Job Opportunities
The general outlook for carpenters is excellent. Economic fluctuations usually impact those in the construction industry more directly. However, because of increasing needs due ot infrastructure and the aging and retirement of those currently in the job force, the need for skilled carpenters should be steady to excellent. Some of the need for carpenters will be offset by the growing use of prefabricated materials, such as pre-hung doors and windows. Carpenters can experience periods of unemployment due to the short term nature of many construction projects and the cyclical nature of the construction industry. Building can depend on many factors -- such as interest rates, economic condition, availability of building funds.