Avoiding termite troubles - It's essential that builders understand their obligations when it comes to assessing termite risk before construction ...full story PDF 

Home Ideas Centres - HIA's new Home Ideas Centres will provide a valuable link between HIA members and consumers ...full story PDF

One step at a time - The sourcing of sustainable timber has become a key environmental issue for Bunnings.

Building on opportunities - The managing director of Hunter-based County Prestige Homes, Fyona Coulton, is using her success in business to promote sustainable housing.

Into the limelight - Ron Keast, a behind-the-scenes achiever who helped promote the development of HIA's display homes on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, has been awarded life membership ...full story PDF 

More competition - more savings - More competition in the home warranty insurance market means more choice and bigger savings for HIA members ...full story PDF  

Painting whites - Professionalism, creativity and high job satisfaction are the top priorities for Canberra-based painter Rob Vuckovic.

Keep your cool - Thermal insulation is a key component of energy efficient home design. Housing looks at the options available ...full story PDF 

Rated windows - helping save energy - Greenhouse gas emissions are said to contribute to climate change. Housing looks at how rated windows can help reduce these emissions.