G&T’s October 2026 MEP Contractor Survey captures the views of 25 specialist MEP contractors. Findings show that order books have firmed since May but trail last year: average secured workload stands at 90% for 2026 and 59% for 2027, up from 82% and 55% in May but below 95% and 62% at the same point last year. Even so, 83% of contractors expect turnover to grow next year.
Our latest survey results cover:
- Secured workloads
- Middle East conflict and materials pressure
- Steel and copper price trends
- Labour availability and wage inflation
- Construction staff resourcing
- Design complexity and risk allocation
- Data centre demand for plant and labour
- CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) and imported steel
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