Howler will be speaking at the Construction Risk Management Europe Conference 2026, taking place on 24–25 June 2026 at 88 Wood Street, London.
The event brings together senior decision-makers from across construction, insurance and risk – at a time when projects are becoming more complex, capital-intensive and exposed to evolving risk.
Why Fire Risk Is Back in Focus
While not the most frequent cause of incidents on construction sites, fire remains one of the most severe and financially impactful risks.
Industry data consistently shows that:
- Fire accounts for a relatively small proportion of claims by number
- But contributes to a disproportionately high share of total loss value (over 25%)
This makes fire a key driver of catastrophic loss events in construction.
(Source: Allianz, Global Construction Industry: Solutions & Outlook, April 2023)
Why the Risk Is Increasing
Today’s project environments are increasing that exposure:
- Temporary power and heating
- Modern materials and methods
- Hot works and battery charging
- Compressed programmes and overlapping trades
At the same time, many fire detection approaches were designed for completed buildings – not live construction environments.
This creates a gap between compliance and true risk control, particularly for insurers and risk managers seeking to reduce loss severity and improve project resilience.
Our Sessions
Day 1 | 3:30–4:00 PM
Presentation: The Biggest Construction Loss Driver – Fire and the Future of Construction Risk Control
Speakers Martin Woodfield (Howler Global Ltd) and Dan Martin (Construction Fire Safety Services Ltd)
This session explores:
- Why fire continues to dominate construction claims
- The limitations of traditional fire control approaches
- How early-warning detection and real-time alerting reduce loss severity
- What this means for insurability, claims outcomes and project continuity
Day 2 | 4:00–4:45 PM
Workshop: The Hidden Threat – Construction Fire Risk and the Case for Early Alerts
Speaker Martin Woodfield (Howler Global Ltd)
This interactive workshop will focus on:
- Why construction fire risk is increasing
- Where traditional detection approaches fall short in live environments
- How early-warning technologies – including dust-resistant smoke detection and linear heat detection – are being applied in practice
- How risk managers can embed early detection into project governance and insurer engagement
Driving Fire Safety Excellence
For Howler, fire safety excellence is not just about prevention or compliance.
It is about:
- Detecting risk early, reliably and consistently
- Adapting to dynamic construction environments
- Supporting better decision-making through real-time visibility
- Strengthening alignment between contractors, risk managers and insurers
Join the Conversation
If you’re attending the conference, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.
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