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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
Cost increases, Minimum Financial Requirements and WorkSafe Enforcement updates
With Easter coming up it is time for an update on fuel price related cost increases, the proposed minimum financial requirements, and also some enforcement activity by WorkSafe.
Stadium Workforce Planning is Essential to Protect Housing Supply
Tasmania can deliver both the Macquarie Point Stadium and the homes the community urgently needs, but only if government adopts a clear and coordinated construction workforce strategy, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
Approvals rise prior to conflict in the Middle East
“New house building approvals were relatively steady in February 2026 at 9,950, the second highest monthly volume in over three years,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.
Tax changes will cripple housing supply and punish renters
Proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax would worsen Australia’s rental crisis by reducing the supply of housing and putting upward pressure on weekly rents, Housing Industry Association (HIA) Managing Director Jocelyn Martin said today.
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
Hear from industry experts as they share their insights.
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Awards & events
Licencing of Construction Trades in the ACT – Webinar
Join our webinar on ACT trade licensing reforms to learn about proposed new licences, requirements and impacts, and share your feedback with government experts.
Industry Outlook Breakfast
Join us for a morning dedicated to understanding the economic landscape of the residential building sector in 2026.
Industry Outlook Luncheon
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.
Sydney Build Expo 29 & 30 April
We're thrilled to partner with Sydney Build Expo, Australia’s largest construction and design show. We'd love to invite you and your team to join us at the ICC Sydney for the construction show of the year.
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.
CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of estimators and schedulers in the building and construction field who may have responsibility for the preparation of estimates and quotations for construction works.
Silica Awareness
Find out more about what silica is, how to work safely with products containing silica, what tools and systems exist, as well as where to get further information
Building Work Contractor's Licence in South Australia
Take the next step in gaining professional licences in South Australia within the building and construction sector.
CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
This certificate course is designed for building and construction personnel who wish to gain valuable skills as a professional builder in the low rise residential sector.
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