We have great confidence in 2026. We are well positioned to continue to build sustainable, predictable growth in all three segments in which Heijmans operates – Living, Working and Connecting. At the same time, the situation in which we are operating remains uncertain, influenced by economic and (geo)political developments and structural issues such as nitrogen, grid congestion and future tightness on the labour market. Our 'Together towards 2030' strategy supports us in this aim. We continue to focus on quality, predictability and margin over volume to shape our future goals.
Our strong reputation supports taking this course. By consistently investing in expertise, sustainability and collaboration in the value chain, we strengthen trust among clients, partners, subcontractors, employees and shareholders. This allows us to continue to create long-term value and further fulfil our role as a sustainable leader and creators of a healthy living environment.
(Inter)national environment
Heijmans is not entirely immune to the turbulent developments on the global stage, but the direct impact on our business operations is manageable. We focus on the Dutch market only and source our materials and raw materials almost entirely from Europe.
The social and political situation in our home market is a more decisive factor regarding our activities. Heijmans plays a connecting role in the urgent, often coherent (construction) assignments in our country, such as house construction, energy infrastructure, climate adaptation and mobility. The direction and approach to these tasks may differ from a substantive perspective, which is why it is important that discussions around this subject are conducted in a careful and respectful manner, and always with the common interest in mind. Stable, ambitious, predictable and decisive governance for the country is essential in order to further progress in these tasks moving forwards. Clear, consistent choices and the acceleration and simplification of procedures are crucial prerequisites for long-term investments and the sustainable scaling up of capacity and innovation in the construction sector. In short, consistent government policy is essential.
Wennink Report
In this light, we endorse the recommendations from the Wennink Report issued in December 2025 (De route naar toekomstige welvaart [The road to future prosperity]). The report rightly emphasises the need to make structural investments in the Netherlands' digital and physical infrastructure as the foundation for mobility, security and economic growth. We recognise and support the call to speed up procedures, intensify public-private cooperation and increase the focus on sustainability and maintenance. A predictable, multi-year government policy is just as important, as fundamental improvements to our infrastructure require stability, clear choices and prioritisation. The urgency expressed in the report is close to our hearts, and Heijmans is ready to make an active contribution on the path to future prosperity.
Strengthening the foundations further
Staying safe at work is at the heart of everything we do. We work safely or we do not work at all. Although the number of serious accidents has fallen in recent years, we are not satisfied. Safety will remain high on our agenda in 2026 and is and will continue to be embedded in our corporate culture. We pay particular attention to potentially serious accidents. In addition, we are strengthening our foundations by continuing to focus on craftsmanship and expertise, financial health and reliable business processes. Taken together, this provides us with a robust foundation so we can execute our strategic agenda effectively and in a controlled manner. In 2026, this will result in the transition to a new SAP system and more. By separating operational improvements from the technical migration where possible, we increase manageability and therefore the chances of the implementation being a success.
Acceleration through digitalisation and production technology
We believe that further acceleration of our strategic agenda is only possible by taking a fundamentally different approach to designing, building and working together. We are moving from focusing on unique project solutions to repeatable solutions and supporting processes. In a market where future staff shortages are likely to arise and where challenges in society remain high, we are therefore placing a strong focus on further industrialisation and modularisation when it comes to design and implementation.
We strengthen the producibility of our projects by standardising where possible and delivering customisation where necessary. Repeatable components, industrially produced and cleverly designed, make it possible to achieve more with fewer people, with higher quality, predictability and safety. At the same time, we are reducing lead times, keeping costs under control and increasing the attractiveness of the profession.
Digitalisation – and AI in particular – plays an important role here. For Heijmans, AI is not a goal in itself; instead, it is an accelerator of smarter design, more efficient planning and more predictable execution to increase the added value in the areas of producibility, scalability and sustainability. This development creates space to place greater focus on what is at the heart of what we do: creating a healthy living environment, with a focus on natural value, circularity and quality of life. This requires close cooperation throughout the value chain as well as a predictable policy and sufficient planning capacity.
In full swing
Heijmans is also continuing to implement our 'Together towards 2030' strategy. Our goals call for us to think and work (together) as one Heijmans even more than before, and across the different business areas. This means we need to be adaptable, but at the same time creates room for innovation and growth. Employees have plenty of opportunities to grow, in new roles, with different ways of working and in new partnerships. And that is a great fit with Heijmans – an organisation that likes to continue to challenge itself and continuously improve by learning, experimenting and adapting.
Continuing collaboration
We are determined to leave the Netherlands better for the generations after us, especially now that assignments in the built environment are becoming increasingly complex. By adopting an integrated view and approach, we connect apparent contradictions and come up with innovative solutions and perspectives. This requires cooperation. And that is why we look for connections between employees, with clients and partners, in the value chain and beyond. Doing so means we can tackle the major challenges facing society and ensure that people can live, work and connect in comfort.
Together, it's possible.