The Australian construction and materials sector is at an interesting crossroads. On one side, public investment is booming; on the other, private building activity is stumbling.Understanding this split is key to making sense of why some companies are thriving while others are struggling.Overall, the Australian construction market is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.31% from 2025 to 2030, but the drivers behind that growth are far from uniform.Public infrastructure and energy s ...