Meet Carlos Fuentes, Ironworker — Local 482, Austin, Texas. He’s been in the trade close to a decade, starting out non Union before earning his stripes in the apprenticeship and spending most of his career with the raising gang. Carlos represents what ironwork is all about: grit, precision, and pride in every bolt set and beam flown. This interview is a look inside the life of a man who helps lift the skyline, one connection at a time. 🎥 Interview by Under Construction Photography by Tara Garne

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