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

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

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

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

• Sep 26, 2025.

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• Sep 25, 2025.

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

• Sep 25, 2025.

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

• Sep 24, 2025.

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

• Sep 24, 2025.

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

• Sep 24, 2025.

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

• Sep 23, 2025.

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

• Sep 8, 2025.

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

• Sep 8, 2025.

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

• Sep 7, 2025.

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

• Jul 23, 2025.

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

• Jul 14, 2025.

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

• Jul 9, 2025.

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

• Jun 26, 2025.

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

• Jun 17, 2025.

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

• Jun 13, 2025.

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

• May 13, 2025.

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

• Apr 8, 2025.

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

• Apr 8, 2025.

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

• Apr 3, 2025.

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

• Apr 2, 2025.

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

• Mar 13, 2025.

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

• Mar 6, 2025.

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

• Feb 26, 2025.

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

• Feb 17, 2025.

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

• Feb 4, 2025.

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

• Dec 18, 2024.

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

• Dec 18, 2024.

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

• Oct 25, 2024.

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

• Oct 25, 2024.

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

• Oct 10, 2024.

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