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Current at: 15 May 2008
What's New On The Market
The lastest products on the market to save time, money and/or the environment.
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Current at: 15 May 2008
All Pumped Up
Many HIA members use air compressors every day. Looks at what’s behind all the hot air.
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Current at: 15 May 2008
Tip Tip Hooray - New Dumpers Make Easy Work
Removing building rubble, particularly from confined areas, can be made much easier with the help of a small, compact, high-tip dumper from Kennards Hire.
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Current at: 10 March 2010
Waterproofing requirements for wet areas (NAT)
The minimum performance requirements that must be met to comply with the regulations for Class 1 single dwellings.
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Current at: 05 March 2010
Checking your insulation: What to look for and ask for (Nat)
As a result of the cancellation of the Federal Government’s Home Insulation Program, there is currently a large amount of insulation products now available in Australia, a percentage of which includes imported products.
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Current at: 24 February 2010
Warranty insurance for domestic building work
This information sheet explains when you need to obtain warranty insurance for domestic building work.
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Current at: 23 February 2010
Liability for defects and the HIA Building Contract (VIC)
This infosheet discusses the builder's liability for defects in the building work and presumes that a HIA New Homes Contracts (editions including and after February 1999) is in use.
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Current at: 23 February 2010
Cost Plus Contracts
The Domestic Building Contracts Act (Act) sets out requirements and rules for contracts between building contractors and owners (including owner builders) for domestic building work with a value greater than $5,000. This information sheet provides an overview as to the requirements for cost plus contracts.
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Current at: 17 February 2010
Builder & Trade Registration Workshops in Victoria
HIA offers Assistance & Guidance with your application for Builder & Trade Registration
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Current at: 17 February 2010
BCA 2010 – Changes to Referenced Australian Standards (Nat)
BCA 2010 will see the introduction of new provisions and changes in both Volumes 1 and 2. In particular, changes to the Australian Standards adopted by both volumes will be made. The new / revised Australian Standards will generally apply to building materials and products.
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Current at: 17 February 2010
Draft of Private Bushfire Shelters Technical Standard Available (Nat)
In September 2009 the Australian Building Codes Board approved the development of a technical standard for the design of private use bushfire bunkers (now referred to as private bushfire shelters). A draft technical standard has since been prepared and is now released for public comment.
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Current at: 10 February 2010
State Referral of Industrial Relations Powers – what does it mean for you?
In Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia, all private sector employees, whether employed by a sole trader, partnership or company, are now covered by the federal workplace relations system and the Commonwealth Government’s Fair Work Act 2009. This follows the decision made by the governments in these states to refer their industrial relations powers to the Commonwealth.
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Current at: 08 February 2010
The National Employment Standards
As of 1 January 2010 all employees, even managerial or non-award staff, are entitled to the benefit of ten minimum standards of employment, the National Employment Standards (NES). These entitlements are summarised in this information sheet.
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Current at: 03 February 2010
BCA 2010 – 6-star Energy Efficiency (Nat)
A decision on the introduction of 6-star energy efficiency provisions into BCA 2010 was made by the Building Minister’s Forum. The changes will apply to both single dwellings and apartment buildings. Changes will also proceed for the commercial building sector.
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Current at: 29 January 2010
Home Team – The Tranquility
The Home Teams’ latest display home, the Tranquility at Homequest Bella Vista has received HIA’s GreenSmart House accreditation for its design and construction.
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