The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has welcomed Infrastructure Australia’s Delivering Net Zero Infrastructure: Workforce Report 2025, which highlights the central role of civil construction in reducing emissions and building Australia’s sustainable future.
The report shows that engineers, construction managers, technicians and trades have the greatest influence on cutting emissions, but also face the biggest upskilling challenge. With over half of the infrastructure workforce already contributing to decarbonisation, CCF says coordinated training and investment are vital to build carbon management skills, sustainable procurement practices and low-emission construction methods.
Recent data from the 2025 CCF Market Capacity Survey shows that 30 per cent of CCF members are already involved in works directly linked to the energy transition and 92% of contractors have capacity to deliver more work, underscoring the vital role civil contractors are playing in enabling renewable energy and net zero outcomes.
CCF National CEO Nicholas Proud said the civil sector is ready to lead the change. “Our industry is literally paving the way to net zero. Roads, bridges, water systems and the enabling infrastructure for renewables and housing all depend on civil works, and this report confirms the importance of the skills our workforce needs to deliver,” Mr Proud said.
“The civil sector is shovel ready. With the right policies and support, we can build the infrastructure Australia needs, cut emissions and create a stronger, more sustainable industry.”
The Civil Contractors Federation encourages the Government to adopt the report’s recommendations and looks forward to working with the Commonwealth Government on an infrastructure driven transition.
