Anne Williams

The roof’s traditional purpose – and why it’s no longer enough For decades, the primary function of a roof was relatively straightforward: protect a building from the elements while providing durability and weather resistance. While these fundamentals remain essential, the role of the roof is evolving rapidly as sustainability targets, energy efficiency requirements and renewable … Read more

AI reshaping the UK electronic security market Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the most significant forces shaping the UK electronic security market. While CCTV cameras, access control systems and intruder alarms have been established features of commercial, public sector and residential buildings for decades, the latest generation of security technologies is moving beyond simple … Read more

The UK volumetric modular building market is increasingly being shaped by strong public sector investment and long-term procurement frameworks. These mechanisms are providing greater visibility, stability and pipeline certainty for suppliers operating across the modular construction sector. Government Programmes Driving Demand for Modular Solutions In Barbour ABI’s latest UK Volumetric Modular Building Market Report, healthcare, … Read more

Growth in the UK commercial glazing market is no longer defined by volume alone. Instead, the sector is undergoing a clear shift towards higher‑value specification, driven by regulation, performance requirements and evolving building design. Market Growth Constrained by Economic Pressures In recent years, economic pressures, project delays and weaker construction output have constrained overall market … Read more

The UK door and window fittings market is estimated to be worth around £638m in 2025, but the distribution of value across the sector is far from even. One of the most striking structural characteristics of the market is the dominance of door hardware, which accounts for approximately 75% of total market value, while fittings … Read more

Commercial washrooms are no longer simply part of a building’s interior fit-out. Increasingly, they are becoming compliance-driven assets shaped as much by regulation, safety and sustainability targets as by design preference. Regulatory Changes Driving Specification Decisions The introduction of Part T has formalised requirements around single-sex provision in new non-domestic buildings in England, influencing layout, … Read more

The UK residential window coverings market may lack the excitement of faster-moving home technology sectors, but it remains a sizeable and resilient part of the domestic furnishings landscape. Focused on traditional, non-automated internal products – including curtains, blinds, shutters and suspension systems – the market is shaped less by innovation cycles and more by consumer … Read more

As the UK continues to face sustained pressure on housing supply, attention remains firmly on how homes are designed, manufactured and delivered. Offsite construction has been part of that conversation for more than a decade, but its role within UK housing is evolving. Rather than representing a single solution, offsite housing now reflects a spectrum … Read more

Our latest research into the UK Plumbing and Hard FM Contractors Market shows a sector worth over £27 billion in 2024, forecast to grow to £32.5 billion by 2029. The scale and complexity of retrofitting both residential and non-residential buildings mean that plumbing contractors and facilities management providers are now on the front line of … Read more

While much of the UK construction sector continues to grapple with weak housing output and tight margins, the ventilation and air conditioning (VAC) industry is evolving in ways that few outside the sector fully appreciate. Regulation, air quality, and energy efficiency are now driving a quiet but fundamental transformation – and one of the biggest … Read more