The HIA Building Australia Podcast

The housing industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries in Australia. The hurdles created by red, green and white tape can be overwhelming for anyone to conquer and understand. Join HIA’s Chief Executive Industry and Policy Simon Croft and HIA’s Senior Executive Director Compliance and Workplace Relations Melissa Byrne to learn more about how to handle the biggest regulatory issues the residential building industry faces.

Green building is all about building homes that have minimal impact on the environment and maximum energy efficiency.Here we explore our industry’s most frequently asked questions, which include: Is there value in green building? Does it stack up if you install features that can be costly? From a financial perspective, does green building pay off over the lifetime of the home? Can you make a bigger profit off a green built home? Learn all about green building with HIA’s Chief Executive Industry and Policy Simon Croft and HIA’s Senior Economist Matt King.

Australia is facing a significant housing crisis and a massive undersupply of housing. The Federal Government alongside the states and territories has committed to build 1.2 million homes over the next five years. Is it a pipe dream? Is it achievable? Join HIA’s Chief Executive Industry and Policy Simon Croft and HIA’s Senior Economist Matt King to hear HIA’s recommendations for the huge overhaul needed across Australia to achieve this lofty goal.

The National Construction Code is one of the hottest topics in our industry and is always top of mind for our members. With NCC 2022’s massive raft of changes finally online across the country, join HIA’s Chief Executive Industry and Policy Simon Croft and HIA’s Executive Director - Building Policy Shane Keating as they discuss what’s working and what’s not.

How many tradies do we need to build the government’s goal of 1.2 million homes over the next five years? HIA’s new research indicates we need an additional 83,000 tradies to meet the Housing Accord’s ambitious target. Join HIA’s Chief Executive Industry and Policy Simon Croft and HIA’s Future Workforce & Industry Research Director Geordan Murray as they explore potential solutions to expanding the Australian construction industry workforce.

It's the most significant shake-up to the National Construction Code since 1988, and you'll want to take note. HIA's Building and Policy Executive Director Simon Croft explains and explores what is to come, and how to prepare for the changes afoot.

Jenny Edwards, scientist and the owner and director of Light House Architecture & Science, and Blue Tribe Company founder James McGregor discuss shifts in eco-conscious design, the industry's ecological responsibility, and where the future of green building is headed from here.

Do you love marvelling at awe-inspiring homes and award-winning projects? We meet our 2021 HIA-CSR Home of the Year award winner Steve Mallinger and HIA's Awards program manager Jenny Haling for all the insider information on what it takes to be a winner.

Residential construction workers are six times more likely to die by suicide than in a workplace accident. Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman and Mantle Health co-founder Dave Burroughs discuss how to foster better mental health on and off the building site.

Business is booming for builders, but are we amid a profitless boom? HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon and National Manufacturers Council Chairman Glenn Simpkin analyse critical shortages. They forecast the future economic drivers that will impact the industry over the next 12 months.

They are the future of our industry, so how can we work to be better mentors and leaders? HIA's Russell Holtham and Australian Industry Trade College's Mark Hands demystify the challenges and benefits of taking on an apprentice.