Floating construction across borders
From autumn momentum to a decade of building on water
As 2026 begins, floating construction is gaining a stronger and more visible role in cities around the world. What was once seen as experimental is increasingly becoming part of mainstream waterfront development — driven by the need for safe public access to water, climate adaptation and long-term urban resilience.
For Bluet, the past autumn marked a particularly active and defining moment, setting the tone for the year ahead.
A defining autumn for floating solutions
Autumn 2025 brought the global floating community to Finland for the World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS2025). For the first time, the conference was held live in Europe, bringing together cities, engineers, researchers and developers to share experience and practical insight.
The discussions reflected a clear shift: floating solutions are no longer about proving concepts, but about delivering projects that perform reliably over time. Safety, durability and operational realities are now at the centre of the conversation — a sign of a maturing field.
Following the conference, the pace did not slow. Instead, it accelerated.
Floating projects moving forward worldwide
Across regions and project types, Bluet is currently engaged in floating construction projects that reflect the diversity of today’s waterfront development needs.
We are proud to be involved in:
- A new luxury floating pool project in Germany
- The start of a filtered natural water pool project in Spain
- Continued and extensive work on the extension of the iconic Vinterbad Brygge in Copenhagen, Denmark
- A floating pool project in Australia, now moving forward with a strong local team after years of preparation
- The Verkkosaari floating housing development in Helsinki, Finland — the first floating housing area in the country and a flagship urban waterfront project progressing through phased implementation
- Ongoing early-phase work on Vinnytsia on Water in Ukraine — a rehabilitation-focused waterfront development supporting long-term urban recovery
- And in the UK, the Floating Padel Club project in Liverpool is now moving into execution, with courts expected to be in use by summer 2026
Together, these projects demonstrate how floating construction is being applied in different contexts: from public swimming and sports facilities to large-scale urban waterfront development and early recovery planning.
Looking towards our 10-year milestone with gratitude
In 2026, Bluet marks 10 years of building on water — a milestone that invites both reflection and forward momentum. What began as a belief in better, more responsible use of our waterfronts has grown into a global body of work shaped by people, places and partnerships.
As we look ahead, our direction is clear and grounded in purpose:
- We are committed to developing floating solutions that last — technically, environmentally and socially. We continue to create accessible swimming and meaningful waterfront experiences, opening up water to more people, in more cities, in safer and more inclusive ways.
- At the heart of our work is a simple idea: cities thrive when people can connect with water. Supporting that connection — responsibly, thoughtfully and long-term — remains one of our strongest motivations.
- Growth, for us, is not only about scale. It is about building strong partnerships, sharing knowledge and collaborating globally to turn proven solutions into lasting impact.
At the heart of our work is a simple idea: cities thrive when people can access and enjoy water responsibly. We welcome conversations with cities, developers and partners who share this long-term perspective.
The future is floating — and it is built step by step.
Project by project. Together.
Tytti Sirola
CEO, Co-Founder Bluet Floating Solutions.
