Congratulations Graduates Blog – By: Jessica Craft
On May 14th, I had the honor of attending the 2015 Keystone ABC Apprenticeship Graduation. Of the 44 graduates being celebrated that evening, James CRAFT & Son had 7. Shawn Haugh, Michael Hunt, Brett Jordan, Kasey Koltes and Andrew McCormick graduated from the Plumbing Program, while Kyle Kauffman and Nicholas Miller graduated from the Sheet […]
Saint Gobain Project Blog – By: James P. Craft
Project Spotlight: Saint Gobain On April 17th the office made a site visit to Malvern, PA to the Saint Gobain Job Site for a picnic and a tour with Superintendent Dave Arndt and his 30+ member crew. The project consists of a total renovation of a 320,000 SF office building which will be the new […]
Apprenticeship Application Season Blog – By: Nicole Bazdar
It’s Apprenticeship Application Season! James CRAFT & Son will begin accepting applications for its apprenticeship training program on Monday, April 20th. Positions are available in the Plumbing, Sheet Metal, and Electrician classifications. Apprenticeship programs combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction from experienced craftsman. They provide a unique opportunity for individuals to further their education while […]
Putting Technology to Work Blog – By: Steven Kearns
Putting Technology to Work for You! Cell phones, laptops, tablets…from a technology standpoint, a lot has changed in the construction industry in the last 10-15 years. Communication is constant and information is now at our fingertips. While there are pros and cons to this from a productivity standpoint, one thing is clear – putting the […]
Good Luck Nick Miller Blog – By: Jessica Craft
As you may already know, this past October, our 4th Year Sheet Metal Apprentice Nicholas Miller won a spot to compete at the 2015 ABC National Craft Championship. What you may not know, is that the competition is quickly approaching! During the first week of March, Nick and his fellow competitors will travel to Fort […]
Long Term Service Customers Blog – By: Bill Craft
As a company, James CRAFT & Son has needed to employ service technicians for a long, long time…let’s face it, when it comes to mechanical systems, things can go wrong. And when they do, owners typically call the installing contractor. However, it wasn’t until the late 1980’s that we began a more organized & structured […]
Bell & Evans Project Blog – By: James P. Craft
On Nov. 21st the office made a site visit to Fredericksburg, PA to the Bell & Evan’s Job Site for a Visit with Superintendent Shawn Ely and his crew. The project is a brand new 158,000 SF poultry processing and packaging plant. According to an article on MeatPoultry.com the plant will add 380 new jobs […]
ABC Keystone CRAFT Champion Blog: By Steven Kearns
As mentioned in last month’s blog…on October 18th & 19th James CRAFT & Son proudly sponsored four employees competing at the ABC Keystone Craft Championships. Three plumbing apprentices (Shawn Haugh, Michael Hunt & Kasey Koltes) and one sheet metal apprentice (Nicholas Miller) took part in this year’s event. After two days of fierce competition, sheet […]
Meet The Competitors Blog: By Jessica Craft
Each year the Keystone Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) holds a Craft Competition allowing fourth year apprentices to compete for an opportunity to represent the Keystone Chapter at the National Craft Championships Competition. Started in 1987 to celebrate and recognize craft training in the construction industry, the competition draws the nation’s most talented […]
A Tribute to Our Heritage Blog – By: Bill Craft
On August 13, 2014 we celebrated & honored the life of our mother/grandmother, Gloria J. Craft, who passed from this life to the next on July 30, 2014. Although she was not “founder” of the company, nor held the position of CEO or President, there’s not one person in our company that did not benefit […]