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How building material manufacturers can get their specification leads matched with Barbour ABI data

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The following blog assesses how building material manufacturers can get their specification leads matched with leading construction project intelligence. You’ve been specified – now what? It’s a familiar picture for building material manufacturers managing specification leads: you get a notification that your product, brand, or company has been specified on a construction project. You go … Read more

Questions you should ask during your Barbour ABI demo

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The following blog reflects question you should ask during your Barbour ABI demo. The questions were curated to make sure you can get a full understanding of our platform, data, research methodology, and client support teams. Additional questions outside this list are always welcome. You’ve done your homework, discovered why you should choose Barbour ABI, … Read more

London dominates in residential planning approvals March 2026

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According to our latest Construction Industry Monthly Snapshot, the residential sector remained the primary driver of planning approvals in March 2026, reaching a total value of £4.6bn. London accounted for a significant share of this activity, representing 26% of all residential approvals and totalling a huge £1.2bn. This marks a massive increase from February 2026, … Read more

What you need to know about construction product traceability

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Since the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force, supply chain stakeholders have been responsible for ensuring a process is implemented to maintain accurate product safety information throughout the construction process. But what has arisen as a result of this legislation is important for all construction industry professionals to understand – particularly those involved in … Read more

How manufacturers can track specifications in 3 steps

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Building material manufacturers need to be able to track specification as soon as possible to drive sales and competitor strategy. What if your manufacturing company could get notified every time your products have been specified in planning documents? How about knowing when your competitor has been specified? Our Product Specification tool gives manufacturers the ability … Read more

How manufacturers can identify construction opportunities earlier

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This blog explores how manufacturers can identify early-stage construction opportunities, access architect contacts, and build relationships that drive specification. Early involvement can be the difference between a hard specification and being value engineered out of a project for manufacturers in the construction industry. Architects begin making key product decisions as early as RIBA Stage 2. … Read more

How construction companies can build pipeline and win more projects in 2026

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Construction companies can build pipeline and win more sales leads with Barbour ABI construction project intelligence.  Jump to: Win more construction sales leads and secure pipeline in 2026 How construction companies can build a winning bid strategy Ready to book your Financial New Year Strategy Consultation? How the industry grows with Barbour ABI construction data … Read more

How subcontractors can build pipeline and win more projects in 2026

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Subcontractors build pipeline and source new work using Barbour ABI construction project intelligence Jump to: Securing pipeline and sourcing new leads in 2026 How subcontractors can build a winning bid strategy Ready to book your Financial New Year Strategy Consultation? How subcontractors win more work using Barbour ABI construction data Securing pipeline and sourcing new … Read more

How manufacturers and suppliers can sell more products in 2026

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Manufacturers and Suppliers build pipeline and secure specification using Barbour ABI construction project intelligence.  Jump to: Sourcing more specifications and securing more sales in 2026 How you can set your sales team up for success and win more Ready to book your Financial New Year Strategy Consultation? How Poly-Pac wins more work using Barbour ABI … Read more

How Contractors can win pipeline without wasting bids

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Contractors build pipeline and maximise bid strategy using Barbour ABI construction project intelligence.  Jump to: Predicting your pipeline and winning profitable work this year How to turn data into smarter bids and bigger margins Ready to book your Financial New Year Strategy consultation? How main contractors grow with Barbour ABI project data Predicting your pipeline … Read more

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