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# Giffin Interior

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## Posts

- [Bennett Supply Shop Tour](https://www.giffininterior.com/bennett-supply-shop-tour/) - Bennett Supply Shop Tour Giffin Interior had the pleasure of hosting a group of interior designers and architects for a tour of our shop. 🏗️ When we welcome members of the design community into our facility, our goal is to help bridge the gap between design intent and buildability. By sharing our knowledge, processes,
- [Millwork Material Schedule](https://www.giffininterior.com/millwork-material-schedule/) - Division 6 Material Schedules A Millworker's Perspective What happens when the material schedule does not match the specifications or when a selected finish creates problems with cost, availability, or fabrication? Before looking at those challenges, it helps to define the purpose of a material schedule. In commercial construction documents, a material schedule is typically presented
- [2026 Bring Your Child To Work Day](https://www.giffininterior.com/2026-bring-your-child-to-work-day/) - 2026 Bring Your Child To Work Day Recently, we welcomed some very special “junior team members” to Giffin Interior for Bring Your Child to Work Day. From big smiles to even bigger questions, our office got a fun (and slightly more energetic!) refresh. We loved seeing the workplace through their eyes. Full of curiosity,
- [2026 Parkway West Shop Tour](https://www.giffininterior.com/2026parkwaywesttour/) - 2026 Parkway West Shop Tour We welcomed 33 Parkway West students to our shop to show them what goes into the work we do at Giffin Interior. Thanks to Parkway West for spending the day with us. We’re always proud to support the next generation of millworkers.
- [Millwork Project Strategy](https://www.giffininterior.com/millworkplans/) - Does Your Millwork Subcontractor Have a Strategy? In commercial millwork, hope alone cannot serve as a viable strategy. Strategy requires a deliberate, integrated framework of activities and decisions that collectively define how an organization differentiates itself from the average millwork company. A comprehensive millwork strategy—applied consistently across all phases of a project, from preconstruction through
- [August 2025 - Partner 4 Work](https://www.giffininterior.com/partner4work2/) - This August we hosted another UPMC/Partner4Work Giffin Interior shop tour. At Giffin we hope to spark an interest in our community to work in the trades. We do this by demonstrating what having a career where family, pride, excellence, perseverance, and customer service are the core values. Thank you to UPMC and Partner4Work for including
- [2025 Golf Outing](https://www.giffininterior.com/golfoutingnews/) - This September we hosted our annual Giffin Interior golf outing. Employees, family members, vendors, and customers all joined the fun. This was an opportunity for us to connect with each other outside of work and have some laughs. There were even cows on the golf course! Cow golf anyone?
- [Change Orders](https://www.giffininterior.com/change-orders/) - Best Practices for Managing Change Orders in Commercial Construction In the world of commercial construction, change orders are not the exception—they’re the rule. Very few projects are completed without adjustments to scope, schedule, or cost. Whether triggered by unforeseen site conditions, evolving client requests, or design modifications, change orders are an essential part of project
- [Tariffs](https://www.giffininterior.com/tariffs/) - Tariffs Affecting Millwork Costs What are tariffs? Tariffs are taxes imposed by a government on goods and services imported from other countries and are typically a percentage of the goods or services value. How much lumber does the U.S. consume? The U.S. uses approximately 50 billion board feet of lumber annually and produces 35 billion
- [Project Slippage](https://www.giffininterior.com/projectslippage/) - Project Slippage Effects All Stakeholders If you have worked in commercial construction for any amount of time you are aware that schedules are at the top of everyone’s priority list. Effective communication and collaboration are key to keeping project schedule. When a project deadline or milestone is missed, project slippage happens. What is the cause
- [CNC Millwork](https://www.giffininterior.com/cnc-millwork/) - How CNC Benefits Commercial Millwork What is CNC? CNC stand for Computerized Numerical Control. CNC machines are used to create high-precision parts with a variety of materials including metal, wood, plastics and more. In the millwork industry CNC machining allows companies to produce parts for products such as casework, countertops, trim, and panels with an
- [Casework Specifications](https://www.giffininterior.com/caseworkspecifications/) - Casework Historic Facts and Modern Specifications Casework, the art and craft of building cabinetry and other storage units, has a history that spans centuries, evolving alongside architectural trends, technological advancements, and cultural preferences. Its roots can be traced to ancient civilizations, where rudimentary storage solutions like wooden chests and shelves were crafted to store valuables
- [Custom Architectural Woodwork Finishing](https://www.giffininterior.com/custom-architectural-woodwork-finishing/) - Custom Architectural Woodwork Finishing
- [What Is The Cost of Quality (COQ)?](https://www.giffininterior.com/what-is-the-costofquality-coq/) - What is Cost of Quality (COQ)? The American Society for Quality defines Cost of Quality as a methodology that allows an organization to determine the extent to which its resources are used for activities that prevent poor quality, that appraise the quality of the organization's products or services, and that result from internal and external
- [How Can You Ensure Quality Millwork?](https://www.giffininterior.com/how-can-you-ensure-quality-millwork/) - When was the last time the millwork on your project was rejected because of the quality was inferior? When the work is rejected, it must be either fixed or replaced. The cost of this rests on the millworker, right? What happens when you are delayed because of rework? What happens when your work must be repaired
- [Many Great Businesses Started in a Garage](https://www.giffininterior.com/many-great-businesses-started-in-a-garage/) - In 1980 Gordon Giffin called his wife from a payphone and informed her that he was quitting his job and starting his own millwork business in their garage. Working out of his garage was short-lived after a delivery truck took out the power lines to the Giffin residence and the surrounding neighbors. Soon after, Giffin Interior
- [Millwork Vs. Casework](https://www.giffininterior.com/millwork-vs-casework/) - What is the difference between millwork and casework? Some people think of millwork and casework as the same, but they are not. In commercial construction, casework is referred to as the boxes or storage cabinetry. Casework is typically a modular construction and is typically mass produced. Some examples of casework are cabinets, storage lockers, pantries,
- [What is Solid Surface?](https://www.giffininterior.com/what-is-solid-surface/) - Solid surface is an engineered material made up of mostly aluminum trihydroxide and acrylic resin or polyester resin. The aluminum trihydroxide provides heat resistance and hardness to the solid surface. The acrylic or polyester resin is the binder that holds the material together. Color pigments and acrylic chips provide the different variations that seem to
- [How Much Do You Know About Wood Veneer?](https://www.giffininterior.com/how-much-do-you-know-about-wood-veneer/) - What is Wood Veneer? Wood veneers are thin slices of wood adhered to a substrate and is not only beautiful it is also efficient. Wood veneer is sliced to a thickness of 1/52” using a blade or knife and rather than sawn cut, reduces waste caused by the kerf of the saw blade. Most wood
- [Fun Facts About Commercial Countertops](https://www.giffininterior.com/fun-facts-about-commercial-countertops/) - Commercial Countertops are often considered boring and given the least consideration when it comes to millwork. Commercial countertops are flat, easy to manufacture, and only come in a few colors, right? If you think about the space in a commercial building that people will see up close, most often, what space do you think that
- [Millwork and Casework Acceptable Temperature and Humidity Levels](https://www.giffininterior.com/millwork-and-casework-acceptable-temperature-and-humidity-levels/) - Wood is hygroscopic. This means that the wood will take on moisture from the surrounding air when it is humid and release moisture when the air is dry. The air temperature and relative humidity are what affect how much moisture wood contains. Over time wood will always come to equilibrium with the moisture content of
- [Managing the App (Over) Load](https://www.giffininterior.com/managing-the-app-over-load/) - In August of 2022 the Harvard Business Review did a study that questioned how many times per day employees switched between apps. What they found at a consumer goods organization was that the employees switched between 10 apps approximately 350 times per day. The days of only needing to run a few different applications have long passed
- [What Skills Make a Great Project Manager?](https://www.giffininterior.com/what-skills-make-a-great-project-manager/) - Millwork project managers oversee projects by coordinating schedule, material procurement, production, and installation with the customer, vendors, and internally. A successful project manager will ensure that projects are completed on time, in budget, and according to the specifications. When was the last time you had something unexpected happen on a large project? It probably wasn’t

