This post is part of the Horizon 2032 Career Series:

1. Where the Jobs Will Be

2. What Jobs Are Needed

3. Roles in Demand — Your Training Pathway

“From short courses to Diplomas, SDS Training is mapping skills to Queensland’s $120B construction future.”

The Forces Driving QLD's $120B Construction Era

Queensland is on the brink of its most significant construction era, with a staggering $120 billion in projects poised to redefine the state's landscape. From transformative transport systems and innovative energy solutions to expansive housing developments and the much-anticipated Brisbane 2032 Olympics, the demand for skilled workers is unprecedented. 

Every year until 2032, Queensland’s construction pipeline will average $61.3 billion:

• $40.2 billion in building projects (78% of workforce demand)
• $21.1 billion in engineering projects (22% of workforce demand)

And it’s all being driven by three powerful forces:

• A population surge, set to pass 6 million by 2032
• The state’s ambitious net-zero energy transition
• The massive build-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics

“Queensland’s investing billions into its construction future — but without more operators, tradespeople, and engineers, we risk building delays instead of skylines.”
— Liam Carter, Industry Analyst, Queensland Construction Council

Training Tailored to Meet Industry Demands

As the construction industry gears up for this massive expansion, over 156,000 new roles are anticipated by 2032.

This offers a golden opportunity for job seekers, career changers, and those eager to upskill.

“We are at a critical juncture—workforce shortages could stall our best projects. But for someone who gets qualified now? You’ll be in demand like never before.”
— Geoff Clare, CSQ CEO

Now is the time to map your future. Whether you're entering the industry, transitioning roles, or upskilling for advancement, you can take proactive steps to shape your success in Queensland’s construction sector.

Download your FREE Horizon 2032 Career Map Report and see how SDS Training can help you get job-ready.

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UP NEXT: WHAT JOBS ARE NEEDED

But projects alone don’t deliver results — it’s people that do. In our next post, What Jobs Are Needed, we break down the specific roles in demand across Queensland’s $120B construction future.

Plan your Pathway

Join thousands of Queenslanders taking advantage of the construction boom with job-ready training at SDS.

“If you’re licensed and certified, you’re not waiting for the work — the work is waiting for you.”
— Tanya Richards, Workforce Development Coordinator, Queensland Build Network

• Short Courses
• Machinery Tickets
• High-Risk Licences
• Cert III Programs
• Cert IV Programs
• Diplomas

✔ Nationally recognised
✔ Flexible delivery
✔ Directly linked to industry demand

Talk to us today about all your funding options — and the training pathway that works for you.