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Building WA
by HIA WA
If you’re a tradie, builder, designer, manufacturer, economist - or someone who just likes to keep up to date with the residential building industry – the Building WA podcast brought to you by HIA, has you covered.We’ll keep you up to date with the latest news and insights so that you have all the tools you need to stay informed and stay safe.
Episodes
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State of play - first quarter review
HIA WA Executive Director Michael McGowan discusses the state of play in the housing industry, providing a review of the first quarter, and what's in store for the second.
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WHS Minister's Insight with Hon Bill Johnston MLA
Safety in the workplace is front of mind for everyone in the building industry. Recent changes to the Work Health and Safety Laws in WA has seen greater harmonisation of laws with other states across the country. HIA WA Manager for Workplace Services Libby Pracilio sits down with the Hon Bill...
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WHS Industry Insight with Darren Kavanagh
By now the majority of our industry have had the chance to process some - or most - of the changes to the Work Health and Safety Laws (WHS) that recently came into effect here in WA. These changes affect the building industry in a number of ways – Darren Kavanagh, WorkSafe Western Australia...
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The tools to talk
Trigger warning: This episode references suicide and experiences with a mental health condition. If you are feeling impacted, please contact beyondblue.org.au/get-support/-get-immediate support, Lifeline on 13 11 14, headspace.com, or your local GP for support. Or Contact Lifeline 1300YARN or...
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Building A Bridge Into The Dark
When Cath Hart became WA's Executive Director, she would have no idea that concerns around low levels of building activity in WA would soon become just one of many challenges, with COVID threatening the livelihoods of those within the industry. While there was plenty of obstacles, Cath reflects…
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Tim's Take - When will the storm clouds clear in WA?
HIA’s latest forecast is in – and while there’s some storm clouds lingering, the skies will eventually clear. Tune in to hear HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon join us down the line from Canberra to delve into what the remainder of 2022 will look like in WA. From the housing market, the inevitable...
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Unlocking the key to Home Ownership in 2022
While there may still be many unknowns about how 2022 will play out with WA's hard border coming down, one thing remains certain. Keystart continues to play a pivotal role in providing an affordable pathway to home ownership for many West Australians. With a greater emphasis on the definition of...
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An Automatic Choice
Air conditioning, quality lighting and home technology - you wouldn't compromise on any of this when building a home - so what if you could have it all working together to bring the ultimate level of comfort and security? Tune in to hear James Balfour from Living Technology Australia talk through...
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A night to remember for Averna Homes
“…And the winner of this year’s HIA-COLORBOND® steel Perth Home of the Year is…. Averna Homes!" Listen to Averna Homes General Manager Paul Spatara as he recalls their recent success, talks through the process of designing and building the stunning award winning home in Applecross, and discusses...
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Premier's Insight & the Great Australian Dream
This episode is bursting with key industry updates that you need to know - for you and your business. We have exclusive insight from WA Premier Mark McGowan, having spoken recently at the HIA Cockburn Cement Premier's Breakfast. If you want to hear what the Premier had to say when asked about...
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Cementing her future
"I wanted to do a job that's going to give me a future." This was 2021 HIA Stratco WA 1st Year Apprentice of the Year Elizabeth Eaton's response when asked about why she chose to take on a concreting apprenticeship. Committed to getting the best out of herself and showing other females how...
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President's Insight - Resilience in Recovery
You would be hard pressed to find a builder, trade or manufacturer at the moment in WA who isn't carrying a heavy workload. In this episode, our Executive Director Cath Hart sits down with HIA WA President Dean Humphrey to discuss the current pressures on the industry, breaks down the...
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Minister's Insight - Planning projections with Hon. Rita Saffioti MLA
In this episode, HIA WA Executive Director Cath Hart sits down with WA Minister for Planning, Rita Saffioti. With plenty of questions around planning, Medium Density Code, social housing stock, this is a chat that addresses many of the issues on the minds of our builders in the current climate…
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Big help for small business
"You are your business"... Struggling with the ongoing stress of managing a small business in the wake of a global pandemic? You're not alone. Many of our members at HIA are small business owners and we know all too well that they have been dealt many challenges in recent times. In this episode…
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Carving your own path
Carpenter Mitch Bell knew there would be challenges while working as a mature age apprentice - but he could always see the light at the end of the tunnel. Having gained invaluable experience as an HIA apprentice, Mitch is now carving his own path in the building industry. In this episode we hear...
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Training and Retaining - The Future of our workforce
So you might be wondering what our industry is doing to attract more apprentices - young, mature age, and everyone else in between? With trade shortages a key focus now more than ever, it begs the question - how can we expand our workforce both for now and the long term? We chat to Construction...
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A new era for HIA WA
Downturns, booms, and working through a global pandemic - Dean Humphrey has seen it all during his time in the building industry, and now it's time for him to take the next step - representing HIA WA as the region's new President. Dean explains how it all started for him in his career and what...
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What's next for WA?
With a huge spike in building activity on the back of last year's building grants - every builder and consumer wants to know how it will affect them in terms of shipping delays and material shortages... HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon, speaks to us in this episode to not only explain what's...
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The President's Reflection & an Exclusive Election Preview
In today's episode, we focus on two leaders... One is the current WA Premier, and the other, our outgoing HIA WA President, Phill Theunissen. Listen as Phill reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic has re-shaped the industry, while also gaining a unique perspective into the upcoming WA Election...
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Bushfire awareness - Know the risks
Despite the threat of bushfires becoming more apparent in the warmer months, there's a lot you need to know in order to protect your property all-year round. The recent Wooroloo bushfire in Perth caused devastation for many residents, and it's important in future emergencies like the one we've...
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Signing the dotted line
HomeBuilder and Building Bonus - by now everyone knows there's at least a few differences between both building grants - but do you know the exact requirements? And do you know the consequences if your application contains false information? Hear from Commissioner of State Revenue for WA Nicki...
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Introduction to Building WA
At one point in 2020, the residential building industry didn't know how it would cope with the challenges presented by the pandemic. In the first episode of Building WA, hear from HIA WA Executive Director Cath Hart, as she reflects on the industry's biggest fears following initial COVID...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you’re a tradie, builder, designer, manufacturer, economist - or someone who just likes to keep up to date with the residential building industry – the Building WA podcast brought to you by HIA, has you covered.We’ll keep you up to date with the latest news and insights so that you have all the tools you need to stay informed and stay safe.
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If you’re a tradie, builder, designer, manufacturer, economist - or someone who just likes to keep up to date with the residential building industry – the Building WA podcast brought to you by HIA, has you covered.We’ll keep you up to date with the latest news and insights so that you have all the...
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