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Over the past week, many members have received supplier notices outlining significant cost increases across building materials, skips, and plant and equipment hire. These rises—partly driven by Middle East uncertainty and higher domestic fuel prices—are creating concern about impacts on project budgets and existing contracts.
HIA is actively monitoring the situation and engaging with Federal and State Governments, along with major suppliers. These discussions focus on representing member concerns and identifying ways to manage impacts on current and future projects.
To support members, HIA has developed a fact sheet outlining key contract considerations and clauses to help address cost increases.
Members with questions about current or upcoming contracts are encouraged to contact their local HIA Contracts and Compliance Adviser on 1300 650 620.
Craig Jennion
Executive Director
Hunter
National Housing Supply Council gets the diagnosis right, but misses the mark on solutions
Australia does not suffer from a lack of ideas on housing policy, but from a pattern of choosing policy settings that work against each other, according to the Housing Industry Association.
National Housing Supply Council gets the diagnosis right but misses the mark on solutions
Australia doesn’t have a housing policy problem because we lack ideas. We have a housing policy problem because we keep choosing the wrong ones.
Sensible NT government building code pause
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the NT government decision not to rush changes into force for the National Construction Code (NCC) at this time.
Reminder - NCC 2025 commences tomorrow
Members are reminded that the Victorian Government has decided that NCC 2025 will commence on 1 May 2026.
Spotlight
President's report
2025 was a year that HIA continued to advocate on behalf of members locally.
Apprentices
There’s no better time than now to employ an apprentice and help them build the foundation for a long and...
Building the Hunter podcast
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Awards & events
HIA Building Women Lunch and Learn
Join like-minded women from across the construction industry for a targeted professional development session designed to build business and personal growth and create networking opportunities with industry experts and peers.
HIA Building Women Lunch
Join us and headliner Kendall Whyte from Blue Tree Project for an important conversation on workplace mental health. Gain insights on awareness, early support and building a culture where people feel safe to speak up.
Industry Outlook Breakfast
Join the Sunshine Coast Industry Outlook Breakfast to hear HIA economists analyse housing and economic trends across Queensland. Gain insights to help your building business navigate the residential construction cycle in 2026 and beyond.
Industry Trade Night
This HIA Information Session brings together leading voices from across the industry to share insights, expertise and the latest innovations shaping the future of building. Guest speakers from partner companies will showcase new products and services designed to support your business. Builders attending will earn 2 CPD points towards their annual CPD requirements. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, expand your network and connect with fellow industry professionals.
HIA Awards
HIA Awards provide home builders and designers the opportunity to receive recognition, and showcase their work to the broader industry. Winners and finalists not only receive extensive media promotion for their business, they also get the opportunity to promote themselves as an industry leader.
2025 Award winners
Home of the Year
Winner: Butler Building
Apartment Complex
Winner: MARS Building
Project Home
Winner: Stroud Homes Central Coast
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Learning a new skill or adding to your existing knowledge is the best way to advance your career and help reignite your passion for getting up in the morning and doing a job that you love. It's not just about what you can learn but also how you can use your new found knowledge to reach the next step in where you want your career to go.
Compliant Box Gutters and Roof Drainage
Gain an understanding of AS/NZS 3500.3 in relation to catchment, eaves, downpipes, eaves and box gutters.
Beyond 7 Star Energy Efficiency in Victoria
Gain an understanding of Energy Efficiency requirements, including new standards and requirements coming in Victoria, in 2027.
NCC 2025: Condensation Management
Learn about the essential details of the NCC 2025 changes to condensation mitigation.
Asbestos Awareness
Gain a basic awareness of asbestos - where it may be found; its health hazards; and the safety control measures that should be applied to prevent exposure of workers and others.
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HIA’s experienced Building and planning services team can help you navigate residential building legislation and keep your project on track.
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Most new homes and renovations to existing homes require a development approval (DA) before they can be built. A DA will normally be granted by the local council.
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We have been helping businesses like yours for over a decade by offering safety checks and site-specific safety systems designed to meet current workplace health and safety requirements.
Managing your business
HIA’s expert workplace advisors can offer you bespoke support to help you navigate the maze of compliance in the building industry.
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