Released in Brisbane on 5 November 2025 week by the Queensland Major Contractors Association and proudly sponsored by ACCIONA, the report details $78.1 billion in funded projects and an additional $30 billion annually in unfunded works through to 2030.

Queensland hasn’t seen investment on this scale since the 2012–13 resources boom. With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games accounting for only a fraction of the $127 billion pipeline, opportunities across a broad range of sectors remain strong.

Transport leads the way, but mining, heavy industry, defence, renewables and water are also experiencing rapid growth.

Major investment is planned across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, including The Wave – a $17 billion rail program.

Opportunities and Challenges

This decade of opportunity comes with challenges: productivity, skills shortages and delivery capacity. The numbers tell the story:

• 300 projects are shovel-ready, with more to follow
• 15,000 additional engineers and builders are needed – a 55% increase on current levels
• A shortfall of 54,000 industry workers is projected by 2026–27.

ACCIONA’s Regional Director for Queensland, David Balmer, said collaboration and efficiency will be critical to delivering this record pipeline.

“To put the industry in the best position to deliver, we need more effective program coordination, the elimination of non-productive work and informed decision-making,” David said.

“The optics the report provides are incredibly valuable. It allows for informed strategic planning and investment and helps organisations like ACCIONA position themselves for future opportunities while balancing workforce capacity and supply chain pressures.”

A Decade to Shape Queensland

As preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games accelerate, the next decade will shape Queensland’s economic future - if coordination matches ambition.

Queensland Major Contractors Association CEO, Andrew Chapman, said the industry needs a coordinated plan to attract, train and retain the next generation of Queensland construction workers.

“That means investing in local skills, creating flexible training pathways and improving productivity through better procurement, smarter delivery models and modern industrial practices,” Andrew said.

Key to success is improved collaboration between government and industry, through a shared commitment to efficient planning, streamlined approvals and value-for-money outcomes to deliver better infrastructure for Queensland communities.

As David Balmer said at the report launch, the Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report is more than a snapshot.

“It’s a roadmap for how industry and government can work together to make it happen.”