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Latest Australia analysis
- Jan 17 2019
Construction sector set to weather residential downturn
We estimate that residential building construction activity peaked in the second half of 2018. Given the latest approvals and commencements data, we expect activity to fall back by around 15% o...
- Jan 16 2019
- Jan 10 2019
Global risks remain skewed to the downside
Amid heightening political risks in Europe, escalating trade tensions between the US and China, and a significant correction in financial markets, our latest Global Risk survey highlights that downsid...
- Jan 10 2019
China: Building and Construction in China 2018-2022: December 2018 Update
Our forecasts for total building (residential and non-residential) completions are little changed – modest declines of around 3% pa in 2018 and in 2019.
- Jan 02 2019
Apartments in Sydney Suburbs 2018-24
Record new apartment construction in the Sydney market continues to work its way through to completion. This will continue to have a dampening effect on apartment rents and prices in the next few yea...
- Dec 21 2018
Philippines: Building and Construction in the Philippines 2018-2022: December 2018 Update
We have maintained our construction forecasts. The“Build, build, build” program will continue to drivesignificant growth in construction activity as thegovernment implements policies to further promo...
- Dec 21 2018
Taiwan: Building and Construction in Taiwan 2018-2022: December 2018 Update
The outlook for the construction sector in Taiwanremains moderate, with overall growth broadly inline with the stable economic profile.
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Latest Global Analysis
- Jan 11 2019
Q4 growth slowdown: broad based but moderate
Our advanced-economy (AE) growth indicator fell again in December, reflecting ongoing weakness in the European and Asian indicators. But in contrast to the recent softer survey data, our US indicator...
- Jan 10 2019
Populism’s threat to underperforming macro institutions
Underperforming and under-reforming macro institutions represent a risk to global macro and financial market stability. Populist (and other) critics have a decent case for demanding change; inflation...
- Jan 10 2019
Suspension of tariff hikes more likely after Beijing talks
Although the statements after the talks in Beijing were neutral and non-commital, the extension by a day was a good sign and, more generally, the vibes seemed positive. It seems that for now President...
- Jan 07 2019
How low can U go?
Although there is growing evidence that wage growth is building in response to low and falling unemployment in the advanced economies, there is scope for unemployment rates to fall further without tri...
- Jan 07 2019
It’s beginning to look a bit like 2016
Concerns about global growth have mounted following a rash of soft data releases and a sharp sell-off in financial markets. In our view, it is much too early to be thinking about a world recession, bu...
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Engineering Construction in Australia
Engineering Construction in Australia provides the best analysis, insights and forecasts of Australia’s dynamic civil construction market across transport (roads, bridges, railways, harbours), utilities (water, sewerage, electricity, telecommunications), recreation, pipelines and mining and heavy industry construction. Updated quarterly, including an extensive databank, detailed forecasts and project lists.
Building in Australia
A comprehensive overview of the long run Australia residential and non-residential outlook. Includes detailed forecasts by sector, including houses, apartments, offices, retail, warehouses, accommodation, education and health.
Residential Property Prospects 2018-2021
Report contains a three year forecast outlook for median house and unit prices for Australia’s state and territory capital cities and selected regional centres. Analysis and forecasts of key drivers, including economic indicators, migration, population growth and underlying demand and supply are also included.