Market Updates
National Market Update: From disruption to discipline
Australia’s construction market is entering a new phase marked by cost discipline, delivery scrutiny and deeper due diligence. Our latest cost escalation forecasts show the market returning – slowly in some regions, more sharply in others – to historical norms.
National Market Update: From volatility to vision
Australia’s building and construction industry continues to balance geopolitical and economic uncertainty with strong fundamentals and growth potential. This update examines the key factors shaping the sector in 2025 and their cost impacts. Amid the present volatility, visionary leaders are steering towards a positive future.
National Market Update: Charting a steady course
Australia’s construction sector shows resilience, with growth opportunities on the horizon despite global uncertainties. Industry players must remain vigilant, navigating complex cost pressures and evolving market demands to secure long-term stability.
National Market Update: Finding solid footing in a shifting landscape
While construction sector activity has slowed, there are opportunities ahead as adaptable and innovative businesses pivot to take advantage of investment in defence, energy and future industries, Slattery’s July 2024 Market Update reveals.
National Market Update: Tackling uncertainty in a transitional year
Inflation, high borrowing costs, record rates of insolvencies, unpredictable geopolitics and pipeline uncertainty mean construction leaders can’t rely on the past to predict the future. How, what and where Australia builds is changing, Slattery’s March 2024 Market Update reveals.
National Market Update: Balancing costs, building foundations
Inflation, interest rate hikes and insolvencies have been a consistent story over the course of 2023, but the biggest challenge ahead is labour costs, according to Slattery’s latest Market Update.