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This information sheet provides a brief outline of changes to the BCA for 2013 which start on 1 May 2013 including new window rules and standards for flood prone areas. Click for more information
This information sheet explains the new requirements for garage doors in cyclonic regions and provides guidance to builders who may have jobs in progress and need to understand when the new rules apply. Click for more information
HIA has published a revised 2nd edition of the HIA Guide to Materials and Workmanship for Residential Building Work. Click for more information
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
The HIA Guide to Materials and Workmanship for residential building work has been developed to provide a set of simple, accurate and accepted industry standards and tolerances that can be used to accompany your specification of works. HIA members can now rely on the HIA Guide, in place of other guides. Click for more information
The following is information relating to the inclusion of an insert to the HIA Residential Northern Territory contracts in compliance with the new commencing laws in the Northern Territory. Click for more information
Notice to members of New Northern Territory Residential Building Laws Click for more information
On 28 November 2012, the Federal Government passed the Fair Work Act Amendment Bill 2012 (Bill). The Bill implements a number of recommendations made by the Fair Work Act Review Panel whose report entitled ‘Towards more productive and equitable workplaces’ concluded that the Act was working well despite making 53 recommendations for change. Click for more information
This information sheet provides information on how to ensure a hardwood timber deck survives the weather, wear and tear of daily living. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
A Code of Practice for managing health and safety risks in housing construction work is currently being considered by regulators. It has been developed to provide practical guidance on complying with the requirements of the new national harmonised health and safety laws. Click for more information
Outlines factors which should be considered when classifying sales representatives or other white collar personnel 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