The draft structure for the Furnishing Industry Reference Committee (IRC) was published on this website on 27 May 2016 and provided an opportunity for industry to comment on whether the structure would adequately represent the furnishing industry. The AISC welcomed the comments received from a range of stakeholders. While the structure was slightly amended in response to those comments, there was general agreement that the structure was fit for purpose.
The following list of specialisations is represented by the new IRC:
- Bedding
- Blinds, awnings, security screens and grills
- Flooring technology
- Furniture design and technology
- Furniture manufacturing (commercial/residential)
- Furniture finishing (commercial/residential)
- Glass and glazing (including architectural glass)
- Interior decoration and design
- Kitchen/bathroom/cabinet making (including design, manufacturing and installation of furniture and cabinetry)
- Picture framing
- Soft furnishings
- Specialised textiles
- Upholstery
- Wood machining (including timber and composite machining)