Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) Great Lakes Chapter: Be Great. Great Lakes AWI
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Benefits of Membership

Our members gain access to exclusive promotion, member seminars and events, and networking opportunities with both the woodwork community and the business community at large. Members are kept ahead of new technology and methods with educational seminars and networking events that keep them actively involved in the industry.

AWI Great Lakes Chapter also works to promote our members' high quality work to architects, designers, and construction professionals. We sponsor design-oriented and technical seminars to keep woodwork specifiers informed of the latest developments in the woodwork industry, and of the value of the quality work that AWI Great Lakes members produce. Download our "Why Architects Specify AWI" brochure or our "Why You Should Specify AWI" brochure.

If you would like to become an AWI Great Lakes Chapter member, please see our online membership inquiry form. You may also download a PDF of our membership application.

Member Benefits

Advertising
Crain’s Detroit Manufacturing members listed 3 times yearly.
AWI Design Solutions Manufacturing members listed 3 times yearly.
Color Brochure Distributed 6–12 times yearly at architect presentations. Manufacturing members listed.
AWI Great Lakes Website All members listed and linked, updated continuously.

Education
Technical Seminars Available to all design professionals, and construction groups in Michigan. Features AWI Quality Standards. Used to promote value of using AWI Great Lakes members.
Member Seminars Recent seminars included: Contract Design, Best Practices, Lean Processes, and Green/LEED Practices.
Association Seminars High value seminars for members, such as Estimating, Project Management, and Financial & Business Management, and Best Business Practices.

Networking
  • Meet key supplier members in a social setting.
  • Solve common technical and business challenges.
  • Understand local and regional business trends.
  • Share work opportunities.
  • Joint venture bid opportunities.

Participation

Regional and National
  • Volunteerism increases technical and managerial competence, builds relationships, and expands business opportunities.
  • Enhance motivation to provide top-quality work.
  • Volunteerism enhances personal satisfaction.