Australia’s residential construction sector is suffering from a significant downturn with activity levels declining at the fastest pace in over six years with apartment construction one of the worst-hit segments. Soft new orders and falling prices are making prospective buyers more cautious, especially when it comes to investor demand. This is exacerbated by over-supplied markets …
The most acute trends are the ongoing labour shortage and pressure on project margins. The entrance of new technologies – …
The engineering and construction (E&C) industry is embarking on a newRead More
The 2017 Digital Foundations report estimates digitisation in the Australian construction sector could create $25 billion in savings year-on-yearRead More
Data released by SVP Partners recently suggested that more than 80 Gold Coast construction companies are on the verge of collapse, highlighting that contractor insolvency in Queensland’s buildingRead More
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With infrastructure a focus of the 2017-18 Federal Budget, we have seen continued public commentary on the important role infrastructure investment can play in improving living standards and boosting Australia’sRead More
It’s no secret that we need to build smarter. With more than half the world’s population now living in urban areas and with an estimated 70% living in cities by 2050, we need to get betterRead More