Visiting a Swiss Trade School and Tool Trailer on a Swiss Job Site 

Those big swinging windows also allow you to lift large furniture items into an apartment that probably has a rather small stairwell. Same with entrance doors - they have a normal door with a sidelight that swings open. Very common in Europe.

This is a good book. Does provide a step by step introduction to how to build things ru-vid.comUgkxhgbP-6hUnXu_QRaoHgLztgsI0YF3HqR0 , also does offer some steps. Includes pictures to give you ideas for layouts and such. If you are looking for a guide, this is not exactly what you want. But if you are trying to familiarize yourself with the way that pole barn building and other out buildings, are made, then this will work just as you need it to. A few things in this book are a barn (of course), detached garage, storage building, and coops.

Switzerland = Just a very well organized society, providing high quality of living to it's citizens.

Been to Switzerland years ago… it’s a different world… everything is pure quality

I moved to Germany 10 years ago, completed my joiner apprenticeship, studied design and spent several years working for different companies and starting up my own shop… videos like these remind me that I made the best decision!

Love the Swiss way of learning a trade. Totally, America needs to up its game and should follow the Swiss and German type of vocational training starting in high school. Great video.

This shows how far behind we are with are education system in the states. Love the show

Like you I'm blown away with their approach to training. We Canadians think we have 1st class building construction but the Swiss are way ahead of us.

The woodfiber insulation is sweet. A dream to work with. No itching. Easy to cut. Its treated with a fire retardant so it "doesnt" burn. In my opinion one of the best thing about it is the hygroscopic properties, similar to cellulose insulation. Also, it has better convection properties compared to mineralwool.

Just watched this video. Great as always. How those windows function...I remember OVER 50 years ago, visiting family in Germany, my Aunt had windows that functioned that way. Sharkbite plumbing, a system very similar to that I saw on a new construction build about 15 years before here in the States. Sidewalk construction in residential areas of Berlin, basically all pavers. Remove pavers, save to the side, repair/replace utilities, reinstall pavers. They use them over and over again. Single arm garbage trucks, saw them over 50 years ago in Germany. We always think we have the "best", smart that you open your horizons.

Those jobsite string lights are freaking awesome!!

That LED construction strip lighting is awesome, I want some for my building sites.

Watching this and cry from Serbia. Damn...

Very glad to see you and the other people that were on this tour examining, questioning, and often times admiring the techniques and building practices in Switzerland from a non-butthurt American perspective. Opinion of an Indiana resident.

Kyle, if your still in Switzerland, ask them about the decorators…..!! They take 7 years to qualify as a decorator and the learn about different fillers and paints and sealers…… amazing….. as the country experiences +40 to -40 the decorator is the final trade and makes everything perfect….. very very good. You need to go to Austria also…. The architecture and architects are amazing also….. please visit, it 1.5hr flight. I’m in construction in the UK and have worked in all these countries they have some brilliant ideas…… well done guys on the channel. Love it

Kyle, thanks for sharing! I’ve been to Switzerland before and was amazed by everything they do. They don’t demolish buildings, they renovate them. It’s so interesting to see the quality that they put into their construction.

As a European I can say that the way they do it in Switzerland is very different from Norway. But we actually use sega tape on some of the buildings we erect for the outside, on vaxed gypsum boards and against windows and doors. We also use it on vapor-barrier. This is both to ensure a leak-free wall, as well as allow for a very small vacuum inside the house. Often on new houses you need to open up the varando-door slightly in the beginning when you light up your fireplace to get it going. In our country developers and businesses build differently, with different methods. But there are similarities to the Swiss, but manufacturers do not provide services for customers.

I put Euroline triple tilt and turn windows In my home 30 years ago here in Anchorage and they are great they are made in Canada'

Your videos are the very best. Your direct and honest manner is rare....thanks for the work you put into your productions.

Those windows are amazing and the LED strips are really sweet!! Looks like allot of fun, enjoy!

