Jack of all trades...

Tuesday a Brick Mason, Wednesday a Plasterer and Thursday a Stone Mason... Through the first 3 days its been a very interesting and eye opening experience. Working with a crew of guys who all just do what it takes is an interesting experience. I have worked for a few different construction companies in different aspects of construction and in every different aspect there is a system of heirarchy. You have your laborers, your carpenters, your masons, your electricians, your plumbers... You get the point there are differenet trades with different expertise and their is usually a divide between those individual niches of construction. Well here at Earthships everybody does everything. Everyone on the crew is willing and capable of doing not only the most menial jobs of sweeping the floors or mixing concrete but they are also capable and willing to do the framing or make their own custom flashing pieces for the exterior of the structure. Everybody on the crew is willing to answer a question or teach a new intern how to mix concrete or trowel plaster. The dynamic of an entire crew all on the same page working as a team to build the best possible structure they are capable of all the while enjoying their job is a very different dynamic. These people not only work together but often times go help one another after work to work on their own houses. I am only through my 3rd day of actual work with this company, it has been an enlightening and very informative experience. I look forward to the next 3 weeks and all of the new experiences and information it will bring.