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.giffininterior.com/) - With over 30 years of experience, Giffin Interior is the premier manufacturer and servicer of quality, custom millwork and casework in the Pittsburgh area.
- [Our Team](https://www.giffininterior.com/our-team/) - Our team, our people, our family. We take pride in all that we do by providing outstanding customer service, superior custom architectural woodwork, and other specialty interior finishes. Every employee in every department is responsible for providing their best work so that we can set the rest of the company up for success. When we
- [Hospitality](https://www.giffininterior.com/gallery/hospitality/) - From renovation to new construction, our hospitality projects range in project value from $1M—$8M+.
- [Other](https://www.giffininterior.com/gallery/other/) - We let our employees know that they are appreciated by doing more than just providing a paycheck. We regularly bring in food trucks, hold lunch events, holiday parties, golf outings, anniversary recognition, and more. Our team, our people, our family.
- [Commercial](https://www.giffininterior.com/gallery/commercial/) - From office fit outs to new towers, our commercial architectural woodworking projects range in project value from $250k-$2M+. We can handle all large scale work
- [Services](https://www.giffininterior.com/services/) - We exceed expectations by taking pride in what we do. We provide outstanding customer service, superior custom architectural woodwork, and other specialty finishes.
- [Careers](https://www.giffininterior.com/careers/) - Giffin Interior is growing! Think you have what it takes to join our team? Look at the positions available and send us your resume today!
- [Gallery](https://www.giffininterior.com/gallery/) - Our photo gallery is a testament to perseverance, excellence, and great customer service. Take a look at what we take pride in. Contact us to get started!
- [Our Story](https://www.giffininterior.com/our-story/) - Giffin Interior started in a garage! observe how we have grown to take on massive projects, and discover how we are poised to serve you today!
- [Restaurant/Bar](https://www.giffininterior.com/gallery/restaurant-bar/) - Your high-end restaurant or bar deserves the finest interior woodwork. Look at examples of our work and call Giffin Interior today to start your project!
- [Healthcare](https://www.giffininterior.com/gallery/healthcare/) - From Penn State University to Grove City College, check out the large education institutions that feature custom woodwork from Giffin Interior!
- [Education](https://www.giffininterior.com/gallery/education/) - Look at custom architectural woodwork we have done in Universities featuring casework and millwork. Feast your eyes on examples of superior craftsmanship!
- [Contact](https://www.giffininterior.com/contact/) - Contact Giffin Interior for custom interior woodwork for all industries. We take the guesswork out of Millwork and Casework, and create masterpieces for clients.
- [Recognition](https://www.giffininterior.com/recognition/) - We appreciate having the opportunity to work on all the projects that we successfully complete. There is a sense of pride that comes along with being recognized for excellence and perseverance.
- [Why Work for Giffin?](https://www.giffininterior.com/why-work-for-giffin/) - Two generations of learning, consulting training, gaining skills and experience. We're a family business, and we treat you as family, too. We handle every request with the utmost care and professionalism.
- [Thank You](https://www.giffininterior.com/thank-you/) - Thank you for reaching out to Giffin Interior. Your project inquiry has been successfully submitted, and we're thrilled to have the opportunity to bring your vision to life. Our team will review your information and get back to you within 24-48 hours to discuss the next steps.
- [Sample Page](https://www.giffininterior.com/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger

