2026 construction economic forecast
Strategies to protect profitability in a volatile market

What you'll take away from the session
The briefing every construction leader needs
After a year of stalled pipelines, cautious investment and uneven recovery, the construction industry enters 2026 at a genuine turning point, public & private-sector opportunities are diverging, competition is intensifying, margins are under real pressure.
In a complex and volatile market, the difference between protecting profitability and exposing it comes down to one thing: clarity.
Join this insightful session with Arcadis UK’s Head of Strategic Research & Insight, Simon Rawlinson and Steven King, Eque2’s Head of Change Management and former construction FD with two decades of experience as they unpack the newly released 2026 forecast and what it means in practical terms for construction leaders.
You’ll gain valuable insights into
- The economic outlook for 2026: Be among the first to hear what’s shaping this year’s UK construction landscape, with insights drawn from Arcadis’ latest report.
- Where contractors miss the bigger picture: Understand how a macro view helps contractors anticipate market shifts, risk and opportunity.
- How AI powers secure decisions in a complex market: See where construction businesses can embed AI into planning and forecasting.

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