Positive Start to 2012

Welcome back to what HIA considers to be a year in which housing construction and established housing will both experience moderate growth. more

2012 HIA WA Awards - Call for Judges
Nominations to judge the 2012 HIA WA Award program are now open. HIA is seeking industry professionals to assist in judging its 2012 awards programs. No previous judging experience is necessary, just experience in construction and design. For a nomination form more

Australian Dwelling Prices - Going for Growth in 2012
Another year has passed with portents of doom and gloom regarding residential property prices yet again proving incorrect more

HIA Apprentices Currently Available
HIA Apprentices presently have Carpenter, Bricklayer and Tilling applicants available to enter apprenticeships both North and South of the River. more

HIA Host Trainers Wanted
If you are interested in hosting one of our apprentices, the HIA would love to hear from you. January & February are great months to apply, as the first of the Pre-apprenticeship applicants are now moving into training contracts. Contact the Apprentice Department for more information on 9492 9200 or email Ray McGrath on r.mcgrath@hia.com.au

HIA Training in Bunbury
2012 is going to be a big year for HIA Training Services in Bunbury, with 15 courses scheduled to be conducted throughout the year. For the first time ever, the HIA will be running its popular Builders Registration Short courses, as well as two brand new courses to the HIA – “Monitoring your Cash Flow” and “Business Skills for Trade Contractors”. To obtain a copy of the WA Regional Training calendar more, or to discuss the courses in more detail with one of our friendly training team more

Building Codes 08/02/2012

Estimating & Scheduling 13/02/2012

Interpreting Plans & Specifications 09/02/2012

Preparing Contracts 25/01/2012

Residential Design Codes 17/02/2012

Restricted Asbestos 09/02/2012

Site Set Out 11/02/2012

Tender Documentation 23/03/2012

Time Management 10/02/2012

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HIA Stationery - Complete Home Owner's Manual
The HIA Complete Home Owner's Manual & Handover Checklist has been developed by the HIA for new home and renovation builders to present at handover of projects to their clients. The manual educates owner's on their duty of care and maintenance requirements beyond the responsibilities of the builder. Click here for an order form.

House Energy Ratings Software Versions from 2012
The building Code of Australia (BCA) includes house energy rating software as Deemed to Satisfy solution for energy efficiency. From the 1st of May 2012, software tools used for this purpose must be accredited under the Nationwide Hose Energy rating Scheme (NatHERS). more

Reintroduction of Trade Certificates
With immediate effect, the Department of Training and Workforce Development will issue a trade certificate to any person who has successfully completed a qualification under an apprenticeship contract. This decision is retrospective and the Department will notify tradespeople who completed their apprenticeship during the period the trade certificate was not issued.

New Building Design Qualifications Approved
Three qualifications in the building design sector have been endorsed by the National Skills Standard Council more

Construction Training Fund Subsidies
The Construction Training Fund Board has endorsed changes to existing funding models for introduction from 1 January 2012 more

MSA Commences Review and Redevelopment of the LMF02 Furnishing Training Package
A research project undertaken by MSA during 2010-2011 identified a clear need for a full review of the Furnishing Training Package, with the report recommending that the review include consideration of how occupations and jobs have changed as well as recognising that many skills are used and applied across a range of jobs and industry sectors more