AWA News - Australian Window Association

Fall Prevention

13th May 13

New Mandatory Regulations for Fall Prevention.

Update To Basix Thermal Comfort Protocol

1st May 13

The BASIX thermal comfort protocol has been updated to align with the NatHERS Technical Notes.

Introduction of 6 Star Energy Efficiency Requirements

1st May 13

Introduction of 6 Star energy efficiency requirements in Tasmania on 1 May 2013.

AWA AGM Minutes

12th Apr 13

Minutes from the Australian Window Associations Annual General Meeting, held on the 18th February 2013.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Small Business In Focus

12th Apr 13

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launched the latest Small Business In Focus report, which is part of a campaign to give small businesses practical information on their rights and obligations.

Construction Industry joins with University Experts to Save Emissions

12th Apr 13

Some of the country’s leading building and construction companies have joined with university experts in a major new initiative to help Australia achieve its 2050 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target.

CSR House - Episode Six: Windows

12th Apr 13

CSR have released a series of online webisodes tracking The CSR House Project.

Illegal Logging Prohibition Bill Passed

12th Apr 13

On Monday 19th November, The Illegal Logging Prohibition Bill was passed by the Senate.

AWA are now Members of NSW Business Chamber

12th Apr 13

The Australian Window Association are now members of NSW Business Chamber allowing our members the following benefits:

AS/NZS 4666: 2012 Insulating Glass Units - Now Available

12th Apr 13

A new version of AS/NZS 4666: 2012 Insulating Glass Units has been published and is available for purchase through the AWA.

Illegal Logging - FSC National Risk Assessments

12th Apr 13

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) have approved a number of National Risk Assessments for their Controlled Wood Standard. Assessment of risk for Illegally Logged wood is part of the Controlled Wood Standard.

Kids Can't Fly - Cathy Sherry.

12th Apr 13

This article looks at the presence of children in strata schemes in Sydney, their numbers and family characteristics. It then considers the circumstances of children’s falls and the legal ramifications and solutions

Christoffel Windows, a 25-year old well established window company, is

12th Apr 13

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Beware of Directory Listing Scams Targeting Small Businesses

12th Apr 13

SCAMwatch is advising businesses to beware of unsolicited faxes offering paid listings in scam online directories

HIA Campaign on Non-Compliant Products

12th Apr 13

The HIA held a summit in Melbourne on the 28th of March discussing all aspects of compliant and non-compliant products including a review of the Australian certification system.