The Interior Finish Contractors Association ("IFCA") was founded in 1968 by the principal union finishing contractors in the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey trading area.

IFCA's purpose is to represent the concerns of IFCA Contractors, both large and small. In this capacity, IFCA's functions include negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements with unions that represent the employees of IFCA's Members; promoting the interests of furniture systems and interior finish contractors; providing a conduit for the interchange of information between and among our contractors; dealing with owners, architects and general contractors; assisting, where appropriate, with claims, collections and jurisdictional disputes affecting our members; and taking a pro-active role to promote our industry. In addition, IFCA offers assistance in training and educating our members as well as dispensing information relevant to our industry.

Founded in 1918, AWCI is a non-profit trade association representing more than 2,200 contractors, suppliers, dealers and manufacturers in the wall and ceiling industry. The mission of the association is to provide services and undertake activities that enhance the members' ability to operate a successful business.