AWCI Victoria

 FLOOD RELIEF

PLASTERBOARD RECTIFICATION
Firstly, from the AWCI Members and Staff - Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by the recent floods. Our industry will work with the community and authorities to help assess and rectify people’s homes as efficiently as possible.
Wall and Ceiling linings will be some of the most widely affected parts of the home or business and the AWCI Technical Committee has developed some guidelines to assist when considering what actions need to be taken to begin rectification.
 
If you are looking for Contractors, Manufacturers, Distributors or Suppliers, please follow the links to the State AWCI websitesMembers of the AWCI abide by a set of rules and code of ethics developed by the plasterboard industry. Any questions regarding members should be referred to info@awci.org.au.
 
Manufacturers and Suppliers of Wall and Ceiling Linings have further specific information, please refer to their websites listed below. 
Boral                          www.boral.com.au/plasterboard 
CSR Gyprock               www.gyprock.com.au 
Lafarge                      www.lafargeplasterboard.com.au 
James Hardie              www.jameshardie.com.au 
BGC                            www.bgc.com.au/fibrecement 
                                 www.bgc.com.au/plasterboard
Knauf Plasterboard       www.knaufpacific.com.au  
 
Please check the State Government websites for valuable information and guides on disaster recovery.

 

AWCI Mission

The Association seeks to represent the interest of its members in the building and construction industry within Victoria thereby providing a voice for the walls and ceilings industries.

Providing industrial relations, training and occupational health and safety services to members 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 AWCIV you can ensure your voice is heard within the industry:

  • keep abreast of new products

  • encourage modification of change in existing products

  • meet manufacturers and suppliers

  • ensure your compliance with legislative requirements 

  • keep informed of wages and conditions changes 

  • have 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.

Phone the AWCIV office on (03) 9531 4703 for your enquiries re membership.

 

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2010 WAS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
 


 

Meeting Dates 2010

AGM/GM Friday 10th September

 

Get your Construction Induction Card through the AWCIV. For the next course date call (03) 9531 4703.

Want to get on site? Then get in quick.

New Worksafe Accredited Training applies from the 1st Of July.
LAST CHANCE TO GET IN AND GET YOUR AWCIV RED CARD NOW!

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AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS UPDATE

The recent review of the AS/NZS 2589: 2007 was published late in 2007 after considerable delays.

This edition incorporates major changes as listed below:-

  • The AS/NZS 2589:2007 is the amalgamation of AS/NZS 2589.1:1997, Gypsum linings in Residential and light Commercial Construction- Application and finish & AS/NZS 2589.2: 1997, Fibre-reinforced gypsum plaster.
  • Inclusion of a number of design specifications.
  • The inclusion of Commercial Construction.
  • Rationalization of Levels of finish.
  • The simplification of formatting.

Download Australian Standards Update (PDF)

 

Guidance Note - Use of Plasterers’ Stilts (WorkSafe Victoria)

The purpose of this Guidance Note is to provide builders, plastering contractors, employers and users of stilts with health and safety guidance on the use of stilts in construction workplaces.
Download - Use of Plasterers’ Stilts

 

News and Events
Walls & Ceilings Newsletter Issue 15
Date : 2010-11-30 14:10:58

Use the link below to download the November, 2010 issue of Walls & Ceilings. To save the file to your hard drive, rather than opening the PDF in your web browser, right click on the link and select 'Save Target As' or 'Save Link As'.

Level 4 Quality Assurance Fire Rated Lining System - BCGBC4047A
Date : 2010-08-23 04:01:45
Course starting soon - Details to be posted shortly
Quality Assure Fire Rated Lining Systems Training Course
Date : 2010-08-19 20:22:17

The next quality assure fire-rated lining systems training course will be held on Monday 6th September, 2010. Check out our Training page for further details.

Construction Induction Course
Date : 2010-08-19 19:58:23

Our next Construction Induction course will be held on 23rd September and 18th November. Phone AWCIV on 9531 4703 or email to: admin@awciv.com.au

On the Surface – Winter 2010
Date : 2010-08-19 19:51:01

The Winter 2010 edition of on the Surface magazine is now available for downloading.

WALLS & CEILINGS NEWSLETTER ISSUE 14
Date : 2010-08-09 17:13:59

Use the link below to download the August, 2010 issue of Walls & Ceilings. To save the file to your hard drive, rather than opening the PDF in your web browser, right click on the link and select 'Save Target As' or 'Save Link As'.

On the Surface - Summer 2009-10 edition
Date : 2010-02-23 00:57:57

The Summer 2009-10 edition of On the Surface magazine is now available for downloading.

Construction Induction Course
Date : 2009-11-10 00:26:29

Our next Construction Induction course will be held on 25th February, 2010. Inquire or enroll now by phoning the AWCIV on (03) 9531 4703 or send an email to admin@awciv.com.au.

Walls & Ceilings - Issue 12
Date : 2009-10-08 22:33:52

Use the link below to download the October 2009 issue of  Walls & Ceilings. To save the file to your hard drive, rather than opening the PDF in your web browser, right click on the link and select 'Save Target As...' or 'Save Link As...'

Illumination and Decoration of Flat Surfaces
Date : 2009-06-09 22:32:38

The Association of Wall and Ceilings Victoria has updated the Illumination and Decoration of Flat Surfaces booklet.

New AWCIV Course Anticipates High Demand!
Date : 2009-03-23 00:54:27
Fire Assure Fire-Rated Lining Systems (Wall & Ceiling Lining). This is a new version of the course set up last year. After extensive research and development it is been redesigned to suit the needs of the market, making it more accessible to more people in the industry.
Introducing the ‘No Arguments’ Australian Standards 2589 kit for plasterers
Date : 2009-02-07 05:03:03
The new "no arguments" gauge kit for plasterers and builders, is designed and produced in Australia by the Association of Wall & Ceiling Industries Vic. Inc., specifically for AWCIV members and the Plastering Trade.
Where do you stand on stilts?
Date : 2007-07-03 05:30:00
Stilts safety and maintenance for Plasterers.