The North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS) 5.0 - which was collaboratively developed by the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC) and the Woodwork Institute - is the most comprehensive, singular resource for the architectural woodwork community, and this latest updated version is now in effect.
NAAWS offers clarity, collaboration, and technical precision you can rely on.
The architectural woodwork industry relies on standards that are accurate, current, and crafted with real-world insight. While various standards exist across North America, NAAWS offers a distinctly different approach—one built on cross-border collaboration, transparent governance, and unmatched technical depth. Because NAAWS is co-developed by AWMAC and the Woodwork Institute, it benefits from a broader pool of expertise, field data, and regional practices than any single-organization standard. This joint stewardship ensures that NAAWS evolves through a structured, accountable, and balanced process—not unilateral interpretation or selective updates.
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