As we move into 2025, the construction industry finds itself at a critical juncture, facing both challenges and opportunities.
The latest Construction Intelligence Report from AtkinsRéalis sheds light on the key trends shaping the sector, offering insights into the road ahead.
In her role as Associate Director in Project and Programme Services at AtkinsRéalis, Tara Stott reflects on the key themes emerging from the report:
- Anticipating market shifts - Previous predictions about tax increases impacting confidence and tightening tendering opportunities have proven accurate. While competition is set to remain fierce, this also creates a moment for the industry to embrace agility, foresight, and smarter ways of working.
- Building confidence to unlock investment - A clear and visible pipeline of work is critical for driving investment in technology, training, and innovation. Without this, progress stalls, and opportunities are lost. Moving beyond short-term thinking is essential to breaking the cycle of low productivity and high costs, creating a more resilient sector. However, this requires bold, collective action from all stakeholders.
- Future-proofing the workforce - The skills gap remains a challenge, but also a chance to rethink talent development. Greater collaboration between government, industry, and education can help attract and train the next generation, including the green collar workers essential for a sustainable future. The question is: can the industry step up to meet this challenge?
For Tara, the takeaway is clear: creativity, collaboration, and a long-term mindset will be the driving forces of success. The insights in this report offer a roadmap for navigating uncertainty, challenging traditional approaches, and building a stronger, more innovative future.
The full report can be accessed below:
Construction Intelligence Report Q1 2025 – AtkinsRéalis
If you are interested to hear more from our industry experts, please get in touch – Tara.Stott@atkinsrealis.com