Carpentry and Joinery Trade Associations

American Association of Woodturners (AAW)

U.S.-based craft organization advancing the art and craft of woodturning through education, publications, and events; supports turners who produce custom architectural elements, stair parts, balusters, and fine joinery details.

https://www.woodturner.org/ Membership: 15,000

Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)

Standards developer and education hub for architectural woodwork and millwork fabricators; publishes industry specifications and provides training and community for woodworkers and suppliers.

https://www.awinet.org/ Membership: 2,000

Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC)

Canada’s national voice for architectural woodwork manufacturers and installers; co-developer of NAAWS standards and provider of Guarantee & Inspection Service (GIS).

https://awmac.com/ Membership: 500

Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS)

Supplier-focused trade association behind the biennial AWFS Fair; connects cabinet, furniture, and millwork manufacturers with 400+ machinery, tooling, materials, and tech suppliers.

https://www.awfs.org/ Membership: 400

British Woodworking Federation (BWF)

UK trade association for the woodworking and joinery manufacturing sector—doors, windows, stairs, and bespoke interiors—providing standards, technical guidance, and advocacy.

https://www.bwf.org.uk/ Membership: 500

Cabinet Makers Association (CMA)

North American network for custom cabinet shops, millworkers, and suppliers—especially small to mid-size operations—offering peer learning, events, and member forums.

https://www.cabinetmakers.org/ Membership: 300

Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia

Oldest extant craft guild in the U.S. (est. 1724); today an invitation-only professional forum of builders, architects, and engineers stewarding historic Carpenters’ Hall.

https://www.carpentershall.org/ Membership: 215

Door and Hardware Institute (DHI)

Association for door, frame, and hardware professionals in the non-residential built environment—education, certification, and advocacy for safe, code-compliant openings.

https://www.dhi.org/ Membership: 5,000

Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA)

North American alliance serving the fenestration and glazing value chain; formed by the unification of AAMA (300+ members) and IGMA (140 members)—a combined base of roughly 440+ organizations.

https://www.fgiaonline.org/ Membership: 440

Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA)

U.S. manufacturers of kitchen and bath cabinetry and key suppliers; sets cabinet quality standards, advocates on trade and compliance, and provides research and business tools.

https://kcma.org/ Membership: 300

Log and Timber Homes Council (LTHC) – NAHB

Council within NAHB for log and timber home producers; members adhere to log grading and construction standards and a code of ethics. Fewer than 40 companies qualify.

https://www.nahb.org/nahb-community/councils/building-systems-councils/bsc-councils/log-and-timber-homes-council Membership: 39

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

One of the largest U.S. construction trade associations—represents builders, remodelers, and specialty trades; advocacy, research, and education that shape the residential market impacting carpentry trades.

https://www.nahb.org/ Membership: 140,000

National Association of Shopfitters (NAS)

UK association for shopfitters, fit‑out, and interior contractors; partners with the Institute of Carpenters and supports training, standards, and procurement recognition.

https://www.shopfitters.org/ Membership: 200

National Frame Building Association (NFBA)

Only national association for post-frame builders and their suppliers; codes, technical resources, accreditation, and an annual Frame Building Expo.

https://www.nfba.org/ Membership: 800

National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)

The premier North American community for kitchen and bath professionals—designers, dealers, installers, fabricators, manufacturers—owner of KBIS and provider of certification and research.

https://nkba.org/ Membership: 55,000

National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)

International trade association for wood flooring makers, distributors, retailers, installers, inspectors, and consultants—standards, training, and certification.

https://nwfa.org/ Membership: 25,000

Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA)

Trade association uniting stair builders, manufacturers, and suppliers; offers codes guidance, best practices, and the StairCraft Awards. Public directory reflects active company membership.

https://stairways.org/ Membership: 179

Timber Framers Guild (TFG)

Nonprofit educational guild dedicated to the craft and engineering of timber framing; conferences, publications, and councils for engineers and traditional research.

https://www.tfguild.org/ Membership: 1,000

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC)

North America’s carpentry and joinery union—represents more than a half‑million members across trades from framing and interior systems to millwork installation; major training and apprenticeship programs.

https://www.carpenters.org/ Membership: 500,000

Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA)

Workforce‑development nonprofit for woodworking; administers portable skill standards and credentials used by schools and manufacturers. Active EDU and MAN member programs across North America.

https://woodworkcareer.org/ Membership: 180