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Reduced US tariffs are expected to support private sector activity, and we have increased our assumed proportion of total government...
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We forecast total construction work done to decline 4.3% in 2025, down from our previous forecast of -3.9%. This downgrade...
Investment drives economic growth, but in recent years, the Australian economy has been dependent on growth in public investment while...
Research Briefing
Discover how US-China trade tariffs are reshaping the construction industry. With rates soaring, find out how it affects costs for...
Research Briefing
Stay informed on multi-storey residential construction trends. Learn about policy impacts, regional differences, and the shift towards medium density housing.
Consulting Report
Oxford Economics Australia delivered updated workforce demand forecasts and capability gap modelling using the latest national infrastructure data, equipping Austroads...
Research Briefing
The 2025/26 Victorian Budget offers little to change the near-term outlook for construction activity, as high debt levels constrain the...
Research Briefing
Saturday's Federal Election decisively delivered a second term for the Albanese government, clearing up the policy outlook.
Research Briefing
We have produced an interim Global Construction Forecast update to reflect the fast-changing trade environment.
Research Briefing
We have produced an interim Global Construction Forecast update to reflect the fast-changing trade environment.
Consulting Report
Oxford Economics Australia delivered the foundational labour market modelling for BuildSkills Australia’s 2024 Workforce Plan, quantifying future workforce demand across...
Research Briefing
Following last October's election, a second review into 2032 Brisbane Olympics venues was undertaken. The Crisafulli government has now revealed...
Research Briefing
The US will impose a minimum 10% tariff on all trading partners from April 5. Several economies will face larger...
Although growth has slowed, rising construction work this decade requires a laser-like focus on improving productivity and skills accumulation
The construction industry is a critical sector of Australia’s economy, literally shaping the homes, workplaces, and infrastructure that define our...
Research Briefing
Global construction activity is forecast to rebound over 2025 as strength in the rest of the world offsets the ongoing...
Research Briefing
Alberta's population has grown rapidly over the last three years, driven by a surge in international migration.
The construction sector has experienced wild ups and downs in recent years, a trend that looks set to continue under...
Research Briefing
We think Australia's growth prospects are set to improve in 2025. Lower inflation will be supportive of the growth outlook,...
Blog
The road infrastructure sector is facing a serious skills shortage, exacerbated by the impacts of COVID-19, increasing demands on transport...
