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2026 is supposed to be the year that the European Union’s (EU) construction sector finally exits a prolonged slump but the latest survey of Eurozone construction buyers has underlined the fragility of that recovery.

The European Union’s (EU) construction sector will see production increase by 1.5% in 2026, as it finally exits a prolonged slump

Residential construction struggles despite housing shortages, while infrastructure sees modest growth

The European construction sector is expected to see modest recovery in 2025

Green shoots of recovery could be seen in 2025, says market analyst

The construction industry in Europe could start to shrink in 2024, according to the latest forecast from economists at Dutch bank ING.

Analyst ING says cost of construction has almost doubled across the European Union since 2005

Analyst ING warns of low growth as Ukraine war continues to affect energy and materials prices

Contractor survey shows confidence remains despite ongoing supply chain issues

Trade association stresses that despite recent efforts to address construction growth, material shortages could continue to hinder the sector 

Research from Dutch financial services group ING points to resilient construction market