For my seven unit, I need the following done:

1) Two new sets of stairs built. One of the stairs is internal. The other external to the building. The internal stairs are needed to build a new entrance to an existing apartment.

2) I need to cut openings and install about eight new windows.

Am I correct in thinking that a framer or carpenter crew could handle this? The reason I ask the question is that I'd like to find and hire such a company directly as opposed to contracting with a GC and paying a premium. What's the best way to go about finding a framer? I'm going to need a crew of around 2-3 people.

You need a framer. A good one for the stairs for sure. What you might want to do, is call the inspection office and talk to the inspector. Just speaking hypothetically with him, so he doesn't really know what you're doing. Ask him for the names of a few carpenters in the area. The ones that he rattles off, are probably going to be pretty good. I wouldn't tell him any details about what you're doing at this point. See where that gets you.

A carpenter and/or framer can easily handle cutting the new stringers, treads and risers for your stair case. BUT, they may not know the exact codes or how to measure out and calculate the "math" involved in the project.

They can follow direction, but may not be able to create something from scratch.

For example after they stairs are built, if you are going to add carpet, tile, laminate or stone over the "Wood", then the first step has to account for the extra height and that stringer of the first step has to be cut down by the finished thickness.

Over 35 years ago and about 5 years ago I told the owners of replacement steps about this "math". They didn't listen and in the end the steps were OUT OF CODE and had to be torn out and re-done.

The plans should help them get the correct tread & riser measurements as well as stairwell opening. Of course it depends a bit on how accurate the architect's field measurements were. Usually the code inspector is primarily interested in the the tread & riser measurement, headroom clearances, width, landing sizes & fire stopping. They don't seem to care if the stairs are actually comfortable to use.

GKARL you got all the answers for sure.

myob, I'm not adverse to going the GC route, but I'm parceling out the job among the various trades, so I have separate plumbers and electricians. If the GC is competitive on price and service, I'll consider.

G,

I see you need a framer and and framer who does remodel work. Not all know how and where to cut open a wall for a window.

Here is #22's trick. Go to const sites and talk to the boss about doing your interior work and windows an a rainy day.