Welcome to the first edition of the AWCI Australia fortnightly E-News for 2025!

With the kids back at school, and the beach sand brushed off, we hope 2025 is truly on its way for you!

As we celebrate the launch of our AWCI Australia website, we hope you have taken the opportunity to log in and access some of the benefits available to you.

We launched the Expression of Interest process for members to participate in the AWCI Australia State Advisory Committee’s. Victoria was first off the cab and we would like to introduce the Vic SAC’s,

• Michael Langshaw - Custom Linings (AWCI Australia Board Director)
• Robbie Hudson - Hudson Interior Group (Chair)
• Calum Rayner - Amstrong Plastering (Vice Chair)
• Luke Pochec - CSR
• Nick Molcisi - Rondo
• Baden Reade - Knauf
• Richard Glaister - Etex/Siniat
• Scott Hornsey - Decor System

The group will be supported by Simon (CEO), Expression of Interest is still welcome in all other states, please download your Expression of Interest form and email to ceo@awci.org.au at your earliest convenience.

AWCI VIC State Advisory Committee (SAC) 2025

Introducing Kyah O’Connor - AWCI Wellness Expert

AWCI Australia has partnered with Kyah who has designed a wellness program to enhance resilience and productivity for AWCI members.

Access the AWCI Australia (Member exclusive) Wellness Program today!

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Look out for your invitation to the upcoming AWCI Australia events, make sure you RSVP!

TAS Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 26 February 2025
10.00 AM at Verge Hotel Conference Room, 50 Tamar St, Launceston, TAS 7250

SA Member Catch-Up -  Friday 28 February 2025
4.00 - 7.00 PM,  Rex Hotel, 172 Richmond Rd, Marleston, SA 5033

QLD Member Catch-Up - Wednesday 12 March 2025
3.30 pm - 7 pm, Fitzy's Loganholme, Bryants Rd &, Pacific Hwy,
Loganholme, QLD 4129

WA Member Catch-Up - Thursday 6 March 2025
3:30 - 6.30 PM, Crown Perth, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood, WA 6100

RSVP HERE

CBA’s new home loan could make prefab homes the future of Aussie housing

CBA is making history as the first bank to join prefabAUS, an industry association for prefabricated housing. As part of this initiative, the bank will finance standardised building contracts, making it easier for homebuyers to secure loans for prefab homes.

Aussie home builds still lagging behind despite December uptick

Australia’s big goal of building 1.2 million new homes by 2029 is looking more and more like a long shot as falling housing approvals put builders even further behind schedule.

DecorZen acoustic panels by Decor Systems

Can you get sunburnt or UV skin damage through car or home windows?

When you’re in a car, train or bus, do you choose a seat to avoid being in the sun or do you like the sunny side?

How to stay safe on scorching worksites during this week’s heatwave

With temperatures pushing into the high 30s and 40s across multiple states, it’s essential for both workers and employers to take precautions.

Wearable site mapping tech slashes surveyancing times in half

Entering the job site to see someone wearing the NaVis VLX 3 and you’ll be mistaken for thinking you’ve accidentally walked onto a Star Wars movie set instead. 

Wearable tech is helping ageing tradies construct an extended career by building on experience

The utilisation of modern technologies has allowed experienced tradies to transition into less physically intensive roles as companies leverage decades of experience to provide virtual coaching to younger professionals or those needing an expert eye. 

AWCI Australia acknowledges that the articles included in the e-news are sourced from industry partners and industry publications

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