Construction in Queensland is booming — and the next decade is shaping up to be one of the busiest we’ve ever seen. From housing and hospitals to major transport and renewable energy projects, there’s a huge amount of work in the pipeline.

To help make sense of what’s coming (and how to prepare for it), Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has released the Horizon 2032 report. It’s a deep dive into what the construction landscape could look like between now and 2032 — including projected demand, workforce challenges, and the key drivers shaping the industry.

A few key takeaways:

• The construction pipeline is expected to hit $77 billion by 2026–27, up from $53 billion in 2024–25.
• Worker shortages will be a real issue, with demand peaking at 156,000 workers and an average shortfall of 18,200 across the next eight years.
• Apprenticeships, training, and retention will be critical — and there’s a strong push to bring more women and diverse talent into the industry.
• Big-ticket drivers include population growth, the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the transition to renewable energy.

Whether you’re running a business, managing projects, or thinking about your future workforce, this report is worth a read.

Grab the report

You can download the full Horizon 2032 report right here:

👉 Download Horizon 2032 Report (PDF)

It’s full of insights that can help you plan ahead and stay informed in what’s shaping up to be a huge decade for construction in Queensland.