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 explains recent changes to the HIA ACT New Dwellings Contract
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An overview of the use of an 88º sweep junction (or ‘curved square’ junction) as no longer permitted for use in any position along a graded drain under the new edition of AS/NZS 3500.2.
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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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The recent fires across the state have caused immense damage to property and lives. With the large amount of properties damaged, the NSW Government is providing a free clean-up service. Before you begin any work in a bushfire affected property take a few minutes to read the important information about clean-up of affected properties.
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A kitchen upgrade can be one of the most exciting and important changes you make to your home. It can also involve a significant investment, so you want to make sure you do it properly.