| Architectural Woodworking Institute (AWI) The Quality Certification Program (QCP) has been available since 1995. This program has been recognized by architects, designers and specifiers as the authoritative source of guidance on fine architectural woodwork. It offers an
increased level of consumer protection in architectural woodwork sections of construction documents The program allows designers and specifiers to include a total quality management mechanism for woodwork in project documents.
The Woodwork Institute (WI)
The mission of WI is to promote to the architectural design community, its suppliers and contractors, the development and dissemination of information relative to uses, advantages, and utility of millwork products. To provide the leading standards and quality control programs for the architectural millwork industry through our Manual of
Millwork, Certified Compliance, and Monitored Compliance Program and to be the premier, industry-driven, equal opportunity, non-profit trade association resource provider for our membership.
The National Hardwood and Lumber Association (NHLA)
The Mission of NHLA is to maintain order, structure and ethics in the hardwood marketplace, to provide specialized member services unique to the hardwood industry, to assure timber availability to meet society's needs and to build positive relationships within the hardwood community.
The National Wood Flooring Association
Since 1985 the National Wood Flooring Association has addressed the need for an industry-wide national association to help keep pace with competitive markets and changing consumer tastes. Today the NWFA has international status with members in every state in the US and 37 countries around the globe.
The state-of-the-art technology and almost limitless choices of today's stains, finishes, styles and designs make wood flooring one of the most practical, easy-care and versatile floor coverings today. The NWFA is a resource for the industry – they answer questions and keep members up to date with trends and information.
Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
A WBE is a business that is at least 51% owned by a woman or women, who control and operate it. “Control” in this context means exercising the power to make policy decisions. “Operate” in this context means being actively involved in the day-to-day management.
The Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification Program qualifies a certified business to be considered by organizations that seek vendor relationships with organizations owned and operated by women or minorities.
Heppner Hardwoods is WBE certified. #95DS0046
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