Charlie began his framing apprenticeship with Brian Giampa with a project under Natural Balance Homes. He finished his apprenticeship with Summerhill Fine Homes.

He completed the Interpersonal Red Seal with BCIT in 2021.

He’s competent with high end finishes, passive house principles, and energy efficient construction.

Off grid and ocean access qualified: He assisted with the development of a 125 Acre Wilderness resort on a water access only property in The Sechelt Inlet In 2014/2015. He also worked at Box Canyon Hydro Facility in Howe Sound, doing routine maintenance on the roads, powerhouse, turbine and also built small dams to adjust water flows. For several years he co-managed an Inspection and maintenance contract with the SCRD’s 9 docks in Howe Sound, Halfmoom Bay and Thormanby. He holds an SVOP (small vessel commercial captains licence) and knows the majority of the waters from Vancouver to Sanora Island, with Howe sound, Sechelt Inlet, Jervis Inlet and Nelson/Hardy Island being very familiar.

He’s more enthusiastic than your average carpenter with regard to native and edible landscaping, outdoor kitchens, baths, showers, hot-tubs, decks and privacy screens. He’s passionate about the type of home and land improvements that invoke us to live better, longer, and be more connected with nature.

He is competent in basic machine operation, mini excavator, skid steer etc.

He has skilled help available to assist with bigger jobs as well as great working relationship with Strait Timber Saw Mill, and any and all sub-trades.

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