New industrial dispute data comes as productivity continues to flatline
ABS data shows 2,600 construction working days lost to industrial disputes in the latest quarter. Productivity in the construction sector remains stagnant with no signs of improvement.
2,600 construction working days lost to industrial disputes in the quarter, per ABS data.
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Builders, carpenters, and other site trades face ongoing project delays and cost pressures as disputes and flat productivity hit construction schedules and business margins.
Key takeaways
- ABS data recorded 2,600 construction working days lost to industrial disputes in the quarter.
- Construction sector productivity remains flat with no measurable improvement reported.
- Ongoing disputes add to project timeline risks for builders and site-based trades.
- The data signals continued labour relations pressure across the construction industry.
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