Australia’s building and design sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with material choices, sustainability benchmarks, and compliance requirements all evolving at pace. To keep a finger on the industry’s pulse, WoodSolutions has opened its 2025 Specifier Survey, calling on architects, designers, builders, engineers, and other professionals to share their experiences of the Australian built environment.
The survey, which takes just 15 minutes to complete, explores key themes impacting the sector today, from material selection preferences to ESG reporting requirements, and seeks insights on how these factors influence design and construction decisions.
Why This Matters
The WoodSolutions Specifier Survey isn’t just another industry questionnaire. It has become a vital tool for understanding how trends and regulations are reshaping building practices in Australia. By capturing real-world insights, the survey helps create a comprehensive snapshot of the challenges, priorities, and opportunities facing specifiers and builders.
The feedback gathered feeds directly into a detailed industry report, which will be shared with participants who opt in to receive it. This means that those who contribute don’t just share their views — they gain access to consolidated data that can help guide their own strategies and decision-making.
Key Focus Areas in the 2025 Survey
According to WoodSolutions, the survey has been designed to cover a wide range of pressing issues shaping the construction landscape. Among the topics explored:
- Material Selection & Preferences
What’s driving choice today? Sustainability credentials, cost pressures, or performance standards? - Industry Shifts
From the increasing influence of ESG compliance to the impact of housing demand on specification decisions. - Organisations & Resources
How well are industry bodies and platforms like WoodSolutions supporting specifiers in adapting to change?
Participation is entirely anonymous, ensuring honest feedback and allowing the industry to capture an accurate picture of current realities.
Why Your Voice Counts
The past two years have seen major shifts in construction priorities. Carbon reduction targets are influencing product choices, new building codes are demanding higher energy efficiency, and clients are placing more weight on sustainable credentials.
As these factors converge, it’s never been more critical for industry decision-makers to share what’s working, what isn’t, and what support is needed.
By contributing to the survey, professionals help shape strategies for education, advocacy, and innovation across the supply chain, ensuring that the solutions being developed align with the real needs of the market.
Incentive for Participation
As an added bonus, participants who choose to leave their details will go into the draw to win one of two $500 Mastercard gift cards. More importantly, they’ll receive a summary report of the findings, offering valuable benchmarking data and insight into where the market is heading.
How to Take Part
The survey is open now and will run for a limited time. If you’re involved in specifying materials for residential or commercial projects, your input matters.
You can access the survey via the WoodSolutions website and help provide the insights that will guide product development, sustainability strategies, and compliance support for years to come.
The Good Builder’s Take
Surveys like this aren’t just a data exercise, they’re an opportunity for the industry to speak with one voice about what matters most. For builders, architects, and suppliers alike, these insights can drive better collaboration, smarter product development, and more sustainable outcomes.
Have your say. Shape the future.
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