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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.

	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.
	New Consumer targeted information booklets Renovating your Kitchen and Renovating your Bathroom, with checklists, a step-by-step guide, the time it takes, how to find a professional - promoting HIA members – the best in the business.
	K&B enews The latest new Products and Trends update Targeted K&B industry News and information Business and Marketing tips, help and advice
	Guide to Kitchen Planning and Design HIA with Hettich Australia are thrilled to launch the latest must have design reference book, with 282 colour pages packed with information from the design brief to completion.
	Kitchens, Bathrooms and Renovations member benefits Browse the new Kitchens, Bathrooms and Renovation membership brochure, to see what's new and get information on services offered.
	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.
	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.
	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.

Current at: 14 March 2008
Award winning Cullours
Lisa Cull, a Victorian interior designer and the driving force behind Mornington-based company Cullours Interior Design, has building in her blood and a passion for kitchens and bathrooms.
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Current at: 19 April 2013
2nd Edition of HIA Guide to Materials & Workmanship now available (NAT)
HIA has published a revised 2nd edition of the HIA Guide to Materials and Workmanship for Residential Building Work.
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Current at: 19 April 2013
How to reference the HIA Guide to Materials and Workmanship
The HIA Guide has been prepared to assist in disputes with clients.The HIA Guide includes a set of accepted industry standards. In the case of a dispute over defective work or misunderstanding over qualities of workmanship and tolerances it can be used as a point of reference for both the builder and the owner.
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Current at: 19 April 2013
What is the HIA Guide to Materials and Workmanship?
The HIA Guide has been prepared to provide members with support in their day to day business. The primary aim of the Guide is to give an unbiased workable solution to non-regulated construction aspects where workmanship may lead to a variation in the finished product.
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Current at: 23 November 2012
How to ensure your outdoor kitchen can breathe (NAT)
This information sheet explains the risks and rules about installing outdoor gas appliances such as BBQs and heaters in covered outdoor kitchens and deck areas.
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Current at: 31 October 2012
Glass balustrades (NAT)
This information sheet sets out the rules in relation to glass balustrades when used at heights above 1 metre, such as on stair cases, decks and balconies.
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Current at: 31 July 2012
EPS compliant systems (VIC)
Lightweight polystyrene cladding systems are among non-BCA compliant systems and unlike some other systems are considered to be an alternative solution and require special attention at the building approval stage.
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Current at: 19 July 2012
Proposed Changes to BCA 2013 Released for Public Comment (NAT)
The public comment draft of changes to the BCA for 2013 has been released. Submissions are due by 1 August and this information sheet outlines the key issues that will affect new houses.
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Current at: 19 July 2012
BCA 2012 – Changes to Masonry and Slabs and Footings (NAT)
This information sheet provides a summary of changes to the BCA that started 1 May 2012. The information explains amendment to call up two new Australian Standards for masonry and residential slabs and footings.
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Current at: 19 July 2012
BCA 2012 – Changes to stair handrails and wet area provisions (NAT)
This information sheet provides a summary of changes to the BCA that started 1 May 2012. The information explains new requirements for a handrail on stairs and changes to the requirements for wet areas.
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Current at: 19 July 2012
Insulation handbook helps explain the ins and outs (Nat)
The Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ) have developed a free handbook publication which provides useful details on the right choices of insulation for your job and how to install insulation to meet the current requirements of the BCA.
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Current at: 19 July 2012
Universal housing design - What does it mean? (Nat)
Universal housing design is becoming a more common phrase in new home design and renovations. There are a range of different options and preferences that home owners can choose from. This information sheet provides a snapshot of ideas you can consider.
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Current at: 06 June 2012
Product conformance & the BCA Part 1 (Nat)
This information sheet is part of a series that explains when a building product needs to show it complies with the BCA and how a manufacturer or supplier can develop the necessary documents to proof it complies. Part 1 of 3.
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Current at: 06 June 2012
Product conformance & the BCA Part 2 (Nat)
This information sheet is part of a series that explains when a building product needs to show it complies with the BCA and how a manufacturer or supplier can develop the necessary documents to proof it complies. Part 2 of 3.
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Current at: 06 June 2012
Product conformance & the BCA Part 3 (Nat)
This information sheet is part of a series that explains when a building product needs to show it complies with the BCA and how a manufacturer or supplier can develop the necessary documents to proof it complies. Part 3 of 3.
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