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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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
- May 24, 2023.
- 2 Min read
When I began my career in the built environment, over 30 years ago, I never imagined that our ...
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Forecast Report
Weakening demand but 2023 construction pipeline remains solid
- May 10, 2023.
- 6 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 104 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...
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Crane Index
Record number of long term cranes for New Zealand
- Apr 13, 2023.
- 6 Min read
According to today’s release of the Q1 2023 RLB Crane Index®, a record 157 long-term cranes were ...
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Crane Index
Crane numbers across Australia peak
- Apr 5, 2023.
- 5 Min read
According to today’s release of the Q1 2023 RLB Crane Index®, crane numbers across the country ...
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Capability
RLB Victoria cements new PPP team
- Mar 28, 2023.
- 2 Min read
RLB in Victoria has unveiled a new Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) team to complement existing ...
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Australia Report
Construction industry under pressure to deliver existing projects
- Mar 23, 2023.
- 3 Min read
According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s 1st Quarter 2023 Australia Report, the Australian ...
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Riders Digest
Riders Digest New Zealand 2023
- Feb 28, 2023.
- 1 Min read
We’re pleased to release our 6th edition of the Riders Digest in New Zealand to continue to keep...
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Forecast Report
Solid NZ construction pipeline for now
- Feb 23, 2023.
- 7 Min read
Prepared by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc.) (NZIER) exclusively for Rider ...
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International Report
Challenges and opportunities in the post Covid-19 world
- Dec 22, 2022.
- 4 Min read
Although the global construction industry was impacted by government-imposed lockdowns during the ...
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Riders Digest
Riders Digest 50 years and beyond
- Dec 20, 2022.
- 1 Min read
We’re pleased to release our 2023 Riders Digest in Australia to continue to keep our clients up ...
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Australia Report
Unprecedented construction activity across all sectors
- Nov 30, 2022.
- 6 Min read
Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) 3rd Quarter 2022 Australia Report notes the Australian construction ...
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Future Thinking
Planning a positive legacy from mega-event projects
- Oct 24, 2022.
- 7 Min read
Mega events can continue to deliver for a city long after the turnstiles have shut, and the last ...
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Perspective
Perspective 2022 vol 2
- Oct 11, 2022.
- 2 Min read
Since stepping into the role of RLB Global Chairman in June, I have reflected on how RLB operates ...
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Forecast Report
Outlook uncertain for property and construction sectors
- Sep 27, 2022.
- 5 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 102 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...
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Market Research
Global State of the Market Report
- Sep 21, 2022.
- 2 Min read
RLB recently carried-out a global survey in which our Directors and Partners provided their views of...
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Crane Index
Record crane numbers in Sydney and Gold Coast
- Sep 21, 2022.
- 6 Min read
According to today’s release of the Q3 2022 RLB Crane Index®, crane numbers across the country ...
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Crane Index
Residential sector continues to power the NZ construction industry
- Sep 20, 2022.
- 4 Min read
Following the Omicron outbreak and peak earlier in 2022, construction has continued at pace, even in...
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Digital Transformation
That 5D Feeling: An insight into the recent Middle East BIM uptrend
- Sep 20, 2022.
- 4 Min read
The recent uptrend in the Middle East in BIM usage is a step in the right direction for 5D ...
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Capability
Celebrating 25 years of sponsorship
- Aug 11, 2022.
- 2 Min read
2022 marks a quarter of a century since the prestigious Property Industry Awards began, celebrating ...
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International Report
Australia’s construction industry in positive phase
- Jul 28, 2022.
- 3 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2022 International Report, Australia’s ...
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International Report
Strong post Covid-19 demand tempered by short term disruption
- Jul 27, 2022.
- 2 Min read
Rider Levett Bucknall’s 2nd Quarter 2022 International Report shows pressures in regional ...
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Forecast Report
Forecast Report 101: Sectors show slowing in the pipeline
- May 20, 2022.
- 4 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 101 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...
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Perspective
Perspective 2022 vol 1
- Apr 20, 2022.
- 2 Min read
The year is 1783. The treaty between the United States and Great Britain is signed in Paris, ...
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Crane Index
A record 813 cranes across the country
- Apr 14, 2022.
- 6 Min read
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is today celebrating the 20th edition of the RLB Crane Index®. With the...
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Crane Index
Auckland market and the residential sector powering the NZ construction industry
- Mar 31, 2022.
- 5 Min read
The 108 long-term cranes across Auckland and 78 residential cranes across New Zealand results in a ...
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Australia Report
‘Unknowns’ to increase upward pressure on tender pricing
- Mar 24, 2022.
- 4 Min read
Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) 1st Quarter 2022 Australia Report, notes the construction industry ...
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Riders Digest
Celebrating 50 years of market trends
- Mar 23, 2022.
- 1 Min read
The Riders Digest, known by many as the construction industry ‘Bible’, celebrates a milestone 50...
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Forecast Report
RLB celebrates 100 issues of the RLB Forecast Report
- Mar 7, 2022.
- 3 Min read
Construction demand remains resilient despite impacts of omicron Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is ...
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Riders Digest
Celebrating 50 years of the Riders Digest
- Feb 3, 2022.
- 3 Min read
The Riders Digest, known by many as the construction industry ‘Bible’, celebrates a milestone 50...
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Australia Report
Upward pressure on tender pricing to continue across Australia during 2022
- Jan 24, 2022.
- 6 Min read
According to leading global quantity surveyor and cost consultant Rider Levett Bucknall’s ...
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International Report
Long-term outlook positive for NZ construction market
- Dec 21, 2021.
- 3 Min read
According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) 4th Quarter 2021 International Report, New Zealand has ...
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High levels of building activity across Australia
- Dec 21, 2021.
- 4 Min read
According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) 4th Quarter 2021 International Report, despite ...
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International Report
Global Construction Market Activity Positive according to Q4 International Report
- Dec 14, 2021.
- 5 Min read
According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) 4th Quarter 2021 International Report, global ...
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Market Research
COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 11
- Nov 30, 2021.
- 1 Min read
The 11th edition of the RLB COVID-19 Survey continues the focus change made in the 10th edition, to ...
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Capability
Eyes on the prize
- Nov 10, 2021.
- 8 Min read
The RLB Australian Development of the Year Award turns 30 this year. Rider Levett Bucknall’s team ...
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Forecast Report
Acute capacity pressures drive up construction costs
- Oct 28, 2021.
- 3 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 99 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...
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Forecast Report

