To combat the scarcity of skilled workers in the framing trades, take advantage of the numerous FCA-approved, guided training courses, from reading plans to floor systems to layout and wall framing to advanced roof framing. Courses are reasonable priced especially when you consider your employees' wealth of knowledge.

Framers, like any other group in business, prefer to do business with people they know, like and respect. Build confidence amond potential business partners by taking part in activities, sharing information and exchanging ideas with one another.

Spark relationships with potential business partners and let your reputation do the rest. From each new solid contact, ten more may develop.

Knowledge is power, so change the way you do business from the bottom-up. Utilize all aspects available through the FCA for success today.

The FCA offers a myriad of events, training and participation through committees, bringing its members closer together and ultimately uniting the trade as a whole.

As an affiliate association of the AGC, FCA members are welcome and encouraged to participate on AGC committees including:

- Government Affairs
- Permits & Inspections
- Marketing
- Young Constructors Forum
- Manpower, Education and Training
- Safety & Jobsite Security
- Public Works
- Labor Relations

Affiliation with the AGC provides more networking opportunities for FCA members. The AGC wields tremendous power and is not only willing to take on FCA's trade specific concerns, but can actualize them faster through established relationships with local, state and federal governments, a full staff of safety, labor, administrative and public relations professionals.

Contacts spark relationships with potential business partners and let your reputation do the rest. From each new solid contact, ten more may develop.

The FCA's foundation of success depends upon the actions of each of its members. You get out exactly what you put in. Attend luncheons, participate on committees, provide employee training, let your voice be heard.

The FCA will undergo several positive changes in the near future. JOIN NOW to reap the benefits.