Foundations and Frontiers
#SmarterStrongerTogether
Now entering its third year, the Australian Constructors Association’s Foundations and Frontiers forum is taking a bold step forward.
After two years tackling the industry’s foundational challenges, Foundations and Frontiers 2026 (FF26) will spotlight the pockets where the industry is already doing things the right way – projects, teams and approaches that are making a real difference – and focus on how these successes can be scaled across the sector. Everyone has a role to play because building a better industry takes the whole industry.
The theme for 2026 says it all: Smarter Stronger Together
Why
Australia’s infrastructure pipeline continues to grow, while the available workforce shrinks and budgets tighten. Improved productivity is the only way forward, but an industry under pressure is not positioned to rise to this challenge alone.
The challenge is clear: we need to transform construction from low productivity to a high-performing, progressive and sustainable industry for all stakeholders. The foundations are in place. The vision is shared. Now it’s time to deliver together on what good truly looks like.
Event format
Foundations and Frontiers is far from a typical conference. No comfy stage sofas. No lecterns. No preaching. FF26 will be highly interactive, designed to get the whole audience involved. Through inspirational TED-style talks, game-show style sessions, live problem-solving and other innovative formats, participants will engage directly in discussions that spotlight where the industry is getting it right and explore how to scale these successes across the sector.
This is a gathering like no other.
Even bigger and better
Last year in Brisbane, over 500 industry leaders came together to celebrate progress and shape the future of construction. The momentum didn’t stop there; we concluded FF25 with the Australian Construction Achievement Award winner presentation, celebrating excellence across the sector.
In 2026, Sydney is set to host an even bigger gathering and true to FF’s style, the setting will be anything but ordinary. Get ready to be part of the conversation.
And don’t miss the night’s highlight, the Australian Construction Achievement Award black-tie dinner, held at the same venue to round out an unforgettable day.
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