NEXT GEN // Working with Regional Industry Education Partnerships we are committed to championing the next generation and creating awareness of the opportunities in our industry. This week we hosted a group of Year 10 students from various local high schools who are considering a School Based Apprenticeship (SBAT) which we are excited to offer in 2025.
80 // Today our fearless founder celebrates a very special milestone birthday! Nicholas Toskas is an industry legend and trail blazer. He founded NICCO in 1998 but his tenure in our industry dates back to the 1960s. Happy birthday Nicholas! Your family and team are so grateful for your vision and tenacity. And we love that you still come to work every day.
GRATEFUL // We are beyond humbled to be recognised by NSW Premier Mr Chris Minns for our participation in the Regional Industry Education Partnership program. On 26 September last year, we got a special mention in parliament (we are even in the Hansard!) and today we were presented a Community Recognition Certificate by the man himself. This is such awesome recognition of who we are, what we do and how we are contributing to bridging the gap between education and industry to help address current skills shortages. We are so proud of our team – especially their willingness to be involved in mentoring and imparting their knowledge and skills to the next generation. From participating in expos, supporting our work experience students, and teaching our apprentices, this commendation is a testament to our incredible team.
DID YOU KNOW // Biophilic spaces often incorporate timber for more than just aesthetics. Studies suggest timber contributes to wellbeing including helping reduce cortisol, the body’s stress hormone.
Architecture: Downie North Architects @downienorth
Build: Nettle Constructions
Photography: Tom Ferguson @tfadtomferguson
Location: Bronte, Sydney NSW
AUSTRALIA STREET // Designed by @killingmattwoods we proudly worked with @green.anvil to deliver the timber windows, doors and one of the shopfronts for this Paisano and Daughters project in Newtown.
Design: Killing Matt Woods @killingmattwoods
Build: Green. ANVIL. @green.anvil
Photography: @lucia_b_creative
Venue: Osteria Mucca @osteriamucca
Location: Newtown, Sydney NSW
RESPONSIBLE CHOICES // Wood is a low-carbon option for building. It is renewable, it stores carbon for the long-term, and it has a lower embodied energy than many other building materials. This is why timber windows and doors can assist in reducing the carbon footprint of a building.
Architecture: Rockpool Studios @rockpool_studios
Build: Wal Musgrove Constructions
Photography: Luc Remond @lucremond
Location: Crows Nest, Sydney NSW
FLOODED GUMS // Well designed timber windows and doors do more than just provide a view – they define the atmosphere of the space.
Architecture: Marker Architecture @markerarchitecture
Build: Robert Plumb Build @robertplumbbuild
Photographer: Alex McIntyre
@alexmcintyre_photography
Location: Millers Forrest, Hunter Region NSW
FAREWELL // 40 years of dedication. Julian started with our founder, Nicholas Toskas, back in 1986, during the Marrickville hardware days. Four decades of commitment, skill, and quiet dedication. Thank you for everything. Wishing you all the best in retirement. You’ll be missed.
AUSTRALIA STREET // Designed by @killingmattwoods we proudly worked with @green.anvil to deliver the timber windows, doors and one of the shopfronts for this Paisano and Daughters project in Newtown.
Design: Killing Matt Woods @killingmattwoods
Build: Green. ANVIL. @green.anvil
Photography: @lucia_b_creative
Venue: Osteria Mucca @osteriamucca
Location: Newtown, Sydney NSW
NEWLYN HOUSE // Designed by @downienorth we proudly worked with Nettle Constructions to deliver the timber windows and doors for this Bronte project.
Architecture: Downie North Architects @downienorth
Build: Nettle Constructions
Photography: Tom Ferguson @tfadtomferguson
Location: Bronte, Sydney NSW
