Special Thanks
To our 2008 Steel City Big Pour Sponsors: Keg Level - Giant Eagle Market District, Keg Level - WYEP, Taster Glass - Fat Heads Saloon, Growler Level - American Geosciences, Inc., Growler Level - Grand View Development Company, Growler Level - eLoop, LLC, Growler Level - Pennoni Associates, Inc., Pint Level - CIM Investment Management, Inc., Pint Level - Save-Mor Beer & Pop Warehouse, Pint Level - Steel City Biofuels
It is with great sadness that I write today about the recent passing of one of Construction Junction’s employees, Charles (“Chucky”) Penrose. If you purchased a door in the last five years at Construction Junction it was likely processed by Chucky. Many of CJ’s regulars may never have interacted with Chucky because he was in the back area steadily working on keeping our door section fully stocked.
Charles was a quiet, respectful, and reserved person. I never heard him speak ill of anyone. He was the only employee that consistently addressed me as "Sir" and not because I asked him to. He came to us in 2002 through Life's Work of Southwestern PA. Life's Work assists persons with disabilities or other barriers to employment achieve dignity through productive employment opportunities. I hope Chucky found some dignity at CJ. He once told me that this was the only place he ever worked where people didn't yell at him all the time.
Chucky's passing reminds me that businesses have the power to provide not only services and products for people but physical places for individuals to find "a way to fit in" to society. Working at CJ is not for everyone, but for Chucky (I feel) it was a place where he could come and make his contribution.
He will be missed.
Michael Gable - Executive Director
The CJ Buzz
As you look through the recent arrivals be sure to take note of the month, if mentioned. The month indicates how long an item has been in the store and the longer, the more it is discounted. Current discounts through the end of the month are: June 10%, May 20%, April 30%, March 40%, February 50% and January 60%.
Recent Arrivals
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Couch |
China cabinet |
Buffet |
Etched glass door |
Granite slabs |
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Red diner booths |
Kitchen set |
Dining room set |
Shower bases |
Tongue & groove chair |
CJ Q&A
I am looking for an older wooden door approx 3 inches thick for a stone tudor home. Original hardware would be great as well. -- Mary Lynn
Mary Lynn -- We get this question often... someone looking for a very specific type or size of door. Because so many doors (thousands) rotate through our inventory on a regular basis and we currently lack an inventory tracking system, it is really difficult for us to zero in on ones with certain specifications. We know that being able to "zero in" would be of great value and we're working to make that option a reality. For the time being however, the best option is to come to the store and we'll do our best to help you find the door you're looking for. -- Cozmo
Cozmo’s Message of the Week
CJ is closed today for the holiday, but we re-open at our regular time (9 AM) tomorrow morning.
Hours
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 4pm |