As a manufacturer or supplier member of HIA, you are a vitally important part of the largest building industry association in Australia.
A summary of legislated public holidays and a schedule of RDO under the Building and Construction general Onsite Modern Award for 2012. Click for more information
A summary of legislated public holidays and a schedule of RDO under the Building and Construction General Onsite Modern Award for 2012. Click for more information
The Queensland Government has made changes to public holiday arrangements to commence from the 2011 Christmas season, including a special Queen's Diamond Jubilee holiday for 2012 only. Click for more information
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 Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. 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
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. 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