Latest Residential Construction News

FBR Limited secured its first overseas Mantis welding robot sale, launched the Firehawk refractory robot, and expanded its Wall as a Service footprint in Victoria, while navigating a cash balance under $700,000.

FBR Limited reports a significant reduction in half-year losses alongside new robotic product launches, yet cash flow challenges raise questions about its financial sustainability.

Capral Limited reported a resilient FY25 with earnings growth despite market headwinds, declaring a 30-cent dividend and reinforcing its commitment to sustainability with a 20% emissions reduction target by 2030.

Reece Limited reported a 6% rise in sales revenue to $4.6 billion for the half-year ending December 2025, while profits declined amid challenging market conditions. The company continues to expand its branch network in Australia and the US, balancing growth ambitions with cost pressures.

Zimi Limited has landed a significant contract with Homecorp to supply smart home devices for nearly 300 apartments in a major Gold Coast development, marking a milestone in smart technology adoption in residential construction.

Wesfarmers has reported a 9.3% rise in net profit after tax to $1.6 billion for H1 2026, driven by robust performances in Bunnings, Kmart Group, and lithium operations. The company also announced a 7.4% increase in its interim dividend amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic AI partnerships.

Simonds Group Limited has reported a robust 1H FY26 performance with a 14% revenue increase and strategic entry into Western Australia, signalling confidence in sustained growth.

Fletcher Building’s Q2 FY26 volumes edged up modestly from the previous quarter, buoyed by gains in light building products, while heavy materials continued to decline amid ongoing margin pressures.

Tamawood Limited reports a modest profit increase for FY25 alongside the retirement of long-serving Chairman Robert Lynch. Early FY26 sales surge 39%, but a Work in Progress audit prompts a trading blackout.

Big River Industries faced a tough FY2025 with subdued residential demand but showed resilience through cost control and cash generation. The company declared a modest dividend and announced key board changes as it eyes recovery.

Wagners Holding Company Limited has launched a A$30 million institutional placement to reduce debt and accelerate growth in its core Construction Materials and Composite Fibre Technologies businesses following a robust FY25 performance.

FBR Ltd reported a 57% revenue increase driven by property sales but posted a $29 million loss as it advances commercialization of its Hadrian X® robotic bricklayer and secures significant new funding.