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Solar Power

Renae from Bittern

We are building a new home and want it to be as environmentally friendly as possible. We are looking at having Solar Power, can you help ... continue reading

Double Garage Division

Isabelle from Ballarat

We have a double garage that is under the main house roof and would like to create more living space. Do we need a permit to cut the garage in half and make it into another bedroom and kids play ... continue reading

Heating Options

Christina from Tooradin

My partner and I are building a new house in Tooradin and as theres no natural gas connection down that way, we're wondering what the most efficient heating would be? Ducted heating automatically ... continue reading

Double Glazed Windows

Corina from Pakenham

We recently moved into a house which is on a main road. We are finding that the noise from the traffic is becoming quite annoying. We thought we would get used to it, but no. I have heard that there ... continue reading

Hydronic Heating

Carley from Balnarring

We are in the process of building a new home and would like it to be as environmentally friendly and efficient as possible. We have heard about Hydronic Heating but do not know anything about it, ... continue reading

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Mornington Peninsula Welcomes Master Builders. Assoc

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Home Innovations opens it's doors to it's very first Mornington Peninsula Master Builders Southern Trade & Consumer Centre. With the Peninsula's ever growing building industry, now has an even better ... continue reading

New Home Builder EXPO

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New Home Builder EXPO is now on for Mornington Peninsula & Surrounds! Everything from first home buyer grants to permits & plans plus FREE seminars. Bookings are Essential. ... continue reading

Peninsula Curtains Celsius Sale On Again

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Winter is set to heat up with Peninsula Curtains once a year Celcius Sale! For June only all measure and quotes for all window furnishings will be discounted by the day's HIGHEST TEMPERATURE! ... continue reading

Impression Kitchens Moving Sale

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As of May 1st, Impressions Kitchens will be incorporated into Frankston Kitchens. To mark this occassion they are offering you a never to be repeated ... continue reading

ALNO Kitchens FREE INSTALLATION SALE

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Get The Kitchen Of Your Dreams & Save Thousands NOW with the Alno Kitchens FREE INSTALLATION SALE! Pay under $10,000 for a slice of perfect kitchen ... continue reading

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Interior Design & Decoration Course 2

Tuesday 10:00 am, 14th July 2009

Continuing from Interior Design & Decoration 1 (ID&D1), ID&D 2 will explore in greater detail the elements of interior design. Topics include: Theme setting, Home Office organisation, Creating focal ... continue reading

Interior Design & Decoration Course 1

Thursday 10:00 am, 16th July 2009

Join in on a hands on, exciting course. What a great way to prepare for your next big home project by joining in an exciting, informative & fun 8 week design course! Presented by Accredited Tutors: ... continue reading

“Your Choices When Building” Seminar Hosted by MBA

Saturday 1:00 pm, 18th July 2009

Home Builders get ready for the ultimate home choices seminar hosted by the MBA. ... continue reading

New Home Builder EXPO

Saturday 10:00 pm, 18th July 2009

Home Innovations are holding a New Home Builder EXPO for Mornington Peninsula & Surrounds! Everything from first home buyer grants to permits & plans plus FREE seminars. Bookings are Essential. ... continue reading

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Home  >   Events  >   Hia Trade Night Hidc

HIA Trade Night @ HIDC

  • Date: Wednesday, 26th November 2008
  • Time: 6:15 pm till 9:15 pm
  • Address: Home Innovations Display Centre

Toolbox Seminars are an essential part of HIA communicating with all building industry members about new legislation and opportunities.

They are held in order to keep members and those in the industry up to date in the following factors -

• Paul Ferguson HIA Director of Workplace Services will talk about new regulations which are coming into effect that I should be aware of (eg changes to the Building Act).
• Kevin McKeown HIA Safety Adviser will speak on new OH&S regulations, safe work methods statements and the paper work you need on site.
• What are construction trends showing for our industry, both locally and on a state level.

HIA experts will provide updates on local and state wide economic trends in the housing industry; provide updates on new regulations (eg OH&S). There will be an opportunity to speak to the presenters and seek advice.

You dont need to be an HIA Victoria member so come along and be informed about whats going on in your industry.