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Benefits of Training Apprentices
A Commercial Contractor’s View It's truly refreshing to hear about companies that value their apprentices and recognise their potential impact not just on the business but also on the community at large. Apprenticeships can be incredibly beneficial for both parties involved when approached with the right mindset. Not only do [...]
FCIA Gala Ball – Our industry night of nights
On Saturday, the 2nd of March 2024, the FCIA hosted its second Gala Ball building upon the success of the Inaugural Gala held in 2023. With a guest list of over 448 attendees, the Plaza Ballroom was nearly at capacity and alive with anticipation. The opening comments from the FCIA’s [...]
Transforming urban accessibility: The vision of Tactile Systems Australia
In the dynamic realm of urban design and construction, every element plays a crucial role in shaping the accessibility and inclusivity of our built environment. Tactile Systems Australia emerges as a trailblazer, dedicated to revolutionising urban accessibility through innovative solutions and unwavering commitment to excellence. At the heart of their [...]
Explore the latest trend report from Feltex
The team at Feltex Carpets are designers and technical specialists armed with a passion for interiors. Their experts are at the forefront of cutting-edge designs, bringing the latest colour and style trends to floors all over the world. The carefully curated Interior trends highlight new and emerging trends, and how [...]
Compliance, Performance and Support
An important consideration in building and construction is ensuring people of all abilities can safely access the built environment. Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI) are used widely on platforms, crossings, entries, ramps, escalators, and stairs. Tactile Systems Australia supplies a range of TGSI’s and other products to ensure all Australians [...]
Floorworld, focus on Community
With decades of experience and 43 current locations across Australia, Floorworld members are naturally bound to their local communities. In addition to offering many of Australia’s leading flooring products, Floorworld commits to a generous School Sponsorship Program, and Pancare; a foundation devoted to supporting families, and funding cancer research. All [...]
FCIA Gala 2023
On Saturday 4 March 2023 the Chair of the Floor Covering Institute of Australia (FCIA), Brett Sturgess, had the pleasure of hosting the first ever national flooring industry Gala at the historic Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne. In welcoming more than 300 industry leaders from across Australia Brett invited all to [...]
FCIA – 2023
As we reflect on the year that was, it is fair to say that 2022 was a busy year for everyone in the flooring industry. For most in this industry, the two biggest issues raised were: the lack of installers the lack of new people coming into this industry. In [...]
Dream it, Style it, Live it with Carpet Court
Carpet Court Australia is the largest and one of the most experienced specialist floor covering and window furnishing store networks in Australia. With over 200 outlets nation-wide, Carpet Court has the size and reach to provide quality products and services to almost every household and business in the country. Carpet [...]
FCIA Apprentice Charity Workshops
The Floor Covering Institute of Australia Ltd (FCIA) was established to address critical skills shortages within the industry and is create a high-quality sustainable workforce for the flooring industry. To lift the profile and reputation of the flooring industry and to drive relevant, up to date flooring installation skills, FCIA [...]