As rebuilding efforts commence in the wake of this summer’s storms, construction professionals seek ways to ensure that homes are safer and built to withstand major wind events. There are several techniques that will help to keep property and lives safe.
Learning to quote effectively is a great way to keep your customers happy and your business in the black. Calculating a base rate can help you to provide more accurate quotes and keep your profit margins healthy.
The construction labor shortage has been a thorn in the side of site managers for years now. But a new study shows that interest in the trades is starting to increase among high school students.
West Fraser steps up to help young people enter the trades.
Avoid common framing mistakes with a step-by-step guide for success. Learn to use the right nails.
See how West Fraser is supporting framers across the US by donating US$1.1 Million to the HBI.
Learn how West Fraser and HBI are helping Houston rebuild after Hurricane Harvey through a free trades training program.
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.
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.
This September, West Fraser would like to show our framers a little appreciation. To this end, we have formulated the Thank a Framer campaign for those out there in the trenches every day.
