Reflecting on the busy few days of events and conversations we had at Cannes, we came away with a sense of encouragement, seeing a noticeable lift in confidence in the construction industry about what 2026 might bring.

Some of the key points for us are:
🏢 Even with the ongoing geopolitical noise, there’s a growing sense that the industry is getting better at building long‑term resilience into its plans, and there’s real hope that planning reform could finally start to shift some long‑standing barriers.
🏗️There was also a feeling that Tier 1 contractors may have more capacity next year, which is great news for schemes ready to move.
🔬 Sectors like life sciences, student housing, and data centres continue to stand out, while the residential market is still working through challenges despite increased government support.
⏩ It was also positive to hear that several major projects across Greater London look like they’re finally preparing to move forward.

All in all, a really energising week made even better by the fantastic atmosphere!