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Update on Reopening NSW and the COVID-19 Safety Plan

Members would be aware that from last Monday all of the restrictions that apply to the residential building industry, including the vaccination requirements for authorised workers, travel restrictions and the limits on renovation work, were lifted.

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Update on Reopening NSW and the COVID-19 Safety Plan

Members would be aware that from last Monday all of the restrictions that apply to the residential building industry, including the vaccination requirements for authorised workers, travel restrictions and the limits on renovation work, were lifted.

 Member alert
Members would be aware that from last Monday all of the restrictions that apply to the residential building industry, including the vaccination requirements for authorised workers, travel restrictions and the limits on renovation work, were lifted.
Monday, 18th October 2021
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01 Sep
Detached house approvals rise in July

“The volume of detached houses approved for construction nationally increased by 0.6 per cent in the month of July 2025 ahead of the 5 per cent deposit guarantee announced last week,” stated HIA Senior Economist Maurice Tapang.
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Sustainable Homes recognised at HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards

NSW builder Progressive Building took home two national awards at the prestigious 2025 HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards, for a renovation based on passive house principles.
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NSW builders win national sustainable building awards

Three NSW builders were announced as winners at the prestigious 2025 HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards, competing against sustainable projects from across Australia.
29 Aug
Western Australian builders win three national sustainable building awards

Western Australian builders took home three awards at the prestigious 2025 HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards announced today in Sydney.

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01 Sep
Detached house approvals rise in July

“The volume of detached houses approved for construction nationally increased by 0.6 per cent in the month of July 2025 ahead of the 5 per cent deposit guarantee announced last week,” stated HIA Senior Economist Maurice Tapang.
29 Aug
Sustainable Homes recognised at HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards

NSW builder Progressive Building took home two national awards at the prestigious 2025 HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards, for a renovation based on passive house principles.
29 Aug
NSW builders win national sustainable building awards

Three NSW builders were announced as winners at the prestigious 2025 HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards, competing against sustainable projects from across Australia.
29 Aug
Western Australian builders win three national sustainable building awards

Western Australian builders took home three awards at the prestigious 2025 HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards announced today in Sydney.