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What we do, we do for you

Together, we are building a better future.

What we do, we do for you

Together, we are building a better future.

You can count on HIA - our unwavering commitment to our members hasn’t changed. For more than 70 years, we have represented and united builders across Australia - providing a real voice to the residential building and construction industry.

Everything we do is to support our members. We’re by your side whenever you need guidance, from delivering up-to-the-minute industry information, explanations of regulations and compliance requirements, to our advocacy to governments on your behalf.

HIA is more than a member association. Our community connects you with other like-minded building professionals and creates opportunities for our members through our award programs and events. Between the HIA Charitable Foundation, and our health and sustainability initiatives, we also provide valuable advice and help to the broader building community.

HIA proudly support over 20,000 member businesses and 60,000 individual members - all day, every day

Members network

There is more to you and your business than just building. Behind every successful builder is a team, whether it’s your spouse, business partner or manufacturer get access to specialised networks to support your business as it gro...

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Industry events

Professional and social industry events are a great way to meet others working in the home building and construction industry. You can share ideas and opportunities, keep up to date with new information and latest trends.

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HIA Awards

HIA's award program provides home builders and designers the opportunity to be recognised in a wide range of award categories, as well as showcase their work to the broader industry.

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Economic outlook

Understanding what the future holds has never been more important. HIA Economics covers a comprehensive overview of building industry conditions, emerging trends and future scenarios.

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Members benefits


 

Get started with a membership at HIA that will always benefit your business. 

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Business support


 

Supporting building professionals with custom built services and products.

  • Contracts and compliance support
  • Contracts Online
  • Host an apprentice
  • Insurance Services
  • Savings for members and much more!

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Initiatives

HIA is proud to partner on various programs and initiatives in line with industry concerns and developments on local and national levels.

We work with organisations that will help support and positively impact our industry and benefit our members.

HIA Charitable Foundation

The HIA Charitable Foundation (HIACF) is dedicated to improving health and welfare, both physically and mentally, in the building and construction industry. Our efforts are focused on raising much-needed funds to support those who suffer from asbest...

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Mental health program

Our Mental Health Program is designed to give people the skills to support those around them, by making anxiety, depression and suicide part of everyday conversations. Together with Beyond Blue, we have created resources to help you support staff in ...

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GreenSmart® program

The demand for sustainable housing is rapidly increasing. HIA has developed GreenSmart® - Australia’s first sustainable building program designed for our members in the residential building industry. Get your green building credentials, promote your...

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Become a HIA member today

Join Australia’s largest residential building association to gain access to a huge range of industry products and business services. We can help you manage, operate and grow your business.