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Australian construction price outlook – Q3 2025
Materials

Australian construction price outlook – Q3 2025

The article discusses the Q3 2025 outlook for Australian construction prices, highlighting significant increases in copper prices and regional disparities in cost escalation across major cities.

Construction Industry News · 12 min ·
Europe’s construction sector set for sustained growth through 2028
Infrastructure

Europe’s construction sector set for sustained growth through 2028

Europe's construction sector is projected to grow steadily through 2028, with significant contributions from residential and civil engine...

Construction Industry News · 3 min ·
How Stack Modular is using AI to de-risk mid- to high-rise modular construction
Smart Buildings

How Stack Modular is using AI to de-risk mid- to high-rise modular construction

Stack Modular is leveraging AI to enhance mid- to high-rise modular construction, improving feasibility, cost certainty, and logistics pl...

Construction Industry News · 7 min ·
Female builders 'delaying childbirth' due to inflexible work conditions
Project Management

Female builders 'delaying childbirth' due to inflexible work conditions

A report highlights the challenges faced by women in the residential construction sector, revealing that workplace culture and inflexible...

Construction Industry News · 7 min ·
Building a house in Australia is slower than it was a decade ago
Project Management

Building a house in Australia is slower than it was a decade ago

Australia's housing construction is over 35% slower than a decade ago, with industry experts warning that without addressing skills short...

Construction Industry News · 4 min ·
Defence construction surge a risk to other building projects
Infrastructure

Defence construction surge a risk to other building projects

Australia's increased defense spending is straining the construction sector, potentially sidelining other building projects due to compet...

Construction Industry News · 1 min ·
Long-awaited bus plan fails to reveal construction timeline or routes
Infrastructure

Long-awaited bus plan fails to reveal construction timeline or routes

The Tasmanian government has released a strategic business case for the Greater Hobart Rapid Bus Network, but lacks details on constructi...

Construction Industry News · 4 min ·
Infrastructure

Minister Conroy inspects construction progress at the Kongsberg Missile Factory

Minister Conroy visits the Kongsberg Missile Factory to assess ongoing construction, highlighting government investment in defense infras...

Construction Industry News · 1 min ·
Land prices have risen by more than 500 per cent since 2000
Residential

Land prices have risen by more than 500 per cent since 2000

A report reveals that land prices in Australia have surged over 500% since 2000, significantly impacting new housing construction and aff...

Construction Industry News · 5 min ·
Women in Cranes and Lifting day inspires the next generation
Heavy Equipment

Women in Cranes and Lifting day inspires the next generation

The Women in Cranes and Lifting day in Campbelltown showcased career opportunities in the construction sector, encouraging women to envis...

Construction Industry News · 3 min ·
Fletcher Building shares steady on half-year results and construction exit
Materials

Fletcher Building shares steady on half-year results and construction exit

Fletcher Building reports stable half-year revenue of $2.87 billion and improved cash flow, while preparing for the sale of its Construct...

Construction Industry News · 5 min ·
Construction industry 'reset' recommended in bid to improve productivity
Project Management

Construction industry 'reset' recommended in bid to improve productivity

The Queensland government is implementing significant changes in the construction sector to address a 9% decline in productivity since 20...

Construction Industry News · 6 min ·
‘Men in tears’: Builders face ruin amid hidden construction crisis
Residential

‘Men in tears’: Builders face ruin amid hidden construction crisis

Australia's construction sector faces a crisis with record insolvencies and rising mental health issues among tradies, as the government ...

Construction Industry News · 6 min ·
NSW launches construction compliance initiative
Safety

NSW launches construction compliance initiative

The NSW Government has launched a construction compliance initiative to enhance transparency and ensure adherence to legislative obligati...

Construction Industry News · 5 min ·
Construction begins on new Sydney hospital
Infrastructure

Construction begins on new Sydney hospital

Construction has begun on the $910 million Rouse Hill Hospital in Sydney, expanding from initial plans for a $300 million healthcare cent...

Construction Industry News · 4 min ·
What about the utes and jet-skis?: Construction company donor’s spray
Infrastructure

What about the utes and jet-skis?: Construction company donor’s spray

A construction company donor alleges corruption within Victoria's Big Build program, questioning the lack of scrutiny on other donors lin...

Construction Industry News · 10 min ·
NSW Gov't Sets Fairness, Integrity Standards in Construction
Project Management

NSW Gov't Sets Fairness, Integrity Standards in Construction

The NSW Government is launching a new initiative to enhance compliance and transparency in the building and construction industry, effect...

Construction Industry News · 5 min ·
Construction workforce gap projected as Brisbane Games drive major project demand
Infrastructure

Construction workforce gap projected as Brisbane Games drive major project demand

A report from WT highlights a looming construction workforce shortage in Queensland, driven by the demand for major projects ahead of the...

Construction Industry News · 1 min ·
Construction in 2026: Market outlook from Coates
Infrastructure

Construction in 2026: Market outlook from Coates

Coates forecasts a moderate recovery in the Australian construction market by 2026, driven by engineering, utilities, and defence sectors...

Construction Industry News · 6 min ·
Construction sector embraces technology to reduce workplace risks

Construction sector embraces technology to reduce workplace risks

In no other Australian industry are the limits of manual safety management more exposed than in building and construction.

Construction Industry News ·