About QCP
Make the industry standard your standard
The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) first produced the Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS) jointly with the Woodwork Institute (WI) and the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers’ Association of Canada (AWMAC) in 2009.Â
AWI’s Quality Certification Program (QCP) uses these woodwork industry standards, as well as the updates that AWI has made to these standards in line with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), to establish expectations and quality assurance tools for industries and professionals associated with interior architectural woodwork projects.
Like most construction projects, trends influence architectural preferences and styles. However, quality of workmanship and integrity of work ethic remain integral principles that will never go out of style. QCP licensing for woodworking firms and certification for woodworking projects provide the assurance that you deliver both quality and integrity.
QCP Credentials
Earning QCP credentials demonstrates the technical skill and knowledge of experts working in the architectural, woodworking or construction professions. Quality assurance is guaranteed through an extensive collaboration of inspectors, who serve as extensions of construction/architectural/woodworking firms, to verify, consult on and report compliance with the Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS).
The Architectural Woodwork Standards
The AWS sets industry best practices, provides technical and design illustrations and addresses all facets of architectural woodwork, from raw lumber and veneer through factory finishing and installation. Endorsed by the American Subcontractors Association (ASA), QCP gives industry professionals the edge they need to build confidence in clients, deliver better products and attract more business.
Board Members
The Board of Directors is comprised of professionals who are seasoned experts in the architectural woodworking, construction and architectural industries. Together, they offer a wealth of knowledge and insight to the program.
Philip Bowers
Director
Advanced Cabinet Systems
Rosa Cheney
Chair-Elect
RDCAIA Services
Zach Deas
Chair
Deas Millwork
Doug Hague
Ex-Officio Non-Voting Director
Architectural Woodwork Institute
Randy Estabrook
Executive Director / Secretary
AWI Quality Certification Corporation
Kurt Glauber
Director
Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Skip Heidler
Treasurer
Heidler Hardwood Lumber Company
David Knockenhauer
Director
McCarthy Holdings, Inc.
Rick Kogler
Director
Strategic Development Group-BR
Michael R. McNulty, Sr.
Past Chair
The Pearwood Group Inc.
Barry Sterling
Director
JC Millwork
Erik Fetzer
Director
Fetzer Architectural Woodworking
Staff
Members of the QCP staff come from professions within the architectural, woodworking and construction industries. Their experience and skills are the foundation of the QCP program.
Representatives
QCP benefits from a nationwide team of experts with decades of experience. These representatives are former woodworkers and design professionals with qualifications and training to verify compliance with Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS) and inspect projects for industry best practices.