The Woodwork Institute

The Woodwork Plant is a national organization whose primary purpose is to ensure excellence and adroitness in woodwork.

Begun in 1951 as a not-for-turn a profit trade association, the Woodwork Institute has grown into a leading provider of quality assurance programs for architectural millwork.

NAAWS

The Woodwork Institute collaborates with the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada to jointly sponsor the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS). Architects and millwork firms rely on this proven standard equally the basis for quality architectural millwork.

Quality Assurance Programs

The Woodwork Institute has iii certification programs, each based on NAAWS.

Certified Compliance Program™

The Woodwork Establish'south long-standing Certified Compliance Program (CCP) makes sure store drawings and the final product arrange to NAAWS. For more fifty years, CCP has provided assurance that a project volition exist built per specifications. All millwork firms are eligible to have their projects certified under CCP.

Benefits of CCP for pattern professionals and project owners:

  • Your project is built to your specifications.
  • Fabricators are held to the highest manufacture standards through NAAWS.
  • Certified shop drawing review eliminates the need to cheque on fabrication details.
  • Does not restrict behest or bidders.
  • All millwork firms — regardless of condition equally a Woodwork Institute Affiliate — can bid and build a CCP-specified projection.

Learn more nearly the Certified Compliance Programme (CCP).

Monitored Compliance Plan™

The Woodwork Plant's Monitored Compliance Program (MCP), established in 2001, expands on the CCP. Under MCP, a Woodwork Plant Architectural Services Representative compares specifications and architectural drawings. The representative besides inspects the store, site, and installation for NAAWS compliance, and submits a written study.

Benefits of MCP for pattern professionals and project owners:

  • Monitoring ensures operation and compliance with project specifications.
  • Monitoring ensures the planning, fabrication, and installation complies with the form specified.

Learn more than virtually the Monitored Compliance Program (MCP).

Certified Seismic Installation Program™

The Woodwork Institute'south Certified Seismic Installation Plan (CSIP) tin be used every bit a stand-alone quality command option or with CCP or MCP. CSIP includes drawings and attachment schedules that are pre-approved by the California Role of Statewide Health Planning and Development for seismic.

Benefits of CSIP for pattern professionals and project owners:

  • Pre-canonical drawings relieve the architect of casework attachment calculation requirements, a significant savings in engineering science cost and detailing time.
  • Ensures compliant backing is installed in the walls earlier they are closed.
  • Certifies that the project'south casework installation meets seismic requirements.

The Woodwork Institute also provides the post-obit Specialty Services:

  • Contained Inspection Services
  • Practiced Witness Services
  • Site Compliance Inspection Services

Our Core Purpose

Assurance of excellence and craftsmanship in woodwork.

Our Cadre Values

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We believe that trust is earned.

Nosotros strive to act with integrity, bailiwick, accountability and dedication.

We practice the right thing, even when no one is watching.

Nosotros believe in the power of a positive attitude.

We value politeness and respect.

Competence

Setting standards and assuring quality in woodwork