The Woodwork Institute, a regional, not-for-profit trade association of architectural woodwork manufacturers and industry suppliers, was established in 1951 and is dedicated to the goals of:
-Promoting information relative to the uses, advantages, and utility of architectural millwork products
-Providing the leading architectural woodwork standards
-Providing unbiased industry consultation and quality assurance programs
The basic principals of WI are its dedication to setting Industry Standards, Quality Assurance, Workforce Education, Excellence Recognition, and Business Networking that includeds:
-Architectural Woodwork Standards
- Inspection Services with WI's Certified Compliance Program (CCP) & Monitored Compliance Program (MCP)
-Publications, including:
-Details Newsletter
-Archetype magazine
-Industry-based seminars, offering AIA Continuing Education System (CES) credits
-Bernie B Barber Awards of Excellence and the Ralph B McClure Craftsmanship Awards
-A wide range of member-centric industry information and resources
-CE Bernhauer Scholarship Foundation grants