CSI Division 06
Wood, Plastics & Composites — Commercial Bidding, Marketing & Lead Generation
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.
Marketing for millwork shops
Smart Movers Club connects you with GCs, designers, and developers running TI and ground-up work that needs custom millwork.
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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.
Win more wood, plastics & composites bids
BidEngine analyzes the full bid package in minutes — and Smart Movers Club runs the BD and marketing to keep your pipeline full.
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