Framing Students Ready to Take on the Jobsite
West Fraser steps up to help young people enter the trades.
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Most Common Framing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Avoid common framing mistakes with a step-by-step guide for success. Learn to use the right nails.
West Fraser’s “THANK A FRAMER” Month Helps Alleviate the Labor Shortage
See how West Fraser is supporting framers across the US by donating US$1.1 Million to the HBI.
Engineered Wood and EPA Formaldehyde Regulations
The US Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act was signed in 2010. It was based on the Air Toxic Control Measure that was developed by the California Air Resources Board and is commonly referred to as CARB.
5 Ways to Make your Contractor Business More Successful
Most of your business will come through recommendations and word of mouth, so you have to provide a good service on the job and when problems arise. Here are a few ways in which to do just that:
Framer Profile: Zeb Gaw
Zeb Gaw decided to get into the framing industry after being out of high school for just one week. “You can only sit around for so long,” he smiles.
Thinking of a Career in Construction? America Needs You!
After decades of encouraging students to continue their post-school education at universities, dire labor shortages in trades are seeing a shift to vocational education instead.
Framer Profile: Luis Sanchez
Discover how Luis went from being a clean-up worker in the framing industry to finding success in the American Dream.
Framer Profile: Alex Duenas
Discover Alex’s inspiring story of becoming a Framer Profile in the framing industry without formal training!
Framer Profile: Lenar Umanzar
Learn how Lenar, an American citizen, overcame poverty and fulfilled his dream of construction, in this Framer Profile