CSI Division 06
Wood, Plastics & Composites Bid Management for Contractors
How can millwork and finish carpentry contractors win commercial bids?
Architectural millwork is a margin-heavy trade if you get the spec and finish callouts right — and a margin-killer if you don't.
Trades inside Division 06
- • Rough carpentry
- • Architectural millwork
- • Casework
- • Finish carpentry
What's in Division 06
Rough carpentry, finish carpentry, architectural woodwork, casework, countertops, and architectural composites.
Where millwork bids lose money
Misreading AWI grade (Economy vs. Custom vs. Premium), missing finish specifications, underestimating field installation labor, and ignoring submittal requirements.
How SMC runs this bid desk
Smart Movers Club operates an outsourced bid department for contractors in this division: we source qualified opportunities, run go/no-go qualification, review compliance and bonding requirements, coordinate the estimate, write and submit the proposal, and follow up after bid day.
Next steps
Frequently asked questions
What's covered under Division 06?
Wood, plastics, and composites — rough carpentry, finish carpentry, architectural woodwork, casework, and countertops.
What's AWI grade in millwork bids?
Architectural Woodwork Institute grade (Economy, Custom, Premium) — defines material, joinery, and finish standards.
How does BidEngine help millwork bids?
Extracts the millwork schedule, AWI grade, finish callouts, and submittal requirements from the spec automatically.