Reece Gallagher

Reece Gallagher

Construction Industry Analyst

B.Construction Management

Housing Industry Association (HIA)Australian Institute of Building (AIB)

About

Reece covers the business side of residential construction — industry trends, regulatory changes, workforce dynamics, and their impact on builders' bottom lines. After graduating in construction management, he spent 4 years in project coordination for a mid-tier Melbourne builder before moving into industry analysis. He writes for builders who want to understand market forces affecting their business, not just their build sites.

Areas of Expertise

industry newsbuilder tipsconstructionmarket trends

Professional Experience

Construction Industry Analyst Lead Machine Network
2024–present

Produces industry analysis, regulatory update, and business insight content for CrocLeads. Tracks NCC updates, state building authority changes, and workforce trends.

Industry Analyst & Content Lead HIA (Housing Industry Association)
2022–2024

Produced industry analysis reports covering workforce trends, NCC transition impacts, and material cost tracking for HIA's national communications team.

Project Coordinator Mid-Tier Residential Builder (Melbourne)
2019–2024

Coordinated 15–20 active builds simultaneously. Managed subcontractor scheduling, cost tracking, and client communication. Experienced first-hand the post-COVID supply chain disruptions.

Key Achievements

  • Produced industry analysis covering NCC 2025 transition, workforce shortages, and material cost impacts
  • Managed coordination of 80+ residential builds during the post-COVID supply chain crisis (2021–2023)
  • Deakin University Industry Placement Award for outstanding performance (2018)

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor of Construction Management Deakin University, 2019
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RMIT University, 2021