Why Build?
Indoor air quality
Poor air quality can affect your wellbeing. Discover why air flow is beneficial to your health and ways to make your home a healthier place.
GreenSmart homes
Indoor air quality and environmentally responsible building are important parts in the building process. Find out how a GreenSmart home will benefit you.
Warranty
One of the great advantages of buying a new home is the warranty. Find out more about warranties for your new home.
Occupant safety
The ‘safety factor’ is a major benefit of building a new home. Using up-to-date materials and products, the systems and equipment in new homes are designed to operate effectively and safely. This section explores some of the more common safety features.
Design
Discover how to design for today’s living, and prepare for tomorrow’s needs. A well designed home and layout is essential for optimising the comfort in your home.
Construction
In this section learn how to apply for building permits, and find out the latest in building practices, building codes and the building process.
Features and finishes
Today’s new home homes set high standards for value, character and individuality. A new home comes with a full range of quality features and finishes.
Environmentally friendly products
Choosing safer products for your new home is important. In this section learn about cutting-edge environmental products, their application and how they can be incorporated into your home.
Steps to building a new home
The building process can be a complex and frustrating process. This need not be the case if you familiarise yourself with the steps to building a new home.
Why Renovate?
Renovators checklist
Use the HIA members checklists to ensure you cover everything in your renovation
Before you begin
Before any renovation, you need to prepare the home and establish your objectives. In this section discover what you need to know and do before you start your renovation.
Planning your renovation
Being clear on what you want, setting achievable renovation goals and keeping a wish list all assist in a successful renovation process.
Ideas, images and products
Incorporate your ideas and products into the renovation. By considering trends, health and safety, you are more likely to produce a renovation that suits you.
Hiring a renovator
Knowing which builder to choose can be daunting. Use these tips to ensure you engage the right builder for your renovation.
From contract to completion
Managing your renovation from contract to completion has never been simpler. Contracting, inspections, insurances and variations to your renovation are covered in this section.