
WHAT IS A CARPENTER?
Carpenters measure, saw, level and nail wood and other building materials. They install tile and insulation, acoustical ceilings, cabinets, siding and much more.
They work with many tools and materials to build houses, erect skyscrapers, and construct bridges, tunnels and highways.
Carpenters make up the largest single group of skilled workers in the country. To be a carpenter is to be a member of one of the oldest and most respected trades.