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Architectural millwork is integral to the design, atmosphere, and fluidity of an interior space. Understanding how to properly design millwork, and ensure that it’s constructed and installed properly, is crucial if you want to impress your client with high quality results.  If you’re an architect or designer (or if you’re simply interested in millwork!), continue reading to learn some of t (more...)

AWI premium-grade woodworking classification refers to a higher quality of craftsmanship and materials, as compared with economy and custom grades.  The Architectural Woodworking Institute (AWI) provides a set of standards for woodworking projects that fall under this classification. Clients and contractors can agree on project specifications based on the three AWI grades, including economy grad (more...)

To stand out in the architectural woodworking industry, you need to assure clients that you deliver the highest standards of quality and reliability. There’s no better way to do this than with architectural woodworking certification. What is architectural woodworking certification? Getting your woodworking project certified proves that your firm complies with industry standards and best practi (more...)

If you’re an architect or general contractor who wants to build a good reputation in the construction industry, QCP project certification will help you establish credibility, give your clients peace of mind that the project meets industry standards, and gives you a seal of quality you can be proud of.   What Is QCP Certification? The Quality Certification Program, or QCP for short, certi (more...)

If you’re a general contractor, architect, or design professional, you’ll have the certainty of providing your clients with high-quality, best-in-industry interior woodwork if you work with AWI-certified woodworking firms.  These are companies that hold one of AWI-QCP’s stringent quality assurance licenses, which are based on the best industrial practices in the woodworking industry.  Co (more...)

Architectural design uses wood casework in both a functional and aesthetic way. By casework, we’re referring to cabinets with shelves, doors and drawers, or any other form of cabinetry typically built into the walls of residential and commercial buildings. These shop-fabricated pieces can be built to specific and standardized measurements, but in true architectural design, there’s a lot more t (more...)

The AWI Standards are a set of best practices in the architectural woodworking industry. These standards are published by the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) to ensure that woodworkers, design professionals, tradespeople, and general contractors maintain quality across all projects. AWI's Quality Certification Program (QCP) uses these woodwork industry standards, as well as the updates tha (more...)