homes. Our work speaks for itself but the behind the scenes is where all the magic happens! Not only do we post educational and informative build content, we want to highlight the hilarious moments on site and our incredible tradesman and subcontractors that bring it all together. We put a unique spin on construction content. So whether you are a veteran builder, wanting to get started in construction, or looking for something fun to watch, come follow along with the most entertaining, badass build channel on UA-cam!
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Our Plumbers Challenged Us To a Paintball War!
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In this video, the team from Rod Plumbing hosted us for a day of action-packed paintball. Instead of the usual office party, these guys decided paintball was the method for celebrating the holidays and had us tag along! The video showcases five intense games, including, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag, as well as an epic D-Day scenario. The team over at Rod Plumbing definitely had it out f...
Concrete Vibrator Gets Stuck and Nearly Ruins Foundation Pour!
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Construction doesn’t always go as planned, and today, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a challenging moment on The Million Dollar Pool job site in Austin, Texas. During a critical concrete pour, the concrete contractor ran into an unexpected issue-a concrete vibrator got stuck in the rebar. This seemingly small mishap had the potential to delay the pour, dry out the waiting concrete tr...
I Respond To Your $1,000,000 Pool Comments!
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Our last video took off and got a ton of attention and I want to thank each and every one of you for watching it! Many of y'all had comments and concerns and some were confused as to why would anybody spend that much on a pool? Why isn't the pool 35 feet deep? Why did we build it the way that we did? Here is a link to the original video - ua-cam.com/video/-5m2OmN4Hj8/v-deo.htmlsi=NbUJ2UDEDmsDPl...
How I Built a $1,000,000 Pool!
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This is how I built a $1,000,000 luxury pool in Westlake, Austin, Texas. This 35-foot-tall concrete structure was designed to capture breathtaking downtown Austin views. The process of building this extraordinary pool was intense to put things lightly This pool was constructed over seven months during the peak of Texas summer heat. A massive amount of steel rebar and high-strength concrete was ...
I Am Building a Pharmacy (Pre Construction Walk With Client, Framer, Electrician)
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Come along as I walk the site of what will be a pharmacy for one of my clients. We primarily do residential work but it is important to stay versatile. So every once and a while we step into the commercial construction space. When I am walking the site of a commercial site my approach is obviously a little different. Every project is different but with commercial work there are different elemen...
An Absolutely Disastrous Concrete Pour
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Everything was stacked against us on this pour day. It's not always perfect conditions in construction. Sometimes you can work through it and sometimes you can't. In this video we were supposed to pour a pretty large foundation for an addition to our Million Dollar Pool project. We had 4 concrete trucks ordered for the day and a massive concrete boom truck. Well the weather had a different plan...
Trying Out a New Concrete Contractor Today!
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It is concrete pour day at our custom home remodel and addition in Zilker Park in Austin Texas. This is a little bit of an older home that we are tearing down to the studs and adding to the front and the back of the house. With it being pour day and our other contractors busy with another project we are testing out another concrete contractor. These guys are solid! The owner Robert has been pou...
How To Manage 10 Million Dollars in Construction
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Ever wondered what it takes to manage $10 million in construction projects in one of the hottest markets in the country? In this video we dive into the world of high-end construction in Austin, Texas. From sprawling, custom-built homes priced at $5 million to luxury $150,000 bathroom remodels, we'll show you the ins and outs of what it’s like to oversee a variety of complex projects. We will al...
How To Evaluate a Lot For a Spec Home | Behind The Build 20
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How To Evaluate a Lot For a Spec Home | Behind The Build 20
Is a Work/Life Balance Even Possible? | The John and Cody Show Episode 2
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Is a Work/Life Balance Even Possible? | The John and Cody Show Episode 2
Combining New and Existing Roof Lines and Digging Grade Beams!
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Combining New and Existing Roof Lines and Digging Grade Beams!
I Was Gifted a Cybertruck For a Day!
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I Was Gifted a Cybertruck For a Day!
Do You Really Want To Start Your Own Business? | The Builder and The Broker
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Do You Really Want To Start Your Own Business? | The Builder and The Broker
This Was Our Biggest Remodel To Date! | Behind The Build Ep18
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This Was Our Biggest Remodel To Date! | Behind The Build Ep18
A Full Week Managing a Multi Million Dollar Construction Company! Behind The Build Ep.17
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A Full Week Managing a Multi Million Dollar Construction Company! Behind The Build Ep.17
Pouring Concrete on a 106 Degree Day! (Timelapse)
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Pouring Concrete on a 106 Degree Day! (Timelapse)
The Challenges of Adding Concrete to an Existing Foundation | Behind The Build 16
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The Challenges of Adding Concrete to an Existing Foundation | Behind The Build 16
The Process of Pouring 100 Tons of Concrete 30 Feet High for a Million Dollar Pool
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The Process of Pouring 100 Tons of Concrete 30 Feet High for a Million Dollar Pool
Converting a House Into an Airbnb (Everything You Need To Know!)
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Converting a House Into an Airbnb (Everything You Need To Know!)
Riding Harleys and Building Custom Homes! | Behind The Build Episode 14
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Riding Harleys and Building Custom Homes! | Behind The Build Episode 14
Pouring a Foundation Step By Step | Behind The Build Episode 13
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Pouring a Foundation Step By Step | Behind The Build Episode 13
You Break It, You Buy It! | Behind The Build Ep 12
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You Break It, You Buy It! | Behind The Build Ep 12
Construction Continues at Our 35 Ft Tall Pool! | Behind The Build 11
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Construction Continues at Our 35 Ft Tall Pool! | Behind The Build 11
Massive Concrete Pour at The Million Dollar Pool! | Behind The Builds Episode 10
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Massive Concrete Pour at The Million Dollar Pool! | Behind The Builds Episode 10
Rain Flooded Our Excavation Site! | Behind The Build Episode 9
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Rain Flooded Our Excavation Site! | Behind The Build Episode 9
It's ALIVE! Power Is On at Our New Office! | Behind The Build 8
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It's ALIVE! Power Is On at Our New Office! | Behind The Build 8
Compacting 60 TONS of Dirt and a Huge Week at Our New Office! | Behind The Build Episode 7
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Compacting 60 TONS of Dirt and a Huge Week at Our New Office! | Behind The Build Episode 7
Concrete Boom Pump at The Million Dollar Pool! | Behind The Build Episode 6
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Concrete Boom Pump at The Million Dollar Pool! | Behind The Build Episode 6
We Did Not Expect This To Happen... | Behind The Build Episode 5
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We Did Not Expect This To Happen... | Behind The Build Episode 5