Market Outlook Survey Report 2025

Report

Amid global economic uncertainty, IWFM’s 2025 Market Outlook Survey reports good news for the workplace and facilities management (WFM) sector, following last year’s call to "keep investing."

Results suggest that message has resonated with the sector, worth £102 Bn and 1.2 million jobs to the UK economy. 

Key indicators driving market positivity

The latest edition of our annual market report shows evidence of market growth and a concentration of positive market trends:

• 42% of respondents reported an increase in workspace investment and 33% increased their area of space managed.
• A majority reported an increase in budgets, higher than levels reported in 2024.
• Respondents heeded the call to invest in areas that drive productivity with technology, carbon reduction solutions and skills and training all seeing an increase in investment.