What builders, developers and investors need to know. The Australian construction sector in 2026 continues to operate in a market defined by persistent undersupply, cost pressures that haven't fully normalised, and a policy environment pushing hard for delivery, yet actual completions still lag behind what's needed.

Good news, builders, the numbers are in, and construction is absolutely smashing it. The latest Xero Small Business Insights data for July 2026 confirms what you've probably sensed on the ground: while other industries are doing it tough, construction remains one of the strongest performers in the Australian economy.

In this client spotlight, Terry shares down-to-earth tips for other builders: keep your overheads lean, don’t overspend trying to “look successful,” know your numbers, pay your taxes and bills first, and only call it profit once the dust has settled.