I'm not a builder nor am I in construction. I'm a fabricator by trade. I'm telling you that to tell you this. I watch your videos because I use the information you teach in my everyday life. You are an inspiration to everyone who strives for perfection. We can take this information and put it to work in so many different applications. Thank you Kyle and Greg. We really appreciate the work you put in because I know you are working two jobs to create this content and neither one is easy. Thank you again.

I am fully impressed! It’s just a complete kzfaq.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 plan with the best resources and step by step instructions . These shed plans are so satisfying as if the sheds build themselves on their own. Worthy work Ryan!

Surveyor here. As someone who sets points to within 1/16th of an inch all day, I approve this layout. Nice work. My advice to people watching, learn math and save money. Dont hire us, unless of course you dont trust your math skills or need to save time and have the money in the budget.

I'm a 'retired' builder and watching you guys brings back so many fun memories. Sometimes the job sucks, and things get a little beyond your control, but keeping your head and lines tight is the story you can walk away with.

I owned a metal building business for over 20 yrs and you are spot on point and you explain very well . I am now retired due to cancer but I’m still here to enjoy your videos . Very good job friend

I'm an engineer and always learn alot from your builds. You guys are fun to watch too. Thanks for taking the time to record what you guys do and share your knowledge in such an enjoyable way.

You rock... I appreciate you bringing it all down to a novice level. Helps us understand.

Even though I may never build a building, it's great to see exactly how this process works. I will likely use this technique on a deck project.

One of the best tutorials I've seen. All of the pertinent information, well articulated and laid out, not dry and "instructiony" like many others, and you even threw in a bit of comedy for good measure (pun). Very well done.

Excellent video my friend. I had been in the trades for 30 years or so now and it is so nice to see a contractor taking a few extra minutes to make sure that the envelope of the structure to be built is perfectly square. What people do not realize is that, if you are just slightly off, every trade that comes in after you will have to fight it in order to make things work. The few extra minutes spent laying envelope out correctly now will save a lot of money in the end, as the contractors that come in after you will not have to wast all that time attempting to figure a way to make it work. The little details can make you or break you, and it is refreshing to see a guy that takes the time to do things the right way! Good job! I just started following you and am excited to see what else you have for us.

Honesty and pride in your work is something rare. Can’t find that around where I live. I really appreciate these videos. It makes me think maybe I could tackle something like this on my own. Never done anything like this though.

Thanks for your careful attention to details. You don't get what you "expect." You get what you "inspect." Great videography and audio.

1/16" in 40 feet? That's 1 part in about 8000 in linear dimension and about 1 minute of arc in angle. I'm a machinist. If those tolerances were applied in proportion to the scale I work on, I'd have to be damn careful if I wanted to hit them. No wonder you have to check and re-check your layout. That's not only precision work, it's high precision work even though you're running strings over dirt. My hat's off, Kyle. That's classy work.

It's like learning directly from a master builder! Great tips and invaluable knowledge. I'm in the beginning stages of preparing-to-get-ready-to-think-about-maybe-looking-at-some-property-to-buy-to-build-something phase right now, so I'm following you.

I'm a perfectionist and I like to make sure my measurements are as close to perfect as possible. I've never built a building like this but I did draw the boundaries for where my Tuff Sheds were built and I got pretty close using the Pythagorean Theorem. I've always wondered how the big boys do it and you've explained it perfectly. Thank you.

I was a surveyor for 40 years, and did a lot of layout. So I enjoy watching you guys doing layout. Great job in measuring and cross checking your diagonals. Layout is all about checking and rechecking. Thanks for showing the string line knot - I have never seen that before.

I can tell you're a good guy to work for. Good on ya!

This has to be one of the best layout videos on KZfaq. Thanks for the help! Plus, I’ve always wonder how to do those knots.

Right on. If only I new how to do math my life would be easier. Thanks for tips. As just a helper to the many handyman contractors I apprentice your channel is giving me insight on info I don't have so I in turn do better than I expected. Much thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. God bless America and your work

Fantastic video. I'm using this video to teach my High School Construction Trades class site layout. We've done it through the textbook but until we get them back on campus your video provides a great visual of what we've read in the book. Thanks

You're a great teacher Kyle, your videos have good close-ups too; the best explanation of layout I've seen. I don't have a laser, but I'll use your ideas with the help of a string level. Many thanks!

