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Notes from the shop
Practical guidance on specifying, fabricating, and installing commercial millwork — written for the GCs, architects, and designers we build for.
Commercial Reception Desks: What to Get Right Before Fabrication
A reception desk is the first thing a visitor sees and a workstation a team uses all day. Here are the details that make or break one — from ADA transaction heights to how the seams land.
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How to Prepare Drawings for a Millwork Bid
The more complete the package you send, the tighter and faster the number comes back. Here's exactly what a millwork fabricator needs to bid your project accurately.
Solid Surface vs. Quartz: Choosing a Commercial Countertop
Both are workhorse commercial surfaces, but they fail — and repair — differently. Here's how we help GCs and architects pick between solid surface and quartz by application.
How to Read a Millwork Shop Drawing
Shop drawings are where a millwork package succeeds or fails before a board is ever cut. Here's what a PM or architect should actually check during submittal review.
Plastic Laminate vs. Wood Veneer: Choosing by Budget and Use
Both are workhorses of commercial millwork — but they earn their place in different rooms. A quick guide to picking the right surface for the job.
What AWI Custom Grade Actually Means for Your Project
AWI grades get thrown around in specs and bids, but they have real consequences for quality, cost, and what you can hold a fabricator to. Here's a plain-English breakdown.
Why In-House CNC Protects Your Construction Schedule
Outsourced machining is one of the most common places a millwork package slips. Keeping CNC in-house removes a handoff — and the schedule risk that comes with it.
Choosing the Right Commercial Countertop Material
Solid surface, quartz, granite, or lab-grade? The right top depends on the room, the wear, and the code. A quick guide for specifiers.
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