BECOME AN AWCI MEMBER

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WHY BECOME AN AWCI MEMBER

AWCI Members are recognised for their expertise, their experience, their qualifications and most of all the high standard of interiors they deliver.

AWCI members benefit from the credibility of being a certified member of the National association for interior construction. By joining AWCI, you are stating that your company and your workmanship / delivery is the highest level. Holding an AWCI Certification allows you to use the AWCI logo on your website, invoices and emails and informs your clients about your commitment to quality, development of the industry and delivering the best interiors for NZ buildings.

HOW CAN AWCI HELP?

Our members include contractors, tradespeople, manufacturers and suppliers in the fibrous plaster, proprietary partitions, drywall, acoustic, interior partitions, suspended ceilings and fibre-cement linings industries within New Zealand. We count some of the country’s largest and most influential construction organisations as members.
Companies such as GIB, Rondo, Potter Interior Systems, Comfortech, Hilti, Ramset, CSR Building Products, T&R Interiors and James Hardie are all key partners of the Association supporting the members.

AWCI NZ will help grow and develop your business.

Key Benefits for members

▶Professional services – receive free assistance with contracts, dispute resolution, payment settlement, insurance and the latest legislative changes.

▶Recognition – formal endorsement of trade skills and qualifications, including numbered membership credentials and exclusive use of AWCINZ signage and branding.

▶Connections – connect with clients, apprentices, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and service providers through a range of professional forums and social occasions, including the annual AWCI National Conference or annual Golf Days.

▶EAP – We have an employee assistance programme paid by the association for the benefit of you and your staff. If they need help with stress, financial issues, drug and alcohol, this is all part of your membership.

▶Training and development – up-skill with one of our regular training seminars

▶Representation – We advocate on your behalf to Government and other agencies that have an impact on our industry. Have more say in nationally significant construction issues and technical developments which affect the wall and ceiling industries.

▶Technical Committee – AWCI has a technical committee that members can approach to assist with technical queries or issues.

▶ Latest industry knowledge – members receive our email news updates and Insight magazine to stay on top of the latest news, events, legislative updates, technical changes and industry updates.

▶Information at your finger tips – we have a Smart Phone APP available for members which has Health & Safety Information, Code of Practice and our Technical Guidelines manual right at your fingertips.

▶Qualifications – we can assist with apprentice qualifications or put you on a path to having your experience formally recognised as a qualification.

▶ Technical resources – draw on our library of technical guidance and industry compliance information, including the latest heath and safety and construction contracts guidance, all available to members via the AWCINZ website.

▶ Insurance – a partnership with Rothbury Insurance Brokers.

Join Today – drop us an email at admin@awcinz.org.nz