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Australia Riders Digest 2024
The Riders Digest, known by many as the construction industry ‘Bible’, has been published by Rider Levett Bucknall for more than five decades. In 2024 we celebrate 75 years since the first Australian office of Rider Levett Bucknall ...
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New Zealand Riders Digest 2024
In the continued inflationary environment, Riders Digest remains a trusted annual compendium of costs and regional industry information. Along with indicative construction costs by building type and region, the Riders Digest contains useful reference...
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Australia Q3 2024 Crane Index
The previous 24 editions of the RLB Crane Index® have provided valuable insights into the construction industry in Australia. The Index is an indicator of the construction industry’s activity and workload, including: Since the first edition in Q3 ...
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New Zealand Q3 2024 Crane Index
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the March 2024 quarter revealed a modest increase of 0.2% in economic activity across New Zealand. While this is a slight improvement from the previous two quarters of decline, overall economic performance ...
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Industry facing multi-faceted cost and labour challenges
- Oct 25, 2024.
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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
- Oct 25, 2024.
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According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 3rd Quarter 2024 Oceania Construction Market Update, ...
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Crane Index
Non-residential cranes peak across Australia
- Oct 10, 2024.
- 4 Min read
Non-residential crane numbers across Australia have hit a new peak (370 cranes) according to the ...
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Crane Index
New Zealand construction industry faces continued challenges
- Oct 10, 2024.
- 4 Min read
The Q3 2024 RLB Crane Index® released today, reveals a notable decline in construction activity ...
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Crane Index
Australia Q3 2024 Crane Index
- Oct 10, 2024.
- 2 Min read
The previous 24 editions of the RLB Crane Index® have provided valuable insights into the ...
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Crane Index
New Zealand Q3 2024 Crane Index
- Oct 10, 2024.
- 2 Min read
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the March 2024 quarter revealed a modest increase of 0.2% in ...
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Forecast Report
Construction demand outlook remains weak with signs of stabilisation
- Sep 19, 2024.
- 5 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 109 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...
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2024 RLB Project Showcase Australia
- Sep 11, 2024.
- 3 Min read
For over 240 years, RLB has thrived on a foundation of shared values and a commitment to doing ...
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Forecast Report
Infrastructure construction ramps up impacting construction costs
- Sep 4, 2024.
- 4 Min read
According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) Inaugural Infrastructure Forecast report – New ...
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Oceania Market Update
Turbulent times ahead for Australian construction industry
- Jul 26, 2024.
- 4 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2024 Oceania Report, the Australian ...
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Oceania Market Update
New Zealand construction holds long-term promise amid slowdown
- Jul 26, 2024.
- 4 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2024 Oceania Report, the New Zealand ...
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2024 RLB Project Showcase New Zealand
- Jun 17, 2024.
- 2 Min read
Kia ora tātou – haere mai, nau mai, and welcome to the Rider Levett Bucknall Property Council of ...
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Global Annual Report 2024
- Jun 6, 2024.
- 1 Min read
Our industry is evolving rapidly to meet the modern needs of the built environment: to be digitally ...
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Forecast Report
Rebound in non-residential offset by decline in residential
- May 28, 2024.
- 5 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 108 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...
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Oceania Market Update
Housing demand and high government spending fuels forecast growth
- May 22, 2024.
- 8 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 1st Quarter Oceania Report, forecasts indicate the ...
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Oceania Market Update
Labour shortages in South Australia impacting pricing
- May 22, 2024.
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Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Adelaide]: Throughout 2024, labour shortages and rising ...
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Oceania Market Update
Brisbane market remains buoyant
- May 22, 2024.
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Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Brisbane]: The Brisbane market remains generally ...
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Oceania Market Update
Roller coaster rider for the ACT construction industry
- May 22, 2024.
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Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Canberra]: The ACT construction market in 2024 is ...
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Oceania Market Update
Robust pipeline of work in the Northern Territory
- May 22, 2024.
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Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Darwin]: Following continued investments in defence and ...
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Oceania Market Update
A two-speed market emerging in Southeast Queensland
- May 22, 2024.
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Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Gold Coast]: The Southeast Queensland market continues ...
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Oceania Market Update
Government-funded projects in Melbourne driving activity
- May 22, 2024.
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Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Melbourne]: Construction activity in Melbourne remains ...
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Oceania Market Update
Pricing escalation a challenge across Western Australia
- May 22, 2024.
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Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Perth]: Pricing escalation continues to be a challenge ...
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Oceania Market Update
Residential and commercial sectors in NSW remain subdued
- May 22, 2024.
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Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Sydney]: Many institutional developers are shifting ...
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Oceania Market Update
Insufficient resources in North Queensland and Townsville
- May 22, 2024.
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Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Townsville]: The North Queensland market is stretched ...
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Oceania Market Update
Decline in construction activity in Auckland
- May 22, 2024.
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Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Auckland]: Broader economic conditions are affecting ...
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Oceania Market Update
Increased competition in Christchurch stabilises trade pricing
- May 22, 2024.
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Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Christchurch]: Trade pricing is stabilising due to ...
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Oceania Market Update
Wellington experiencing strong demand with major challenges
- May 22, 2024.
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Q1 2024 Oceania Market Construction Update [Wellington]: Wellington’s construction market presents...
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Crane Index
Australia Q1 2024 Crane Index
- Apr 18, 2024.
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The RLB Crane Index® fell by three index points to reach 204 points in Q1 2024. The index value of ...
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New Zealand Q1 2024 Crane Index
- Apr 18, 2024.
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While the overall value of building activity and consents are at (or near) record highs, New ...
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Crane Index
Residential sector declines as non-residential sector peaks
- Apr 18, 2024.
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According to the Q1 2024 RLB Crane Index®, 139 long-term cranes were counted across New Zealand, ...
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Can digital disrupt the way you think about your assets?
- Mar 14, 2024.
- 2 Min read
RLB Director Syidah Arnold thinks so. Syidah, a champion of 5D BIM, is not just passionate about the...
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Forecast Report
Auckland continues to lead the way
- Mar 5, 2024.
- 5 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 107 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...
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Riders Digest
New Zealand Riders Digest 2024
- Feb 20, 2024.
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In the continued inflationary environment, Riders Digest remains a trusted annual compendium of ...
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Australia Report Q4 2023
- Feb 8, 2024.
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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
- Feb 8, 2024.
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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
- Feb 8, 2024.
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Q4 2023 Australia Report [Brisbane]: Residential construction, both house and land, and ...
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Industry facing multi-faceted cost and labour challenges

Outlook for New Zealand’s construction industry remains weak

Forecast Report

Construction demand outlook remains weak with signs of stabilisation

Capability

2024 RLB Project Showcase Australia

Insights

OUR LATEST THINKING

Insights & Perspectives

Industry facing multi-faceted cost and labour challenges

Outlook for New Zealand’s construction industry remains weak

Non-residential cranes peak across Australia

New Zealand construction industry faces continued challenges

Australia Q3 2024 Crane Index

New Zealand Q3 2024 Crane Index

Construction demand outlook remains weak with signs of stabilisation

2024 RLB Project Showcase Australia

Infrastructure construction ramps up impacting construction costs

Turbulent times ahead for Australian construction industry

New Zealand construction holds long-term promise amid slowdown

2024 RLB Project Showcase New Zealand

Global Annual Report 2024

Rebound in non-residential offset by decline in residential

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 Q1 2024 Crane Index

New Zealand Q1 2024 Crane Index

Residential sector declines as non-residential sector peaks

Can digital disrupt the way you think about your assets?

Auckland continues to lead the way

New Zealand Riders Digest 2024

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

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