Why Marketing Investment in Construction is so Crucial – Our Latest Report

I’m very pleased to introduce the report, The Case for Marketing Investment in the Built Environment, which clearly makes the case for strategic marketing investment in the construction industry. This document isn’t just data; it’s a look at the industry’s ambitions and its key strategy gaps. It offers a plan to boost our commercial performance, … Read more

New Analysis Highlights Opportunities in the UK Contract Floorcoverings Market

The 11th edition of the UK Contract Floorcoverings Market Report 2025–2029 offers detailed analysis of one of the UK’s most important non-residential construction product sectors. The report values the UK contract floorcoverings market at £1bn in 2025, accounting for nearly half of the total UK floorcoverings market by value. Covering the full spectrum of products … Read more

What the £150bn US Investment Means for the UK Built Environment

The recent BBC news story about the £150bn investment pledge from US companies marks a significant development, with real impact for the UK’s construction industry in the specific sectors being targeted. This capital isn’t just a big number; it’s a direct catalyst for growth in areas like clean energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. For … Read more

Gradual Recovery Anticipated in the UK Private Housebuilding Market

The latest UK Private Housebuilding 2025-2029 offers a comprehensive analysis of the market’s size and performance over recent years, along with a five-year outlook. Regional and Market Performance Analysis The report provides a regional analysis of key performance indicators driving the private residential construction market, including completions and starts, new orders, as well as a … Read more

UK Private Housing RMI 2025–2029: Market Size, Trends & Future Outlook

The latest UK Private Housing RMI Market Report 2025-2029 examines the size and performance of the market in recent years, market shares and performance of individual sectors within residential RMI, as well as key trends and market influences. The report provides an analysis of recent market performance and forecasts to 2029. The UK private housing … Read more

Building the Case for Marketing Investment in the Built Environment

Building a strong business case for marketing investment in the construction sector isn’t just a good idea, it’s an urgent necessity. Our industry is facing a perfect storm of challenges, from a persistent skills shortage and an aging workforce to supply chain disruptions and the relentless pressure to embrace sustainability. Yet, there’s one challenge that … Read more

UK Residential Solar PV Market Insight

The first edition of the UK Residential Solar PV Market Report 2025-2029 offers detailed market intelligence, trends, and forecasts. This edition reflects a significant shift in the residential energy landscape as solar PV systems become a mainstream solution for households looking to reduce energy costs, increase self-sufficiency, and contribute to national carbon reduction goals. With … Read more

How Hotel Chains can use Construction Intelligence to Drive Growth

Informed decision-making for hotel revenue and development teams In today’s highly competitive hospitality landscape, hoteliers are constantly searching for smarter ways to win market share. One of the most powerful, yet often under-leveraged, tools available to hotel chains is construction market data. Barbour ABI offers rich, real-time data that, when deployed effectively, can serve as … Read more

UK Passive Fire Protection Market to Surpass £1.18 Billion by 2029

The Passive Fire Protection Systems Market Report UK 2025–2029 reveals that the UK market for passive fire protection equipment reached an estimated £947m in 2024, with growth set to continue at an average of almost 5% annually, taking the market beyond £1.18bn by 2029. Editor of the report, Anne Williams, states: “In the years since … Read more

UK Door and Window Fabricators Market: Insights, Dynamics, and Future Growth

The latest UK Door and Window Fabricators 2025-2029 Market Report provides valuable insights into the market’s current landscape, key influences, competitive dynamics, and future growth prospects, focusing on key sectors including residential and commercial windows, residential doors, conservatories, patio doors, ground floor treatments and curtain wall. Market Overview Over the last two years, the UK … Read more

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