Construction Outlook 2026

 

Explore the project pipeline, forecasts and trends shaping the construction industry across ANZ.

 

The Construction Outlook brings together Hubexo’s national project data, industry sentiment and insights from leaders across development, architecture and construction to give you a comprehensive read on what’s coming next.

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Construction Outlook 2026

 

Explore the project pipeline, forecasts and trends shaping the construction industry across ANZ.

 

The Construction Outlook brings together Hubexo’s national project data, industry sentiment and insights from leaders across development, architecture and construction to give you a comprehensive read on what’s coming next.

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What’s inside the report?

Construction across Australia and New Zealand is entering a reset phase—steadier demand, tighter margins, and a pipeline that’s finally beginning to move again after a few volatile years. The Construction Outlook provides industry stakeholders with market intelligence to navigate the year ahead.

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Part 01: Pipeline Analysis

A full breakdown of projects across every major sector and state:

  • What’s entering and exiting the construction pipeline
  • Where delays and bottlenecks are forming
  • State-by-state performance across NSW/ACT, VIC, QLD and WA
  • Sector-level trends in Residential, Commercial & Hospitality, Community & Public Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure & Transport, Energy & Resources

 

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Part 01: Pipeline Analysis
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Part 02: Industry & Market Insights

Built from Hubexo’s Sentiment Survey and direct stakeholder interviews, this chapter covers:

  • Current project challenges and risk pressures
  • Business priorities for 2026
  • Planning horizons and market confidence
  • Workforce constraints and delivery capacity
  • Government policy impacts—positive and negative
  • Sustainability expectations and embodied carbon requirements
  • Digital foundations and technology adoption

 

Get exclusive market insights
Part 02: Industry & Market Insights

What’s inside the report?

Construction across Australia and New Zealand is entering a reset phase—steadier demand, tighter margins, and a pipeline that’s finally beginning to move again after a few volatile years. The Construction Outlook provides industry stakeholders with market intelligence to navigate the year ahead.

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Part 01: Pipeline Analysis

A full breakdown of projects across every major sector and region:

  • What’s entering and exiting the construction pipeline
  • Where delays and bottlenecks are forming
  • Region-by-region performance across Northern, Southern and Central New Zealand
  • Sector-level trends in Residential, Commercial & Hospitality, Community & Public Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure & Transport, Energy & Resources

 

Get the full analysis
Part 01: Pipeline Analysis
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Part 02: Industry & Market Insights

Built from Hubexo’s Sentiment Survey and direct stakeholder interviews, this chapter covers:

  • Current project challenges and risk pressures
  • Business priorities for 2026
  • Planning horizons and market confidence
  • Workforce constraints and delivery capacity
  • Government policy impacts—positive and negative
  • Sustainability expectations and embodied carbon requirements
  • Digital foundations and technology adoption

 

Get exclusive market insights
Part 02: Industry & Market Insights

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This report helps you:

  • See where the market is heading with trusted project data
  • Benchmark your position against national industry sentiment
  • Understand the factors influencing costs, capability and timing
  • Inform your 2026 commercial strategy

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