There's a cautiously optimistic outlook on the construction sector. 

The EBOSS 2026 Builder and Architect Sentiment report —based on a survey of thousands of builders, architects, and designers— shows the sector pipeline is slowly filling.  

Data finds there's around seven months forward work, with project starts jumping from -21 to +8. 

Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Mike Hosking it paints a picture of the economy turning. 

He says builders on the ground are seeing a slight uptick in their positivity and in their inquiries in the future. 

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There's a cautiously optimistic outlook on the construction sector.&nbsp;
The EBOSS 2026 Builder and Architect Sentiment report —based on a survey of thousands of builders, architects, and designers— shows the sector pipeline is slowly filling. &nbsp;
Data finds there's around seven months forward work, with project starts jumping from -21 to +8.&nbsp;
Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Mike Hosking it paints a picture of the economy turning.&nbsp;
He says builders on the ground are seeing a slight uptick in their positivity and in their inquiries in the future.&nbsp;
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Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders CEO on the new EBOSS report showing the recovery of the construction pipeline

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