The Ai Group Industry Index for Australia’s construction sector jumped 37.8 points to -19.3 in April 2026, indicating a sharp improvement in conditions, though the sector remained in contraction. Firms continued to report steady underlying demand, but activity was constrained by rising input and labour costs. Builders also noted a limited appetite for risk, which weighed on new project commitments. At the same time, labour shortages persisted, as skilled trades were increasingly sought after across multiple sectors, adding further pressure on project timelines and costs. source: Australian Industry Group
Industry Index Construction in Australia increased to -19.30 points in April from -57.10 points in March of 2026. Industry Index Construction in Australia averaged -9.17 points from 2020 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 23.90 points in March of 2021 and a record low of -68.10 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 May of 2026.
Industry Index Construction in Australia increased to -19.30 points in April from -57.10 points in March of 2026. Industry Index Construction in Australia is expected to be 3.00 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 1.00 points in 2027, according to our econometric models.