NextBuild Digital Blueprint
Shaping the Future of Australia’s Construction Industry Through Emerging Technologies
The Future of Construction is Here.
Help Shape It!
Emerging technologies are rapidly transforming the building and construction industry. From AI and automation to robotics, advanced materials, and digital workflows, the industry is evolving—bringing both challenges and opportunities.
To ensure building construction companies, unions, vendors, industry bodies, and educators are ready for the future, we’re conducting a comprehensive research project to understand:
✅ How emerging technologies are being adopted
✅ What’s driving change—and what’s holding it back
✅ The skills and training needed for tomorrow’s workforce
✅ How businesses, suppliers, and educators can prepare for the shift
Your insights matter
We’re gathering perspectives from building construction business leaders, unions, industry professionals, vendors, policymakers, and educators to identify barriers, opportunities, and strategies for a future-ready construction sector. Your input will directly shape recommendations for government, industry, and training providers, ensuring Australia’s construction industry thrives in the years ahead.
Take the Survey That Best Matches You. Choose the survey that aligns with your role.
For building and construction companies
Are you adopting new technology? What’s working? What’s not working?
Take the business survey!
for educators (rtos, tafes, universities)
How can training programs better align with industry needs? Take the education survey!
For Unions, Industry Bodies, and Government Agencies
What policies, insights, and trends are shaping the industry? Take the industry organisations survey!
For Vendors (software, equipment, hardware, distributors, resellers)
How is the market evolving? What are the barriers to adoption? Take the vendor survey!
Your opinion is valued
Why your input matters
- Influence the future – your insights will guide policies, training programs, and investment strategies.
- Address workforce & cost challenges – help create smarter solutions to Australia’s labour shortages and rising costs.
- Be part of industry transformation – ensure your business, organisation or institution stays ahead of the curve.
Research partners
This research is led by Benchmark Business Advisory & the Construction Industry Training Council, in partnership with BuildSkills Australia, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ), Construction Industry Training Board SA (CITB SA), and the Construction Training Fund WA (CTF WA). Surveys close soon – HAVE YOUR SAY NOW!
Need more information? contact us with any questions you may have, reach out to our project lead – Peter spinda.
peter spinda
Partner & CEO
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