Building From the Ground Up: How Christian Gowland Turned a Love for Framing into CG Carpentry and Construction
Behind every home, addition, or renovation is a skeleton that holds it all together — the framing. It’s the part most people never see, but it’s the foundation of everything that follows. For Christian Gowland, that behind-the-walls work isn’t just a trade — it’s a craft he’s built a career and a business around. As the owner of CG Carpentry and Construction, Christian leads a structural framing company known for its focus on quality, professionalism, and tackling complex builds head-on. From new construction and structural steel installations to intricate renovations, additions, and laneway suites, his team thrives on the projects that require extra thought, planning, and precision. “We gravitate toward the challenging jobs,” he says. “Working with builders, engineers, and architects to foresee problems and solve them before they happen — that’s the part we love.” Christian’s path into construction started early. Throughout high school, he worked hands-on in renovations and new builds...