Ellie Rourke 
Stadium construction projects continue to be some of the most closely watched developments in the UK sports and leisure construction pipeline. Given that stadia often involve major investment, complex delivery and significant regional impact, it isn’t surprising that they remain a hot topic across the entire construction supply chain. With that in mind, we’ve used … Read more
Our latest Regional Spotlight Report highlights the top five planning applications, planning approvals and contract awards – helping you quickly identify the highest-value opportunities across your target regions. Below, we’ve put the spotlight on the top construction projects reported for March 2026. The three we’ve highlighted are the top within planning applications, approvals and contract … Read more
Investing in water infrastructure Over seven million United Utilities customers in the North West will see their water bills rise annually by an average of £86. This is the first step in a five-year plan agreed with regulator Ofwat, which will increase bills by around 32% to raise £12.7bn for water infrastructure investment. For households … Read more
We’ve listed 10 upcoming project opportunities for Hire Services in UK construction. All projects are sourced directly from our Construction Project Leads Platform and are currently at detail approval stage. Having the right visibility makes all the difference when competing for work. Knowing who’s bidding, when work will start, and when the tender deadline can … Read more
You or your company want to gain more sales and grow your pipeline, but you’re not sure how to do it? Currently, your pipeline may be busy but the construction industry is known for working in advance. So how do you win new work and build relationships within the industry? The answer is through construction … Read more
99.8% of the business population consists of SMEs (small to medium-sized enterprises) according to the Department for Business & Trade in 2024. At Barbour ABI, we recognise the importance of every small business. We understand the need for additional marketing resources to thrive in the modern business world, with there being a shortage of in-house … Read more
Having access to market-leading construction data is just the first step in generating valuable leads for your business. But once you understand which projects you’re wanting to target, what comes next? This is the first in a series where we breakdown the fundamentals of lead generation, starting with the basics of building an effective lead … Read more
Construction Review 2024 from Barbour ABI Our Construction Industry Monthly Snapshot looks a little bit different this month – rather than reviewing just December, our experts have reviewed the entirety of 2024 and analysed the construction industry’s performance. The report covers the three key areas of the construction project planning stages: Contract awards Planning approvals … Read more
Sir Robert McAlpine Contract Awarded for Agratas Gigafactory The race to net zero shows promising signs as a contract has been awarded for the £500m Agratas Gigafactory in Somerset. Contractor Sir Robert McAlpine is confirmed to begin work on site on January 2025. Phase one of the build will comprise of: Battery cell manufacturing facility, … Read more
Evans Property Group were awarded the contract for the Dakota Hotel at Manchester Airport on 1st July 2024. Currently at the detail planning stage, the £60m build will consist of the erection of 7 storey 154-bedroom hotel, with associated access, car parking & landscaping. Located on Enterprise Way & Bailey Lane, minutes away from Manchester … Read more
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