Ernest Wilson

read moreAustralia's population is growing at around 1.6 per cent every year, according to World Population Review. While upticks in population growth are often viewed negatively, it certainly isn't in an economic standpoint. Specifically, it encourages economic activity especially in industries such as construction. The same data shows that construction work continues to rise by 2 per cent quarterly, and that's a good sign for any construction firm, large or small. If you're looking for a lucrative investment option perhaps consider going construction, and if you've been in the construction industry for a while and are ready to contract for bigger projects, you may need to consider investing in machinery, particularly cranes.