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### All Hands on Deck: Construction workforce requirements report

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###### Industry Outlook Breakfast

Hear the latest economic forecasts and trends to help you make better business decisions, featuring key presenters from HIA’s Economics Team as well as guest speakers.

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###### Building Defects Seminar: Identifying Issues and Managing Expectations

Learn how to identify real building defects, manage client expectations and resolve disputes effectively at the Building Defects Seminar presented by Lynch Meyer Lawyers.

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People HIA members National Construction Code (NCC) Residential###### Part of the solution

Brent Fletcher, long-term HIA committee member and past Queensland president, reflects on his career-long crusade to reduce red tape and help create industry-wide solutions to get homes built more efficiently.

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Trends Business plans Safety###### New 2025 Isuzu N Series is here

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Projects HIA members Renovations GreenSmart###### Inside the 2025 HIA Australian GreenSmart Home of the Year

Take a look inside the winning Australian GreenSmart Renovation/Addition Project & 2025 HIA Australian GreenSmart Home of the Year by Sydney’s Progressive Building.

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Budget In Focus Renovations Small business###### Outlook: Sunny with a chance of renovations

After several successive interest rate cuts helping to relieve pressure on household finances, the industry finally appears to be positively geared towards growth for 2026.

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Better living Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Mental health Wellbeing###### Hands up if you’re burnt out

With our work-life balance increasingly blurred and the relentless focus on productivity, there’s a fine line between ‘on fire’ and ‘burnt out’. Here are the warning signs to look out for.

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Awards Design HIA members Inspiration People###### Starting strong

When JOSCON Tasmania launched in 2021, its founders set out to redefine residential building by creating home designs that blend functionality, an amazing feel and exceptional quality.

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Awards Inspiration Kitchens Projects###### Light waves

A renowned interior designer incorporated Feng Shui principles, contemporary elements and one-of-a-kind materials to produce an award-winning kitchen.

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In Focus GreenSmart Sustainability Standards###### The future needs resilience

From game-changing eco-builds to bold policy calls, Australia’s housing future is being reimagined through innovation, collaboration and fearless ideas — all on full display at HIA’s recent Future Homes Forum in Sydney.

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Awards Design Bathroom Projects###### Close bond

Tanik Design transformed an unconventional bath zone into a shapely haven, winning the 2025 HIA Australian Bathroom Design award.

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In Focus Affordable Construction Election###### Relief for first home buyers

The federal government’s decision to remove the requirement for first home buyers to purchase lenders mortgage insurance will ultimately lower rents and house prices.

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Awards Plumbing Business plans People HIA members###### Fast forward

Respected as an Adelaide carpenter, plumber, site manager and now Managing Director, Kieran Flanigan has led Crew Built to back-to-back HIA Awards wins through bold leadership, hands-on grit, and an uncompromising commitment to qu...

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Awards Design People Business operations HIA members###### Growing together

Starting life with just two employees, SJD Homes is now a thriving business driven by a relentless commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability.

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After leaving behind a career as a paramedic, Sam Spencer took a bold leap into carpentry - a move that led to HIA’s 2025 Australian Apprentice of the Year.

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#### Heartland homes

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#### Bold Blackwood

Introducing Blackwood Doonan, winner of the 2025 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year and HIA Australian Custom Built Home – a pavilion-style build that masters indoor-outdoor contemporary living.

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