Plans unveiled for 70-storey skyscraper in the North West

Every week, we’re bringing you the top construction projects from Barbour ABI’s market-leading construction intelligence database. Contractor named for London science centre Project ID: 12325435 Mace has been named as contractor for the £150m redevelopment of Belgrove House in Camden Town, London. Demolition works are currently underway on site, with main construction due to start … Read more

Eden Project North Expected to Start Construction in 2023

Eden Project North

Every week, we’re bringing you the top construction projects from across the UK using Barbour ABI’s market-leading construction intelligence database. Approval gained for £15m Southwark apartment block Project ID: 12488138 Detailed planning approval has been granted for the construction of 117 one-bedroom apartments on Ossory Road in Southwark, London. The building will also incorporate ground … Read more

Willmott Dixon to Deliver Multi-Faith Centre at the Univeristy of Exeter

Every week, we’re bringing you the top construction projects from Barbour ABI’s market-leading construction intelligence database. Planning Permission Granted for Calverley Close Estate Development Project ID: 12661991 Detailed plans have been approved for a new residential development at the Calverly Close Estate in Beckenham, Kent. The scheme, which will consist of 275 apartment units, is … Read more

Barbour ABI x Building People – Joining the dots with data

We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Building People. Together we aim to help make careers in construction more accessible and appealing to a wider range of people. Building People is addressing the skills shortage and lack of diversity in the construction and built environment sector by aggregating careers opportunities – resources, work … Read more

Construction Activity in London Remains Strong According to Latest Figures

London leads the UK in the value of contracts awarded in Residential, Commercial & Retail, Industrial and Hotel & Leisure construction The June Super Sectors report from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, shows construction projects in the capital continue to offer opportunities. The Super Sectors report is a monthly examination of Planning Application … Read more

Barbour ABI and CIAT Announce Partnership to Benefit Construction Industry

Leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, and the lead professional body for Architectural Technology, the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) have announced a collaborative agreement to benefit businesses working in the built environment sector. Barbour ABI is a market leader in construction industry intelligence. Its experienced and knowledgeable team of researchers conduct more … Read more

Uncertainty Looms Across the Construction Industry

The Construction Industry in the UK is being adversely affected by the uncertainty caused by the cost-of-living crisis, inflation, which is running at 25% for building materials, and the continued disruption caused to supply chains by the conflict in Ukraine and ongoing pandemic issues, says leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI in its latest … Read more

Why You Need a Marketing Video Strategy

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80% of all online global traffic comes from video content.

I’ll just let you take that in. 80%. Hopefully this stat alone tells you why a marketing video strategy is so essential.

You’re probably expecting this blog to contain a how-to of construction marketing video tips on a shoestring (with the absence of Spielberg’s talent, budget or film crews at your disposal).

Well, it’s not always that simple.

You see, every marketing strategy, down to the way you use video, will be different.

Maybe you have an in-house design or creative team, or one of your colleagues is a whizz at video editing? More likely you’re busy with new business or creating engaging digital content while you network with prospects, track down live project data and make new connections.

Only some of you will have the capabilities to create your own video content or the resources to hire a professional outfit.

So I’m going to give you a few practical ideas of the types of video you can create with just a smart device, laptop or basic Keynote/PowerPoint presentation skills.

Live Video

One of the easiest ways to use video marketing with limited resources is through livestreaming.

As well as being quick and cost-effective, you can easily broadcast a live video via any device with a camera – for free – on a multitude of platforms; such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube Live.

And you’re giving customers what they want. A natural, authentic behind the scenes look at your business.

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Could the Post Covid Construction Boom be Over?

Value of contracts awarded stable at lower levels than the recent past Lowest level of planning approvals since Sep 2021 Residential planning applications at lowest level since May 2020 The latest data from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, indicates that April’s downward trend has continued into May and could signal the end of … Read more

Home Improvement Projects on the Rise in 2022

Barbour ABI’s Annual Home Improvement Report reveals planning applications in 2021 up 25% on pre-pandemic levels Optimism tempered by potential impact of cost-of-living crisis, economic uncertainty, political instability and inflation Leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, has revealed the extent to which the Covid pandemic has impacted the home improvement industry in its annual … Read more

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