Basicly a tour of the trade school for the general public and/or tourists ! WOW. That is so cool ! I'M SUBED !

Home-builders not only in Switzerland, but also in Germany use Festool because here people are actually trained for 3 or more years on how to build houses (Ausbildung). So qualified workers like using qualified tools

I know a guy who uses Festool all the time on Job sites. He especially loves using his festool track saw to get more accurate cuts when doing trim work, and for cutting sheathing when adding windows. Still, you are right we are a little to set in our ways, and it makes our job harder many times.

Excellent video Kyle ! Love your work, from Ireland 🇮🇪.

My wife is a career counselor at a High School in US She advocates for the trades as well as college, military etc-unfortunatley not all schools/employees encourage trades as much as other areas of the world That is for sharing

Apprenticeships are very common in many countries across all trade areas. It is an excellent way for young, and not so young, people to learn their trade. Their teachers have years of experience in the trade and a proper teaching qualification.

Different locations have different needs with regards to roof. It can be about conservation, fit with local surroundings and what the town planners and architects desire for that area

Love their framing and insulation! We sure have room for improvement here in the states😂

Hi Kyle. I'm from Germany and I saw many many Videos from your RU-vid channel. Nice to know, that you are interested how we build our houses with wich construction. In this you asked about the lights we are using. Search "LED Flex Neon Strip 110V US Plug". I hope you will someday visit Germany too. so long, keep on rocking, God bless you!

Greeting from Germany! I'm shure that there is much we can learn from each other!

The rest of the world 🌎 IS so much more forward in their APROACH TO THE FUTURE!!!.WE AMERICANS ARE STILL STUCK IN THE PAST...I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND I AM SURE YOU WILL BE APPLYING A LOT OF THE EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY TO YOUR JOBS...ALSO I WISH WE HAD SCHOOLS THAT TEACH OUR CHILDREN TRADES LIKE THIS 👍

I enjoyed this video very much Kyle! Thank you! 👍😁

It's so interesting to me that this type of window is interesting to you :) we've had these in communist Romania 60 years ago. Remember, we didn't have sugar, but we had windows which open like this

Agreed we need to change the trade education situation. Siga rolls are like gold with legs here. Valuable, and they always seem to walk off the jobsite

I'm not in the trades, but this looks like THE FUTURE to me.

I’m currently an apprentice carpenter I’m sponsored by a company I go to school every other week and get paid. I live in Detroit.

Love the tool crib tour. Also- I rock a lot of festool on the job site.

Kyle, very nice put together video, hoy you save details shots and join them with the tools being use. Great tour of the trade school too.

That’s quite similar to Canada, I started a youth apprenticeship program in Saskatchewan Canada in grade 9 by grade 12 I had all the required hours to receive my red seal. After only a year and a half of post secondary classroom time I got my red seal carpenter. Surprised the US doesn’t have similar programs

so let me get this straight. the swiss get 4 weeks mandatory paid vacation as a minimum, free healthcare, free college, and if you enroll in a trade school you get PAID to attend. wow we’re getting fucking shafted here in the US 😅😅

3:42 There will probably be a green roof on top as this system is also use on Green R project to find leak under plant's etc..Worked on a project with a similar system (flattec) last month

Those windows look so practical we must find a way to manufacture here in the states.

Thank you!

Underground mining is using LED cord lighting in the mines - a good company to check with is X-Glo. They have sold miles of industrial cord LED lighting product.

In Europe we have 220-240V for single phase and 400v for three phase. Majority of the houses have 3 phase.

it is good to see that Simson is everywhere.

Wet guard is also very helpful if your neighbour forgets to turn of the water....

Oh yeah, let's not forget about their tiling system. I remember when that came over. The Schluter system, that is now finally the, "go to."

I have recently moved from Europe to Canada, rented a house here and I am terrified with quality of the buildings here. If I get to build a house here, I will be importing stuff like windows and doors from Europe...

i am a carpenter myself from switzerland, i love this job. I would like to build a hall with you

The bomb-shelter thing is/was common throughout most of Europe I think. In Norway all larger residential buildings, along with schools etc were required by law to be constructed with bomb-shelters until the mid 90's.

