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An Overview of Wooden Staircases for Design Professionals
For design professionals working on projects where a wooden staircase is a focal point, there are critical design considerations.
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Understanding QCP Costs (and the Value a QCP License Brings)
QCP certification is a mark of excellence for interior woodwork, so you may think the cost will be high – this isn’t the case.
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What Type of Wood Is Best For Your Architectural Woodwork Project?
Many factors contribute to choosing the right type of wood for an interior architectural design project - find out what type of wood is best for you.
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Avoiding Pitfalls in Architectural Woodworking Project Inspection
These are the common errors we see during woodworker inspection, from registration and fees to shop drawings and AWI's Standards.
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Tech Talk: The Times They Are A-Changin’
Since the 1960s, the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) has created proprietary woodwork standards for use by its members and the industry in general.
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AWI Opens Second Public Comment Period for Draft Casework Standard
After receiving a great deal of feedback on the proposed AWI 0641 – Architectural Wood Casework Standard, the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) Standards Development Team has decided to update the standard draft and repeat the canvass process.
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QCC Introduces Two New Board Members
AWI QCC Executive Director Randy Estabrook welcomes two new Board of Directors members to the Quality Certification Corporation (QCC). Associate Partner Kurt Glauber of Robert A.M Stern Architects and Barry Sterling, CEO of JC Millwork, Inc. each were elected to a three-year term which began on Jan. 1, 2019.
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How to Avoid Common Errors in QCP Woodworking Project Inspection & Certification
How to avoid the most common errors and meet QCP woodworking project certification requirements – plus the 20 mistakes to look out for.
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Casework Surface Finish Requirements
In this article, gain knowledge in detail about casework surface finishing, things to consider, surface finish requirements, aesthetics, and examples of finishes.
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