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RLB Project Showcase New Zealand 2026

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Infrastructure pipeline holds firm as civil construction costs rise

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RLB Crane Index® Australia Q1 2026

The RLB Crane Index® provides a snapshot of construction activity by tracking cranes on major sites across Australia. Australia’s construction market is strong, with crane numbers falling slightly but remaining at a high level. From Q3 2025 to Q1 ...

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RLB Crane Index® New Zealand Q1 2026

The number of long-term cranes across New Zealand’s main centres fell from 116 in Q3 2025 to 102 in Q1 2026. The national RLB Crane Index® fell from 147 to 129 points, a 12.1% fall. The New Zealand construction market remains weak, with the Crane ...

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RLB Riders Digest Australia 2026

For more than five decades, the Riders Digest has been a trusted reference for construction industry professionals, providing clear, independent cost intelligence to support confident, informed decision-making across projects, sectors and regions. As...

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What the Middle East conflict means for Australian construction costs

Key takeaways The impact so far The Middle East conflict is already driving cost pressures across Australia’s construction industry. Higher oil and gas prices have pushed up fuel costs and the cost of materials connected to energy and petrochemical...

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RLB Project Showcase New Zealand 2026
- Jun 4, 2026.
- 2 Min read
Congratulations to this year’s finalists Kia ora tātou – haere mai, nau mai, and welcome to the...

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Forecast Report

Infrastructure pipeline holds firm as civil construction costs rise
- Jun 3, 2026.
- 6 Min read
New Zealand’s infrastructure sector is holding firm against a backdrop of broader construction...

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Future Thinking

All In: National Reconciliation Week 2026
- May 25, 2026.
- 3 Min read
Today marks National Sorry Day — a day of remembrance and respect for the Stolen Generations. ...

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Future Thinking

2026-27 Federal Budget: What does it mean for the construction sector?
- May 13, 2026.
- 7 Min read
The 2026–27 Budget is a mixed package for the construction sector. It delivers funding for new ...

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Forecast Report

Cautious recovery for NZ construction amid global uncertainty
- Apr 29, 2026.
- 3 Min read
New Zealand’s construction sector is beginning to show early signs of recovery — but ...

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Future Thinking

What the Middle East conflict means for Australian construction costs
- Apr 1, 2026.
- 9 Min read
Key takeaways The impact so far The Middle East conflict is already driving cost pressures across ...

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Crane Index

RLB Crane Index® New Zealand Q1 2026
- Mar 30, 2026.
- 2 Min read
The number of long-term cranes across New Zealand’s main centres fell from 116 in Q3 2025 to 102 ...

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Crane Index

RLB Crane Index® Australia Q1 2026
- Mar 30, 2026.
- 2 Min read
The RLB Crane Index® provides a snapshot of construction activity by tracking cranes on major sites...

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Crane Index

838 cranes reflect sustained activity across Australia
- Mar 26, 2026.
- 3 Min read
Construction activity remains near record levels across Australia, with 838 cranes operating ...

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Crane Index

New Zealand crane activity falls to decade low
- Mar 24, 2026.
- 5 Min read
Early signs of recovery begin to emerge New Zealand’s construction sector remains under ...

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Australia Report

Australia’s construction sector activity reaches $318 billion as cost pressures re-emerge
- Mar 18, 2026.
- 3 Min read
Australia’s construction sector remained near record levels in 2025, with total activity reaching ...

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Forecast Report

Infrastructure shows early signs of recovery as broader construction markets remain soft
- Mar 3, 2026.
- 3 Min read
Rider Levett Bucknall’s First Quarter 2026 Infrastructure Forecast – New Zealand Trends in ...

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Market Research

Viability, not escalation, defines 2026 construction markets
- Mar 2, 2026.
- 3 Min read
If there is one theme running through our 2026 Global Annual Report, it is this: Global tender price...

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RLB Global Annual Report 2026 – Oceania insights
- Feb 26, 2026.
- 3 Min read
If there is one theme running through our 2026 Global Annual Report, it is this: the built ...

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Future Thinking

How hybrid work has reshaped Australian offices
- Feb 9, 2026.
- 5 Min read
And where the money goes Hybrid work has changed more than where people sit. It has transformed how,...

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Riders Digest

RLB Riders Digest Australia 2026
- Jan 23, 2026.
- 2 Min read
For more than five decades, the Riders Digest has been a trusted reference for construction industry...

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Forecast Report

New Zealand construction poised for steady recovery as interest rates ease
- Dec 17, 2025.
- 3 Min read
New Zealand’s construction sector is showing early but promising signs of recovery, supported by ...

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Australia Report

Construction cost escalation to remain elevated in 2026
- Dec 17, 2025.
- 3 Min read
Australia’s construction industry is set to remain under sustained cost pressure through 2026, as ...

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Riders Digest

Riders Digest 2026 Queensland Edition
- Dec 11, 2025.
- 1 Min read
For over 50 years, the Riders Digest has provided trusted, data-driven insights to help construction...

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RLB Project Showcase Australia 2025
- Sep 26, 2025.
- 3 Min read
Proudly supporting industry excellence – Property Council of Australia Rider Levett Bucknall ...

