Australian Standards set requirements and provide guidance across critical areas of residential building, from timber framing, waterproofing and masonry to roofing, glazing, plumbing and bushfire construction. Understanding which Standards apply, what they require and when those requirements change is essential to getting building work right.

Explore practical articles and technical explainers covering the Australian Standards used across residential construction. Find guidance on key requirements, amendments and their interaction with the National Construction Code, with detailed information to help you understand what applies to your work and what you need to do. HIA experts contribute to more than 60 Standards committees and working groups, bringing direct industry knowledge to our technical guidance and keeping members informed as Standards develop and change.

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Visit the Australian Standards hub to find Standards for your projects, access expert support and explore HIA’s broader Australian Standards services and resources.