Auswide Corp

Did you know construction has the highest rate of suicide across the country?These are disturbing and alarming stats. Pride and mascuclinity seem to be the common reason men in construction keep things bottled up. There’s nothing ‘manly’ about not speaking up. If you need help, there’s always a solution. And You don't need to be an expert to reach out to someone whose behaviour has changed- just a good friend and a great listener. Ask your mates if they are ok. R U OK? A conversation you start could change a life.

Our team takes safety seriously.. they even wear hard hats during lunch. On a serious note. Safety on site is absolute paramount especially when working from heights with tools. This is your friendly reminder to : • Wear your PPE at all times. ... • Do not start work without an induction • Keep a tidy site • Do not put yourself or others at risk • Follow safety signs and procedures • Never work in unsafe areas. • Report defects and near misses • Do not skip those tool box talks SafeWork NSW is holding free symposiums on workplace health and safety for the building and construction industry across NSW from August to October. Click here to register https:// https://lnkd.in/gzG58QFw

Interesting article on women in construction . Building Commission NSW conducted a large piece of research in January to investigate the culture of the construction industry and the barriers women face in entering, working, and staying in the industry. https://lnkd.in/gW8pwPpn construction-resources/research-on-women-construction-industry Women’s experience in the industry • 71% of women who left the industry across Tiers 2 and 3 have experienced discrimination based on their gender. • 1 in 2 women in Tiers 2 and 3 report experiencing sexual harassment at work. This is never ok.. If you hear something, say something. Let's provide a safe and respectful working environment for all. Image from https://lnkd.in/gU2KxP9J

Thriving teams = thriving business. The success of any organisation, especially growing ones, heavily relies on the effectiveness of its teams. During our session with Virginia Walker, we covered behavioural patterns. Behavioural patterns encapsulate the predictable and routine ways individuals engage with others and approach various circumstances. Interestingly, most of our team had similar behavioural patterns. Has your organisation looked into behavioural patterns and if so, what were the results?

Employee of the month - Kylie! Kylie is a newer member to the team and her efforts and organisation have not gone unnoticed. Kylie has come on board at full steam and assisted getting the team more organised in the admin department. She is our office manager and keep us all in check, she is soft, kind hearted and truly gets the job done. We can add whatever about here as it would all apply. Thank you Kylie. We love having you on board at Aus Wide.

Project spotlight for your Thursday and it's a different one. This cantilevered scaffold was designed for a storm water main to be built between the two scaffolds and flow into the Canal. It was a delicate build as the bank was heritage stone and all works needed to be carried out carefully. With 5m cantilevered and picking up the working deck over the water, engineers were engaged during design and when changes needed to be made for a successful build. Great team effort on this one. #heritagestone #scaffold #scaffoldsolutions #successfulbuild #safetyfirst

Thinking of a career in scaffolding? We encourage you to look into our industry. There are many industries that require scaffolding such as music and entertainment scaffolding, construction scaffolding and rigging which requires training in scaffolding first. To become a qualified scaffolder, you need to acquire Nationally Accredited Training in Scaffolding Basic, Intermediate or Advanced level. The beginning stages of this profession are the most important as these pave the foundation, guidelines, and best practices in the industry. You will also need a high risk work permit, and a construction induction card. If you need more information, visit https://lnkd.in/grcMuXPn #constructionnsw #constructioncareers

Just showing off our new uniform for these freezing Sydney mornings! #winter #newuniforms #constructionuniforms

We are big on company culture and recently we welcomed some new members to our growing team. Our team workshop with Virginia Walker was a huge success. We do these workshops as it fosters better collaboration and improves communication and trust. It also allows us to collectively goal set so that everyone is on the same page and working towards the same objectives, which improves overall productivity and effectiveness. #companyculture #discprofiling #teambuilding #teamworkshop

Happy Friday team ! We are showcasing some recent Falsework scaffolding. Falsework refers to temporary structures used in construction to support buildings, bridges, or other infrastructure during building, repair, or maintenance work. It's called "false" because it's not a permanent part of the structure. Falsework scaffolding can include: 1. Temporary beams and supports 2. Shoring systems 3. Formwork for concrete 4. Access scaffolding It's used to: 1. Support heavy loads 2. Allow workers to access high areas 3. Provide a safe working platform 4. Enable construction of complex shapes