08/19/2026
The proven standard... is Crestmark.
NAAWS 5.0 launched recently and will go into effect starting September 1st, 2026. The cover features Crestmark's installation in the Prism Apartments at 1028 Market Street in SF (as photographed by the exceptional ). The project won a Woodwork Institute award recognizing exceptional craftsmanship and installation of architectural millwork.
The North American Architectural Woodwork Standards, jointly developed by AWMAC and the Woodwork Institute, defines standards and practices for the entire woodworking industry from top to bottom. NAAWS 5.0 is live as a searchable web platform alongside print and PDF. NAAWS only gets a major update every 5-10 years, so this cover will represent the industry for years to come.
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