“Can I ask who’s calling?” The receptionist asks. You have asked to speak to a member of the quantity surveyor team working on their latest project in Surrey. They’ve received about a dozen other calls this morning, all asking about that same project. You try to think of a way to sound different, that you … Read more
Construction is going through more change right now than most people outside the industry realise. Planning reform, AI adoption, shifting buyer behaviour and a growing pressure on margins are all happening at once. But there’s one part of this shift I don’t think gets enough attention: how weak brand identity is holding construction businesses back … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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