I have never seen this type of work so obviously didn't understand much but I admire what you do and how you do it. Thank you for what you guys do.

I wish I’d seen your setup before I built my little well house! I think finishing the shed will end up a lot less fiddly for me. Thank you!

Thanks for bringing us along on your adventures. I enjoy your presentation and appreciate the information. I can always learn a new process or detail that makes my life easier.

The tedious side of building that no one likes to talk about. But. Having the satisfaction of knowing it’s done right from the very start? That’s gotta be a great feeling and an excellent stress reliever later on. Thanks for the insight!

Really Really interesting video very informative to your style of building I can not emphasize enough how important it is that the entire crew gets along with each other. All of you are awesome can't wait to see the entire build series

Pride in work is evident..... great instruction - I'm impressed.

Just gotta say, I ain't a carpenter but I really appreciate the time you take in all of your videos to really TEACH (maybe not so much Greg haha) everyone how you do things. Every video I watch I feel one step closer to being able to build my own building one day (accurately). Cheers!

Great video. Nice to have a big clear site. I like to use the 3-4-5 method to find effect right angles. Once the first corner is set the rest follow really quickly.

Just bought a Spectra LL300N laser and I watched your pad layout. Excellent demonstration- by the way. I would like to see another similar layout video, but for now I can practice in my back yard. Eventually, I want to layout out a utility garage/pole barn with a flat floor, and learning this step really solidifies WHY you want to spend time getting the numbers right. Also, for the $30.00 paid, the Construction Calculator app is well worth the money. Thank you for the lesson. You're saving me a ton of money down the road by learning the right way from the start.

thank you, since Iam learning as an Environmental Health Officer, I have started to familiarize myself with the layout of a building which can be useful to a safety officer on advising on what is required in a layout. Excellent job

Form a loop around your finger Twist the line 5-6 times Hook the loop over the nail Pull the main line tight while taking slack up with the tail end Slide or move all twist close to the nail For additional security you can wrap around the nail 2 times but it usually not needed I have found this to hold tightly and have used it for over 30 yrs. No knots, no tangles, no confusion Give it a try I think you’ll like it You guys do great work! The attention to detail is superb!

Those guys are fortunate to be working with a great builder. Good videos.

Great work fellas! ...and thanks for keeping it clean so I can watch with my young boys.

I really like the single batter board ! I'm going to use that from now on ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge !

That's awesome! I use the 3-4-5 method and always check parallels as well to see which line is off and how much it needs to be corrected.

This was incredibly helpful actually. Think it was the 3rd time to watch it and it finally all clicked.

That was an awesome Masterclass!! Thanks Kyle for the effort on doing this!!

I spent my younger years as a member of a surveying crew. Steel tapes are the most accurate; nylon can stretch a little, or contract when it's really cold. Good explanation! You take some of the mystery out of it.

6:49 How cool is this💥 Being able to take a pic of the actual site & draw/layout the dimensions for us to see & understand. Several years ago, this wasn’t easily possible, but nowadays, even the “cheapest” of drones can capture a descent enough pic to do something like this for someone. Think this is so cool Kyle, & just love the DJI mavic drones👍🏻 Also, make my knots similar to the way Greg makes his😂....many ways to get the same result💪🏼

I love to watch you build the buildings....great job!!

Your explanations are just great...I just hogged the whole video and didn't have to skip! Great job, bro!

I really appreciate this series. I am planning to start building a metal building home next year and am still in the planning stages. Trying to decide whether to build myself or hire it out. This series will definitely help with my decision. Thanks

I’m thankful I came across this video. It’s people like you that really make the world go around.

This was a great video. I'm sure it added a lot of time and aggravation. Thanks for filming it. I'm loving these in depth step-by-step videos

Excellent presentation of layout and adjustment with both laser and string. Math and knots to boot. Thanks

Wow!!!! I am so impressed with your commitment to superior quality work. I would hire your team in a heartbeat! My father always said "do it right or stay home"

Wish we could have seen more of the auger. I've hand dug enough holes to really appreciate how that machine works.

