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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Do you need to know the types of leave available to your workplace and employees if affected by COVID-19?
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If you employ office staff (for example) you may choose to take advantage of temporary changes to the Clerks Private Sector Award 2010 (Clerks Award) to help accommodate the pressure on your business and staffing due to COVID-19.
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With vaccination requirements applying to some workers in the construction sector in NSW and indications that more jurisdictions will be using vaccination targets as a way through this pandemic, members are wanting to understand their vaccination obligations in the workplace.
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Sometimes owners can be late to pay their progress claim by the due date. But did you know HIA building contracts allow the builder to charge interest on these payments when they become overdue? See here for directions on how to calculate default interest under HIA building contacts.
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Businesses may want to consider how to respond to the impacts of COVID-19 on current staffing arrangements.
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This information sheet outlines circumstances where a builder may seek to charge a prospective client for a quote.
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From 19th March 2021, Certificate of Occupancies (CoO) will become mandatory for new houses. This means an additional administration procedures must be undertaken before people move in.
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This information sheet provides an overview of the new requirements for Principal Certifying Authorities for the collection of data about certification work and related matters.
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This information sheet demonstrates how the supply chain can operate in purchasing building products and what verification process should be used, for both imported and domestically manufactured products, to ensure the builder and the consumer are protected.
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This information sheet explains recent changes to the HIA ACT New Dwellings Contract