Certifications

 

WBE Certifications

Certified as WBE or Women’s Business Enterprise nationally by

  • WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council)

  • State of Illinois

  • City of Chicago.

AWI Quality Certification Program

Earning QCP credentials demonstrates the technical skill and knowledge of experts working in the architectural, woodworking or construction professions. Quality assurance is guaranteed through an extensive collaboration of inspectors, who serve as extensions of construction/architectural/woodworking firms, to verify, consult on and report compliance with the Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS).

Learn more about this designation or view our certificate here.

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FMI Contractor Score

The Contractor Score is an empirical tool derived from the contractor's documented and verified information. It is based on objective calculations without subjectivity or bias. The main goal of Contractor Score is to provide a concise gauge whereby customers may evaluate the short-term liquidity and management capacity of the contractor relative to its own needs.

Learn more about this designation or view our certificate here.

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Bondability

Shorewest Surety Services, Inc. is a bond-only agency specializing in providing surety bonds for the construction industry. According to them, “We hold Bernhard Woodwork, Ltd. in the highest regard and believe them to be one of the best woodworking contractors in the industry. In our opinion, Bernhard Woodwork, Ltd. remains properly financed well equipped and capably managed.”

Learn more about this company or view the bondability letter here.

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Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

WBENC Certification validates that the business is 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. To achieve WBENC Certification, women owned businesses complete a formal documentation and site visit process which is administered by one of WBENC's 14 Regional Partner Organizations.

Learn more about this designation or view our certificate here.

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Experience Modification

A.M. Best® Company rated Federated Insurance as A+ Superior. Ward Group® named Federated Mutual to the top 50 U.S. based property and casualty companies and Federated Life to the top 50 U.S. based life insurance companies.

Learn more or view our certificate here.