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Contractors absorb cost shock as Middle East conflict lifts input prices
- September 16, 2026.
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Input costs have risen again across Australia’s construction sector. Diesel, freight, concrete...

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Global cost shock proves less severe than initially feared
- June 16, 2026.
- 5 Min Read Time
When conflict escalated in the Middle East earlier this year, concerns emerged that higher fuel ...

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Australia’s construction sector activity reaches $318 billion as cost pressures re-emerge
- March 18, 2026.
- 3 Min Read Time
Australia’s construction sector remained near record levels in 2025, with total activity reaching ...

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Construction cost escalation to remain elevated in 2026
- December 17, 2025.
- 3 Min Read Time
Australia’s construction industry is set to remain under sustained cost pressure through 2026, as ...

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Construction costs edge up amid rising risks
- July 23, 2025.
- 3 Min Read Time
The Australian construction industry faces a cautious outlook amid geopolitical and economic ...

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Subdued outlook for Australia’s construction industry
- July 14, 2025.
- 4 Min Read Time
Rider Levett Bucknall’s latest Q2 2025 Construction Market Update for Australia presents a ...

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Navigating construction cost volatility in 2025
- June 17, 2025.
- 3 Min Read Time
Australia’s construction sector is under mounting pressure from two interrelated forces: new ...

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Challenging landscape ahead for Australian construction industry
- December 18, 2024.
- 3 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 4th Quarter 2024 Construction Market Update for ...

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Industry facing multi-faceted cost and labour challenges
- October 25, 2024.
- 4 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 3rd Quarter 2024 Construction Market Update for ...

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Outlook for New Zealand’s construction industry remains weak
- October 25, 2024.
- 4 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 3rd Quarter 2024 Oceania Construction Market Update, ...

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Turbulent times ahead for Australian construction industry
- July 26, 2024.
- 4 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2024 Oceania Report, the Australian ...

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New Zealand construction holds long-term promise amid slowdown
- July 26, 2024.
- 4 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2024 Oceania Report, the New Zealand ...

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Housing demand and high government spending fuels forecast growth
- May 22, 2024.
- 8 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 1st Quarter Oceania Report, forecasts indicate the ...

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Labour shortages in South Australia impacting pricing
- May 22, 2024.
- 2 Min Read Time
Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Adelaide]: Throughout 2024, labour shortages and rising ...

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Brisbane market remains buoyant
- May 22, 2024.
- 2 Min Read Time
Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Brisbane]: The Brisbane market remains generally ...

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Roller coaster rider for the ACT construction industry
- May 22, 2024.
- 1 Min Read Time
Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Canberra]: The ACT construction market in 2024 is ...

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Robust pipeline of work in the Northern Territory
- May 22, 2024.
- 1 Min Read Time
Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Darwin]: Following continued investments in defence and ...

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A two-speed market emerging in Southeast Queensland
- May 22, 2024.
- 2 Min Read Time
Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Gold Coast]: The Southeast Queensland market continues ...

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Government-funded projects in Melbourne driving activity
- May 22, 2024.
- 2 Min Read Time
Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Melbourne]: Construction activity in Melbourne remains ...

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Pricing escalation a challenge across Western Australia
- May 22, 2024.
- 2 Min Read Time
Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Perth]: Pricing escalation continues to be a challenge ...

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Residential and commercial sectors in NSW remain subdued
- May 22, 2024.
- 2 Min Read Time
Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Sydney]: Many institutional developers are shifting ...

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Insufficient resources in North Queensland and Townsville
- May 22, 2024.
- 1 Min Read Time
Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Townsville]: The North Queensland market is stretched ...

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Decline in construction activity in Auckland
- May 22, 2024.
- 2 Min Read Time
Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Auckland]: Broader economic conditions are affecting ...

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Increased competition in Christchurch stabilises trade pricing
- May 22, 2024.
- 2 Min Read Time
Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Christchurch]: Trade pricing is stabilising due to ...

