Australia: Construction & Planning

Building certification is a critical milestone for any development, but a certifier's sign-off does not guarantee compliance or protection.

Billions of dollars are invested each year into assets constructed on land owned by someone else—whether for renewable energy projects, major infrastructure projects, logistic and transport projects (such as airports and ports) or residential and commercial developments on Australian government-owned land.

Over the past few years, Australia's construction sector has been facing unprecedented pressure, and by mid-2025, the effects have become painfully clear.