Building huts and happiness - Some of Fiji’s poorest people are enjoying an improvement in lifestyle following the efforts of volunteers.

Dishing the dirt - What does it take to succeed in the competitive earthmoving field? Housing gets the dirt from WA member Roy Grist.

Leap of faith - New HIA Life Member Alison Just took a leap of faith into the building industry almost 30 years ago ... full story PDF 

Town and country - Despite a recent seachange, retirement is still a long way off for Victorian member Tony Abbruzzese.

What’s new on hia.com.au - Want to know what’s happening in your industry? You can find all the information you need on the What’s New page of the HIA website :: Visit the HIA website

Keeping it in perspective - For a self-confessed ‘social butterfly’, being part of BPN makes working from home that much easier :: Visit the BPN website

Housing reviews some of the industry’s latest innovations, including insulation for steel framed buildings, affordable double glazed uPVC windows, and a lightweight wall and ceiling panel system ... full story PDF  

What’s in store? - Some new titles from HIA that will help streamline your business processes ... full story PDF  

Update on skilled migration regulations; COAG agreed to achieve full mutual recognition for carpenters, joiners and bricklayers; Graham Huxley appointed new chairman of ABCB; overview of the 2006 HIA National Manufacturers’ Council Construction Outlook Breakfast Series.