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even a few minutes you become convinced he made the right decision.
Some of the commercial projects he’s worked on include consulates and embassies in D.C. He’s working on an arena at an area horse farm right now. One of the challenges in commercial work is finding skilled, reliable help. There’s not a huge pool of iron workers in Rappahannock County! So, last year the company signed an agreement with the DC Ironworkers Local. The company is now able to call and request the help they need, when they need it. The flexibility is a huge benefit for a small company.
The big commercial jobs may be helping the business grow quickly, but when you ask Mark what he enjoys the most he’s quick to tell you it’s the small jobs. “I like working with homeowners on railings and driveway gates. I like helping them find something that’s just right for them.” The creative part of these smaller jobs is being able to add the beautiful ornamental touches that people associate with wrought iron in places like New Orleans. “We don’t see as much of it here in this area,”
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