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Unprecedented construction activity across all sectors
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Let’s paint the town
As we look for new ways to attract people to physical spaces, do we need to revalue the role of public art in placemaking? RLB’s Managing Director Stephen Mee reflected on this question in an article for the Property Council of Australia in 2021. ...
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Delivery of crucial infrastructure projects in a heated market
The world’s infrastructure gap is growing. It’s estimated by the Global Infrastructure Outlook to be in excess of $15 trillion, driven by growing populations, change in demand, and the need to replace aged existing assets for both public and ...
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How small infrastructure can make a big difference
A new hospital or a highway attracts headlines and political headspace in Australia. Institutional investors are increasingly on the hunt for childcare, student accommodation and social housing assets. But other types of social infrastructure are ...
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Why the future is in five dimensions
The future of 5D BIM has been a long time coming. Way back in 1962, engineer and internet pioneer, Doug Engelbart, painted a clear picture. The architect of the future, Engelbart wrote, would begin each project by entering “a series of ...
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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
The Riders Digest, known by many as the construction industry ‘Bible’, celebrated a ...
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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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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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Digital Transformation
Why the future is in five dimensions
- Oct 6, 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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Capability
How small infrastructure can make a big difference
- Oct 5, 2022.
- 5 Min read
A new hospital or a highway attracts headlines and political headspace in Australia. Institutional ...
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Perspective 2022 vol 2
Delivery of crucial infrastructure projects in a heated market
- Oct 4, 2022.
- 5 Min read
The world’s infrastructure gap is growing. It’s estimated by the Global Infrastructure Outlook ...
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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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Perspective 2022 vol 1
World-class wonder
- Mar 29, 2022.
- 4 Min read
Multiple design challenges during the development of the $1.25 billion Collins Arch project tested ...
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Perspective 2022 vol 1
Let’s paint the town
- Mar 24, 2022.
- 8 Min read
As we look for new ways to attract people to physical spaces, do we need to revalue the role of ...
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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

Challenges and opportunities in the post Covid-19 world

Australia Report

Unprecedented construction activity across all sectors

Perspective

Perspective 2022 vol 2

Forecast Report

Outlook uncertain for property and construction sectors

Insights

OUR LATEST THINKING

Insights & Perspectives

Challenges and opportunities in the post Covid-19 world

Riders Digest 50 years and beyond

Unprecedented construction activity across all sectors

Perspective 2022 vol 2

Why the future is in five dimensions

How small infrastructure can make a big difference

Delivery of crucial infrastructure projects in a heated market

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

World-class wonder

Let’s paint the town

‘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

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