Australian Construction Industry Forum

What Australian Construction Industry Forum does

Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) is a non-profit, member-based industry forum established in 2002 and headquartered in Canberra, Australia. It serves as the consolidated representative body for the Australian construction industry, bringing together 16 or more member associations to deliver industry forecasting, market intelligence, and policy advocacy. ACIF's primary constituency includes construction contractors, industry associations, government bodies, and private sector participants seeking authoritative construction market data.

ACIF's core product is the Australian Construction Market Report (ACMR), a bi-annual forecast released in May and November each year, supported by the Construction Forecasting Council (CFC) expert panel review process. Underlying data inputs include Australian Bureau of Statistics construction activity data and CoreLogic/Cotality property market data, drawn against 20+ years of historical construction market series. The Customised Forecasts Dashboard extends the product line into bespoke data tooling, and a free e-news subscription broadens reach across the industry. ACIF also engages in policy advocacy, publishing priorities for the 2025 Federal Election and partnering with bodies such as the Australasian BIM Advisory Board.

ACIF operates a subscription-driven business model with report pricing between $350 and $750 GST exclusive per release, complemented by advertising revenue and member association dues. The organisation is small (1-10 employees) and run by industry personnel, with Kerry Barwise serving as Lead Forecaster (since 2024) and Shannon Battisson as Chair (since December 2024). ACIF functions as a neutral, cooperative forecasting body rather than a commercial data vendor, positioning itself at the centre of an industry ecosystem rather than competing within it.

Name

Australian Construction Industry Forum

Legal name

Australian Construction Industry Forum Limited

Website

https://acif.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACIF is a Canberra-based, non-profit industry forum founded in 2002 that provides bi-annual construction market forecasts, the Australian Construction Market Report, and policy advocacy to its 16+ member associations and construction sector subscribers across Australia.

Ownership category

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Product category

Construction Industry Forecasting and Market Intelligence

NAICS

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (54191)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Preconstruction, Estimating & Scheduling Services (GC/CM) (IMAFAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimization (HDAAAHAA)

Keywords

• Construction market forecasting
• Industry market reports
• Construction sector analytics
• Economic forecasting services
• Building activity intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Forecast Subscriptions and Reports: ACIF generates revenue primarily through subscription-based sales of its Australian Construction Market Report (ACMR) and Customised Forecasts Dashboard. These are released bi-annually (May and November) and provide detailed construction market forecasts and data analytics.
2. Advertising Services: ACIF offers advertising opportunities allowing businesses and associations to promote their services to the construction industry audience through ACIF's communication channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACIF produces and sells construction industry forecasting products for the Australian market, primarily the bi-annual Australian Construction Market Report (ACMR) and the Customised Forecasts Dashboard, supplemented by free E-news subscriptions and advertising opportunities. The forecasts provide 10-year rolling demand, labour and cost projections across 20 building activity types, combining ABS, CoreLogic/Cotality and expert review data, and serve construction industry professionals, government bodies and private sector organisations.

