WT (Australia)

South Australia has a strong infrastructure pipeline, and Adelaide’s market fundamentals remain solid. But the delivery environment is tightening. Here are my thoughts to navigate market pressures. Let me know your thoughts!

Recent media coverage paints a stark picture for Perth’s #housing and #construction market. These reports echo the findings of WT (Australia)'s latest Australian Construction Market Conditions Report – cost escalation remains elevated across most markets. Here are our thoughts on what developers can do to navigate escalation. John O' Gorman Mario Snyman

I recently returned from a study tour across Paris and London organised by IAQ (Infrastructure Association of Queensland Inc). Both cities' Olympic legacies offer powerful lessons for Brisbane as we accelerate toward 2032. While every Games is unique, the principles of good planning, procurement and delivery are universal. And right now, Queensland has an opportunity to set itself up for success.

With HAFFF and NHAF Round 3 set to unlock the remaining 21,350 social and affordable homes, the opportunity ahead is significant. At WT, we’re already deeply involved in helping the sector prepare for this next wave: - We have extensive experience providing Lenders Technical Advisory Due Diligence, supporting sponsors and CHPs to secure HAFF funding commitments. - We’re delivering Housing Australia Independent Certifier (HA IC) services, including Planning Approval Reviews, IFC Documentation Reviews and Operational Commencement Tests. - We’ve acted as Sub-Independent Certifier on major Housing Australia projects, reviewing construction progress, programming, cashflow and quality on behalf of clients. If you’re planning to participate in Round 3, or preparing your pipeline for submission, now is the time to connect with us! #HAFF #HAFFF #HousingAustralia #CHP #CommunityHousingProviders #SocialHousing #AffordableHousing #EmpoweringGrowth

The Living Sectors Summit last week was a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry peers and engage in meaningful discussions about the challenges and opportunities ahead. It was great to receive such positive feedback on the presentation I delivered with my colleague, Nicole Trumbull, on strategic cost management leveraging data and digital solutions across the project lifecycle. My latest piece expands on the insights from that presentation. Let me know what you think – and always happy to connect for a chat about it.

WT’s latest report delivers a clear message: the time to prepare for the 2027–2032 surge is now. If you’d like to explore what this means for your pipeline or investment strategy, I’m always happy to connect.