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Construction sector adapts to global shocks faster than expected

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A study published in the International Journal of Production Economics indicates that Australia's construction sector has adapted to global disruptions through digitalization and innovation. Researchers from Adelaide and Flinders Universities suggest that resilience, sustainability, and strategic risk management are now essential for the industry's growth.

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What happened

Construction sector adapts to global shocks faster than expected Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Despite major global disruptions, new research published in the International Journal of Production Economics, shows Australia's…

Why it matters

The study, conducted by researchers from Adelaide University and Flinders University, found that while the sector faced significant delays, cost increases, and material shortages during events including the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical tensions,…

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The researchers found that while supply chain vulnerabilities and labor shortages remain ongoing challenges, the sector has demonstrated resilience through digitalization, collaboration, and a growing focus on sustainability.

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A study published in the International Journal of Production Economics indicates that Australia's construction sector has adapted to global disruptions through digitalization and innovation. Researchers from Adelaide and Flinders Universities suggest that resilience, sustainability, and strategic risk management are now essential for the industry's growth.

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Claim 1: “The study, conducted by researchers from Adelaide University and Flinders University, found that while the sector faced significant delays, cost increases, and material shortages during events including the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical tensions, it responded with strong innovation and adaptive strategies.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Adelaide University (Kaurna: Tirkangkaku) is a public research university based in Adelaide, Australia. Founded in 2024 and officially opened on 29 January 2026, it merged the University of Adelaide, …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Flinders University, established as The Flinders University of South Australia, is an Australian public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia, with a footprint extending across a numb…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The University of Adelaide was a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third-oldest university in Australia. Its main campus in the Adelaide cit…
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Claim 2: “Drawing on a mixed-method approach, the study combines quantitative data from 220 industry professionals with qualitative insights from 19 experts”
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Claim 3: “new research published in the International Journal of Production Economics, shows Australia's construction sector has adapted faster than expected, driven by rapid adoption of digital tools and more resilient ways of working.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Agricultural economics is an applied field of economics concerned with the application of economic theory in optimizing the production and distribution of food and fiber products. Agricultural econom…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Production is the process of combining various inputs, both material (such as metal, wood, glass, or plastics) and immaterial (such as plans, or knowledge) in order to create output. Ideally, this out…
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Claim 4: “Naresh Gupta et al, Resilience and innovation in the face of disruption: An empirical study of Australia's construction sector, International Journal of Production Economics (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2025.109830”
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