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 websites. Members 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.
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.
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.
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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
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