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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Information about changes to Housing Industry Association standard contracts and how to convert existing contracts to comply with new legislation.
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HIA has recently updated its period and project trade contract agreements.Both agreements are designed to be used by builders/ principal contractors (PCs) and trade contractors for their subcontract arrangements on residential and domestic building work projects.
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Changes to the Home Building Act apply from 1 March 2015
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This information sheet sets out the changes to the NBN policy that introduces charges for new developments to receive NBN infrastructure.
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This information sheet has been prepared to provide members with information recently received from Telstra about changes they have made to their operational processes for pre-provisioning of telecommunication services to new homes.
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This information sheet explains what to look for when buying insulation to make sure it meets the requirements of the BCA and Australian Standards.
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This information sheet is intended to provide builders with guidance on how to manage a contract where the client supplies, and perhaps installs, a product that is required to comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
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This information sheet provides help for builders when specifying concrete to take account of the season and the time of placement.
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This information sheet provides an overview of recent legislative changes in NSW for combustible cladding, that predominatly effect Class 2-9 buildings.
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This information sheet explains the requirement for building contractors who are contracting with homeowners, for works valued greater than $20,000 to give their clients a Commencement Notice.