European Construction Weather Report

How weather-proof is European construction?

The construction industry continues to make significant cuts to its emissions in an effort to minimise the worst effects of climate change. But changing weather patterns and extreme weather events are now a reality for the sector, increasing the chance of project delays, and risk to colleagues working on site.

Our latest research report surveys 853 Construction Managers across Europe on the climate issues shaping the industry today.

Research conducted in 2024
8 Key regions | UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Benelux and the Nordics
853 Construction managers

Keeping builds on track, whatever the weather

Read our research report to discover the climate challenges facing the construction industry and how we combat them.

Key industry challenges

Low temperatures - Despite high temperatures typically generating the most headlines, respondents cited freezing temperatures as the greatest risk to their sites.
Volatile weather - Rapidly changing weather has been directly responsible for both missed deadlines and financial penalties, with every region suffering to some degree.
Physical risks - Businesses are increasingly concerned about equipment breaking down and the welfare of their employees.

How can businesses offset the effects of high-risk weather? What are considered the greatest threats? And where are the opportunities to minimise disruption and guarantee movement when the rain, heat or ice hits? These are the questions examined in our latest piece of market research into European construction.

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Find out how to navigate Europe's diverse range of climates while maintaining sustainability and efficiency. This is the second piece in a two-part series. The first report on decarbonisation can be read here.

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