The Ai Group Industry Index for Australia’s construction sector jumped to -6.9 in August 2026 from a revised -43.5 in the previous month, marking its highest reading since January and signalling a sharp improvement in conditions. However, businesses continued to report uncertainty stemming from taxation changes and the Federal Budget, as well as volatility in energy markets, with some respondents finding it difficult to forecast demand. Cost pressures also remained elevated, with businesses citing higher supplier prices, fuel levies, and raw material and energy costs. Labour shortages continued to constrain activity, particularly due to a lack of skilled trades, difficulties sourcing and retaining staff, and increased competition for workers amid a low-unemployment environment. source: Australian Industry Group
Industry Index Construction in Australia increased to -6.90 points in August from -43.50 points in July of 2026. Industry Index Construction in Australia averaged -9.49 points from 2020 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 22.70 points in May of 2021 and a record low of -63.60 points in May of 2024. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Ai Group Industry Index - Construction. Australia Ai Group Industry Index - Construction - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on September of 2026.
Industry Index Construction in Australia increased to -6.90 points in August from -43.50 points in July of 2026. Industry Index Construction in Australia is expected to be -7.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Australia Ai Group Industry Index - Construction is projected to trend around -10.00 points in 2027 and -12.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.