Cabinetmaking and Wood Technology

Not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the art and craft of woodturning worldwide through education.

Contributes to the development of sound public policies, codes, and regulations which allow for the appropriate and responsible manufacture and use of wood products.

Aims to be the global leader in architectural woodwork standards, related interior finishes, industry-specific education and networking opportunities. Publishes a set of standards (available at site).

Membership is made up primarily of 20 or fewer employee operations, with the vast majority of those being 1-5 person shops.

Not-for-profit orga­ni­za­tion repre­sent­ing, promot­ing, and connect­ing furni­ture makers, design­ers, collec­tors, cura­tors, educa­tors and manu­fac­tur­ers from around the world.

Committed to ensuring each generation of carpenters and joiners upholds the highest traditions of our historic craft–not just that of carpentry, but also other wood trades such as furniture and cabinet makers, structural post and beam carpenters, wheelwrights, computer-aided design carpentry design, wood carvers and turners and boat builders.

Community of designers, retailers, remodelers, manufacturers, distributors, fabricators, and installers.

Not-for-profit trade association representing all segments of the hardwood flooring industry, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, installers, importers/exporters, inspectors, and consultants.

Fellowship, benefits and opportunities in one of the nation’s largest and most recognized crafts guilds. Membership is open to all.

Primarily for period furniture makers; brings like-minded people together to share their knowledge, interest and love of furniture.

Enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.

One of North America’s largest building trades unions, with over a half-million members.

Its long-standing Certified Compliance Program makes sure shop drawings and the final product conform to North American Architectural Woodworking Standards.