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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 rose sharply in the past six months; 300 new cranes were added on developments sites, and 245 were removed. With the additional 55 cranes, there is now ...
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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 the face of some productivity impacts with on-site labour resource constraints and continued supply chain disruptions. The residential sector ...
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Celebrating 50 years of the Riders Digest
The Riders Digest, known by many as the construction industry ‘Bible’, celebrates a milestone 50 years in 2022. Rider Levett Bucknall (then Rider Hunt) first issued the precursor to the Riders Digest in 1972, when one of the firm’s early ...
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Eyes on the prize
The RLB Australian Development of the Year Award turns 30 this year. Rider Levett Bucknall’s team reflect on their favourite projects and what awards mean beyond the applause. RLB and the Property Council have presented the Innovation and ...
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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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Riders Digest
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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Digital Transformation
Why the future is in five dimensions
- Jun 28, 2022.
- 5 Min read
The future of 5D BIM has been a long time coming. Way back in 1962, engineer and internet pioneer, ...
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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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Capability
How small infrastructure can make a big difference
- May 10, 2022.
- 5 Min read
A new hospital or a highway attracts headlines and political headspace in Australia. Institutional ...
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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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Crane Index
Key cities record strong growth in crane numbers despite impacts of COVID-19
- Oct 7, 2021.
- 4 Min read
According to the Q3 2021 RLB Crane Index®, there are currently 718 cranes working on key projects ...
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Crane Index
NZ construction market proves resilient despite Covid-19 impacts
- Sep 17, 2021.
- 6 Min read
Auckland has recorded significant net increase of 18 cranes over the past six months with 144 ...
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Market Research
COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 10
- Aug 25, 2021.
- 1 Min read
This 10th edition of the RLB COVID-19 Survey changes focus slightly, to include reference to not ...
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Capability
Creating a vision for the future via innovation today
- Aug 17, 2021.
- 1 Min read
For 24 years, the Property Council and RLB have partnered to present our nation’s most prestigious...
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International Report
Building activity decline across Australia to continue
- Aug 17, 2021.
- 4 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2021 International Report, activity within ...
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International Report
Labour shortages and supply chain disruptions impact construction costs
- Aug 17, 2021.
- 4 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2021 International Report, while the NZ ...
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Market Research
Global border closures continue to impact construction markets
- Aug 11, 2021.
- 5 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2021 International Report, global border ...
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Forecast Report
Construction costs to increase due to labour and material shortages
- Jul 29, 2021.
- 4 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 98 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...
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Capability
Perspective 2021 edition, a global magazine by Rider Levett Bucknall
- May 14, 2021.
- 2 Min read
Perspective magazine brings you the latest in innovation, technology and research from RLB’s ...
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Capability
Asset Optimisation – Innovative & Cost-effective
- Apr 27, 2021.
- 1 Min read
Property assets today are continually evolving and adapting to a rapid marketplace to stay ahead of ...
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Market Research
Covid-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 9
- Apr 23, 2021.
- 1 Min read
Edition 9 of the RLB Covid-19 Survey completes the year since our first Covid-19 Survey. Our ...
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Crane Index
Brisbane and Melbourne construction markets bounce back
- Apr 8, 2021.
- 4 Min read
According to today’s release of the Q1 2021 RLB Crane Index®, the index rose by 2.4%. There are ...
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Capability

Celebrating 25 years of sponsorship

International Report

Australia’s construction industry in positive phase

International Report

Strong post Covid-19 demand tempered by short term disruption

Forecast Report

Forecast Report 101: Sectors show slowing in the pipeline

Insights

OUR LATEST THINKING

Insights & Perspectives

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

Why the future is in five dimensions

Forecast Report 101: Sectors show slowing in the pipeline

How small infrastructure can make a big difference

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

Key cities record strong growth in crane numbers despite impacts of COVID-19

NZ construction market proves resilient despite Covid-19 impacts

COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 10

Creating a vision for the future via innovation today

Building activity decline across Australia to continue

Labour shortages and supply chain disruptions impact construction costs

Global border closures continue to impact construction markets

Construction costs to increase due to labour and material shortages

Perspective 2021 edition, a global magazine by Rider Levett Bucknall

Asset Optimisation – Innovative & Cost-effective

Covid-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 9

Brisbane and Melbourne construction markets bounce back

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