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What We Do

The Committee is responsible for:

  • Developing, maintaining, and modernizing the National Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS)
  • Coordinating between AWMAC and the Woodwork Institute to ensure alignment across regions
  • Reviewing suggestions and technical feedback from the industry
  • Publishing errata, updates, and interpretations to keep the standard current
  • Ensuring consistency and clarity across all editions and supporting document

 

Governance & Oversight

NAAWS is unique in that it is co-developed and jointly maintained by AWMAC and the Woodwork Institute, ensuring wide representation and a balanced, transparent decision-making process.

The Committee follows:

  • Formal Terms of Reference for accountability
  • Structured review and approval workflows
  • Collaborative oversight from both organizations
  • Editorial quality control through the Technical Editor

 

Why It Matters

NAAWS stands apart because it is built on partnership, experience, and rigorous process. It is a standard built by the people who do the work and strengthened through two organizations dedicated to elevating architectural woodwork quality. Joint stewardship between AWMAC and the Woodwork Institute guarantees:

  • Clarity in contract documentsconsistency across borders
  • Confidence in inspections and compliance
  • Alignment with real manufacturing and installation practices


Acknowledgements

The NAAWS Committee extends its appreciation to the many individuals across AWMAC and the Woodwork Institute who contribute their time, technical knowledge, and field experience. Their insight—drawn from decades of work in shops, job sites, classrooms, and design studios—forms the backbone of every edition of the Standard.

Your commitment helps keep NAAWS the most trusted and progressive architectural woodwork standard in North America.

Dedication

NAAWS is dedicated to the woodwork professionals—past, present, and future—whose craftsmanship, innovation, and commitment to excellence continue to shape the built environment across Canada and the United States.