I don’t think I’ll ever need this info, but the video has made me want to take a hands on part in building my home. I want to do it in 3D first and I don’t think 3D modelers for architecture learn the foundational information - no pun intended. If they did, they’d be able to deliver physically accurate plans and renderings that don’t require adjustments from contractors. Correct me if I’m wrong. This has inspired me to keep watching and learn more from you. You make it so easy to understand as well. Great teacher. You could make great paid courses if you ever wanted to set up a passive income opportunity. I’d imagine that this type of relevant information wouldn’t die out any time soon.

Hell yeahhh, awesome work, love the precision you guys put into you’ll work. Really learn a lot from all this

I really like your vids, i found your channel a couple weeks ago. Thanks for sharing your time, experience and opinions. Hope some day I can build my self one barn with this style, here in Mexico is not very common, but I really like it. Regards guys, keep the vids flowing!

Appreciate you sir..thank you for sharing..we understand %100 more when learning goes practically like this...keep up the good work..thumps up!!!

This video was really great! Thanks for sharing what you have learned over the years with the rest of us.

Thanks Kyle. I'm not a pro but I've built a few houses. I've always used the L shaped batter boards and never set them on the same plane. I fully understand how that impacts dimensions. My house was a challenge to layout as it's comprised of 17 8 foot wall segments all around 22 degrees. I have a full basement and an attached conventional rectangular garage. I established a benchmark at the center of the round house and ran a line, plumbed off it to a stake outside the perimeter of the garage. I used that line as my baseline to establish my garage layout as it needed to be parallel to one 8 foot segment. I don't have a laser level, but if I were ever to build again, I would definitely have one. To pull the line from the benchmark, I built a frame over it, high enough to reach over the hole to the garage. and hung a plumb bob to the benchmark. Having that and the stake outside the garage allowed me to reestablish my corners after excavation.of the garage frost walls and again after the footings were poured to layout the walls. I built with ICF's (my first time using) and was pretty pleased with the outcome. I hope to build a post frame structure in the future to house my hobby and toys. Around here I've never seen anyone use concrete footings. Digging the post holes will be a challenge and most likely will require a rather large track hoe as we're on rock on top of this mountain. (septic tank took full day with a CAT320 track hoe and a 6" hammer). fortunately, the rock found in the basement excavation was slate and shale and was dug with a ripper tooth on the CAT. I've thought of using a short stem wall instead of digging footings using foam to isolate it from frost..

I like this. Looking forward to more step by step things like this. Wish I was in the area so you can build my building down the road.

Excellent video, you explain detail very well, and are easy to listen too. I salute you and your crew as excellent builders.

For tying strings to batter boards, I prefer the old school mason's "6 twirls + pull & tighten" method. It's so easy, it works every time, stays tight, and it's a snap to untie knot-free.

Great video. Thanks for taking time out and showing us how to square up a building

Remember that guy in your high school math class that said, "I'll never use that in real life"? You proved that guy wrong, I'm 73 years old and I still use trig and geometry. I may be a little bit of a perfectionist, so I love your level of precision. As a retired air traffic controller, precision is kind of a necessity.

Kyle thanks for the video and please keep doing videos like this. I learned alot! Greg is funny, ya'll should do some more comparisons on his way and yours, it makes it fun.

I’m planning a garage build now. After watching your videos for a while it’s made me want one really bad lol

I subscribed right after i saw this video. A LOT of great information for the professional DIYer.🥇

It's cool that you chase it down to 32'nds. I use metric and on furniture consider about 1/4 mm from square be acceptable over 300mm, your looking for a millimetre over 8 or 9 meters so your end result is a 90 square to within a tenth of a millimetre per meter which is really accurate. I agree with your ideal that chasing perfection gets you much closer to it than if you just aim for something close form the outset. Its about allowable tolerance and if you're off on step one then you just multiply the error over the next 7 or 8 steps, being really close on step 1 means every other step compounds the error less and you end up with a better end product. Great videos, always look forward to them.

