Ellie Rourke 
While much of the industry slows down in August, education construction speeds up. Campuses and schools work to a hard September deadline, so summer is the one window to get on site and build at pace before students return. Our Construction Project Leads Platform data shows that of all UK construction projects that started on … Read more
The UK data centre market is entering a new era, with artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital transformation driving unprecedented demand for capacity. Few projects illustrate this shift better than G Park Docklands in East London, a landmark development that is set to become one of the largest and most strategically important data centre campuses … Read more
Hotel and leisure construction projects continue to move through the UK pipeline, ranging from standalone hotel developments to wider mixed-use projects incorporating hospitality and leisure elements. Barbour ABI tracks these developments from planning through to completion, with our in-house research team providing verified updates on project progress, key stakeholders and timelines. We are currently tracking … Read more
April 2026 presented a mixed picture for the UK construction industry. While planning approvals remained resilient at £10.7bn, maintaining the strong momentum seen throughout Q1, contract awards dropped sharply by 21% to £5.7bn – the lowest monthly total recorded since May 2025. This stark difference suggests that confidence at the planning stage remains intact, but … Read more
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
Construction leads are the foundation of winning new work in the construction industry. This guide provides a clear, practical definition, explains the different types of construction leads, and shows how businesses use them to generate revenue. What is a construction lead? Construction leads are project opportunities at any stage of the construction lifecycle that include … 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
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