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Wellington experiencing strong demand with major challenges
- May 22, 2024.
- 2 Min Read Time
Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Wellington]: Wellington’s construction market presents...

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Australia Report Q4 2023
- February 8, 2024.
- 5 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 4th Quarter 2023 Australia Report, construction ...

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New federal and state government projects on the horizon
- February 8, 2024.
- 2 Min Read Time
Q4 2023 Australia Report [Adelaide]: The South Australian economy continued to grow in the ...

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15 hospital projects ($10bill) in process of being awarded by Queensland Government
- February 8, 2024.
- 3 Min Read Time
Q4 2023 Australia Report [Brisbane]: Residential construction, both house and land, and ...

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Pipeline of major projects advancing through construction
- February 8, 2024.
- 1 Min Read Time
Q4 2023 Australia Report [Canberra]: The market remains busy with the pipeline of major ...

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Record $4billion government spend on infrastructure projects drives buoyant market
- February 8, 2024.
- 3 Min Read Time
Q4 2023 Australia Report [Darwin]: The Northern Territory market is experiencing strong growth ...

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50 Cranes showcase historically high levels for construction market
- February 8, 2024.
- 3 Min Read Time
Q4 2023 Australia Report [Gold Coast]: The Gold Coast construction market remains at ...

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Private sector projects held off due to high levels of government work
- February 8, 2024.
- 1 Min Read Time
Q4 2023 Australia Report [Hobart]: Construction activity continues to remain at very high levels ...

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Feasibility of new low-mid-rise residential apartment projects under pressure
- February 8, 2024.
- 2 Min Read Time
Q4 2023 Australia Report [Melbourne]: The Melbourne construction market continues to be driven ...

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Engineering sector continues to dominate WA
- February 8, 2024.
- 2 Min Read Time
Q4 2023 Australia Report [Perth]: The Western Australian construction industry had a productive...

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Tender pricings upward trend forecast to continue through 2024
- February 8, 2024.
- 3 Min Read Time
Q4 2023 Australia Report [Sydney]: The Sydney construction market continues to be centred largely ...

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Large influx of government projects and shortage of resources to put further pressure on costs
- February 8, 2024.
- 2 Min Read Time
Q4 2023 Australia Report [Townsville]: The rollout of significant state government projects ...

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Australia Report

Contractors absorb cost shock as Middle East conflict lifts input prices

Global cost shock proves less severe than initially feared

Australia’s construction sector activity reaches $318 billion as cost pressures re-emerge

Construction cost escalation to remain elevated in 2026

Construction costs edge up amid rising risks

Subdued outlook for Australia’s construction industry

Navigating construction cost volatility in 2025

Challenging landscape ahead for Australian construction industry

Industry facing multi-faceted cost and labour challenges

Outlook for New Zealand’s construction industry remains weak

Turbulent times ahead for Australian construction industry

New Zealand construction holds long-term promise amid slowdown

Housing demand and high government spending fuels forecast growth

Labour shortages in South Australia impacting pricing

Brisbane market remains buoyant

Roller coaster rider for the ACT construction industry

Robust pipeline of work in the Northern Territory

A two-speed market emerging in Southeast Queensland

Government-funded projects in Melbourne driving activity

Pricing escalation a challenge across Western Australia

Residential and commercial sectors in NSW remain subdued

Insufficient resources in North Queensland and Townsville

Decline in construction activity in Auckland

Increased competition in Christchurch stabilises trade pricing

Wellington experiencing strong demand with major challenges

Australia Report Q4 2023

New federal and state government projects on the horizon

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

Pipeline of major projects advancing through construction

Record $4billion government spend on infrastructure projects drives buoyant market

50 Cranes showcase historically high levels for construction market

Private sector projects held off due to high levels of government work

Feasibility of new low-mid-rise residential apartment projects under pressure

Engineering sector continues to dominate WA

Tender pricings upward trend forecast to continue through 2024

Large influx of government projects and shortage of resources to put further pressure on costs