Barbour ABI Content Team 
Last week we wrote about the lessons that the construction industry learned from the lockdowns brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we all know, there may be light appearing at the end of the tunnel, but there is no guarantee that this will be the last of the lockdowns, with government and health officials … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a huge amount of upheaval and turmoil in industries across the globe. Although parts of the construction industry were considered vital work, and therefore able to continue after only a short government stoppage, the effects of the coronavirus on the industry were sharply felt. The continued future recovery of the industry … Read more
As some background, my approach to this subject comes from my position as a Landscape Architect and, for the last 14 years, roles in sales/marketing for landscape product manufacturers. I’ve worked in this sector for 30 years so, sadly, have plenty of personal experience upon which to draw. Of course, everyone’s experience is different, and … Read more
The Future Of The Construction Products Industry On February 9th 2021, leaders from the construction products sector congregated on Zoom for an animated discussion on critical issues facing the industry. Expertly chaired by Barbour ABI Strategic Consultant, Damon Schunmann, panelists represented a cross-section of leading sector organisations including: Bill Hewlett – Technical Director – British … Read more
Now, more than any time in modern history, has our mental health been so important, and at the same time, so visible. With all our lives turned upside down due to the Pandemic, there is a collective understanding that we are all going through our own struggles right now, and whilst there have been many … Read more
I am an irascible, impatient, ambitious perfectionist with tendencies to workaholism. I am also a wellbeing professional. I work with organisations to look at the systemic and cultural piece they need to be aware of in order to create a team who are well and happy – and therefore in the position to do their best … Read more
Barbour ABI and the Government Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy announce new partnership Following a competitive tender process, Barbour ABI have been awarded the contract to supply the Government Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy with the Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD). Over the next two years, Barbour ABI and the Department … Read more
Last Friday, Barbour ABI arranged for a special guest speaker to come and speak to us. That person was none other than Adam Smith, the founder of The Real Junk Food Project. Adam spoke to us about the journey he has been on which has led him to where his is now. His story is … Read more
Yesterday, the UK Government published their long-awaited National Infrastructure Strategy. This strategy outlines the government’s plans to develop the UK’s infrastructure networks. It’s three central objectives are economic recovery; levelling up and strengthening the Union; and meeting the UK’s net zero emissions target by 2050. By providing up to £27 billion, the government wants to … Read more
At Barbour ABI, we are always looking for talented people who can share in our goals and help contribute to our successes. With more than 10 colleagues having hit the 25 years’ service milestone and with the average service length being almost 9 years amongst 140+ colleagues, we must be doing something right! But why should … Read more
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