Weakening demand but 2023 construction pipeline remains solid

Crane Index

Crane numbers across Australia peak

Crane Index

Record number of long term cranes for New Zealand

Australia Report

Construction industry under pressure to deliver existing projects

Insights

OUR LATEST THINKING

Insights & Perspectives

Perspective 2023 vol 1

Weakening demand but 2023 construction pipeline remains solid

Record number of long term cranes for New Zealand

Crane numbers across Australia peak

RLB Victoria cements new PPP team

Construction industry under pressure to deliver existing projects

Riders Digest New Zealand 2023

Solid NZ construction pipeline for now

Challenges and opportunities in the post Covid-19 world

Riders Digest 50 years and beyond

Unprecedented construction activity across all sectors

Planning a positive legacy from mega-event projects

Perspective 2022 vol 2

Outlook uncertain for property and construction sectors

Global State of the Market Report

Record crane numbers in Sydney and Gold Coast

Residential sector continues to power the NZ construction industry

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

Celebrating 25 years of sponsorship

Australia’s construction industry in positive phase

Strong post Covid-19 demand tempered by short term disruption

Forecast Report 101: Sectors show slowing in the pipeline

Perspective 2022 vol 1

A record 813 cranes across the country

Auckland market and the residential sector powering the NZ construction industry

‘Unknowns’ to increase upward pressure on tender pricing

Celebrating 50 years of market trends

RLB celebrates 100 issues of the RLB Forecast Report

Celebrating 50 years of the Riders Digest

Upward pressure on tender pricing to continue across Australia during 2022

Long-term outlook positive for NZ construction market

High levels of building activity across Australia

Global Construction Market Activity Positive according to Q4 International Report

COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 11

Eyes on the prize

Acute capacity pressures drive up construction costs

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