Training centers like the one you are at are typically only found through Union Trades. I went through the Carpenters Union Apprenticeship, it is a 4 year program, where you learn all facets of your trade, from framing to cabinets, drywall install etc. I don’t remember what state you are in but there is a training center like that one. Typically the better centers are near bigger cities. Just thought i would let you know.

I'm glad I'm not the only person who says roof like ruff.

17:04 Würth here in Sweden have these lights, maybe try contacting the Würth US office and see if they can get them in stock? Ordering directly from China where these lights usually are made might also be an option. They are GREAT at a worksite, lights up the space so much better than regular bulb-lights.

I don't know what state you live in. However, here in PA, at the entrance to 10th grade, you are about 15-16. At the time, I went there was computers, electrical const., Carpentry, auto body and auto mechanics, surprisingly there wasn't a plumbing class, there was also a home ed/culinary, and then a nurses aide and cosmetology. The last 2 you could be certified by the state in whichever 1 you chose to take. These were all 3 year programs, with some cross overs, I had to do part of my 2nd semester, in carpentry, the teacher was a real dueche not a good experience. However, you could change every year, if you wanted to. I chose electrical construction, for 3 years, you start on job boards then move into mock houses, all the way to magnetic switches. Then I chose to go out, my senior year on OJT, working in a hardware store, that had a construction business. But they kept me in the store, b/c they were short people. I then went to Penn state Williamsport, for 2 years while this is 5 years of training, that helped me do this trade I love for 32 years, on and off, getting certified in this state is ridiculous. But the pay advantages are amazing. I would love to see the Swiss school, for electrical construction there, that would be cool. Although, most of Europe, and the rest of the world rely on 208/220 volts, some country's are even single phase, which in those countries, has terrible reliability, with a lot of brown outs. I imagine, England, Germany, the Swiss, Norway, Spain, Italy, and all those countries, and France, have fairly reliable grids. So, I would love to see the electrical shop there. but great video no matter what. And I just told my story so ppl, especially young people, know there is a path, as getting hired by a company, isn't always the best. As, you may end up a go for, for a year or 2, before you learn anything of value, and that discourages young ppl, who sometimes, have the attention span of a hummingbird (which I still do, lol). But great video, Thanks for posting.

This is all cool but love how the framing is done in the states 🤙🏻

Carpenters union does the same thing. They are now 5 weeks of school a year and will pay for additional courses at community college.

Don’t forget the 5m track sAW track you nearly trod on Kyle

You guys might be amazed about Swiss or Swedish, German construction? I am Swiss and I’m amazed about South Korean construction!!!!

Funny thing Kyle. We here in Europe are looking for US tech and stuff to get it in here and You come to us to get some from us ;) Couldn't resist to laugh when you open that window to get supprised LOL ;)

It's nice seeing shorts allowed.

Fascinating

*Abstract* This video transcript documents a tour of construction sites in Switzerland, led by an American builder. The builder compares construction techniques with those commonly used in America. **Key Points** * **Swiss Trade Schools:** Switzerland offers structured trade school programs where students are sponsored by companies. Upon graduation, they are skilled carpenters ready to enter the workforce. * **Flat Roofs:** Residential buildings in Switzerland often have flat roofs to maximize building height within restrictions. Sensor technology is used to detect roof leaks quickly and efficiently. * **Windows:** Swiss windows are high quality with tilt and turn features for ventilation. They are often installed by the manufacturer for accountability. * **Sound Insulation:** Unique wall panels with a separation layer are used to improve sound insulation between units. * **Wood Fiber Insulation:** Sustainable wood fiber insulation is used instead of fiberglass or cellulose. * **Panelized Wall Systems:** Prefabricated wall systems create a faster build and require the foundation to be perfectly level. * **CLT Systems:** Cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels are used for floors and ceilings, providing structural strength and eliminating the need for traditional floor joists. * **Construction Lights:** Thin, strip LED lights are used for on-site lighting, offering superior brightness on a convenient roll. * **Bomb Shelters:** Swiss law requires bomb shelters in residential construction to accommodate all residents. **Overall Impression** Swiss construction methods demonstrate a focus on precision, sustainability, and innovation. The American builder expresses a desire to incorporate some of these techniques into US construction practices.

