The built environment sector is at a pivotal moment, facing unprecedented pressures from rapid urbanisation, the dual housing and climate crises, skills shortages, and evolving community expectations. This presentation, “Bringing the industry together: how we rise to the challenges of the day and build a thriving built environment,” explores the critical role of collaboration across the construction, infrastructure, and design sectors in addressing these challenges.

With a focus on the work of the Australian Construction Industry Forum, a body representing the true diversity of voices across the built environment industry, attendees will gain a forward-looking perspective on how collective action can transform challenges into opportunities – ultimately shaping a built environment that is sustainable, inclusive, and capable of meeting the needs of a rapidly changing world.