Research
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Australian PCI: Construction sector shrinks for fourth month
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) fell by 1.4 points to 46.5 in September, indicating a contraction in activity ... -
3 in 5 construction businesses report digital solutions are hindering, not helping
Australia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are collectively investing $2.2bn each year on digital solutions to help improve business operations, however, three in five are finding ... -
Further drop in building approvals amid more challenging backdrop
There was a further drop in the number of new homes approved for building across Australia during April 2022 according to the latest ABS data. The ... -
NAWIC releases results of its inaugural ‘State of the Industry’ survey
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has released the results of its inaugural ‘State of the Industry’ survey, looking at the role of women ... -
From lab to slab: rubber concrete flexes into the residential market
Working with RMIT University, researchers demonstrated that crumb rubber concrete is a safe, green alternative for residential construction in Australia, proving a much-needed new market for ... -
MYOB data shows the need for a digital boost in the construction industry
New data from MYOB in its Small Business Health Index confirms the impact lockdowns have had on small businesses in the building and construction sector. It ... -
Digital insights to improve building quality
Boosting industry capability to implement the NSW Government’s building reforms has required targeted research to understand the current state of digital use among designers and contractors. ... -
APAC construction sector shows strong optimism and investment post-COVID
The Asia Pacific construction sector has shown strong optimism and investment post-COVID with digitisation tipped as a key growth area according to the InEight Global Capital ... -
Consultation on NCC 2022 public comment draft is closing soon
Don’t miss your opportunity to have your say on the next edition of the NCC with consultation of stage one of the NCC 2022 public comment ... -
CBA: Aussies boost investment in equipment and machinery
Data from the Commonwealth Bank shows that financing for equipment and machinery was up 21% in May compared to the same time the year prior. CBA ...