For all plastering related issues this site can assist those with an inquiry, direct inquirers on where answers may be found to wall and ceiling issues and generally be a source of information.
The national organisation AWCI represents the interest of its members in the building and construction industry, thereby providing a voice for the wall and ceilings industries.
Membership benefits include industrial relations, fire-rating training, a national insurance system which can save members premium costs, together with occupational health and safety services. The association also enables members to present a combined voice in dealing with manufacturers, suppliers and unions on any issue affecting their businesses.
By joining the AWCI or one of its State affiliates you ensure not only that your voice is heard within the industry, but also gain membership benefits which include:
- staying aware of new products and new technologies
- contributing to modification or change to existing plaster-sector products
- meeting manufacturers and suppliers at AWCI industry events and the national conference
- assitance to ensure your compliance with legislative requirements
- providing access to AWCI's plaster OH&S program It's not a Board Game
- keeping informed of changes in wages and conditions for your employees
- having input into industrial negotiations
From a business point of view, the Association will provide you with essential information (wages, conditions, OH&S etc) and industrial support should you require it, together with industry contacts for your technical and supply issues.
The 65th AWCIANZ National Conference Queenstown 2010
Join us in Queenstown New Zealand from 5th to the 8th October 2010 at the Millennium Hotel.
SEE REGISTRATION, ACCOMMODATION & EXHIBITOR FORMS TO THE RIGHT ------>
in the latest news section in the right column of this page.
Early Bird Special are available -
sign up before August 1st and get 10% discount.
Put the dates in your diary NOW, as this will be an event that members and those from the industry just cannot miss.
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See the Queensland section for information regarding this years Awards evening and Apprenticeship challenge. Are you the best plasterer in Queensland..... Prove it!!
The Queensland awards evening and apprenticeship challenge is on the 4th September and there are 17 tables left, as the Hilton Hotel ballroom can only hold 450 guests, so get in now. There are accommodation packages available as well.
So, ring Jane or Doug on 07 3846 5688 to book now or ask us to send out the booking form. Sorry to all those that wanted to nominate apprentices, as we had our quota of 8 on board, some time ago. This will be a fantastic opportunity for the winners as they will each receive a $500 voucher from Wallboard Tools and Pro Plaster as well as the opportunity to represent Australia in New Zealand for the National Apprenticeship challenge. You still have a chance to submit your projects to enter the annual awards competition to determine the best plasterers around the state.
The March 2010 edition of our national magazine On the Surface has been released. It contains a range of technical articles, industry information and tips for tradesmen. For a download see Latest News in the right column of this page.
The Spring 2010 edition will be on the streets in September and the deadline is the 14th August. Thanks to all the advertisers for helping this magazine to display the new products, innovation technical articles, ask the panel, around the states, fore talk, diary, Who's Who as well as those running the companies you purchase materials from and last but not least Laffs
Here is a testimonial from one of our happy readers
The Editor,
On The Surface Magazine
K.C.Lindsay
Builder Lic No 18669
Narran River Rd
King Creek NSW 2446
Dear Sir,
After reading the present and past editions of On The Surface,I would like to congratulate you on what is in my opinion the best building related magazine that I know of. The articles are straight to the point, informative and enlightening to read. If only all facets of the building trade had the dedication and foresight that you have, we would have a much better building industry. I find your articles pertinent, informative and valuable. The Laffs page had me in tears. Congratulations on a great magazine and keep doing what you are doing.
Yours faithfully,
Ken Lindsay
Older stuff
The inaugural AWCI Apprentice Challenge was run during the 64th National Conference on the Gold Coast in October 2010
Teams of two apprentices from each Australian State and from New Zealand competed to build their project structure over two and a half days and then were judged on their accuracy, neatness and adherence to the supplied plans. The Apprentice Challenge was sponsored by BGC Plasterboard.
In an extremely close competition the Western Australian team of James Munro and Todd Greaves were judged to be the winners. Both received a framed certificate and a voucher to the value of $500 for tools donated by ProPlaster Products and Wallboard Tools.
More details on the competition to follow.
Awards of Excellence winners
The AWCI 64th National Conference was the time for announcing the winners of the National Awards of Excellence for submitted wall and ceiling projects. The Awards were sponsored by James Hardie, and evaluation of the projects resulted in Awards in five categories.
The winning projects were:
- Commercial - Cloudland Nightclub, the Valley, Brisbane, submitted by Featuroom
- Residential - Residence in Mosman Park, Perth, submitted by Topline Plaster Products
- Heritage - Old Court Building, Wellington, New Zealand
- Facades - CSU Equine Science Clinical Teaching Facility in NSW, submitted by Riverina Plasterworks
- Peoples' Choice - Cloudland Nightclub, the Valley, Brisbane, submitted by Featuroom.
A Guide to the Safe Delivery & On-Site Storage of Plasterboard
AWCI has released a draft document on the safe delivery to and on-site storage of plasterboard. This document will be worked on to provide an industry standard in the Association's OH&S series.
A New Name for the Association
The old FWCIANZ name is no more. From June 22nd 2007 the Executive Committee authorised this organisation's operation as the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries of Australia & New Zealand Inc. - AWCI. The branding is now is consistent with the State Affiliate organisations, and reflects the names of the US and New Zealand groups. The incorporation under this name is based around a revised constitution which more accurately reflects the organisational aims.
And A New Website Address
Consistent with our name change, AWCI advises that we are now found on the internet at www.awci.org.au Please add that to your favourites listing.
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