Interesting series! Keep 'm coming!

Hey Kyle, that's how alot of union trades work in america. You apply and get into your local unions apprenticeship program. Go through a multi year apprenticeship while getting paid to work and then graduate a fully vetted carpenter/electrician/plumber. . . .

In Ireland we let the window manufacturers fit .. if there is anything wrong it's there problem and they have to fix it.. if you fit them they blame you on scratches or broken handles and such .. so we just let them at it... the apprenticeships in Ireland take around 4 years over 7 phases.. 1-3-5-7 are on the job training... phases 2-4-6 are in college 10 week stints I think if my mind is right.. its a good few years back now.. but the lack of tradesmen now is terrible alot of the older lads are retiring and younger people don't want to know about breaking a sweat... the thing about Germany and Switzerland a tradesman is seen as a professional.. in Ireland your still seen as just a labourer.. it should change.. also how do you find out about these tours I'd like to go on one over there to see the difference between Ireland and the rest of Europe

Im most of europe you have to learn your trade. In jobs like car mechanics, carpenter,....everything....you have to make an apprenticeship before you can work on something for a customer. And if you want to open up a shop or company of your own, you have to have to get something called "Meisterbrief" or "Master certificate". You cannot register your shop without the propper papers. That results in a way higher quality of work and craftmanship. Many of the young guys and evel gilrs in the swiss trade school learn everything from square one and many of them learn the trade in the second or third generation. And they learn that speed is not everything and that quality needs time and knowlege. I am sure that the Youngsters from any Tradeschool could teach the "Masters" in america some tricks.

How cool is this. Great video.

Wow, really interesting why u need to go to Switzerland to learn building and insulation technics to work with? You'll learn a lot for sure ^^

Americans fascinated by modern technologies. I love it XD

Dang that is some great film work!

The Swiss bomb shelters are actually built to withstand a one megaton nuklear blast at a distance of (i believe it is) one kilometer or approx. 3.000 feet.

Finally a Jankee coming to see how it’s done properly

and you haven't seen the the sky-frame windows yet... this windows are standart but most times in plastic. because wood or wood / metal are more expensiv and you should see some break in attempts.. there are some chalanges to brake in in 1min wit heavy tools.. and yes 4B is a large manufacterer but there are also other companys that make and i as single capenter also install some windows but mostly only by replacments..

I've found leaks in flat roofs. You better show up with the right tools and a good attitude.

Check Bensonwood Homes, Then have been around in Connecticut for over 50 years and if i were going to bet a new home they are the ones I would order and I live in Anchorage alaska.

What you describe for paid education is the way trade Unions work in America.

I have asked paslode for two years to bring the metal connector gun to the U.S. I would buy one today.

Did you notice the electrical always in conduit !

“Bedroom for your ticktocks” 😂😂

Our education system does not match our industrial needs. I thought for years that the trade system you described exists because of the style of government in that country. A few years ago I realized that same system was in American post WW2. We need to get back to stronger trade schools sponsored be the industry that will benefit from the skills of the students. Our current system has too high a price and not enough experience leaving our universities.

you should of bought the paslode gun while you where there. they sell black milwaukee packout boxes in the uk

Cool tour. The laminated floors and the bow tie connections. how do they handle swelling other than waterproofing. In the rockies or dryer areas with little change in humitity you don't have swelling/shrink. In a lot of the US you have wet and dry time of the year. Without air I would think the Swss has some too.