## Careers

- [Millwork Engineer / CNC Programmer](https://www.giffininterior.com/career/millwork-engineer/) - Create CNC programs, panel saw patterns, and production documents from approved millwork and casework drawings to support efficient manufacturing.
- [Project Manager](https://www.giffininterior.com/career/project-manager/) - Responsible for managing a specific project or several projects within the company. The project manager is accountable for planning, scheduling, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and customer communication throughout a project.
- [Estimator](https://www.giffininterior.com/career/estimator/) - The main focuses of the estimator role are creating complete and accurate cost estimates, creating proposals, following up and closing the sale.
- [Millwork Drafter](https://www.giffininterior.com/career/millwork-drafter/) - The main focuses of an Architectural Millwork Drafter are interpreting architectural plans, blueprints, sketches, and/or other drawings in order to produce detailed shop drawings for custom millwork and casework.
- [Journeyman Installer](https://www.giffininterior.com/career/journeyman-installer/) - The main focuses of an Architectural Millwork Drafter are interpreting architectural plans, blueprints, sketches, and/or other drawings in order to produce detailed shop drawings for custom millwork and casework.
- [Support Staff](https://www.giffininterior.com/career/support-staff/) - We are always looking for great people to join our team. If you have what it takes to help support the Giffin Family with Administrative and Organizational support and would like to get in touch. Please contact us!
- [Journeyman Carpenters](https://www.giffininterior.com/career/journeyman-carpenters/) - A Journeyman Shop Carpenter specializes in creating custom commercial woodwork, including casework, countertops, solid surface fabrication, custom assemblies, and possibly finishing.

