As 2025 draws to a close, our Directors have been meeting with customers across the UK to reflect on the year, share key achievements, and look ahead to 2026 with confidence and clarity.
A Year of Resilience and Progress
This year has seen its share of challenges across the construction sector, with project starts slowing in several areas and many businesses navigating tightened budgets and shifting timelines. Yet, despite these pressures, 2025 has also been a year where collaboration, careful planning, and proactive safety management have led to significant progress.
At Howler, we’re proud to have supported construction firms of all sizes with market-leading temporary fire safety solutions. From major long-term projects to rapid-response installations, our teams have continued to deliver fast, compliant, and reliable protection across the UK. Our commitment to care, excellence, and a can-do approach has remained at the heart of everything we do.
Momentum for 2026: A Sector Set for Growth
Looking ahead, the wider picture is encouraging. According to the latest Glenigan Construction Forecast, the UK construction sector is expected to return to growth from 2026, with an anticipated 21% expansion over the following two years. Several key sectors are showing particularly strong promise:
- Private housebuilding is forecast to rise significantly, with activity expected to increase by almost a fifth by 2027.
- Commercial office developments look set to continue their upward trajectory.
- Improving consumer confidence is opening new opportunities across industrial, logistics, retail, hotel, and leisure.
- Government spending plans indicate strengthened activity for 2026 and 2027.
Despite the headwinds faced during the second half of this year, the forecast points clearly to renewed investment, and a return of momentum for the industry.
Ben Askew, Sales Director:
“The fit-out landscape has remained active, and we’re seeing strong intent building for 2026. Clients want certainty – fast, compliant fire safety solutions that support smooth handovers and keep complex programmes moving. That’s where we’ll continue to add huge value next year.”Martin Woodfield, Technical Director:
“Tier 1 contractors are preparing for major project mobilisation in 2026. The focus is firmly on consistency, reliability, and total confidence in fire safety compliance. Our role is to be a trusted partner – bringing experience, responsiveness, and a proven system that supports safe delivery from day one.”
Preparing for Success Together
Our Sales Director’s end-of-year meetings are focused on understanding customers’ priorities, discussing plans for 2026, and ensuring that temporary fire safety strategies are ready to support the next phase of growth. Whether customers are expanding, diversifying, or preparing for major new starts, early planning around fire safety remains essential for compliance, project continuity, and peace of mind.
Book Your 2026 Planning Meeting
If you’d like to review your current or upcoming projects – or explore how Howler can support your fire safety strategy for the year ahead – we’d be delighted to meet with you.
➡ To arrange a meeting, please contact us here.
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