The HIA Building Australia Podcast

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Hosted by Luke Van Dyke, third generation builder, award winner, writer and television presenter, HIA’s ‘The Building Australia Podcast’ explores the trends shaping the now and future of the building and housing industry. Our guests will include a broad spectrum of experts, industry insiders, change makers and passionate professionals. Episode topics include a deep-dive on recent NCC changes, building a sustainable future, and tackling mental health. Whether you are a first year apprentice or a project manager from one of the biggest names in the industry, or just interested in building and renovating - there’s something for everyone!

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NCC Changes: What you need to know

Dec 16 2021 33 mins

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.

Sustainability: The green building revolution

Dec 16 2021 33 mins

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.

What does it take to be a winner?

Dec 16 2021 27 mins

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.

The human cost of mental health

Dec 16 2021 35 mins

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.

Economics Forecast: Building and Construction

Dec 16 2021 26 mins

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.

Apprentices: our next-gen

Dec 16 2021 30 mins

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.