That’s the way the unions in America do it at least the one I went to did

The apprenticeship is like that in the UK around 15-16 do a day at college and 4 at work on site. This is what I did in 1996. A great way too learn the details and skills, the wages I got was £40.00 a week which isn’t good at all and that is why people aren’t doing apprenticeship much I think.

Im a aprentiece myself in switzerland we go to the trade school 1 day per week and work the other days in the companies

I noticed that you are fascinated with european windows. You didn't noticed the micro ventilation position of the window handle. It's the 45° angle

I've yet to see a worklight strip like that in North America but it appears very similar to the Proteclight RibbON. Was looking at them some time back but never did find an equivalent that would run directly from our grid.

Here in Switzerland we do have 230V

Those windows are almost big enough when open for a Texas Mosquito to enter. No thanks. By the way, love the ribbon lighting, I want to know more. Hope you looked for a manufacturer tag.

Talking about bomb shelters in residences at Switzerland being crazy... when we visited we learned that when they build their tunnels they cost way more and take longer to build than tunnels in let's say, Austria, because they take the time to put bomb shelters, maybe hospitals and proper ventilation within the tunnel. It is crazy.. crazy intelligent that they look at the long term. They build quality houses to last hundreds of years compared to the cheap stuff we generally have. People here are considered crazy preppers for doing what their whole country does. They invest in security and defense because they're not so naive as to only think about what they can afford now or that they're in peace time now. A great point about them being surrounded by war in WW1 and WW2. However, I think it's interesting that they are preparing for war, yet they were neutral during the wars.

El Canelo Alvarez anda al milion alli ensenandonos no cap 💯 🔥

With situation in Russia and the threats - saber rattling coming from them, it would be wise to prepare as the Swiss have.

Depending on the construction lights .usually 6 meters per transformer here. Also bunkers not mandatory anymore. It used to be. But most use it as a wine cellar. Last client I did had around 350,000chf worth of wine in there 🤓

Well Kyle have you now realized that in America we suck at educating our young people. In Europe at a relatively young age all children are given a standardize test that determines their futures. Some will be doctors, some lawyers, some carpenters, some mechanics and some machinists. Here in America this would be considered barbaric since you limit a person’s options (god forbid) but to the Germans this insures that a person goes into a field that he will succeed in. The program you were so amazed at use to be the norm in America as well. Westinghouse, the company that I worked at for 17 years had the same apprenticeship program you described. Now American companies do nothing to educate their employees and expect experts to fall out of the sky and then decry that "We can't find any competent people." Well, assholes train them. America has a very glum future ahead of it mostly due to Wall Street and Corporate Greed. Did you notice that all the tools seen in that shop were made in Germany (Metabo, Festool and Mafell) for example? Germany is an expensive country in which to make things but to a German keeping manufacturing at home is more important than the next quarter’s profit report. Fact is they are right and we’ll wrong. USA #1 is an artifact of the past.

Cool. But I wanna see their barns build.

Wouldn’t mind moving to Switzerland….seems like EVERYTHING there is better than the U.S. lol

We also do prefabricated panelled wall and floor systems for commercial buildings in Canada too, but unlike what is shown here the panels in Canada, even tho they are robotically built, there is significantly more errors. and not much evidence of quality control with the wall and floor systems here. Many times we will receive Walls that are 3/4 of an inch out of level for an 8 foot wall or floor panels with multiple floor joist that have all their nails missed and shoot 2 inches to one side. The buildings go up fast but with deadlines from management, lack of enough skilled labour and less than ideal products received for panels it’s nearly impossible to build quality structures that are actually done right. We have a long ways to go here in North America, and it’s sad to see while building a 14 million dollar project that I have a hard time seeing last more than 20 years

Lights are called Strip LED light

It’s crazy to try to compare anything from ANYWHERE outside the U.S. to U.S. standards, people’s lives/safety/ well being are considered everywhere else, and in the U.S. that’s the last consideration, everything is about money - making it, not losing it and throwing at at problems to make them disappear