Explore the Skilled Trades

A General Carpenter constructs, renovates and repairs structures made of wood, steel, concrete and other materials in the residential, commercial and industrial construction sectors and in related industries. Specifically, a General Carpenter:

• establishes building procedures and prepares work sites

• lays out, constructs and installs formwork and concrete foundations

• frames floors, walls, ceilings and roofs

• finishes interiors and exteriors

• constructs heavy framing

• builds stairs, posts and handrails

• lays out, constructs and installs door and window systems

• performs renovations