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Tender prices in the construction industry worldwide are being increasingly driven by geopolitical risk due to conflict and political instability – that’s one of the key findings of RLB’s Global Annual Report 2025. Our latest data – compiled by RLB experts in 35 countries – shows a 2.3% increase in the impact of geopolitical risks on construction escalation. By contrast, there has been a 3.4% decrease in the influence of input costs on escalation in the construction sector as prices of materials, labour, plant and fuel have all eased. Read more in the Market Data & Insights section of the report, where you will find in-depth analysis of global construction trends, tender price forecasts for the world’s major cities, and commentary on market activity by sector and region. At RLB, our insights are driven not only by data but also by our values. This means you can rely on our market intelligence because we are passionate about achieving excellence and getting the fundamentals right. Access the RLB Global Annual Report 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/esRAKGwp #RLBGAR2025 #WherePeopleMakeProgress #marketdata #insights #constructionindustry

📢 Innovatrix is delighted to announce an exciting panel discussion taking place at our next event, the Constructing Mega Facilities: Advances in Planning, Design, and Engineering Summit, taking place April 9-10, 2025 in Houston, Texas. 🗨️ Strategies for Mitigating Risk & Change Steven Strobel, Associate Principal - Head of Industrial, Manufacturing & Logistics at Rider Levett Bucknall RLB will be acting as our moderator. Steven Strobel is a seasoned construction professional with expertise in design, construction, and project management from concept through completion in the commercial construction industry. He possesses extensive experience leading program and project teams in the industrial, manufacturing, & logistics sector, including battery & cathode, automotive, aeroponics, and high-tech facilities. Steven’s colleague Páraic Morrissey MRICS, Vice President at Rider Levett Bucknall RLB, will be serving as a panel member. Paraic has provided an array of construction consulting services for different clients in New York since 2012 focusing on diverse aspects of Project Management. Paraic has an excellent understanding of the local market and has provided professional services to notable clients across the banking and tech sector among many others. Joining him on the panel is Abdul EL Baba, Vice President, Advanced Technology at Gray Construction Inc. Abdul serves as the Vice President of Advanced Technology with over two decades of experience in the construction industry. In this role, he collaborates closely with Market Leaders, Project Executives, Business Unit Leaders, and Design and Construction Teams to drive the marketing, development, implementation, and management of diverse projects. Jed Boswell, Vice President of Operations – North America at HiTHIUM Energy Storage will be sharing his experience as a panel member. Jed has over 20 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics. He is a global leader with responsibility for multiple sites and P&L. Scott Bussell, Senior Vice President, Principal Account Executive, Battery & Solar at SSOE Group, is our final panel member, bringing his nearly four decades of progressive engineering experience, most recently specializing in implementing battery manufacturing and complex project program management strategies. Scott spearheads the development and implementation of cutting-edge, complex battery manufacturing, energy storage, and supply chain project programs at SSOE. For the chance to attend this panel and other presentations, connect with solution providers from across the construction industry and network with attendees, join us in Houston this April and click https://lnkd.in/eEF9ic8S for more information or contact info@innovatrix.eu for the full agenda of the event. #RiderLevettBucknall #GrayConstruction #Hithium #SSOE #Innovatrix #CONMEG #Houston #RiskManagement #MegaFacilities #Construction #Engineering #CivilEngineering

Step inside the world’s largest snow globe! Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort has redefined indoor adventure. It offers 90,000 sqm of snow fields, a 60-m vertical drop, and 20 snow attractions - all in a climate-controlled wonderland. As cost management partners, RLB played a crucial role in delivering this record-breaking project, ensuring precision planning and seamless execution. From advanced BIM modelling to sustainable design innovations, we helped turn this bold vision into reality. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/gwRrGnfD Explore more in our Global Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gqsYEBsB #ShanghaiLSnow #IndoorSkiing #ThemeResort #SustainableDesign #RLB

We’re excited to announce Paul Skinner as the new Managing Director of Rider Levett Bucknall RLB in NSW. With 28 years of experience in quantity surveying and 11 years as a Director, Paul is ready to lead RLB into its next growth phase. As RLB celebrates its 240th anniversary in 2025, Paul emphasises the importance of trust, collaboration and delivering strong results for our clients and communities. Paul has succeeded Stephen Mee, who will remain a Director at RLB. Stephen’s leadership has been key to the company’s success and Paul will continue to foster a culture of support and teamwork backed by a strong leadership team. Together, we’ll keep delivering expert quantity surveying and advisory services focusing on lasting impact. Learn more about Paul Skinner’s appointment here: https://lnkd.in/g2uS6yRg