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Market Research

Q3 crane index offers glimmer of hope during slow recovery
- Sep 25, 2025.
- 2 Min read
Crane numbers climb despite market challenges The Q3 2025 RLB Crane Index® indicates there are 116 ...

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Crane Index

Construction crane numbers remain strong with 845 nationwide
- Sep 25, 2025.
- 2 Min read
Crane activity remains elevated across the country The 27th edition of the RLB Crane Index® records...

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Crane Index

RLB Crane Index® New Zealand Q3 2025
- Sep 24, 2025.
- 2 Min read
The number of long-term cranes across New Zealand’s main centres increased from 105 in Q1 2025 to ...

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Crane Index

RLB Crane Index® Australia Q3 2025
- Sep 24, 2025.
- 3 Min read
The previous editions of the RLB Crane Index® have offered valuable insights into Australia’s ...

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Forecast Report

Soft outlook for the year ahead, long-term outlook remains positive
- Sep 24, 2025.
- 5 Min read
According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) Forecast 113 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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Market Research

Growth in infrastructure construction continues to ease across New Zealand
- Sep 23, 2025.
- 3 Min read
Growth in infrastructure construction is easing across New Zealand, according to Rider Levett ...

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Integrated, future-focused, and iconic
- Sep 8, 2025.
- 4 Min read
Complexity, connectivity, and commercial vision As cities grow more complex and connected, so ...

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Reimagining One Queen Street for tomorrow
- Sep 8, 2025.
- 5 Min read
Why adaptive reuse is a smart, sustainable strategy for city-making As the construction industry ...

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Perspective

PERSPECTIVE 2025
- Sep 7, 2025.
- 2 Min read
What does meaningful progress look like in today’s rapidly evolving world? Some point to ...

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Australia Report

Construction costs edge up amid rising risks
- Jul 23, 2025.
- 3 Min read
The Australian construction industry faces a cautious outlook amid geopolitical and economic ...

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Australia Report

Subdued outlook for Australia’s construction industry
- Jul 14, 2025.
- 4 Min read
Rider Levett Bucknall’s latest Q2 2025 Construction Market Update for Australia presents a ...

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Future Thinking

Construction not a scale game
- Jul 9, 2025.
- 9 Min read
In a candid and wide-ranging piece published by The Urban Developer, Hutchinson Builders Chairman ...

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Forecast Report

Positive outlook for Aotearoa construction industry
- Jun 26, 2025.
- 6 Min read
Rider Levett Bucknall’s latest Forecast 112 report reveals a cautiously optimistic long-term ...

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Australia Report

Navigating construction cost volatility in 2025
- Jun 17, 2025.
- 3 Min read
Australia’s construction sector is under mounting pressure from two interrelated forces: new ...

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RLB Project Showcase New Zealand 2025
- Jun 13, 2025.
- 2 Min read
Kia ora tātou – haere mai, nau mai, and welcome to the Rider Levett Bucknall Property Council New...

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Forecast Report

New Zealand Infrastructure outlook remains positive
- May 13, 2025.
- 3 Min read
Rider Levett Bucknall’s latest Infrastructure Forecast 003 – New Zealand Trends in ...

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Capability

RLB Project Showcase New Zealand 2026

Forecast Report

Infrastructure pipeline holds firm as civil construction costs rise

Future Thinking

All In: National Reconciliation Week 2026

Future Thinking

2026-27 Federal Budget: What does it mean for the construction sector?

Insights

OUR LATEST THINKING

Insights & Perspectives

RLB Project Showcase New Zealand 2026

Infrastructure pipeline holds firm as civil construction costs rise

All In: National Reconciliation Week 2026

2026-27 Federal Budget: What does it mean for the construction sector?

Cautious recovery for NZ construction amid global uncertainty

What the Middle East conflict means for Australian construction costs

RLB Crane Index® New Zealand Q1 2026

RLB Crane Index® Australia Q1 2026

838 cranes reflect sustained activity across Australia

New Zealand crane activity falls to decade low

Australia’s construction sector activity reaches $318 billion as cost pressures re-emerge

Infrastructure shows early signs of recovery as broader construction markets remain soft

Viability, not escalation, defines 2026 construction markets

RLB Global Annual Report 2026 – Oceania insights

How hybrid work has reshaped Australian offices

RLB Riders Digest Australia 2026

New Zealand construction poised for steady recovery as interest rates ease

Construction cost escalation to remain elevated in 2026

Riders Digest 2026 Queensland Edition

RLB Project Showcase Australia 2025

Q3 crane index offers glimmer of hope during slow recovery

Construction crane numbers remain strong with 845 nationwide

RLB Crane Index® New Zealand Q3 2025

RLB Crane Index® Australia Q3 2025

Soft outlook for the year ahead, long-term outlook remains positive

Growth in infrastructure construction continues to ease across New Zealand

Integrated, future-focused, and iconic

Reimagining One Queen Street for tomorrow

PERSPECTIVE 2025

Construction costs edge up amid rising risks

Subdued outlook for Australia’s construction industry

Construction not a scale game

Positive outlook for Aotearoa construction industry

Navigating construction cost volatility in 2025

RLB Project Showcase New Zealand 2025

New Zealand Infrastructure outlook remains positive

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