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April 08, 2021
The Design and Building Practitioner Regulation and the Performance Solution Process under NCC 2019 both take effect on 1 July 2021.
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April 09, 2021
HIA Members who are site supervisors are invited to provide industry insight to help shape the upcoming roll out of Digital Trade Licencing in NSW.
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April 09, 2021
HIA is aware that an increase in building activity is leading to price increases across both labour and materials.
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March 30, 2021
SafeWork NSW can issue on-the-spot fines of $720 for individuals and $3,600 for businesses for failing to safely manage or control workplace scaffolds.
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March 26, 2021
No-step entry thresholds are becoming popular. However they can create some challenges – like keeping stormwater out.
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March 25, 2021
The new Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policy (new SEPP). is set to have a major impact on planning assessment processes in NSW.
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March 23, 2021
Are you claiming extra time on your projects where a delay outside your control due to severe weather event?
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March 23, 2021
From early April small business can apply through Services NSW for a reimbursement of up to $1,500 to cover government fees and charges due and paid from 1 March 2021.
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March 16, 2021
SafeWork NSW are targeting installers of rooftop solar panels with unannounced inspections. The regulator is concerned that a boom in demand may lead to heightened safety risk.
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March 16, 2021
HIA welcomes the changes to the Security of Payment laws which represent a significant win for residential builders in NSW.
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March 12, 2021
The NSW Productivity Commissioner delivered his Final Report on the review of the NSW infrastructure contributions system to the Government in November 2020.
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March 15, 2021
HIA contracts allow the owner to appoint a guarantor to fulfil their responsibilities, such as payment of the contract price, in certain circumstances.
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March 12, 2021
The Work Health and Safety Regulations require construction sites to be secured from unauthorized access.
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February 25, 2021
DPIE has made some housekeeping amendments to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (Codes SEPP).
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February 25, 2021
Project Remediate has been announced by the NSW Government to help owners of buildings with combustible cladding.
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February 25, 2021
Under the Residential Apartment Building (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 the building commissioner has the power to audit and inspect residential apartment buildings. There are also mandatory notifications of expected completion date – at least 6 months prior to completion and application for occupation certificate.
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February 15, 2021
From 1 January 2021, the Government has implemented changes to Australia’s insolvency system to assist small business. Find out what this means for your business.
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February 15, 2021
Small businesses who experienced hardship as a result of the Northern Beaches lockdown over the 2020 Christmas period may have access to a $3,000 or $5,000 grant. Find out if your business is eligible for these grants.
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February 15, 2021
All building work on strata properties that are four storeys or higher and are partially or wholly residential are subject to the Strata Building Bond and Inspections Scheme (‘the Scheme’) that came into effect in January 2018.
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February 10, 2021
Jemena has launched a “Builder Supplied Lead-in” initiative for new gas installations, to enable builders to retain more control and flexibility within their construction schedules.