CSQ - Construction Skills Queensland

📢 Horizon 2032 is here! Queensland’s construction pipeline is set to surge from $53B to $77B by 2026-27, but a 50,000 worker shortfall could impact project timelines and costs. This report outlines: ✔️ The key drivers of growth ✔️ Workforce shortages over the next decade ✔️ What we must do today to secure our future It’s time for industry leaders, training providers, and policymakers to act. Download the full report now: https://lnkd.in/gpFftdh #Horizon2032 #FutureBuilt #ConstructionGrowth #Queensland

At just 18, Jaiden went from making pizzas to building civil infrastructure. After enrolling in CSQ funded Trade Ready School Leaver program with DGT Employment & Training, Jaiden gained critical industry skills, certifications, and real world experience with Golding. The result? A job offer straight after his placement. This is the power of structured training pathways, supporting Queensland’s future workforce with job-ready skills and opportunities. #CSQ #CivilConstruction #FutureWorkforce #SkillsTraining #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerPathways

Queensland’s construction industry is on the brink of a transformative decade! Horizon 2032 explores the surging demand, workforce challenges, and the need for bold steps to secure our future. Stay tuned for the full report. Coming soon. #Horizon2032 #FutureBuilt #ConstructionGrowth

Great insights, great connections! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Ballymore Stadium for our Major Contractors Forum. A special shoutout to our speakers and presenters from BMD Group, Paynters, and Seymour Whyte for sharing their expertise and showcasing impressive projects. Your contributions made this event a success! #MajorContractorsForum #ConstructionIndustry #BuildingTheFuture

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 We’re launching 3 brand-new Virtual Work Experience profiles in partnership with Year13! 🎉 These interactive, online experiences give young people a realistic insight into construction careers, helping them explore pathways in: 🔹 Pipelaying – in partnership with BMD Group 🔹 Design Management – in partnership with Hutchinson Builders 🔹 Carpentry – in partnership with Paynters Free, online, and nationally available! Start exploring now: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gAEJ7sU3 #ConstructionCareers #FutureBuilders #VirtualWorkExperience #Year13 #ConstructionSkills

CSQ is proud to sponsor the World Plumbing Day Industry Lunch, celebrating the skilled professionals who keep Queensland’s construction industry running! A great day to recognise the dedication and expertise of our plumbers. #WorldPlumbingDay #CSQ #BuildingQueensland

Over the past 4 weeks, we’ve traveled across 10 locations in Queensland, engaging with industry leaders and discussing the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of construction. These conversations are vital in driving progress and supporting those building Queensland. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to share their insights! #CSQ #IndustryInsights #QLDConstruction #OnTheRoad Sarah Menniti Simon Foot Jason Wright Laleta Wright Amanda Stock Brian Munns Allan Janicijevic Steve Cunliffe Marsha Schwenke Bec Hyssett Justin Playle

Today, CSQ joined NAWIC QLD - National Association of Women in Construction for their International Women’s Day Lunch to celebrate the women building Queensland’s future. Here’s to breaking barriers and building futures 💜 #IWD2025 #WomenInConstruction #CSQ

A huge two weeks of Industry Insights, with events in Rockhampton, Gold Coast, Brisbane Metro, Mackay, Brisbane West, Hervey Bay, and Sunshine Coast. These sessions have been invaluable for connecting with industry leaders and discussing the challenges and opportunities shaping Queensland construction. Thanks to everyone who joined the conversation, your insights are what drive the industry forward! #CSQ #IndustryInsights #QLDConstruction

Inspiring the next generation of construction professionals! 👷♀️👷♂️ McIlwain teamed up with CSQ - Construction Skills Queensland to visit Brisbane Bayside State College, giving students a firsthand look at the many career pathways in construction. From apprenticeships to engineering, project management, and safety roles—there’s a place for everyone in this dynamic industry! Our very own Sonya Rose, Safety Advisor, shared her career journey, highlighting the importance of safety in construction and why she loves what she does. Brady Kersnovski-Shaw, Senior Supervisor, spoke about his experiences in the industry and what it takes to build a successful career. A huge thank you to CSQ and Bayside College for having us! We’re excited to see the next generation step into this rewarding and ever-evolving field. #ConstructionPathways #McIlwain