Australian Industry Group devotes significant resources and has developed specialist expertise in this key economic driver to provide relevant member services and influence government policy.
The construction industry produces the buildings and infrastructure essential to the operation of all other industries, adds to the wealth and capital stock of the nation and underpins the productivity improvements necessary to support our future prosperity and incomes. Demand for construction activity is driven by economic factors including population growth, income growth, industry activity, technology changes, commodity cycles, consumer sentiment, interest rates and inflation.
Government policies affecting the industry, pricing and infrastructure development (including taxation, land allocation, industrial and planning policies) are key influences. The availability, price and location of resources, including skilled labour, building materials and building equipment are other key determinants of the pace of growth in the industry.
The supply chain for construction is complex and strongly interrelated, encompassing manufacturing (materials, equipment components), services (engineering, design, surveying, consulting, lease management) and traditional construction trades.
The broad nature of the industry and its impact on other industries supported by Australian Industry Group is a key reason why we provide specialist services in this space.
We also run the Construction Supply Chain Council and provide support to the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association.
For more information, contact the industry policy team industry.policy@aigroup.com.au, or Vasuki Paul, National Manager Construction, Utilities & Resources
The Workplace Advice Line is Australian Industry Group’s national telephone advisory service for all your on-the-spot workplace-related questions.
Call the Workplace Advice Line
1300 55 66 77 and press option 1
(Overseas: +61 3 9867 0100). Email: workplaceadvice@aigroup.com.au
Weekdays from 8.30am to 5.30pm
(Australian Eastern Daylight/Standard Time)
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With almost 300 staff and networks of relationships that extend beyond borders (domestic and international), we have the resources and expertise to meet the changing needs of our membership. We provide the practical information, advice and assistance you need to run your business.
