Confidence is steadily returning to the construction sector, with 2025 shaping up to be a year of stable growth, supported by easing interest rates and rising private sector optimism.
These themes were central to a recent boardroom lunch hosted in partnership with Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), where we were joined by Richard Rigby, Director at RLB, who shared valuable insights into the economic landscape shaping the construction industry in the years ahead.
The discussion explored both global and Australian market conditions, touching on:
- Emerging economic trends in housing and construction funding
- The shifting role of interest rates and inflation in project planning
- The need for adaptability and agility in a changing market
- The critical importance of maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and delivery partners to overcome cost and productivity pressures
