Kitchens & Bathrooms
HIA Kitchens & Bathrooms supports the businesses and interests of kitchen and bathroom designers, kitchen fabricators, cabinet makers and installers, bathroom specialists, kitchen and bathroom suppliers, sales staff, and furniture, product and material manufacturers.
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Guide to Kitchen Planning and Design
HIA with Hettich Australia are thrilled to launch the latest must have design reference book . |
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Kitchens, Bathrooms and Renovation brochure
Browse the new Kitchens, Bathrooms and Renovation membership brochure, to see what's new and get information on services offered. |
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housinglocal.com.au
Great photo galleries and information to browse through - ideas and inspiration for both the public and the industry - kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, renovations, interiors, street appeal the outdoors and more. |
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K&B enews
The latest new Products and Trends update
Targeted K&B industry News and information
Business and Marketing tips, help and advice |
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K&B contracts and compliance
New and Improved Contract protects you and your client covering deposits, payment schedules, extensions of time and more. Plus understanding your compliance obligations, licensing, insurances and more. |
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K&B reference guides
A library of informative and easy to follow reference guides including the Guide to Kitchen & Bathroom Construction, Guide to Bathroom Planning, Guide to Check Measure and more. |
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K&B Awards winners and finalists
The K&B Awards program represent the pinnacle of achievement in Australia’s residential building industry and recognise the best of the best in the industry each year. Check out the 2011 National winners and finalists. |
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Current at: 30 July 2008
Superannuation - An Overview
An overview on your obligations to pay superannuation on behalf of your employees (which include directors as well as "Labour Only" and "Substantially Labour Only" contractors.
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Current at: 30 July 2008
Tongue and groove flooring (Nat)
Tongue and grove natural timber floors, just like all quality products, must be handled, stored, installed and maintained with care to ensure excellent service. This leaflet answers many of the most frequently asked questions about and highlights important precautions and considerations which you should discuss with your flooring supplier, builder and/or installer before you proceed.
This information has been developed and supplied by Timber Development Association (NSW), www.timber.net.au and HIA makes no representation as to its accuracy, currency or completeness. The information is provided on the basis that you undertake your own assessment as to its suitability for your purposes.
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Current at: 30 July 2008
Glancing light on plasterboard (Nat)
HIA members should understand how the overall appearance of plasterboard is likely to be affected by ‘glancing light’ and the choice of decoration (lighting/painting). It is important to understand that the selection and position of light fittings can play a major role in minimising the effects of glancing light on plasterboard surfaces.
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Current at: 30 July 2008
Provision and display of building permit information (Vic)
The Building Commission conducts random audits on building sites from time to time to check compliance with the provisions of the Building Act 1993 and the Building Regulations 2006.
One of the areas the Building Commission have been targeting of late is in relation to provision and display of permit information.
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Current at: 30 July 2008
Bathroom ventilation
Does a bathroom exhaust fan need to be vented to the outside of the building or can it vent into the roof?
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Current at: 08 July 2008
An industry guide to the correct installation of windows (Nat)
The Australian Window Association is pleased to produce this Industry Guide for the Installation of Windows and Doors as part of its commitment to raising the standard of the built performance of windows and doors in Australia.
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Current at: 02 July 2008
Dust in Cabinetry Hardware (Nat)
When installing cabinetry of any type it is important to ensure that dust created during fitting is prevented from penetrating any hardware such as drawer runners, hinges, locks and the like.
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Current at: 26 June 2008
Guide to Kitchen and Bathroom Construction E2
The New & Improved Edition 2 Guide to Kitchen & Bathroom Construction is now available providing the industry with a valuable resource tool to clarify areas of quality and workmanship standards in the construction and installation of kitchens and bathrooms.
The Guide is a valuable tool for kitchen and bathroom designers, kitchen fabricators, cabinetmakers and installers, bathroom specialists, kitchen and bathroom suppliers, builders and sales staff.
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Current at: 20 June 2008
Balustrade construction for Class 1 buildings BCA 2008 (Nat)
The Building Code of Australia (BCA) Volume 2 - Housing Provisions contains requirements for balustrades and other barrier construction for Class 1 residential buildings. This information sheet contains the requirements in the 2008 BCA edition which incorporates some changes.
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Current at: 06 June 2008
ACT Regional Partners
HIA GreenSmart is proudly supported by companies and organisations committed to embracing environmental leadership through the HIA GreenSmart Code of Practice.
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Current at: 06 June 2008
Queensland Regional Partners
HIA Greensmart is proudly supported by companies and organisations committed to embracing environmental leadership through the HIA GreenSmart Code of Practice.
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Current at: 06 June 2008
Victorian Regional Partners
HIA Greensmart is proudly supported by companies and organisations committed to embracing environmental leadership through the HIA GreenSmart Code of Practice.
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Current at: 06 June 2008
WA Regional Partners
HIA Greensmart is proudly supported by companies and organisations committed to embracing environmental leadership through the HIA GreenSmart Code of Practice.
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Current at: 06 May 2008
ABN Essentials - Trap #1 - When your Supplier Doesn't Have an ABN (National)
A common trap for the unwary is where a supplier doesn't provide you with an ABN - did you know you had to withhold PAYG on the invoice amount?
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Current at: 06 May 2008
ABN Essentials - Trap # 2 - Your Supplier has an ABN but is Not Registered for GST (National)
A common trap is when a supplier has an ABN, is not registered for GST, yet charges GST on its invoice. The trap is that if you have claimed (& received) a tax credit for the GST amount, you have to pay it back to the ATO.
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