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- Mar 21 2019
Japan: Building and Construction in Japan 2019-2023: March 2019 Update
The outlook for construction spending or work done value remains positive, with further growth forecast for 2019 following the eighth year of consecutive growth registered in 2018. The curren...
- Mar 21 2019
Melbourne Commercial Property Prospects 2019-2029
The Melbourne CBD office market continues to perform strongly. Net absorption in 2018 was the strongest since 2007 and the CBD vacancy rate fell to a decade-low 3.2% at year end. Rents posted furth...
- Mar 18 2019
Inner Brisbane Apartments 2019 to 2026
The Inner Brisbane apartment market has averaged a record of 5,758 new apartments per annum over 2016 to 2019, well in excess of previous peaks. Vacancy rates in Inner Brisbane rose to above the ba...
- Mar 14 2019
Slowing tax revenue expected to restrict spending
Public demand has contributed significantly to GDP growth over recent years, stemming from steady rises in tax revenue. However, looking forward, the subdued wage outlook and the severe slowdown in th...
- Mar 14 2019
Building Industry Prospects Chartbook March 2019
Total building activity steadily trended up over the five years to 2017/18, with activity reaching a record peak of $124.16 billion (constant 2016/17 prices). While new dwelling building was the dr...
- Mar 13 2019
Building Industry Prospects March 2019 Bulletin
Coming from a record peak, total building commencements are projected to ease back 13% in 2018/19 and 5% in 2019/20. Overwhelmingly, a lower rate of apartment construction in the major cities is drivi...
- Mar 13 2019
South Korea: Building and Construction in South Korea 2019-2023: March 2019 Update
Construction prospects remain bleak in the short term as activity continues to fall from 2015’s peak. We expect the market to trough this year though, before returning to growth in 2020.
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Latest Global Analysis
- Mar 22 2019
Slowdown still more likely than global recession
The world has entered its third growth slowdown since 2010, with our new cyclical indicator suggesting the downturn is similar to that of 2016. Half of the eight slowdowns since 1980 have ended up as...
- Mar 21 2019
Global Macro Themes and Asset Views Chartbook, March 2019
In our global macro chartbook for March, we summarise our views on current global themes and asset markets, and link to our research highlights over the last month. This month, we report that we have...
- Mar 21 2019
Despite vulnerabilities, EM soft landings are likely
Most EMs have reasonable prospects to secure a soft landing, even if external conditions deteriorate. Our soft-landing scorecard suggests India and the Philippines are the most secure, and Argentina a...
- Mar 20 2019
Goodbye grey skies? 2018’s global shocks may be fading
It may be premature to declare the onset of happy days for the global economy, but our trawl through the various drivers of weakness over the last year or so suggests the worst is behind us.
- Mar 15 2019
Global: Growth indicator softened further, but not alarmingly so
Our advanced-economy (AE) growth indicator fell in February, continuing the recent downward trend. Despite the broad-based weakness, the moderate level still points to a gentle rather than sharp slowd...
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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.