Product overview

Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) offers a portfolio of construction industry forecasting and information products. The core offerings consist of the Australian Construction Market Report (ACMR) — a detailed 90+ page analytical report — and the Customised Forecasts Dashboard — an online analytics tool providing detailed data on upcoming work, major projects, labour requirements and construction costs. Both products are part of the ACIF Forecasts suite, which is released bi-annually and covers 20 building activity types across residential, non-residential and engineering construction sectors nationwide. ACIF also offers free E-news subscription services and advertising opportunities as supplementary services for the construction industry community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Australian Construction Market Report (ACMR) A comprehensive 90+ page report containing detailed commentary, data and charts on economic drivers for the Australian construction industry, with 10-year forecasts for residential building, non-residential building and engineering construction.
• Customised Forecasts Dashboard An online analytics platform providing subscribers with detailed forecast and actual data on upcoming work, major projects, labour requirements and construction costs across Australian construction sectors, covering 20 building activity types with 10 years actual plus 10 years forecast data across all states and capital cities.
• ACIF Forecasts Biannual industry forecasts covering 20 building activity types across residential, non-residential and engineering construction sectors, providing short and long-term demand forecasts, major project data, labour requirements and construction cost analysis.
• E-News Subscription Free monthly newsletter delivering industry issues, updates, events, training and research, along with early notice of ACIF Briefings and other events to website subscribers.
• Advertising with ACIF Promotional opportunities for businesses and associations to expand their communication reach to the larger Australian construction industry through various advertising options on ACIF channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Construction industry represents 12.7% of Australian GDP with $212 billion turnover (2015-16 data)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Construction Forecasting Council (CFC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002The CFC is a panel of economists and industry experts from finance, housing, commercial property and more. It reviews and varies the initial forecasting results through workshops, providing flexibility to respond to cyclical and industry-specific factors.
• Barwise / Kerry BarwisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKerry Barwise has led the production of the ACIF Forecasts since 2024, having been involved since 2012. He specialises in providing economic and policy advice to business and government. Currently works for FTI Consulting.
• CoreLogic / CotalitycoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides major projects data included in the Customised Forecasts Dashboard, with over 6,000 major projects tracked. Previously known as Cordell Information.
• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary data source for historical construction activity data including Building Activity, Australia, Engineering Construction Activity, and Australian National Accounts data.
• Australasian BIM Advisory BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACIF is a founder-member of the Australasian BIM Advisory Board, which promotes Building Information Modelling in the construction industry.
• Strategic Forum for Building and ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACIF participates in the Strategic Forum for Building and Construction, an industry collaboration body.
• ACIF Member OrganisationscoreOthersMember organisations include: NAWIC, Fire Protection Association Australia, Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Consult Australia, Association of Consulting Architects Australia, Australian Institute of Architects, Society of Construction Law Australia, Australian Institute of Building, Interior Fitout Association, National Fire Industry Association, Insulated Panel Council Australasia, Master Electricians Australia, RICS, Design Institute of Australia, MATES in Construction, and AMCA.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Housing Industry Association (HIA): Australia's peak residential building industry association. Comparable as an industry body producing housing and construction forecasts, policy advocacy, and member services, though more focused on residential than ACIF's whole-of-sector coverage.
• Master Builders Australia: Peak national body for the building and construction industry in Australia. Comparable as an industry association producing market intelligence, policy positions, and serving overlapping membership of construction professionals.

Others

• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS): Primary public source of construction industry statistics in Australia (Building Activity, Engineering Construction Activity). Comparable as an upstream data provider that ACIF relies on, and a free alternative for some market intelligence needs.
• FTI Consulting: Global consulting firm where ACIF's lead forecaster Kerry Barwise is based. Comparable as a provider of economic and policy advisory services to business and government in the construction sector, though broader in scope.
• ACIL Allen Consulting: Australian economics and policy consultancy. Comparable through Kerry Barwise's prior role and overlapping economic forecasting/policy advisory services to construction and infrastructure clients.

Direct peers

• CoreLogic / Cotality (formerly Cordell Information): Provider of major project data, construction leads, and property intelligence in Australia. Directly comparable as both a data provider to ACIF and a producer of overlapping construction market intelligence, serving similar contractor and developer customers.
• BIS Oxford Economics: Produces construction industry forecasts and market intelligence globally including Australia. Closely comparable as a paid subscription forecasting service for the construction sector, serving similar industry planning use cases.
• Macromonitor: Construction industry forecasting and market research firm covering commercial, residential and infrastructure sectors. Directly comparable subscription forecasting service with similar customer base of contractors, developers, and government planners.

Regional players

• Construction Industry Council (UK): UK construction industry representative body producing policy and market intelligence. Comparable as a peer industry forum model though operating in a different geography with different market dynamics.
• Construction Industry Federation (Ireland): Irish construction industry representative body. Comparable as a peer industry forum/association model, though serving the Irish market rather than Australian.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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