Building community, building unity. Project First Rate (PFR) is a partnership between union contractors and union craftsmen to promote quality craftsmanship with pride, integrity and commitment to our community. Members of Project First Rate understand the importance of building the very best for the Rockford area, giving our community safe, sustainable places in which to live, work, and play. Project First Rate is proud to be celebrating 30 years strong. In that time, we have built some of the region’s most noteworthy buildings and supported projects and initiatives important to our members and community. Our membership is an integral part of Project First Rate and we are proud to be affiliated with all of them. For more details on our membership and the skills they provide, please view our website.