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The Role of CAD Drafting in Structural Engineering

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) has revolutionized many industries, and structural drafting is no exception. For professionals working in...

Aug 84 min read

Millwork in 2025: What’s Evolving (And What’s Refusing to Budge)

Welcome to the wonderful world of millwork drafting in 2025 — where some things are speeding forward like they just got a firmware...

Jul 262 min read

AI & Millwork Drafting: Your New Smart (and Surprisingly Funny) Assistant

Let’s face it: drafting millwork can sometimes feel like a never-ending cycle of copy-paste, resize, fix, repeat. If your idea of a good...

Jul 112 min read

Curves, Leaves, and Clients Who Say “Make It Soothing”: Biophilic Millwork in 2025

In case you haven’t been trapped under a drafting table the past year, everything in commercial interiors is getting softer, rounder,...

Jul 62 min read

Welcome to 2025: Navigating Tariffs in the Millwork Industry

Welcome to 2025. The only thing more uncertain than your shipping ETA is the price of Baltic birch next week. The U.S. government, in its...

Jun 273 min read

Crafting America: The Role of Hispanic Workers in the Millwork Industry

In workshops, factories, and job sites across the country, Hispanic workers form the skilled backbone of our beloved millwork industry....

Jun 132 min read

Do You Have A Communication Problem?

Bridging the Gap: Seamless Communication in Millwork Projects Successful millwork relies heavily on clear communication between general...

Jun 61 min read

Building Beyond the Rulebook: Does Restrictive AWI Standards Stifle Innovation?

In the world of millwork, the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) and its comprehensive standards (AWS) have long been the bedrock of...

May 273 min read

The Most Common Mistake I See Millwork Drafters Make...

Millwork drafting is a detail-oriented profession where precision is paramount. Creating accurate and comprehensive drawings is crucial...

May 192 min read