The highly competitive UK bedroom furniture market has faced challenging market conditions in recent years, and demand is expected to remain subdued in the short term before recovering. Market value fell from a post pandemic peak in 2022 but is now estimated to be valued around 7% less in 2025. Recent Trends in Market Development … Read more
Growth in the UK commercial glazing market is no longer defined by volume alone. Instead, the sector is undergoing a clear shift towards higher‑value specification, driven by regulation, performance requirements and evolving building design. Market Growth Constrained by Economic Pressures In recent years, economic pressures, project delays and weaker construction output have constrained overall market … 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
As AI becomes an undeniable integration in our everyday lives, it’s also a major factor in driving the surge of Data Centre construction projects in the UK. The UK’s digital infrastructure relies on more data centres to be built to store and manage data. However, where there’s a rise in the demand for building more … 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
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
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
The UK door and window fittings market is estimated to be worth around £638m in 2025, but the distribution of value across the sector is far from even. One of the most striking structural characteristics of the market is the dominance of door hardware, which accounts for approximately 75% of total market value, while fittings … 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
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