#80 Why are insolvencies so high in the Construction industry and what can be done about it?
This project explores the causes of high insolvency rates in the residential construction sector, addressing concerns about financial risk management as well as policy and regulation impacts. It focuses on reducing the broader economic and other impacts of residential building company failures, by triangulating insolvency data, industry systems and educational environment to identify key focal points for reform.
The final report’s insights and recommendations will provide regulators and educators evidence-based guidance in designing reforms, preventative measures and educational supports to enhance the robustness of the industry and bolster its role in housing affordability.
Project team: Morgan O’Neill, Dr Amanda Bull, Dr Elizabeth Streten, Dr Fiona Cheung
publications
Project #80: Why are insolvencies so high in the residential construction industry and what can be done about it?
Project #80: QUT Submission to Productivity Commission 5 Pillars of Productivity Inquiries
Project #80: QUT Submission on Queensland Productivity Commission Interim Report
Project #80: QUT Submission to Queensland Productivity Commission inquiry
Lead researcher
People, Practices and Culture
- Business Model Innovation
- Contracts and Procurement
- Policy and Regulation
- Risk Management
- Finance and Economics
Business Model Innovation
Theme coordinator
Robert Moehler
Projects
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#70 Building Circularity 4.0: First Steps to Adoption
#80 Why are insolvencies so high in the Construction industry and what can be done about it?
#95 The Homes NSW MMC Program
#93 US Research Tour 2024: San Francisco and Greater Bay area
Policy and Regulation
Theme coordinator
Dr Eric Windholz
Projects
#80 Why are insolvencies so high in the Construction industry and what can be done about it?
#55 Towards smart contracts and smart finance in construction – Phase 1
#95 The Homes NSW MMC Program
#21 Regulatory Reform for Industrialised Building
#33 Evaluation of emerging technologies for remote inspections of building work
Finance and Economics
Projects
#80 Why are insolvencies so high in the Construction industry and what can be done about it?
#55 Towards smart contracts and smart finance in construction – Phase 1
#97 Self Storage Association of Australasia Digital Platform Development
#95 The Homes NSW MMC Program
#60 Mass Timber Wellness in Workplaces