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    RLB Crane Index® Australia Q3 2025

    The previous editions of the RLB Crane Index® have offered valuable insights into Australia’s construction industry. The Index serves as a measure of construction activity and workload, including: Since its launch in Q3 2012, the RLB Crane Index®...

  • INSIGHT

    RLB Crane Index® New Zealand Q3 2025

    The number of long-term cranes across New Zealand’s main centres increased from 105 in Q1 2025 to 116 in Q3 2025, lifting the national RLB Crane Index® from 133 to 147 points, a 10.5% rise. In short, cranes may be climbing, but they are doing so ...

  • INSIGHT

    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...

  • INSIGHT

    RLB Riders Digest New Zealand 2025

    Riders Digest is a reliable annual compilation of costs and regional industry insights. In addition to indicative construction costs by building type and region, it includes valuable reference materials on development considerations, estimating ...

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  • Future Thinking

    How hybrid work has reshaped Australian offices – and where the money goes

    Hybrid work has changed more than where people sit. It has transformed how, when and why workers ...

  • Riders Digest

    RLB Riders Digest Australia 2026

    For more than five decades, the Riders Digest has been a trusted reference for construction industry...

  • Forecast Report

    New Zealand construction poised for steady recovery as interest rates ease

    New Zealand’s construction sector is showing early but promising signs of recovery, supported by ...

  • Australia Report

    Construction cost escalation to remain elevated in 2026

    Australia’s construction industry is set to remain under sustained cost pressure through 2026, as ...

  • Riders Digest

    Riders Digest 2026 Queensland Edition

    For over 50 years, the Riders Digest has provided trusted, data-driven insights to help construction...

  • Capability

    RLB Project Showcase Australia 2025

    Proudly supporting industry excellence – Property Council of Australia Rider Levett Bucknall ...

  • Market Research

    Q3 crane index offers glimmer of hope during slow recovery

    Crane numbers climb despite market challenges The Q3 2025 RLB Crane Index® indicates there are 116 ...

  • Crane Index

    Construction crane numbers remain strong with 845 nationwide

    Crane activity remains elevated across the country The 27th edition of the RLB Crane Index® records...

  • Crane Index

    RLB Crane Index® New Zealand Q3 2025

    The number of long-term cranes across New Zealand’s main centres increased from 105 in Q1 2025 to ...

  • Crane Index

    RLB Crane Index® Australia Q3 2025

    The previous editions of the RLB Crane Index® have offered valuable insights into Australia’s ...

  • Forecast Report

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

    According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) Forecast 113 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

  • Market Research

    Growth in infrastructure construction continues to ease across New Zealand

    Growth in infrastructure construction is easing across New Zealand, according to Rider Levett ...

  • Perspective

    Integrated, future-focused, and iconic

    Complexity, connectivity, and commercial vision As cities grow more complex and connected, so ...

  • Perspective

    Reimagining One Queen Street for tomorrow

    Why adaptive reuse is a smart, sustainable strategy for city-making As the construction industry ...

  • Perspective

    PERSPECTIVE 2025

    What does meaningful progress look like in today’s rapidly evolving world? Some point to ...

  • Australia Report

    Construction costs edge up amid rising risks

    The Australian construction industry faces a cautious outlook amid geopolitical and economic ...

  • Australia Report

    Subdued outlook for Australia’s construction industry

    Rider Levett Bucknall’s latest Q2 2025 Construction Market Update for Australia presents a ...

  • Future Thinking

    Construction not a scale game

    In a candid and wide-ranging piece published by The Urban Developer, Hutchinson Builders Chairman ...

  • Forecast Report

    Positive outlook for Aotearoa construction industry

    Rider Levett Bucknall’s latest Forecast 112 report reveals a cautiously optimistic long-term ...

  • Australia Report

    Navigating construction cost volatility in 2025

    Australia’s construction sector is under mounting pressure from two interrelated forces: new ...

  • Capability

    RLB Project Showcase New Zealand 2025

    Kia ora tātou – haere mai, nau mai, and welcome to the Rider Levett Bucknall Property Council New...

  • Forecast Report

    New Zealand Infrastructure outlook remains positive

    Rider Levett Bucknall’s latest Infrastructure Forecast 003 – New Zealand Trends in ...

  • Crane Index

    RLB Crane Index® New Zealand Q1 2025

    The New Zealand construction industry is currently facing significant challenges, reflecting broader...

  • Crane Index

    RLB Crane Index® Australia Q1 2025

    The RLB Crane Index fell by six index points to 197 points in Q1 2025. The index value of 197 points...

  • Crane Index

    RLB Crane Index® reveals 30% drop in crane numbers across New Zealand

    The Q1 2025 RLB Crane Index® released today reveals a notable decline in construction activity ...

  • Crane Index

    840 cranes signal continued strength in the Australian construction sector

    The Australian construction sector continues to shine, with 840 cranes reported nationwide during ...

  • Market Research

    Geopolitical risks and commercial factors reshape construction markets

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

  • Forecast Report

    Signs of recovery in construction demand emerging

    According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) Forecast 111 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

  • Market Research

    RLB Global Annual Report 2025 – out now

    The RLB Global Annual Report 2025 demonstrates how our 4,500 people worldwide are improving project ...

  • Riders Digest

    RLB Riders Digest New Zealand 2025

    Riders Digest is a reliable annual compilation of costs and regional industry insights. In addition ...

  • Riders Digest

    RLB Riders Digest Australia 2025

    For over five decades, the Riders Digest has been a crucial resource for construction industry ...

  • Australia Report

    Challenging landscape ahead for Australian construction industry

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 4th Quarter 2024 Construction Market Update for ...

  • Forecast Report

    Infrastructure construction picks up reflecting strong population growth

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Infrastructure Forecast report 002 – New Zealand ...

  • Australia Report

    Industry facing multi-faceted cost and labour challenges

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 3rd Quarter 2024 Construction Market Update for ...

  • Australia Report

    Outlook for New Zealand’s construction industry remains weak

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 3rd Quarter 2024 Oceania Construction Market Update, ...

  • Crane Index

    Non-residential cranes peak across Australia

    Non-residential crane numbers across Australia have hit a new peak (370 cranes) according to the ...