Latest Construction Sector News

BauMart Holdings has unveiled a multi-pronged strategy to tackle construction labour shortages, advance green building materials, and expand mining equipment services, supported by a $482,000 rights issue.

Monadelphous Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.33 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, alongside an update to its Dividend Reinvestment Plan election deadline.

Big River Industries reported a 3.3% revenue decline and a 26% drop in EBITDA for 1H FY25, reflecting ongoing residential market challenges. Despite this, the company is investing in growth and operational efficiencies, maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26 and beyond.

Big River Industries reports a 3.3% revenue decline in 1H FY25 but shows signs of operational resilience and strategic progress amid challenging market conditions.

Simonds Group reported a resilient first half of FY25 with EBITDA growth despite market softness and announced a strategic acquisition to strengthen its market position.

Simonds Group reported a 5.6% revenue decline for the half year ended December 2024 but achieved a 12% rise in EBITDA, driven by higher margin projects and cost control. The company also announced a strategic acquisition to expand its footprint.

GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalised EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, supported by strong cash flow and operational discipline. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 7.5 cents per share, up 7.1%.

Downer EDI Limited has announced a six-month ordinary dividend of AUD 0.108 per share, payable on March 27, 2025, with 75% franking. The dividend offers currency flexibility for New Zealand investors.

Tamawood Limited has reported a steady increase in revenue and profit for the half year ended December 31, 2024, signaling ongoing resilience in the residential construction sector.

WA Kaolin Ltd has launched a fully underwritten A$7 million entitlement offer to fund a critical ramp-up in production following successful operational upgrades. With strong forward orders and supportive major shareholders, the company aims to achieve positive cash flow and expand its market footprint.

Simonds Group has agreed to acquire Dennis Family Homes for $10 million, significantly expanding its residential construction footprint and product portfolio across Victoria and New South Wales. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive from the first quarter of FY26.

EVZ Limited has issued earnings guidance for the first half of FY2025, forecasting revenue between $53 million and $55 million and EBITDA ranging from $2.4 million to $2.6 million based on preliminary figures.