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Following advocacy from HIA, SafeWork NSW recently granted an additional exemption to the prohibition on working with engineered stone. The exemption addresses an area of ambiguity in the Work Health and Safety Regulations and provides further scope and certainty to members working on alterations and additions projects, insurance work, as well as kitchen and bathroom projects.
The exemption allows for the temporary removal of existing engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs to enable repair or modification work to the cabinetry or supporting structure below, or to give access to repair or modify some underlying component.
The engineered stone may then be reinstalled in the same location and position. Minor modification to the engineered stone benchtop, panel or slab to enable reinstallation is also permitted. This includes drilling holes for screws, polishing, cutting and grinding work to ensure the benchtop is flush with walls/joints or repairs, due to any damage caused during the removal. The exemption will remain in place in NSW until otherwise varied or revoked.
Craig Jennion
Executive Director
Hunter
Agreement on Draft NCIF Blueprint an important step forward
“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) took part in the National Construction Industry Forum (NCIF) today and it was encouraging that the Forum reached agreement on establishing a draft ‘Blueprint for the Future’ to drive long-term change in the industry,” said HIA Managing director, Jocelyn Martin.
Building Standards are not planning controls
“The proliferation of building standards in Council planning controls needs to stop now,” said Brad Armitage HIA Executive Director NSW.
Streamlined planning system to deliver more homes for Tasmanians
“It is pleasing to see that should the Tasmanian Liberal Government be re-elected it is committed to planning reform and streamlining approvals that can deliver tangible and improved planning outcomes to get Tasmanians in homes faster,” said HIA Executive Director Tasmania Stuart Collins.
IPART Review of Sydney Water Prices
In line with this, HIA notes that the Sydney Water Price Proposal 2025-30 (SW proposal), highlights the critical relationship between the provision of water related infrastructure and housing delivery, and has set its capital expenditure proposal accordingly.
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President's report
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Apprentices
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Building the Hunter podcast
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Business of Building Workshop
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Industry Outlook Webinar
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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.
Golf Day
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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
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Waterproofing Wet Areas - What, Where and How
Gain an understanding on the NCC hierarchy and the what, where and how of waterproofing.
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.
Low-rise Site Supervisor in Queensland
This is the short course you must complete if you are based in Queensland and want to apply for a low-rise site supervisor license with QBCC.
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
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