The fifth edition of Hubexo’s Construction League reveals the velocity of Australia’s leading builders, ranking the top 50 firms by the total value of projects that commenced construction during 2025. Spanning the commercial, community, industrial, legal and military, and multi-residential sectors, our report provides a breakdown of activity, from total number of project commencements to average and total project values.
While this year’s top 50 builders commenced 722 projects, comparable to last year’s numbers, the total value of those starts soared 32% to $43.9 billion. This trend underscores a market where builders are prioritising large-scale and high-quality development, reflecting strong underlying demand. The top 10 firms saw $22.9 billion in new starts, despite breaking ground on 15% fewer projects year-on-year. The ambition of each build is on the rise.
Kapitol Group’s ability to deliver high-tech projects has seen them not only join the top 10 for the first time but also claim the number one spot this year. The Melbourne-based builder commenced a total of 17 high-value projects in 2025, exceeding $3.5 billion in combined value.
“Amidst chronic labour deficits and tightening regulatory oversight, the Australian construction industry is becoming leaner and more resilient. Leading firms are trading traditional, high-risk procurement for data-led precision and technological maturity.”
— Ashleigh Porter, President, APAC, Hubexo
“These rankings highlight more than operational strength and investment capability. They underscore the sector’s ability to evolve in response to shifting economic pressures. Supported by an increasing focus on technically demanding, higher-value developments, the industry is well placed to sustain its key role in shaping Australia’s built environment in the years ahead.”
— Ashleigh Porter, President, APAC, Hubexo
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