NSW Home Building Compensation Fund under review
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is investigating possible reforms to the NSW Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) designed to protect homeowners from building defects.
Australian distilleries come together to #StopTheSpread and produce sanitiser
Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, life as we know it has changed dramatically. For many, this has instilled fear and panic that has resulted in hoarding of essential products that we used to take for granted.
Immediate availability of Mobile Hand Washing Stations in response to COVID-19
Ideas incubator company Think Outside the Square PTY Ltd, announced the release of its first product in response to COVID-19.
Vertical greening connects cities & nature
There is now a simple and easy way to remove pollution from the air, promote biodiversity and naturally control the temperature in your home.
Key bushfire standard open access for all
The construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas standard will soon be available to everyone.
Australian FENCING Awards 2020
The FENCING Awards 2020 are a chance for your business to stand out and showcase your expertise to the rest of the industry and to potential new customers.
Extended hours for NSW building sites will save jobs
NSW Planning & Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes should be commended for his decision to bring in new rules to allow construction sites to operate on weekends and public holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic, said David Bare Executive Director of HIA NSW.
Joint Statement from the Australian Industry Group and the Australian Workers’ Union
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) and Ai Group are joining forces to urge that every effort is made to ensure Australian manufacturing businesses remain safe and can continue to supply the needs of Australian households, businesses, community organisations and health providers.
Residential property prices rise 3.9 per cent
Price rises in Sydney and Melbourne drove a 3.9 per cent rise in residential property prices in the December quarter 2019, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Governments must not shut down civil
The AWU and Master Builders Australia are jointly calling on governments to ensure the building and construction industry continues to operate, because without it the economic knock-on effects would be devastating on a scale that would dwarf what we have seen to date.
Home building industry backs PM in war against Covid-19
HIA is fully supportive of the Government’s rescue package for small business and is confident it will be passed through parliament without delay.