Enhance the lifetime of the woodworking on your project.
Assure quality through Woodwork Institute certification programs.
Best choice for woodworking certification!
Woodwork Institute is a certification organization that assures certified projects meet a set of professionally vetted quality standards that enhance the lifetime of the cabinet.
Woodwork Institute produces the North American Architectural Woodwork Standard, in coordination with AWMAC, for custom fabrication of both wood and composite fabrication needs for commercial interiors. It is written in MasterSpec format that can be directly added to your contract documents.
These standards are free, written by professional cabinet builders, and have been used by architects and builders for more than 70 years.
Certification Programs
The Woodwork Institute has two primary programs available nationally for the certification of projects. Both programs verify that the provided millwork meets the requirements of both the project specifications and the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS).
The Certified Compliance and Monitored Compliance programs inspect the shop drawing submittals and final installation. Monitored Compliance goes one step further to inspect the fabrication process. There is a separate California installation program that covers seismic requirements within the requirements of the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). Here’s how to use our programs.
Other Services
The Woodwork Institute can provide Expert Witness, Independent Inspection, Site Compliance Inspection, and Shop Drawing Inspection services as needed.
Fee Schedules
As the leading authority in quality assurance certification, Woodwork Institute offers transparent and comprehensive fee schedules tailored to meet your project’s specific needs.
AIA Seminars
At your convenience, the Woodwork Institute will conduct a seminar for one or more participants at your location. Click on the button below to see the most current seminar offerings.
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