building contractors, heavy construction contractors, and special trade contractors (including
carpenters). General building contractors build residential, industrial, and commercial
buildings, while heavy construction contractors build structures like roads, highways, and
bridges.
Special trade contractors usually focus on one trade and work under the direction of general
contractors, architects, or property owners. Beyond completing their work to specification,
special trade contractors have no responsibility for building the structure in its entirety.
Within the special trade contractors you will find five different categories of carpentry. They
are as follows: Rough carpentry, Finish carpentry, Cabinetry, Trim carpentry, and Ship
carpentry.
A rough carpenter performs work that does not require a finishing touch. Framing & roofing
are two of the most common examples. They are skilled in quickly erecting skeletal
structures of buildings, including beams, rafters, and other large-scale work.
A finish carpenter is the opposite of a rough carpenter. He or she might be skilled at
making items like fine furniture, inlays, architectural models, or finely crafted wood
instruments. The finish carpenter excels at extremely fine measurements and intricate,
beautiful woodwork.
A carpenter that is a cabinet maker will have a skill set that combines an element of rough
carpentery with an element of finish carpentery all aimed towards cabinetry. A cabinet
maker can design and build a completely unique, functional, and stylish set of cabinets for
any kitchen, galley, or office.
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