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A snapshot of the behaviours and beliefs of the new generation of Australian trades.
Discover what they need to succeed and where organisations can help, now and for the next five years.
The report is informed by a dedicated research study that deep-dives into tradies’ values, ambitions and hurdles.
It combines viewpoints from small business trailblazers, with survey data gathered from over 1000 tradespeople, to create a clear viewpoint of the next five years.
five Themes shaping the future
Like us, you are no doubt looking ahead to what’s next for Australia’s trades and construction industries.
Explore five key themes shaping residential building and maintenance, plus examples of them in action.
Learning a trade is vastly different to learning how to run a successful business. Business coaches, specialist partners, AI, social networks and adjacent industries all play a part in helping tradies get ahead.
The future tradie needs to excel in integrity, resilience, professionalism and empathy. Trust, focus and respect help them to navigate change and to connect with those from different generations and backgrounds.
Tradespeople know they need to build sustainably and want pocket-friendly, practical solutions. Reducing energy consumption, waste, building for 30+ years and helping homeowners make good choices are part of the job.
Next gen maintenance trades are polished professional service providers. They develop lifelong relationships with clients who value care and hospitality. Reputation is everything, making every client interaction count.
Creating a positive team culture and helping people grow is the most important aspect of gaining valuable team members. Sharing their business culture on social media means the pick of the labour market proactively comes to them.
The Future Tradie Report has been put together in collaboration with our Corporate partners.
These businesses understand the best way to support tradies is to anticipate what’s coming.
