New construction survey 'paints a picture' of a turning economy

There's a cautiously optimistic outlook on the construction sector. 

The EBOSS 2026 Builder and Architect Sentiment report —based on a survey of thousands of builders, architects, and designers— shows the sector pipeline is slowly filling.  

Data finds there's around seven months forward work, with project starts jumping from -21 to +8. 

Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Mike Hosking it paints a picture of the economy turning. 

He says builders on the ground are seeing a slight uptick in their positivity and in their inquiries in the future. 

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