David Bain

The UK Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services market is growing and evolving, driven by both technological innovation and regulatory change. As highlighted in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Report from Barbour ABI, services are expanding beyond traditional lifting equipment and pressure systems into areas such as renewable energy technologies, environmental testing, and complex … Read more

The UK data centre construction market is on the brink of a transformative era, driven by rapid technological advancements and an increasing reliance on data. As businesses and consumers alike demand more from digital services, the sector is poised for exponential growth, with projections indicating a potential quadrupling in market value by 2029. This growth … Read more

The floorcoverings market has struggled over the past two years, having declined in line with difficult market conditions, and seeing the closure of Carpetright – the UK’s largest floorcoverings retailer. However, in the 17th edition of Barbour ABI’s UK Floorcoverings Market Research Report, we anticipate a gradual return to growth as the wider UK economy … Read more