At the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI), we are committed to providing every professional with the tools they need to succeed, regardless of their primary language. To better support our Spanish-speaking members and workforce, we have integrated several features and programs designed to make our industry-leading expertise more accessible than ever.
Navigate with Ease: The Website Translation Toggle
We want to ensure that technical guidance and industry news are available to everyone at the click of a button. Visitors to awci.org can utilize the translation toggle feature located on the website. This tool allows users to instantly view site content in Spanish, ensuring that vital information—from membership benefits to technical articles—is easy to understand and implement.
Safety and Wellness First
Safety is a universal language, and AWCI is dedicated to ensuring every worker returns home safely. Our bilingual-friendly resources include:
- Safety Program Template Library: Access a comprehensive collection of safety templates designed to help contractors maintain compliance and protect their teams on-site.
- Workplace Wellness Resources: We provide topical discussion guides focused on mental health and total worker wellbeing, helping crews foster a supportive and healthy work environment.
- Safe Work Practices for Wall and Ceiling Workers: Practices and principles on 41 potential hazards in the drywall and plastering fields.
Educational Courses and Technical Documents
AWCI’s “Doing It Right” series is the gold standard for wall and ceiling education. We are proud to offer resources and support for our flagship programs to help Spanish-speaking professionals earn their credentials:
- Stucco—Doing It Right®: Comprehensive training on the proper installation of stucco systems, covering everything from moisture management to final application.
- EIFS—Doing It Right®: Elite education on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), ensuring quality control and long-term durability for every project.
- Stucco and Drainage Planes Technical Document: This document provides information on model code language specific to the requirement for a drainage system or drainage material behind exterior cement plaster (“stucco”) cladding.
Empower your team today. Whether you are looking for safety protocols or advanced technical certification, AWCI’s Spanish-accessible resources are here to help you build better and safer.