PFIC Membership
Member Benefits
Permanent Formwork Industry Council (PFIC) offers a diverse range of benefits that add real value for our members. PFIC is dedicated to providing members with tools and services that help them provide high quality permanent formwork products & associated services to the construction industry and the community
Interested in becoming a PFIC member?
To become a member of PFIC, an organisation or individual must commit to a stringent set of requirements tailored to their position within the industry.
PFIC member signatories will be actively and preferentially promoted because of their adoption of industry recognised best practice for Permanent Formwork related products and services. PFIC members websites will be linked to the appropriate section of PFIC website.
Access to peers and the industry’s leaders and connection with regulators, scientists, suppliers, academia, advocates and experts at our events such as member briefings, conferences, technical meetings and networking events.
To State and Federal Governments, policy makers, regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders to improve sector conditions, remove barriers and open doors to expand permanent formwork markets.
Educate your sales force and technical staff on the lifecycle of PVC through tailored in-house presentations and equip your front-line with the knowledge they need to promote and position your products.
Gain access to technical information and programs to help your company.
Access the latest news and research through exclusive member-only reports, bulletins and news round ups and be the first to hear about relevant national and international developments.
Make a difference by nominating a member* representative to be part of the PFIC Board or one of our PFIC Committees/Work Groups, and have a say in the future direction of the Australian Permanent Formwork industry.
MEMBERSHIP TIERS
| Member Types | Membership Conditions | |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Members | Permanent Formwork Manufacturer /Distributor | 1. Holding the current financial ordinary (O/S PF Distributor) membership 2. Commitment to the PFIC objectives, Charter and Code Contact/practice 3. Commitment to the PFIC Training and Installation Mandatory Code 4. Commitment to the PFIC Compliance principles, particularly fire 5. Commitment to active participation in PFIC Projects 6. Commitment to responsible sourcing and environmentally sustainable practices |
| Raw Material Suppliers to Permanent Formwork Manufacturers | 1. Holding a current financial PFIC Ordinary (PF Raw materials Supplier Cat2) membership 2. Commitment to the PFIC Objectives, Charter & Code of Conduct/Practice 3. Commitment to active participation in PFIC projects 4. Commitment to responsible sourcing and environmentally sustainable practices | |
| Permanent Formwork Installers | 1. Holding a current financial PFIC Ordinary (PF Installer) membership 2. Commitment to the PFIC Objectives, Charter & Code of Conduct/Practice 3. Commitment to PFIC Training and installation Mandatory Code (must attain compliance within 4 months of joining PFIC) 4. Commitment to active participation in PFIC projects 5. Commitment to responsible sourcing and environmentally sustainable practices | |
| Recyclers | 1. Holding a current financial PFIC Ordinary (Recycler) membership 2. Commitment to the PFIC Objectives, Charter & Code of Conduct/Practice 3. Commitment to responsible sourcing and environmentally sustainable practices | |
| Associate Members | Concrete Suppliers | 1. Holding a current financial PFIC Associate membership 2. Commitment to the PFIC Objectives, Charter & Code of Conduct/Practice 3. Commitment to active participation in PFIC projects 4. Commitment to responsible sourcing and environmentally sustainable practices. |
| Reo Bar Suppliers | ||
| Bar Chip Suppliers | ||
| Waterproofing Suppliers | ||
| Render Suppliers | ||
Ordinary Members
Associate Members
Ordinary Members
Permanent Formwork Manufacturer /Distributor
- Holding the current financial ordinary (O/S PF Distributor) membership
- Commitment to the PFIC objectives, Charter and Code Contact/practice
- Commitment to the PFIC Training and Installation Mandatory Code
- Commitment to the PFIC Compliance principles, particularly fire
- Commitment to active participation in PFIC Projects
- Commitment to responsible sourcing and environmentally sustainable practices
Raw Material Suppliers to Permanent Formwork Manufacturers
- Holding a current financial PFIC Ordinary (PF Raw materials Supplier Cat2) membership
- Commitment to the PFIC Objectives, Charter & Code of Conduct/Practice
- Commitment to active participation in PFIC projects
- Commitment to responsible sourcing and environmentally sustainable practices
Permanent Formwork Installers
- Holding a current financial PFIC Ordinary (PF Installer) membership
- Commitment to the PFIC Objectives, Charter & Code of Conduct/Practice
- Commitment to PFIC Training and installation Mandatory Code (must attain compliance within 4 months of joining PFIC)
- Commitment to active participation in PFIC projects
- Commitment to responsible sourcing and environmentally sustainable practices
Recyclers
- Holding a current financial PFIC Ordinary (Recycler) membership
- Commitment to the PFIC Objectives, Charter & Code of Conduct/Practice
- Commitment to responsible sourcing and environmentally sustainable practices
Associate Members
Concrete Suppliers
Reo Bar Suppliers
Bar Chip Suppliers
Waterproofing Suppliers
Render Suppliers
- Holding a current financial PFIC Associate membership
- Commitment to the PFIC Objectives, Charter & Code of Conduct/Practice
- Commitment to active participation in PFIC projects
- Commitment to responsible sourcing and environmentally sustainable practices.
MEMBER OBLIGATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
To become a member of PFIC, an organisation or individual must commit to a stringent set of requirements tailored to their position within the industry. These cover:
Codes of Conduct
Social & Environmental Obligations
Technical Obligations
Commitment to best practices
Communication obligations
Contract Administration
Handling of complaints, non-compliance & enforcement
A copy of PFIC’s Code of Conduct is available on request – please email info@pfic.org.au
PFIC TRAINING AND INSTALLATION OF MANDATORY CODE
Permanent Formwork Supplier Members must:
- Provide formal, detailed off-site training in all aspects of installation of their permanent formwork system
- Such training must meet the syllabus requirements of PFIC
- All trainers must hold a formal qualification in training (Cert. IV or similar)
- Allow a PFIC nominated representative to audit training to confirm compliance and adequacy to PFIC requirements on an annual basis
- Provide readily accessible and detailed documentation about the installation of their permanent formwork system
- Employ a minimum of one site inspection officer per 200,000 m2 of formwork sold to:
– Provide on-site training on an as needed basis
– Provide on-site advice as needed
– Assess system installations at various stages in a construction project
– Provide documented reports on findings of each assessment
– Undertake annual detailed audits of the installation practices and processes of PFIC member installers
Permanent Formwork Installer Members must:
- Have a building, carpentry or form working license or similar
- Ensure any employee responsible for supervising the installation of formwork, placement of steel reinforcement and placement of concrete have attended off-site training provided by a supplier of permanent formwork
- Ensure that at least 33% of each installation crew (in addition to the supervisor) has attended off-site training provided by a permanent formwork supplier
- Ensure all projects have detailed site-specific ITP’s that are followed and are fully documented
- Ensure that everyone on the installation crew has ready access the formwork supplier’s installation manual
- Ensure that any split package project has one person responsible to oversee the whole process. Such person is accountable for full compliance with the site-specific ITP.
- Allow permanent formwork supplier site inspection officer to inspect installation at whatever time the inspection officer deems appropriate. A representative of the installer must be present for the entirety of the inspection.
- Provide to inspection officer whatever documentation is requested that is appropriate to the installation process
- Take appropriate actions as they deem necessary based on the advice of the inspection officer
- Submit to an annual detailed audit of the installation practices and processes by an inspection officer of the formwork supplier. A representative of the installer must be present for the entirety of the audit.
PFIC MEMBERS
Corporate Members
Ordinary Members
