About UDIA NSW
UDIA Mission
UDIA is the voice of development. We represent the industry which develops new communities and proudly advocate for its interests. We pursue access to land for development, encourage the creation of a positive regulatory environment, and seek to moderate the burden of taxes and charges on our customers. We believe in affordable, sustainable, and liveable communities.
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) is Australia’s peak representative body for all segments of the urban development industry.
The UDIA NSW Code of Ethics
A UDIA member shall:
• Demonstrate ethical principles and observe the highest standards of integrity and honesty in all professional and personal dealings.
• Uphold and promote the reputation of the Urban Development Institute of Australia NSW and not misuse the authority of office for personal gain.
• Respect the confidentiality of information given to the member in the course of the Institute's work.
• Engage in continued learning to maintain and improve professional skills and competence within the industry and promote innovation and excellence in practice.
• Strive to achieve sustainable development.
• Respect for the rights of consumers and maintain the public's confidence and trust in the urban development industry.
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UDIA NSW is a progressive organisation driven by its members. Our President, Council, Chapters and Committees, Executive Director and staff ensure that we give members and sponsors maximum value for their investment.
UDIA's Goals
- Promote high standards for the urban development industry UDIA's Activities Learning - Keeping members and others up to date on critical industry issues and best practice through seminars, conferences and communications. Our regular UDIA journal, The Developers Digest, is a quality publication for those serious about their business and profession. We also communicate the latest news and views through our e-newsletter, The Developers Update. Innovation - Encouraging innovation and excellence through the annual UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence and giving exposure to the best in contemporary development throughout the year. Better Business -Providing opportunities for business networking and learning. The UDIA NSW programme includes a full calendar of events with technical seminars, site visits and business luncheons as well as our annual State Conference and the year's climax event, the annual Awards for Excellence Gala.
- Promote respect for the inherited and natural environment while creating quality, dynamic built environments
- Ensure the skills which make up the membership of the Institute will be applied to principles of good planning, efficient land utilisation and sustainability of resources for future generations
- Institute a continuing education and research program to support and assist the industry and for the benefit of others associated with urban development
- Promote greater understanding in the community on the role and achievements of the urban development industry.
Advocacy - Lobbying government so that urban development can be undertaken positively and creatively for the widest benefit