Latest updates from Australia and around the world in construction and infrastructure.
Jeremy Huynh, founder of AIKURA and PhD candidate at Curtin University, presented at the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) Digital Built Environment Symposium on AI and automation in construction procurement.
The environment department has cleared the proposed Victoria Park stadium for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, with preparatory works set to begin on June 1, 2026.
Source: ABC NewsProcurement for the National Aquatic Centre in Spring Hill is accelerating, with contractor notifications anticipated by March 2026 and an invitation to offer process to follow.
Source: Pinsent MasonsLendlease is progressing with plans for an 1800-home athletes' village at the Brisbane Showgrounds precinct, a major legacy project for the 2032 Olympics.
Source: The Urban DeveloperConcerns remain regarding a potential construction workforce shortage and rising budgets for Brisbane Olympics infrastructure, which could lead to delivery delays and cost overruns.
Source: AFRThe $2 billion M12 motorway connecting to Western Sydney International Airport is now operational, with a major interchange to the M7 motorway scheduled for mid-June 2026.
Source: The AgeAustralia's engineering construction sector is projected to rise to nearly $150 billion from FY26 to FY27, signaling strong infrastructure investment despite market pressures.
Source: Inside ConstructionThe federal government has axed funding for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project beyond Parkes, NSW. Existing construction between Beveridge, Victoria, and Parkes will be completed by end of 2027.
Source: ABC NewsAustralia's construction sector is experiencing a period of recalibration with a focus on feasibility and discipline, following years of volatility, with gradual increase in project flow anticipated through 2026.
Source: Hubexo Asia PacificThe $2.5 billion Oman-UAE Hafeet Rail project advances with tunneling and bridgework now underway, marking a significant milestone in Gulf region connectivity.
Source: ENRConstruction on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project connecting Ohio and Kentucky has officially commenced, representing one of the largest U.S. infrastructure investments.
Source: Construction Review OnlineThe Nigerian federal government has commenced the Carter Bridge rebuild in Lagos with a 36-month timeline, addressing critical urban infrastructure needs.
Source: Africa Business IntelligenceThe global construction industry faces a mixed outlook with some regions growing while others stall, influenced by tighter credit, protectionist trade policies, and labor shortages.
Source: Yahoo Finance