Culture, Credibility & the Survey You Can’t Miss

Welcome to the APB Digest! This week, have your say in the industry’s biggest survey, find out what really defines a Great Place to Work, and learn how to earn the kind of social proof that attracts top talent and premium clients.

SORCI Survey Now Live

The annual State Of Residential Construction Industry (SORCI) Survey is officially open and ready for your answers! ​ ​​The SORCI survey is the largest survey of residential building companies world-wide, and this year, for the first time ever, we’re featuring one builder's best work on the cover. Click on the link below and submit your responses!

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New Podcast Episodes

	Delegation Made Simple James Russell, Founder of BuildersVA shares his insights on how builders can reclaim their time, streamline operations, and scale more effectively by leveraging offshore talent.  Listen Now
	Systemising for Growth Reegan Cusworth, Co-founder of Reebuild, shares his journey as a fourth-generation builder, the lessons he’s learned from working with family, and the systems he’s put in place to create a sustainable and profitable building company. Listen Now

APB Named One of Australia's Best Places to Work

APB has officially been recognised as a Great Place To Work Certified organisation for the fourth year in a row - and this year, we ranked as the 8th Best Small Business Workplace in Australia. ⁠

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Australia

• Generating leads remains tough, requiring a holistic approach beyond simple ads.
• Contracts are picking up, pipelines are filling, and interest rate changes are boosting confidence.
• High costs, labour shortages, and inflation continue to squeeze margins.
  Takeaway: Demand is rising, but margins remain under siege - builders need smarter marketing and sharper financial control.
  
  

New Zealand

• High interest rates and uncertainty continue to suppress construction activity.
• Residential and commercial permits remain down, with project delays from local councils.
• Infrastructure projects in water and renewables are providing momentum, alongside stronger sentiment in the civil sector.
• Skilled labour shortages persist, pushing up wages.
• South Island and Wellington show more resilience than the North.
  Takeaway: The sector is set to bottom out mid-2025, with recovery driven by infrastructure, population growth, and easing rates from late 2024.

United States

• Banks are scaling back construction loans and raising approval standards, requiring builders to maintain multiple banking relationships.
• Market sentiment remains weak with price cuts and incentives still widespread.
• Housing starts show some promise, but permits and completions remain cautious.
  Takeaway: U.S. builders face a cautious market where strong financial relationships and creative lead generation are survival tools.
  
  

Canada

• Aging baby boomer builders are exiting the industry, creating takeover opportunities.
• The federal government has stepped in to support lumber and aluminum suppliers against U.S. anti-dumping tariffs of 35%.
  Takeaway: Consolidation opportunities are rising as tariffs hit hard - builders ready to scale can gain ground in the shifting market.