Australia’s construction industry enters 2026 at an inflection point. Capital is returning, but selectively, and projects are filtered by feasibility rather than paused by shock. Momentum is returning across the country particularly where delivery capacity and capital discipline are balanced.
Risks and Opportunities Shaping New Zealand’s Construction Industry in 2026
As New Zealand’s construction industry enters 2026, it is becoming a more selective market, where only projects with manageable risk are moving forward.
New Zealand’s construction pipeline is tightening but stabilising. Early-stage projects are entering at a measured pace,
Hawkins Cements Top Spot as New Zealand’s Leading Builder
Hawkins has topped the 2025 New Zealand Construction League, securing over NZ$1.2 billion in new construction commencements across 31 projects.
How to Build a Resilient FY25/26 Pipeline with Project Intelligence
FY25/26 won’t reward noise. It’ll reward clarity. Precision. Knowing who’s building, where, and why before the shovel hits the ground.
Decode Doubles Down as Rivals Retreat from Residential
Decode is growing fast as a trusted residential builder, filling the gap left by larger firms shifting focus to commercial and defence projects.
Construction Leaders Call for Smarter Risk, Smarter Tech at ArchiBuild 2025
As Australia’s construction sector continues to navigate a complex and shifting landscape, construction leaders came together at BCI’s Construction League Panel at ArchiBuild 2025 for a frank, solutions-focused discussion on what comes next.






