Accredited Millwork Company– Introductory Affiliation Program

The Accredited Millwork Company (AMC) Introductory Affiliation Program is available to all Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) Quality Certification Program (QCP) firms who have maintained membership and licensure for a minimum of the past three years and are primarily engaged in the fabrication, distribution, brokering, and/or installation of architectural millwork products within the United States. This program transitions to a full AMC Affiliate upon completion of the program requirements.

The Woodwork Institute acknowledges the credentials established through the membership process with AWI. We use this information as a starting point to begin the Woodwork Institute application, allowing us to streamline our affiliation process.

Introductory Accredited Millwork Company status begins when application requirements are completed and payment is received.

Unique application requirements:

• Virtual interview
  • Review Programs and Services Manual
  • Introduce forms and process requirements
  • Review and sign Code of Ethics
• Certified Millwork Professional (CMP) – Primary contact responsible for adherence to standards and procedures – designate up to three.
• Exam – CMP must take abbreviated test to evaluate knowledge unique to the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS) – 100 questions
• A copy of all State Contractor Licenses currently or previously held, including complete disclosure of any administrative or judicial actions taken concerning such licenses during the preceding 36 months.
• Application price is waived (discount of $2,400).
• Annual affiliation dues pro-rated quarterly for remainder of calendar year ($2,350)
• Introductory status converts to full affiliation when:
  • Woodwork Institute conducts 3 project Shop Drawing Reviews
  • Review North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS) requirements
  • Discuss certification credentials
  • Teach how to complete a Woodwork Institute Certification successfully
  • Woodwork Institute conducts one site visit and product inspection (can be any project inspected by the Woodwork Institute during the previous 12 months)

** Professional references carry over from AWI application process – additional references are not required.
** Once full affiliation has been achieved, self-certification will be allowed for those license-types granted.

Once the Introductory Status requirements are complete, the company transitions to a full Accredited Millwork Company.

Accredited Millwork Company (AMC) affiliates are entitled to:

• Have an employee representative hold office or be a Director.
• Vote for AMC Directors.
• Use the Woodwork Institute logo with AMC designation on company brochures, ads, business cards, etc.
• Receive an annual certificate with AMC status.
• Up to 40% discounts on Woodwork Institute Quality Assurance Certification Programs and Specialty Services.

Annual Fee: $2,350