On 1 October 2022, HBCF’s simplified Construction Types came into effect.
The five new construction categories simplify the way HBCF premiums are calculated, making the system more user-friendly with standardised descriptions.
The new HBCF Construction Types are:
- H01, New Dwelling Construction: Residential building work relating to the construction of a Class 1a building and any associated Class 10 buildings or structures.
- H02, Building Work to an Existing Residential Apartment Building: Residential building work relating to an existing Class 2 building (or a mixed-use building with a Class 2 component) and any associated Class 10 buildings or structures that involves work on multiple dwellings or any common property.
- H03, New Residential Apartment Building Construction: Residential building work relating to the construction of a Class 2 building (or a mixed-use building with a Class 2 component) with a rise in storeys of up to three and any associated Class 10 buildings or structures.
- H04, Building Work to an Existing Dwelling: Residential building work relating to an existing Class 1a building and any associated Class 10 buildings or structures, or work within one existing dwelling in a Class 2 building that does not include work on common property.
- H05, Swimming pools: Residential building work involved in the construction, renovation, alteration, repair, extension, maintenance, or decorative or protective treatment of a swimming pool associated with a Class 1a or Class 2 building (excluding construction or installation of a swimming pool that will be located within a Class 2 or mixed-use building, such as a roof-top or basement swimming pool).
If you would like more information about these new Construction Types including descriptions and examples, a Quick Reference Guide is available.
With the introduction of these new Construction Types, updated project application forms are now in use and can be found on our Resources Page. Please ensure that all new applications are submitted on these updated forms.
If you have any questions, you can email us at team@hbwsolutions.com.au or call us on 02 8075 0975.
