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Current at: 04 August 2008
European Style
The latest looks in kitchens and bathrooms from Europe often provide inspiration for Australian trends.
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Current at: 04 August 2008
Ideas and Innovation
Walls and floors provide stability and insulation from noise and temperature extremes, and a blank canvas for homeowners to make their mark.
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Current at: 04 August 2008
Through The Looking Glass
Windows and doors can impact greatly on a home’s energy efficiency. Windows alone can account for more heat gain or loss than any other element in the building fabric. They also affect light, ventilation, noise control and security.
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Current at: 01 August 2008
Adaptable Housing - Future Proofing
The average age of Australians is increasing. This means the age composition of Australia’s population will change considerably in coming years. The population aged 65 years and over is projected to increase from 2.6 million in 2004 to up to nine million by 2051 (ABS Projection, June 2006) and more than half the population will be 50 years or over. The implications for housing needs are considerable.
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Current at: 24 June 2008
New Products on the Market
Keep abreast of the latest tools and products available on the market to help get the job done with outstanding results
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Current at: 15 May 2008
Intelligent Light Taking Control
A lighting control system is so much more than just a fancy dimmer switch.
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Current at: 11 March 2008
Moving the goal posts
In a town like Cairns word of mouth is everything. HIA Business Partner Emma Kilfoy of Kilfoy Cabinets knows this better than most. ‘Most of our business is from referrals, so our business operating philosophy is to do it once, do it right and give people what they’ve asked for at a competitive price,’ says Emma. Tradies often have a bad name, she adds, and Kilfoy Cabinets makes every effort not to add to the bad reputation. The approach seems to be working.
Since opening the doors of Kilfoy Cabinets in 2003 Emma and husband Shaun’s business has evolved from basically a two-person band to employing six people – and always looking for more.
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Current at: 17 March 2006
States of Confusion
In this Housing Magazine article, John Dodds examines the difficulties faced by builders who operate on two sides of a State border. An increasing regulatory environment is continually changing and growing and running a building business in Albury-Wodonga for example, creates three sets of policies, enormous amounts of paperwork and three different groups of people to deal with on approvals etc.
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Current at: 01 September 2008
Standing Out From The Crowd - Cathy Smith
If someone had told Catherine Smith 20-odd years ago that today she would be a full partner in her husband Nigel’s cabinetmaking company, an award-winning kitchen designer in her own right, and HIA’s 2008 Business Partner of theYear, she would have laughed in disbelief.
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Current at: 01 September 2008
A True Partnership - Libby Lang
This SA Business Partner’s husband took her by surprise when he nominated her for the BPN awards.
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Current at: 01 September 2008
Biting the Bullet - Susan Hoffman
To HIA and new to Canberra, this young kitchen company is finding its way with a little help from BPN.
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Current at: 01 September 2008
From Commerce To Housing Leah Sheiles
The 2007 HIA Australian Business Partner of the Year wants to help address the skills shortages issues.
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Current at: 29 July 2008
Honour Bound - Jennifer Weller
Knowing what is important in life is the secret to this successful BPN member’s success.
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Current at: 09 May 2008
Maintaining the Balance - Kylie Greenwood
Kylie Greenwood and her husband make running two businesses and raising a young family seem easy.
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