Teamwork Makes the Bench Come True

At the NIACC Student Build Competition, this crew put their skills to the test by building a custom bench designed for a front porch. From framing and layout to bending material and cutting precise miters, the project challenged the team to learn new techniques and work together to get the job done.

In this clip, the students share what parts of the project came easiest, what proved most challenging, and how online resources helped them discover different ways to approach the build. Sometimes the best lessons come from trying something new—and a little help from the internet.

In This Video:

• Building a custom porch bench
• Framing and assembly techniques
• Bending materials and miter challenges
• Learning new construction skills
• Creative problem-solving on the jobsite
• Student craftsmanship and teamwork

Projects like these give students hands-on experience while teaching valuable trade skills that can be applied in future construction careers.

Chapters

• 00:00 - Meet the Team
• 00:12 - Building the Bench
• 00:20 - Easiest Part of the Project
• 00:28 - Biggest Challenge
• 00:37 - Lessons Learned