The Benefits of Hiring Union Carpenters
When the average individual hires a contractor for the first time, chances are they’re not quite sure what they’re looking for as they peruse the large list of candidates available to them. But the fact remains that the end result of any job is only as good as the...
Experts Say Campus Framing Options are Turning Towards Wood
College campuses can be as different as night and day. Walk around Stanford, for example, and you’ll find a blend of Romanesque and mission revival style. It looks very “old California”, so to speak. On the other hand, head to USC and you’ll find a mix of Northern...
Pandemic Sent U.S. Lumber Prices Soaring
What are we doing these days besides sitting home watching Netflix, knitting, walking around the neighborhood, and cooking banana bread? Apparently, we’re building things, according to reports by the U.S. lumber industry, which confirms that the overwhelming need for...
5 Reasons to Consider Commercial Wood Framing
Not every commercial building is framed in steel or concrete. As a matter of fact, more and more architects who work with those who are planning a commercial build are recommending they consider wood framing for a number of reasons, especially if the structure is...
Safety is Reason Enough to Be a Union Contractor
At Core Contracting, we’ve taken on a lot of hefty projects in Southern and Central California, and we hope that our business will continue to grow as this sunny, welcoming part of the country continues to attract new residents and new businesses each and every day....
Union Carpentry Professionals are Dedicated to Excellence
There’s a reason why unions have been around for a long time and why they are so important to the fabric of our nation. The first trade union in the United States was formed in 1794, when a group of shoemakers in Philadelphia came together and called themselves the...
Wood a Viable Option for Public Works Framing
Maybe you’ve heard the term “public works projects” but you’re not exactly sure to what that phrase refers. Public works is actually quite a broad term that generally encompasses local, state, and federal infrastructure projects. Usually, these are financed and...