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Current at: 01 February 2012
Asbestos Identification (Nat)
This information sheet provides guidance on how to find out whether asbestos-containing material (ACM) is present in a building or structure and the basic matters required to be determined prior to undertaking any asbestos removal work, including removal work that is allowed to be undertaken without a licence.
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Current at: 25 November 2011
NSW Public Holidays and RDOs 2012
A summary of legislated public holidays and a schedule of RDO under the Building and Construction General Onsite Modern Award 2012
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Current at: 03 August 2011
Mandatory disclosure RIS open for comment (NAT)
This information sheet provides a summary of the recent release by the Federal government of a RIS to introduce mandatory disclosure for all new homes
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Current at: 21 July 2011
The Carbon Tax and the Residential Building Industry
An overview of the HIA policy on carbon tax and member Q&A. Outline of HIA participation in a new industry alliance against the carbon tax.
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Current at: 15 July 2011
Carbon Tax FAQ for Residential Building
The Federal Government’s plans to introduce a carbon pricing mechanism will impact
across the entire Australian economy. The residential building industry will be
affected more than most.
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Current at: 08 July 2011
GreenSmart Leaders
HIA GreenSmart Leaders are national companies who support the HIA GreenSmart Code of Practice. These companies work across Australia to deliver sustainable products, housing and communities that incorporate the best of HIA GreenSmart.
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Current at: 08 July 2011
GreenSmart Partners
HIA GreenSmart Partners are national manufacturers and supplier companies who support the HIA GreenSmart Code of Practice. These companies work across Australia to deliver sustainable products for the housing industry that incorporate the best of HIA GreenSmart.
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Current at: 19 May 2011
Tongue and groove timber flooring Part 1: Supply, storage & ventilation (Nat)
There are a number of fundamental requirements and procedures that need to be followed to ensure long term performance of Tongue & Groove (T&G) flooring. The following requirements are applicable where a feature floor or covered floor are placed on the traditional timber bearer and joist systems.
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Current at: 03 May 2011
Terminating an employee – serious misconduct versus underperformance
Any termination, if not handled carefully, could lead to constructive dismissal, unfair dismissal or unlawful termination claims.
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Current at: 18 April 2011
Principles of lifecycle assessment (NAT)
You may have heard the term Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) over the last few years, but may be unsure what it refers to. This information sheet introduces LCA and how it can be used as a decision making tool for the assessment of building products, when the builder or owner is interested in considering the overall environmental impact of a building.
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Current at: 17 April 2011
Elements of lifecyle assessment (NAT)
This information sheet has been prepared to provide members interested in life cycle assessment of buildings and building materials with information on things to consider in an assessment.
More details on Life Cycle Assessment and how it can be used is provided in HIA’s Information Sheet Principles of Life Cycle Assessment.
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Current at: 08 March 2011
GreenSmart Foundation Partners
HIA GreenSmart Foundation Partners are national companies who have supported the GreenSmart initiative since its inception in 1999. These companies typically work across Australia to deliver sustainable products, housing and communities that incorporate the best of HIA GreenSmart.
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Current at: 21 February 2011
New edition AS 2870 - Residential Slabs and Footings released (Nat)
A new edition of AS 2870 has been published by Standards Australia but it will not be called up by the BCA until 2012. This information sheet explains the changes.
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Current at: 21 February 2011
National Construction Code - What is it?
From 2011, there will be a new National Construction Code published by the Australian Building Codes Board which incorporate BCA 2011 Volumes 1 and 2, along with a new Plumbing Code of Australia.
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Current at: 21 February 2011
Proposed Changes to BCA 2011 – Volume 2 (Housing Provisions) (Nat)
BCA 2011 will apply to all projects with building approvals submitted after 1 May 2011, subject to any transitional provisions that apply in your state. There are changes to both Volume 1 and 2 of the BCA that members should take time to review. This information sheet sets out the changes to Volume 2 - Housing Provisions.
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