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    Australia Riders Digest 2024

    The Riders Digest, known by many as the construction industry ‘Bible’, has been published by Rider Levett Bucknall for more than five decades. In 2024 we celebrate 75 years since the first Australian office of Rider Levett Bucknall ...

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    New Zealand Riders Digest 2024

    In the continued inflationary environment, Riders Digest remains a trusted annual compendium of costs and regional industry information. Along with indicative construction costs by building type and region, the Riders Digest contains useful reference...

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    Australia Q3 2024 Crane Index

    The previous 24 editions of the RLB Crane Index® have provided valuable insights into the construction industry in Australia. The Index is an indicator of the construction industry’s activity and workload, including: Since the first edition in Q3 ...

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    New Zealand Q3 2024 Crane Index

    Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the March 2024 quarter revealed a modest increase of 0.2% in economic activity across New Zealand. While this is a slight improvement from the previous two quarters of decline, overall economic performance ...

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  • Crane Index

    Non-residential cranes peak across Australia

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

  • Crane Index

    New Zealand construction industry faces continued challenges

    The Q3 2024 RLB Crane Index® released today, reveals a notable decline in construction activity ...

  • Crane Index

    Australia Q3 2024 Crane Index

    The previous 24 editions of the RLB Crane Index® have provided valuable insights into the ...

  • Crane Index

    New Zealand Q3 2024 Crane Index

    Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the March 2024 quarter revealed a modest increase of 0.2% in ...

  • Forecast Report

    Construction demand outlook remains weak with signs of stabilisation

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 109 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

  • Capability

    2024 RLB Project Showcase Australia

    For over 240 years, RLB has thrived on a foundation of shared values and a commitment to doing ...

  • Forecast Report

    Infrastructure construction ramps up impacting construction costs

    According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) Inaugural Infrastructure Forecast report – New ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    Turbulent times ahead for Australian construction industry

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2024 Oceania Report, the Australian ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    New Zealand construction holds long-term promise amid slowdown

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2024 Oceania Report, the New Zealand ...

  • Capability

    2024 RLB Project Showcase New Zealand

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

  • Capability

    Global Annual Report 2024

    Our industry is evolving rapidly to meet the modern needs of the built environment: to be digitally ...

  • Forecast Report

    Rebound in non-residential offset by decline in residential

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 108 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    Housing demand and high government spending fuels forecast growth

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 1st Quarter Oceania Report, forecasts indicate the ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    Labour shortages in South Australia impacting pricing

    Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Adelaide]: Throughout 2024, labour shortages and rising ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    Brisbane market remains buoyant

    Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Brisbane]: The Brisbane market remains generally ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    Roller coaster rider for the ACT construction industry

    Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Canberra]: The ACT construction market in 2024 is ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    Robust pipeline of work in the Northern Territory

    Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Darwin]: Following continued investments in defence and ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    A two-speed market emerging in Southeast Queensland

    Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Gold Coast]: The Southeast Queensland market continues ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    Government-funded projects in Melbourne driving activity

    Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Melbourne]: Construction activity in Melbourne remains ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    Pricing escalation a challenge across Western Australia

    Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Perth]: Pricing escalation continues to be a challenge ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    Residential and commercial sectors in NSW remain subdued

    Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Sydney]: Many institutional developers are shifting ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    Insufficient resources in North Queensland and Townsville

    Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Townsville]: The North Queensland market is stretched ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    Decline in construction activity in Auckland

    Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Auckland]: Broader economic conditions are affecting ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    Increased competition in Christchurch stabilises trade pricing

    Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Christchurch]: Trade pricing is stabilising due to ...

  • Oceania Market Update

    Wellington experiencing strong demand with major challenges

    Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Wellington]: Wellington’s construction market presents...

  • Crane Index

    Australia Q1 2024 Crane Index

    The RLB Crane Index® fell by three index points to reach 204 points in Q1 2024. The index value of ...

  • Crane Index

    Crane numbers remain strong across Australia

    Construction crane numbers remain strong across Australia led by Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold ...

  • Crane Index

    New Zealand Q1 2024 Crane Index

    While the overall value of building activity and consents are at (or near) record highs, New ...

  • Crane Index

    Residential sector declines as non-residential sector peaks

    According to the Q1 2024 RLB Crane Index®, 139 long-term cranes were counted across New Zealand, ...

  • Capability

    Can digital disrupt the way you think about your assets?

    RLB Director Syidah Arnold thinks so. Syidah, a champion of 5D BIM, is not just passionate about the...

  • Forecast Report

    Auckland continues to lead the way

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 107 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

  • Riders Digest

    New Zealand Riders Digest 2024

    In the continued inflationary environment, Riders Digest remains a trusted annual compendium of ...

  • Market Research

    Australia Report Q4 2023

    According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 4th Quarter 2023 Australia Report, construction ...

  • Market Research

    New federal and state government projects on the horizon

    Q4 2023 Australia Report [Adelaide]: The South Australian economy continued to grow in the ...

  • Market Research

    15 hospital projects ($10bill) in process of being awarded by Queensland Government

    Q4 2023 Australia Report [Brisbane]: Residential construction, both house and land, and ...

  • Market Research

    Pipeline of major projects advancing through construction

    Q4 2023 Australia Report [Canberra]: The market remains busy with the pipeline of major ...