Information sheets
HIA information sheets cover a wide range of industry topics. Prepared by HIA information specialists, they are designed to help HIA members answer questions about a variety of complex areas. You can search by category. Members can also talk to HIA for additional help and support.
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This information sheet provides an overview of the rapid adjudication system under the Construction Contracts Act 2004. On 1 January 2005 the Construction Contracts Act 2004 (the “Act”) commenced, with the Act introducing laws to facilitate prompt payment for building work.
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This information sheet summarises the fees for building work in Tasmania
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This information sheets explains when a floor waste is required in a class 1 building based on the requirements of the BCA and Australian Standards.
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This Information Sheet outlines the formal process for documenting a builder requested variation including the builder’s obligations under the contract and the legislation.
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Since 2011 the NCC has only contained Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) Provisions for masonry veneer construction through the referencing of the relevant Australian Standard.
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HIA has published a revised 2nd edition of the HIA Guide to Materials and Workmanship for Residential Building Work. The HIA Guide has been prepared to provide members with support in their day to day business.
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This information sheet is a guide to the security of payment legislation in Tasmania
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A common question HIA receives in the design & use of Class 2-9 buildings is - how many toilets, hand basins, accessible facilities, etc. do I need to provide for X number of people? To assist you to better understand and apply the sanitary and other facilities provisions, the ABCB have developed a "Sanitary Facilities Calculator" which helps to calculate this for you.
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The ACCC has launched a new consumer campaign to raise awareness of th risks of Infinity electrical cabling being used in new homes and renovations between 2010 and 2013.
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This information sheet is intended to assist members to understand the difference between Parts 1 - 4 of AS 1684 and choose which part of the standard suits their needs.