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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
The requirement to insulate a timber floor will depend on several factors including the orientation, design, fabric or external cladding and amount of glazing in the building. In some circumstances it may be worth considering insulating the sub–floor to achieve the required rating as more cost effective than other methods. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
Amendments to AS 1684 and AS 1720 have been published by Standards Australia. The changes affect the Machine Grade Pine (MGP) classifications but do not take legal effect until they are called up by the BCA in May 2011. In the interim, suppliers and builders can choose to comply with the new standards or continue to comply with the current standards. Click for more information
As a result of the cancellation of the Federal Government’s Home Insulation Program, there is currently a large amount of insulation products now available in Australia, a percentage of which includes imported products. Click for more information
The Australian Government has announced the phase-out or inefficient incandescent light bulbs over the next 3 years. The intention of the phase-out is to reduce energy consumption throughout the country as part of the Government’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gases by 60 per cent by 2050. Click for more information