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  • INSIGHT

    Perspective 2023 vol 1

    When I began my career in the built environment, over 30 years ago, I never imagined that our industry would be integral to the delivery of social change and climate action. I never considered that we would play a critical role in tackling gender ...

  • INSIGHT

    Challenges and opportunities in the post Covid-19 world

    Although the global construction industry was impacted by government-imposed lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic, construction activity still expanded in 2020 and 2021; it was deemed essential in most countries. However, the global industry is now...

  • INSIGHT

    Connecting with Country

    Gurriny Yealamucka means “good healing waters” in the language of the Gunggandji peoples – and the health service that bears its name is a place that helps the people of Yarrabah in Far North Queensland to heal and reconnect with Country. In ...

  • INSIGHT

    Preserving old memories and making new ones

    When work began on the new Galleries of Remembrance project at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance, it had all the hallmarks of a challenging project: an immovable deadline, an ambitious design, and a sacred heritage building dedicated to ...

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  • Perspective

    Perspective 2023 vol 1

    When I began my career in the built environment, over 30 years ago, I never imagined that our ...

  • Forecast Report

    Weakening demand but 2023 construction pipeline remains solid

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 104 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

  • Crane Index

    Record number of long term cranes for New Zealand

    According to today’s release of the Q1 2023 RLB Crane Index®, a record 157 long-term cranes were ...

  • Crane Index

    Crane numbers across Australia peak

    According to today’s release of the Q1 2023 RLB Crane Index®, crane numbers across the country ...

  • Capability

    RLB Victoria cements new PPP team

    RLB in Victoria has unveiled a new Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) team to complement existing ...

  • Australia Report

    Construction industry under pressure to deliver existing projects

    According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s 1st Quarter 2023 Australia Report, the Australian ...

  • Riders Digest

    Riders Digest New Zealand 2023

    We’re pleased to release our 6th edition of the Riders Digest in New Zealand to continue to keep...

  • Forecast Report

    Solid NZ construction pipeline for now

    Prepared by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc.) (NZIER) exclusively for Rider ...

  • International Report

    Challenges and opportunities in the post Covid-19 world

    Although the global construction industry was impacted by government-imposed lockdowns during the ...

  • Riders Digest

    Riders Digest 50 years and beyond

    We’re pleased to release our 2023 Riders Digest in Australia to continue to keep our clients up ...

  • Australia Report

    Unprecedented construction activity across all sectors

    Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) 3rd Quarter 2022 Australia Report notes the Australian construction ...

  • Future Thinking

    Planning a positive legacy from mega-event projects

    Mega events can continue to deliver for a city long after the turnstiles have shut, and the last ...

  • Perspective

    Perspective 2022 vol 2

    Since stepping into the role of RLB Global Chairman in June, I have reflected on how RLB operates ...

  • Forecast Report

    Outlook uncertain for property and construction sectors

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 102 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

  • Market Research

    Global State of the Market Report

    RLB recently carried-out a global survey in which our Directors and Partners provided their views of...

  • Crane Index

    Record crane numbers in Sydney and Gold Coast

    According to today’s release of the Q3 2022 RLB Crane Index®, crane numbers across the country ...

  • Crane Index

    Residential sector continues to power the NZ construction industry

    Following the Omicron outbreak and peak earlier in 2022, construction has continued at pace, even in...

  • Digital Transformation

    That 5D Feeling: An insight into the recent Middle East BIM uptrend

    The recent uptrend in the Middle East in BIM usage is a step in the right direction for 5D ...

  • Capability

    Celebrating 25 years of sponsorship

    2022 marks a quarter of a century since the prestigious Property Industry Awards began, celebrating ...

  • International Report

    Australia’s construction industry in positive phase

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2022 International Report, Australia’s ...

  • International Report

    Strong post Covid-19 demand tempered by short term disruption

    Rider Levett Bucknall’s 2nd Quarter 2022 International Report shows pressures in regional ...

  • Forecast Report

    Forecast Report 101: Sectors show slowing in the pipeline

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 101 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

  • Perspective

    Perspective 2022 vol 1

    The year is 1783. The treaty between the United States and Great Britain is signed in Paris, ...

  • Crane Index

    A record 813 cranes across the country

    Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is today celebrating the 20th edition of the RLB Crane Index®. With the...

  • Crane Index

    Auckland market and the residential sector powering the NZ construction industry

    The 108 long-term cranes across Auckland and 78 residential cranes across New Zealand results in a ...

  • Australia Report

    ‘Unknowns’ to increase upward pressure on tender pricing

    Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) 1st Quarter 2022 Australia Report, notes the construction industry ...

  • Riders Digest

    Celebrating 50 years of market trends

    The Riders Digest, known by many as the construction industry ‘Bible’, celebrates a milestone 50...

  • Forecast Report

    RLB celebrates 100 issues of the RLB Forecast Report

    Construction demand remains resilient despite impacts of omicron Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is ...

  • Riders Digest

    Celebrating 50 years of the Riders Digest

    The Riders Digest, known by many as the construction industry ‘Bible’, celebrates a milestone 50...

  • Australia Report

    Upward pressure on tender pricing to continue across Australia during 2022

    According to leading global quantity surveyor and cost consultant Rider Levett Bucknall’s ...

  • International Report

    Long-term outlook positive for NZ construction market

    According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) 4th Quarter 2021 International Report, New Zealand has ...

  • High levels of building activity across Australia

    According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) 4th Quarter 2021 International Report, despite ...

  • International Report

    Global Construction Market Activity Positive according to Q4 International Report

    According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) 4th Quarter 2021 International Report, global ...

  • Market Research

    COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 11

    The 11th edition of the RLB COVID-19 Survey continues the focus change made in the 10th edition, to ...

  • Capability

    Eyes on the prize

    The RLB Australian Development of the Year Award turns 30 this year. Rider Levett Bucknall’s team ...

  • Forecast Report

    Acute capacity pressures drive up construction costs

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 99 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...