The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) welcomes today’s endorsement of the Blueprint for the Future by the National Construction Industry Forum — marking the first time government, unions and industry have come together behind a shared plan to fix the nation’s construction industry.

ACA Chief Executive Officer Jon Davies said the Blueprint represents an unprecedented consensus that sets a clear direction for tackling the cultural, structural and productivity challenges that have held the industry back for too long.

“This is the alignment we need to deliver lasting change,” said Mr Davies.

The ACA supports the Blueprint’s focus on culture, safety, productivity and sustainability as the foundations of a healthy industry.

“The commitment to developing a Joint Construction Industry Charter as the first priority is a practical step in setting shared expectations and lifting standards across the sector,” said Mr Davies.

“Construction is critical to Australia’s future, but we cannot deliver the infrastructure and housing the nation needs without reform. The Blueprint provides the roadmap — and the industry must now move with urgency to turn words into action.”

The ACA looks forward to working with all NCIF members, state and territory governments, and the broader industry to deliver the Blueprint’s recommendations and build a construction industry that is productive, safe and fair for everyone.