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• Jul 23, 2026.

• 10 Min read

Key insights Australia’s data centre construction boom is already under way Data centres house the...

• Jul 6, 2026.

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As NAIDOC Week marks its 50th anniversary, RLB reflects on what it means to build with, not just on,...

• Jul 2, 2026.

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New Zealand’s construction recovery has stalled as higher fuel costs, geopolitical uncertainty...

• Jun 24, 2026.

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The construction challenge behind the world’s largest radio telescope The $3 billion Square ...

• Jun 16, 2026.

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When conflict escalated in the Middle East earlier this year, concerns emerged that higher fuel ...

• Jun 4, 2026.

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Congratulations to this year’s finalists Kia ora tātou – haere mai, nau mai, and welcome to the...

• Jun 3, 2026.

• 6 Min read

New Zealand’s infrastructure sector is holding firm against a backdrop of broader construction...

• May 25, 2026.

• 3 Min read

Today marks National Sorry Day — a day of remembrance and respect for the Stolen Generations. ...

• May 13, 2026.

• 7 Min read

The 2026–27 Budget is a mixed package for the construction sector. It delivers funding for new ...

• Apr 29, 2026.

• 3 Min read

New Zealand’s construction sector is beginning to show early signs of recovery — but ...

• Apr 1, 2026.

• 9 Min read

Key takeaways The impact so far The Middle East conflict is already driving cost pressures across ...

• Mar 30, 2026.

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The number of long-term cranes across New Zealand’s main centres fell from 116 in Q3 2025 to 102 ...

• Mar 30, 2026.

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The RLB Crane Index® provides a snapshot of construction activity by tracking cranes on major sites...

• Mar 26, 2026.

• 3 Min read

Construction activity remains near record levels across Australia, with 838 cranes operating ...

• Mar 24, 2026.

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Early signs of recovery begin to emerge New Zealand’s construction sector remains under ...

• Mar 18, 2026.

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Australia’s construction sector remained near record levels in 2025, with total activity reaching ...

• Mar 3, 2026.

• 3 Min read

Rider Levett Bucknall’s First Quarter 2026 Infrastructure Forecast – New Zealand Trends in ...

• Mar 2, 2026.

• 3 Min read

If there is one theme running through our 2026 Global Annual Report, it is this: Global tender price...

• Feb 26, 2026.

• 3 Min read

If there is one theme running through our 2026 Global Annual Report, it is this: the built ...

• Feb 9, 2026.

• 5 Min read

And where the money goes Hybrid work has changed more than where people sit. It has transformed how,...

• Jan 23, 2026.

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

• Dec 17, 2025.

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

• Dec 17, 2025.

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

• Dec 11, 2025.

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

• 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 ...