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Rider Levitt Bucknall’s March 2026 crane count shows 838 active cranes nationwide, a modest dip from 846 in September. The overall RLB Crane Index slipped to 197 points, still only five percent below its 2023 peak and roughly double the 2015 level. While residential crane numbers fell to 468, non‑residential and civil cranes rose, pushing the Non‑Residential Crane Index to a record 322. Construction output hit a new high of $318 billion, up 3.8% year‑on‑year, signalling robust sector momentum despite softer apartment markets.
The Housing Industry Association’s chief economist Tim Reardon warned that Victoria’s new‑home construction will stay flat throughout 2026, lagging the national recovery that is projected to gain momentum into 2027. While the state builds more homes per‑capita than any other...
Wildfires are inflicting unprecedented economic damage, with the 2025 Los Angeles blaze alone costing $53 billion. The construction sector is moving from traditional fire‑resistance ratings toward a resilience model that prioritizes rapid repair and continued habitability. Material intelligence—ranging from non‑combustible concrete...
The Victorian Government will enforce the 2025 update of the National Construction Code (NCC) on May 1, 2024, giving the building sector just 30 days to adjust. In contrast, Queensland and New South Wales have postponed their adoption until May 2027, citing industry...
Rawlinsons has launched Estimator Suite+, a web‑based platform that gives Australian design and construction professionals full access to the nation’s most extensive cost database. The solution provides over 22,000 current cost lines for 34 building types and historic data dating...
The Queensland Government’s Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) has finalized key design details for the new 63,000‑seat Brisbane Stadium, slated for the 2032 Olympics. The venue will sit centrally in Victoria Park near Gilchrist Avenue, using an east‑west field...
New South Wales and Queensland will adopt the 2025 update of the National Construction Code (NCC 2025) on 1 May 2027, giving the construction sector just over a year to adjust. The NCC 2025 introduces modest changes, including commercial energy‑efficiency, water‑management, fire‑safety, condensation control,...
Construction firms generate ample enquiries but struggle to turn them into profitable projects due to inefficient conversion processes. Many contractors produce detailed estimates for every lead without qualifying prospects, leading to wasted time and thin margins. By implementing lead‑qualification systems,...
