A framing carpenter contractor specializes in constructing the skeleton or frame of commercial and residential buildings using wood products like lumber and sheet goods. As one of the first steps in construction, the framer works on-site to erect the frame that will support the building and withstand loads from the roof, walls and other elements. Framing involves spending most of the day working outdoors at a construction site, exposing the framer to various weather conditions that can interrupt work and impact pay if a project is delayed.