Williamson Carpenters Continue Helping Habitat for Humanity

For the third year in a row Williamson’s construction technology-juniors under the leadership of Ken Nelson, director of construction technology-carpentry, and Jake Bierling, facilities manager, teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Chester County in Coatesville for two days, using their construction skills to help build two single-family homes.

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The partnership between Williamson and Habitat for Humanity means that two low income families will get new, well-built homes and junior carpentry students get valuable on-the-job experience.

The juniors divided into two groups working on homes that are side by side, one group working with Nelson and one with Bierling. The groups installed sill plates, joices, and sheathed walls.

Throughout fall semester, Williamson’s carpentry seniors will be taking turns working in 4-man teams on various homes in Philadelphia.

Nelson said “This is a win-win situation for everyone. Low income families are getting the thrill of home ownership, Habitat for Humanity is getting the aid of skilled carpenters, and our students are getting realistic on-the-job work experience. I’m thrilled with this relationship. I want to add that I could not have done this project without the help of Jack Bierling leading half the students.”

Habitat’s site supervisor for Chester County who oversaw the project is Jack Monahan.

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