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Keeping you up-to-date with the latest news, insights and advice across your region.

Victoria

Keeping you up-to-date with the latest news, insights and advice across your region.

When times are tough it can be easy to lose sight some of the longer term prospects for your business. It is important to remember the excellent homes, and happy clients, that are the direct result of your hard work.  One of the best ways to promote your business, celebrate the great work you’ve done and recognise the contributions of your team is to participate in the HIA Awards. Entries have now opened and we encourage all our members to participate.

This year has started with a few home building company insolvencies. Unfortunately there will be more as the year progresses, and as happened last year, there is a lot of speculation about builder solvency. It is worth remembering that last year most of the speculation turned out to be wrong and this year should be no different. Regrettably much of this speculation can be found on social media, and as many members know from personal experience with “customer” and similar reviews, this is not always reliable or honest information.  While there are definitely many home building businesses having a difficult time, only some of these are considering or heading into insolvency. Most of our members will work through the current challenges and continue to trade successfully.

Members are also reminded that laws are expected to soon be introduced to make it an offence to accept a deposit for a home building contract without first getting a domestic building insurance policy for that job. However, it is already a requirement that this insurance be obtained before a deposit is paid. The offence will complement that existing requirement and also complements the VBA’s existing power to impose license sanctions. A recent insolvency has highlighted that a minority of builders are still accepting deposits without first getting the domestic building insurance policy. It is expected that there will be further enforcement action by the VBA and other regulators in coming weeks.

Finally, late last year we advised members that the Victorian government was reviewing the Domestic Building Contracts Act. HIA is preparing a submission and has a number of points to make based on member experiences and feedback over many years. HIA has already received many comments and suggestions from members about the appropriate response to the Domestic Building Contracts Act review and we welcome more feedback.

Keith Ryan
Keith Ryan
Executive Director
Victoria

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26 Jul
A plan for land is a plan for housing

“Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth are seeing residential land values grow at a rapid rate, while Sydney and Melbourne’s values remain relatively stable,” stated HIA Senior Economist Matt King.

26 Jul
New plumbing and drainage inspection procedures in Huntlee and-North Rothbury area

Plumbing and drainage inspections in the Huntlee and North Rothbury areas are moving from Cessnock City Council to Building Commission NSW.

25 Jul
BASIX transition period ending soon

The BASIX Transition period for eligible signed building contracts will end on 30 September 2024. BASIX Certificates must be generated by this date to apply the pre-1 October 2023 BASIX standards.

23 Jul
Lingering worker shortages see trade rates continue to rise

“As the number of new homes under construction continues to decline builders are reporting fewer difficulties scheduling skilled trades workers on their jobs, although availability of skilled workers remains worse than prior to the pandemic,” stated Geordan Murray, HIA Executive Director – Future Workforce.

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President's report

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Action plan for Victorians

The Victorian government will be releasing a Housing Statement in September.

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Building Mental Health Program

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National Construction Code 2022

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30 Jul
Building Industry 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.

02 Aug
Sunshine Coast Charity Golf Day

There’s more to a round of golf at a HIA Golf Day than just a relaxing hit of the ball. Catch up with industry friends or make new ones in an enjoyable environment.

02 Aug
HIA-Stratco WA Apprentice Awards

Apprentices have an important role in the building industry. Apprentice Awards recognise outstanding apprentices for commitment to the industry and their studies.

08 Aug
Building Women's Lunch & Learn

Stay up-to-date professionally and get handy information for your business by attending our networking events.

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.

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Home of the Year

Winner: BCM Homes

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Project Home

Winner: B&H Homes

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Renovation / Addition Project

Winner: Scott James Builder

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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.

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30 Jul
NCC 2022: Livable Housing

NCC 2022 includes requirements for all houses and apartments to meet new livable housing design requirements. Find out more about these important changes and how they may affect you.

30 Jul
Waterproofing Wet Areas - What, Where and How

Gain an understanding on the NCC hierarchy and the what, where and how of waterproofing.

07 Aug
NCC 2022: 7 Star Energy Efficiency

Gain an understanding in relation to the substantial changes to the energy efficiency provisions contained within NCC 2022.

08 Aug
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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Building it right

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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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.

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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.

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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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