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As the new financial year begins, there's optimism about market conditions, but a major concern I have is the ongoing shortage of skilled tradespeople. HIA research shows the industry needs 83,000 more tradies - an increase of 30% - to meet the target of building 1.2 million homes over the next 5 years.
Despite this challenge, there are opportunities to manage the risk associated with hiring more staff with the assistance of HIA. Operating as a Group Training Organisation, HIA Apprentices offers several key advantages for employers looking to take on apprentices or office based trainee:
Reduced Administrative Burden: HIA acts as the legal employer, managing payroll, superannuation, workers compensation, and training paperwork— saving you time and resources.
- Flexibility: If work slows down or job requirements change, HIA can rotate the apprentice to another host employer, helping maintain continuity of training and employment.
- Support & Mentoring: HIA provide regular field officer support and mentoring to apprentices, helping them stay on track and succeed in their training.
- Skilled Future Workforce: Training an apprentice contributes to the development of a skilled workforce in your sector.
- Government Incentives: You may still be eligible for government wage subsidies and incentives when hosting an apprentice through HIA.
If you're considering taking on an apprentice or trainee and want to minimise the risk and administrative workload, partnering with HIA Apprentices is a smart and practical option. Find out more today or call 1300 650 620.
Craig Jennion
Executive Director
Hunter
Home building materials prices still slower than CPI
“Home building materials have continued to experience only modest cost increases, up by 1.6 per cent in the 2024/25 financial year,” stated HIA Senior Economist, Maurice Tapang.
Productivity Commission backs HIA calls for major regulation overhaul
“Today’s interim report from the Productivity Commission overwhelmingly backs what HIA has long been saying - that the regulatory burden on businesses is getting worse in this country and there is need for a major overhaul on the approach to regulation,” said HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin.
HIA welcomes key findings of interim Productivity Commission’s report
“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the release of the Queensland Productivity Commission’s interim report into construction productivity It is a significant and necessary step toward overcoming the housing supply challenges facing Queensland,” said Michael Roberts, HIA Executive Director Queensland.
Building approvals pick up 2024/25
“New home building approvals in the 2024/25 financial year were up by 13.9 per cent compared to their 2023/24 trough,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.
Spotlight
President's report
Two Hunter members were recently acknowledged for their significant contribution to our industry, members...
Apprentices
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Building the Hunter podcast
Hear from industry experts as they share their insights.
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National Construction Code 2022
Keep up-to-date with the evolving changes for your region. Check out the NCC 2022 hub with all the latest info, courses and seminars.
Awards & events
Industry Outlook Breakfast
Hear the latest economic forecasts and trends to help you make better business decisions, featuring key presenters from HIA’s Economics Team as well as guest speakers.
2025 HIA Victorian Apprentice Awards
You're invited to a celebration of the bright future of the Victorian residential building industry!
HIA Building Women Thrive Series
Stay up-to-date professionally and get handy information for your business by attending our networking events.
Builders Coach Rapid Profit & Cashflow Workshop
Learn easy to understand strategies that work. Engaging and in-depth look at business and industry processes and implications that could impact your business.
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.
2024 Award winners
Home of the Year
Winner : Custom Built Projects
Display Home
Winner : Yarrum Designer Homes
Townhouse/Villa Development
Winner : Valley Homes
Careers & learning
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.
NCC 2022: AS1684 Timber Framing Changes
Gain an overview and understanding of the changes to AS1684 Timber Framing Code.
NCC 2022: Volume Two and Housing Provisions
Overview of the changes for Class 1 and 10 buildings and structures in NCC 2022 for new housing provisions.
Estimating and Quoting
Get the knowledge and skills required to accurately calculate and estimate material, labour and equipment costs, as well as business overheads, margins and other costs for small residential and commercial construction projects.
NCC 2022: Waterproofing Changes
Learn about the important updates and changes included in the NCC 2022 for internal and external waterproofing.
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Building it right
HIA’s experienced Building and planning services team can help you navigate residential building legislation and keep your project on track.
Getting approval to build
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.
Managing your safety
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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