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Architects, woodworkers, and general contractors across North America and around the world use QCP certification to ensure quality, precision, and compliance in their projects. The certification confirms that interior architectural woodworking meets the industry standards set by AWI, giving clients an assurance of a high quality final product.

Put simply, architectural woodwork - sometimes known as architectural millwork - refers to any custom-made wood products that are featured in a building’s interior or exterior, whether residential or commercial.  But, the reality is a lot more complex than that. Architectural woodworking is a creative process involving the design, fabrication and installation, often by hand, of beautiful struct (more...)

With the onset of winter and the change in temperature and humidity across the U.S., woodworkers sometimes get feedback from clients that their woodwork is defective. These changes in temperature and humidity are often the cause of this, but is the effect of heat alone on architectural woodwork significant?

Whether you’re a junior architect just starting out in your career, or you simply want to learn more about architectural millwork, this guide covers everything you need to know. We explain: what architectural millwork is, the different types of millwork manufacturers, the uses of millwork, and  provide tips on how to differentiate lumber for millwork. What is Architectural Millwork (more...)

As a woodworker, you probably already know that architectural woodworking finishes are more than just a quick final polish. But do you know what all your options are for types of finishes, and what considerations you should make when selecting wood finishing systems? Keep reading to find the answers to these questions, learn your options as a woodworker, and understand how you can use the AWI Sta (more...)

We’ve had a lot of questions recently about the new ANSI/AWI Standards and the performance-based system they’ve adopted. In this article, we address all your major questions, including how the performance-based system works, why the standards changed in the first place, and what benefits they bring to woodworkers and design professionals. Performance-Based Architectural Wood Casework Standard (more...)

Producing accurate, clear, and comprehensive shop drawings is a crucial step to submitting a woodwork project under the AWI Standards. Keeping manufacturers, contractors, and designers on the same page, they ensure that the design concept will look and perform exactly as intended. Most woodworkers do not provide the level of detail in their shop drawings that QCP requires. Continue reading to lear (more...)