London also tops the UK for Infrastructure and Hospitality construction contract awards The March Super Sector report from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, shows current and future construction in London is booming across most industry sectors. The Super Sectors report is a monthly examination of Planning Application/Approvals and Contract Awards by sector and … Read more
This month’s content calendar theme is Sustainability. The term sustainability has become a huge talking point in recent years, especially in the construction industry. That is why this month we will be releasing content to help construction companies understand the importance of sustainable construction, in the hope we will create a greener, more sustainable industry. What … Read more
Leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, has joined forces with the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to form the Home Improvement Partnership. The partnership is intended to shine a light on trends within the home improvement industry and ensure businesses from every part of the supply chain … Read more
From the very first keynote speech of day one of UK Construction Week (UKCW) in London next month (3-5 May), the gauntlet is being thrown to the construction industry to embrace culture change in the way it works. UK Construction Week has a reputation as the largest, most comprehensive and relevant industry event in the … Read more
Residential planning approvals highest since before COVID Is Covid-induced working from home finished for London companies? The latest Snap Analysis report from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, shows a decline in planning applications in March that could predict a downturn in construction activity over the coming months. Tom Hall, Chief Economist at Barbour … Read more
Architects, construction contractors and specifiers looking for innovative solutions to boost their environmental efforts can explore a mix of products at this year’s UK Construction Week (UKCW) London Innovation Zone. Held at London’s ExCel from 3-5 May, the area will shine a light on the sector’s green change-makers, demonstrating construction innovations including advanced sensors for … Read more
What will the new financial year bring? The new financial year is right around the corner, so this month we are focusing on helping your business focus on strategic budget planning. A new financial year is the perfect time to reflect upon last year’s strategy and analyse where changes can be made to ensure success … Read more
Education Construction Projects Get an A* While Hospitality Construction Set to Rebound in Scotland The latest Super Sectors report from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, shows there is much to celebrate in the education, hospitality, and residential construction sectors in Scotland. The Super Sectors report is a monthly examination of Planning Application Approvals … Read more
The latest Super Sectors report from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, shows there is significant agreed and future investment secured for construction projects in the East of England. The Super Sectors report is a monthly examination of Planning Application Approvals and Contract Awards by sector and region, giving a robust picture of the … Read more
This month in our 4 Questions interview, we spoke to Iain McIlwee, CEO of the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS). We discuss the new initiative Iain is spearheading which analyses construction processes and the improvements that can be made with modern methods of construction. Alongside AMA Research and Reading University, Iain is seeking input from across … Read more
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