Construction tender pricing is shifting - geopolitics and market sentiment now outweigh input costs like materials and labour. According to Rider Levett Bucknall RLB’s Global Annual Report 2025, contractors are adjusting pricing strategies based on risk assessment and uncertainty, making it critical to factor in these evolving influences when planning projects. Download the RLB Global Annual Report 2025 for in-depth insights on regional trends and market dynamics worldwide. https://lnkd.in/gX6CKFT7 #Construction #TenderPricing #MarketTrends #RLB #CostManagement

The new Australian Embassy Washington DC, is more than just a landmark on Embassy Row - it’s a statement of design, sustainability and enduring international ties. With a striking copper and glass façade, a LEED Gold certification and First Nations artwork, it reflects both innovation and tradition. RLB has been part of this journey from feasibility to completion, ensuring cost precision and delivering a world-class diplomatic presence. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/guhCAd5G Explore more in our Global Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/g7rQwzMM #AustralianEmbassy #SustainableDesign #GreenBuilding #DiplomaticArchitecture #RLB

Spanning 10% of Brisbane’s CBD, Queen’s Wharf is set to transform the city ahead of the 2032 Olympics. This $3.6 billion development is a game-changer. It features luxury hotels, a new casino and the striking 100-meter-high Sky Deck. RLB has been at the heart of this decade-long project, ensuring cost certainty and delivering on the original vision despite industry challenges. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/gnhJ2-st Explore more in our Global Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gp_4dSkr #QueensWharfBrisbane #Megaproject #Brisbane2032 #RLB

🌟 Happy Women in Construction Week! 🌟 This week, we celebrate and promote the incredible women who play vital roles in shaping the future of construction. From pursuing new business opportunities, leading sustainability initiatives, and managing large-scale projects, to supporting leadership and driving culture, the faces of women in construction are diverse and inspiring. We’re proud to highlight some of the amazing women across our firm: 🛠️ Mallory Andresen, who drives pursuits and proposals for Key Accounts across North America 🌍 🛠️ Christina R., who co-leads our sustainability efforts, making an impact across the business 🌱 🛠️ Melanie Saunders, PHR Saunders, who heads HR and culture in North America, fostering a positive, inclusive environment 👥 🛠️ Melissa Jones, leading program management for owners in major sectors 🏗️ 🛠️ Kate Fox who helps portfolio-wide retail rollouts for major brands 👷🏻♀️ 🛠️ Wrindy Damo, steering project management on our Waikoloa projects in Hawaii 🌴 🛠️ Marci Utakis, connecting industry leaders and building the business through networking 🤝 🛠️ Katheryn Hope, providing essential administrative support for our leadership team 📋 🛠️ Cassie Idehara, leading cost management and quantity surveying across the Hawaii Islands 💼 We could celebrate a hundred more names, but it’s important to us that we celebrate the full spectrum of roles that the women at RLB represent in the construction industry. As a firm, we are proud that our global workforce has a male/female ratio of 62.5%/37.5%, and in North America, we are at 58%/42%. 👩🔧👨🔧 Let’s continue championing diversity and inclusion in every role, every sector, and every project. Here's to the women who build, lead, and inspire! 💪✨ #WICWeek #WomenInConstruction #ConstructionIndustry #DiversityInConstruction #InclusiveLeadership #NAWIC

Our commitment to progress extends far beyond International Women's Day. At RLB, we’re building tomorrow—today. Guided by our values of Truth, Trust, Together, and Tomorrow, we #AccelerateAction every day by empowering our team and embracing innovative ideas. With nearly two decades of extensive experience in commercial and mixed-use developments, data centres and advanced tech facilities, Nikki Venetsanakis has built a career defined by technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a commitment to innovation. Having overseen complex projects across local and international markets, she has managed engineering scope, project schedules, and budgets across entire project lifecycles. In a field where women are often the minority, she has not only excelled but also paved the way for future generations of female leaders. As we mark International Women’s Day, Nikki’s success is a reminder that true progress lies in creating spaces where all women and girls can thrive. We hope her work continues to inspire a new wave of talent, ensuring the future of Advanced Tech is not just innovative - but inclusive. Let’s keep driving change, breaking barriers, and shaping a future where everyone thrives. #IWD2025 #WherePeopleMakeProgress #Values #Truth #Trust #Together #Tomorrow #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Tomorrow, March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day under the United Nations’ theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” For Sarah Draper FCIPD (She/Her), RLB’s People and Culture Director, International Women’s Day is about celebrating all women, those who champion and support them and ensuring that we have a diverse, equitable and inclusive world for us all to live and work in. “I am now in a privileged position where I can help make a difference and hold others to account. Like all our DE&I campaigns, it is not just for one day, it’s throughout the year, ensuring that we #AccelerateAction to create a level playing field for all. The key to change is our collective efforts and action, for us all to take shared ownership of ensuring together that everyone can make progress. Tomorrow needs to be better.” #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls #Rights #Equality #Empowerment #WherePeopleMakeProgress