Outlook: positive, with stronger growth from 2026 The UK EV charger market experienced a moderate 3% increase in retail selling prices in 2025, following several years of strong expansion. The slowdown in market growth in 2025 reflects several influences, including the wait to gain substation upgrades from a District Network Operator and the wider bureaucracy … Read more
The UK volumetric modular building market is increasingly being shaped by strong public sector investment and long-term procurement frameworks. These mechanisms are providing greater visibility, stability and pipeline certainty for suppliers operating across the modular construction sector. Government Programmes Driving Demand for Modular Solutions In Barbour ABI’s latest UK Volumetric Modular Building Market Report, healthcare, … 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
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
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
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
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