23/02/2015

ACIF: where is Australia’s construction strategy?

The Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) has called for a “direct and punchy” construction strategy for the country, asking if our governments just don’t get construction.

In a recent op-ed  on its website, it points to the UK Government’s vision for construction until 2025 as a model example for Australia to follow. Published in July 2013, the UK vision was developed over six months of consultation with industry and implemented by the Construction Leadership Council, which is co-chaired by Australian Sir David Higgins, the former CEO of Lend Lease and current executive chairman of the UK’s High Speed 2 rail project.

Read more here.