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 […]
Wyndridge Farms Project Blog – By: James P. Craft
An exciting local construction project is taking shape this summer. Wyndrige Farm in Dallastown, PA is the site of the soon-to-be newest event venue in York County. Our estimating team, led by Mike Kearns, secured the plumbing scope of this new event and beverage facility in March. Since then the scope has grown to include […]
ABC Instructor of the Year Blog – By: Nicole Bazdar
You probably already know that many construction workers are well-educated via apprenticeship programs that provide specialized training and experience. However, that education is only as good as the instructors! James CRAFT & Son is fortunate to have 2 very talented instructors on our team. Jerry Brown, one of our Sheet Metal Mechanics, was recently honored […]
Free Enterprise Day 2014 Blog – By: Steven Kearns
On Tuesday, April 29, representatives from construction firms across the state of Pennsylvania (including members of the James CRAFT & Son, Inc. team) gathered in Harrisburg for the second annual Associated Builders and Contractors, Free Enterprise Day. The group had the pleasure to be educated on critical issues on the state level, which negatively affect […]
Jack Miller Network Blog – By: Bill Craft
In January I once again traveled to Orlando, Florida to attend the 3-day annual meetings of the Jack Miller Network. James CRAFT & Son is a proud member of this elite organization of over 700construction industry firms from throughout the U.S. and Canada. At its heart is the philosophy of“Win-Win Sharing”. Network members gather to […]
Employee Spotlight:Gale Reeser Blog – By: James P Craft
Employee Spotlight: Gale Reeser Position: Warehouse Manager/CDL Driver He may not have been the welder installing your steam service or the service technician who repaired your roof top equipment, but behind the scenes at James CRAFT & Son, the chances are pretty good that Gale Reeser played a major role in your project. Whether or […]
Spreading The Good Word Blog – By: Steven Kearns
You’ve heard it before…”Get into politics or get out of business!” In the past I’ve spoken primarily about being active when it comes to national issues, but how about taking care of things on the home front? On October 8th, 2013, four members of the James CRAFT & Son Family Leadership Team (Vicki Craft Kearns, Steven […]
Back To School Blog – By: Jessica Craft
September is synonymous with Back to School. There isn’t a store in town without a Back to School Deal. We add 10 minutes to our morning commutes thanks to school traffic and suddenly everyone is overcome with the urge to buy new clothes and fresh pencils. (Okay, maybe that last part just happens to me) […]
Gas Prices Blog – By: Bill Craft
They’re up, they’re down…they’re up, they’re down! So goes the never ending cycle of fuel prices in our country, and around the world. No surprise, right? We see it every year…gas prices go up around Memorial day, and they slip back down around Labor day. So what else is new? Well, just this…one thing I […]