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State Election Policies Unveiled
HIA has welcomed the LNP’s policy of making the construction and property industries one of its four key policy “pillars”. The LNP policy was released this week. To see the policy click here.
To see the Government’s response click here.
Don’t Forget to Claim for Wet Weather
If the current wet weather has affected your progress on home building contracts, don’t forget to claim the extension of time to the contract time: you can’t save up the extensions until the end of the job. To read more about claiming click here.
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Warwick Temby
Executive Director
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Latest News
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Paying Employees for Wet Weather
Employees who were 'rained out' of work as a result of this week's heavy rain, still have rights for payment of wages under the Building and Construction General Onsite Award 2010. Please view the attached HIA Wet Weather Calendar for this award. To discuss the appropriate award designation for your employees, the correct application of the calendar, and particulars of your situation, please call the HIA InfoCentre on 1300 650 620.
Go on, Give a local Apprentice a go!
HIA has a number of quality Apprentices ready for immediate starts. click here to see availabilities.
reThink Business Waste Program - subsidies for business
The Department of Environment and Resource Management provides a subsidy to businesses to help review existing waste management practices, identify actions and introduce a new resource recovery service. The RBWS Program is now open for applications. More information is available.
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Industry Updates
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HIA-BlueScope Solutions in Steel Award
Do you projects use steel in sustainable or innovative ways?
HIA and BlueScope are searching for Solutions in Steel – residential projects that showcase outstanding quality, contemporary design and practical application of steel in their construction.
This Award will be presented as part of the 2012 Australian Housing Awards.
Entry to the Award is complimentary, and entries close at 4pm on Friday, 17 February 2012. Nominate your projects now!
HIA GreenSmart™ Professional Course
The GreenSmart Professional Training Course is a two-day workshop designed to equip participants with the skills for designing, building and selling environmentally sustainable housing.
You may be able to receive funding of $330 towards the cost of the course. Now only $360 for two days including lunch, this represents excellent value and an opportunity to up-skill yourself and your staff.
The Green Building Skills Initiative is a joint initiative between Construction Skills Queensland and the Queensland Government.
The next GreenSmart Professional Course:
MAROOCHYDORE: Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd February 2012 – 8.30am – 4.30pm
Enrol online at www.hia.com.au or call HIA Training Services on 1300 650 620 for an enrolment form or email qld_training@hia.com.au
Industry Outlook Breakfasts
This months Economic Outlook events will give you HIA’s take on the prospects for the year ahead. Click on the respective areas for information.
Sunshine Coast 9th February
Brisbane 10th February
Gold Coast 24 February
Do you want to reach the Decision Makers?
Opportunities exist to advertise in this eNewsletter. If you would like to find out more, contact Katrina Edwards on 3846 1298, or email k.edwards@hia.com.au
European Study Tour
If you are interested in attending a fully-hosted study tour, to the countries and cities that are thriving in Europe, to find out why and how those strategies can be integrated into your business to drive growth and deliver profits. Click here to download the full tour brochure.
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Order All Your Contracts and HIA Stationery On Line
2012 Stationery Order Form click here
For contracts click here
For site signs click here
HIA safety bulletins are available to members to increase awareness and assist in improving standards of workplace safety. To view the latest safety bulletins, click here
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Upcoming Events
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Additional Services
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