## Testimonials

- [Alison Pavilonis](https://www.giffininterior.com/testimonial/alison-pavilonis/) - I wanted to thank you for your partnership on all of the Nemacolin work. We couldn’t have executed such beautiful work without the Giffin team!
- [Jeremy Bowlby](https://www.giffininterior.com/testimonial/jeremy-bowlby/) - "It was a pleasure working with Giffin and specifically Ed. Super easy to coordinate with as he is super oriented toward problem solutions, not pushing paper, and making excuses; I’d love to do another one with him."
- [Moshe Shaked](https://www.giffininterior.com/testimonial/moshe-shaked/) - Giffin interior & Fixture team, led by Project Manager Bill Wagner, fabricated and installed the entire millwork and casework of the Ambulatory Wing and some parts of the Laboratory Wing, both in the Hillman Cancer Center. In general, Giffin's work was outstanding in all the different aspects of the work. The quality of the work
- [Pat Toomey](https://www.giffininterior.com/testimonial/pat-toomey/) - Congratulations on being names a “2013 Manufacturer of the Year” finalist from the Pittsburgh Business Times. Just to be nominated, your company had to show great innovation and growth, which are not easy tasks given today's challenging business environment. Companies like Giffin Interior & Fixture Inc. are helping to make sure that we maintain our
- [Michael Koza](https://www.giffininterior.com/testimonial/michael-koza/) - I was extremely pleased to work with Giffin Interiors on the One PNC 30th Floor Boardroom Renovations project. This was a very challenging project that took place on PNC's highest executive floor. Throughout the job, Giffin was extremely cooperative, committed, and provided a great product. Overall, I am very happy with the relationship that has
- [Jack Ramage](https://www.giffininterior.com/testimonial/jack-ramage/) - On behalf of the membership and staff of the Master Builders Association, I would like to extend our congratulations to you and Giffin Interior & Fixture for winning the 2002 Building Excellence Award. The Crow's Nest - Klett Residence, was selected as the Excellence In Craftsmanship Winner. This project demonstrates Giffin's commitment to client service,
- [Eric Cartwright](https://www.giffininterior.com/testimonial/eric-cartwright/) - I am writing to express my appreciation for the tremendous job you did for us on the Hillman Cancer Center project. The attention to detail shown by you and your employees both in the shop and in the field is what makes a project of this size, quality and complexity successful. Our business relationship has
- [Gregg Perelman](https://www.giffininterior.com/testimonial/jane-doe/) - I have been working with Giffin Interior for past couple of years. I am happy to recommend Giffin Interior for any large or custom commercial millwork project. Giffin Interior always demonstrates excellent customer service and quality products.
- [Jeff Kasaczun](https://www.giffininterior.com/testimonial/john-smith/) - In my 20 years of working at HSC, I’ve been able to work with Giffin Interiors on many projects and have been able to forge a long-standing relationship with Giffin. Thru those 20 years, Giffin has done a variety of types of projects of all sizes. They are trustworthy, dependable, and provide the quality of

## Services

- [Trim and Panels](https://www.giffininterior.com/service/running-trim-moulding/) - We have over 1,000 custom trim profiles in stock and have the experience to create custom trim profiles. We have been providing wood veneer paneling since 1980. We provide random match, book match, blueprint match, and even specific flitches.
- [Solid Surfaces](https://www.giffininterior.com/service/solid-surfaces/) - We know solid surfaces. We understand when you will see the seam. We know how tight a radius can be on a thermoformed corner and the AWI standards for all things solid surface.
- [Casework](https://www.giffininterior.com/service/wall-ceiling-panels/) - We have the right team members and the right equipment to provide the casework that is specified for your project. We do this on time and in budget.
- [Installation](https://www.giffininterior.com/service/installation/) - Giffin is a turnkey solution provider that installs the vast majority of millwork we manufacture. Our local union employee installers and our trusted partners have years of experience exceeding expectations.
- [Custom Millwork](https://www.giffininterior.com/service/custom-millwork/) - Wood is everywhere. From corporate interiors to large upscale resorts, we provide custom millwork that exceeds our customers’ expectations.

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