Architectural Woodworking Publications
Are you a woodworker, architect, design professional or general contractor looking for further information and publications on interior architectural woodworking? Here, you can find out more about the Architectural Woodwork Standards, read QCP’s guides for construction professionals, explore continuing education opportunities, and more.
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Architectural Woodwork Standards
QCP recognizes the Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS), Edition 2, the industry standard in architectural woodworking. The standards are produced collaboratively by the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI), the Woodwork Institute, and the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC). They cover in detail the specification, construction, and installation of interior architectural woodwork. You can find an overview of the standards here and further information on each section of the standards in the links below. If you have any questions or would like to obtain the full publication, please contact us.
AWI Enhanced Architectural Woodwork Standards
Since the Standards were first produced, AWI has adopted errata versions and adjusted some sections. These sections include AWI 100, AWI 200, AWI 300 and ANSI/AWI 0620. Additional sections will also be published soon, click here to learn more.
- AWI Standards 100 – Submittal [2019] (pdf)
- AWI Standards 200 – Care & Storage [2019] (pdf)
- AWI Standards 300 – Materials [2019] (pdf)
- Section 5: Finishing [2014] (pdf)
- AWI Standards 0620 – Finish Carpentry/Installation [2019] (pdf)
- Section 6: Millwork (pdf)
- Section 7: Stairwork & Rails (pdf)
- Section 8: Wall/Ceiling Surfacing and Partitions (pdf)
- Section 9: Doors (pdf)
- Section 10: Casework (pdf)
- Section 11: Countertops (pdf)
- Section 12: Historic Restoration Work (pdf)
Professional Guides
Whether you’re a woodworker, architect or general contractor, our professional guides help you navigate the requirements of QCP, highlight best practices, and provide insights into your industry.
A Guide for Construction Professionals
Boost your knowledge and expertise in architectural woodwork, ensure successful project outcomes and exceed client expectations with our free Construction Professional’s Guide to Interior Architectural Woodworking Certification.
Download the GuideA Guide to the Architectural Woodwork Standards
Get an overview of the Architectural Woodwork Standards before reading the full publication. This guide explores the different sections of the standards in an end-to-end overview of how they work in a practical context.
Read the GuideContinuing Education
We know how important it is for construction professionals to continually develop their knowledge and skills in order to provide their clients with the highest quality products and services. That's why we offer targeted programs like "Lunch & Learn" sessions as well as accreditation programs to keep you and your team at the top of their game.
Lunch & Learn: AWS and Quality Assurance in Architectural Woodwork
Designed for architects, this session provides an overview of QCP, why it’s best to work with a QCP-licensed woodworking firm, the reasons to have your interior woodworking projects certified, and how QCP can directly benefit you. This session is in compliance with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and will provide one continuing education unit (CEU) to each team member in attendance.
Request a Lunch & LearnDrafting Accreditation
The Individual Drafting Accreditation (IDA), offered as a component of QCP, is one of the industry's best-recognized quality assessment tools for drafters in architectural woodwork.
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