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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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: 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: 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: 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: 03 February 2010
NSW Public Holidays and RDOs 2010
New South Wales 2010 Public Holiday and RDO Calendar
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Current at: 03 February 2010
ACT Public Holidays and RDO's 2010
Australian Capital Territory 2010 Public Holiday and RDO Calendar
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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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Current at: 18 January 2010
How to use Individual Flexibility Agreements
Federal system employers covered by modern awards or enterprise agreements now have access to Individual Flexibility Agreements (IFAs) that allow for variations to the instrument to meet the individual needs of employers and employees provided the employee covered by the IFA is “better off overall”.
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Current at: 11 January 2010
Proposed Accessibility Features for All New Housing & Apartments (Vic)
The Government has released a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) outlining details of building requirements for all new houses, villas, townhouses and apartments.
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Current at: 11 January 2010
Proposed Accessibility Features for All New Housing & Apartments (Vic)
The Government has released details of their plan to mandate certain accessibility features for all new housing and apartments. A Public Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) that outlines the details of the changes is out for comment under 5 March 2010.
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Current at: 08 January 2010
Confusion Surrounds Modern Award Introduction from 1 January 2010
The Federal Government’s modern award system commenced on 1 January, and while many aspects of the modern award appear familiar, the switch to the modern award is far from seamless for employers in the residential building industry.
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