Great tutorial and I love your preparation. Always plan great and layout everything.

Kyle, I started watching your channel a little earlier than this in 2018, before I had started "Coming to Full-age in Christ" channel, but this was one of my favorite videos, where you were showing us how to layout for a building. This was a really great video! I know it's easy to let some of the negative comments get to you after all these years and millions of comments, good and the bad! You've helped a lot of people in the trade! This video has had nearly a million views! and more views than subscribers by 30 or 40 thousand. so... lots of great content! Thanks, Kyle!

interesting video, recently i was involved in laying out for a school here in Lusaka, your video has come at a right time as am working on my technical skills do more of such videos... bravo!

We layout t building alot and think I'm going to invest the Stabila. Great video sir keep up the great work . I think you need to put Greg in charge and you just follow his lead.

I know people who work to tolerances of 2 Inches in building layout. :D They would beat you off the side claiming you were wasting there money with all those measuring. :p But I just love it. The steel panels ARE square. If the foundation is not accurate, it will come back at you later. Keep the good work coming!

I want to come help U build I love watching y’all guys u have encouraged me more then u will ever know please don’t stop recording all some job.

Thank you Kyle! I'm learning a lot from your videos. I reference your material all the time. I'm planning a 50' x 100' shop in the Swan Valley of Montana. Sure wish you were available to build it. Keep up the great work.

great video man I am getting the tapes out to visually see where my dream building is going to go, and it's good practice, thanks dude!

Damn, I wish you guys were in Va. Solid work crew!

Ah, a fellow (Eagle?) Scout, that explains things. Looking forward to the rest of the build.

Great job !!!! Good learning...… keep up these videos. Thank you .

Lots of good info Kyle!! And Greg’s knots are awesome! And so is his truck!!

What a great video. So important to get the good start to build square and level!

So excited to follow the construction of a new building!

I always enjoy your videos, and I learn a lot too. Greg’s knot demonstration stinks on ice. Hit him...hard. Chucklehead! I’ll be applying this knowledge on my own pole barn addition. Thank You.

great video. very informative, very concise and entertaining. not only does the work look nice all the way through the job but he sounds like a great boss/instructor.

There's always many approaches to a problem solution: The part that l love most is his admission that no one is perfect. It's so humbling to admit that. He just earned my respect with that statement. I score his video 95%.

love this style of video , so much good information

Thanks very very much for sharing this. Great video man , keep up the good work

Had a little trouble following the terminology at first but as the video progressed I was able to translate into my regional terminology. Good video and I got some great tips.

Love your videos and your efforts for perfection!!! Perfect doesn't happen by accident!

Lol! Im happy randomly decided to watch this. You guys make learning great

Nice work boys, grab a couple 100' steel tape measures for even greater accuracy! I too, pride myself in very square work wether I'm excavating or pouring walls. Plus, the carpenter will love you.

i liked ur video, the best parts is how you like things as close to perfect as possible an that u actually care

Im in the process of planning a 6 duplex build. Thanks for sharing the link to the laser. I'm going to compare it to the $500 bosch. I'm sure yours is way better, but my lot is only 150x110.

Thanks, I learned a few things and a couple tricks. Appreciate you.

Well explained and thanks for taking the time while working on the job site!

Man I love this channel....so glad I found it. Subscribed!

Good video, starting to build a pole barn this will help alot. Hope it goes smoothly. This is my second building first one DIY

Can’t wait for this series! Thanks for sharing :-)

I like whatever you guys do, it's better than television.

thanks man for the tutorial, it got you more work than the building itself. Great job!

I use the "6 Twirls with One Finger to Create the Loop - Stretch Tight as Hell around Nail & Pull Loose End Opposite (Left) to Knot Method". Release is One Handed & Instant! Pull Loose End Back (Right)!

I actually got a piece of string and practiced Greg's great knot tying trick. I am going to have to create a new book mark folder called "Great Knots" and save this video to that folder...but after watching more of this video I like your way too.

This is a really good video with a great explanation. I will def use your bat board approach for my next project.

Such a great team I wish I worked for you guys.

Very interesting. Thanks for taking the time to explain it so well.