The UK lighting market continues to evolve at pace, driven by changing legislation, sustainability requirements, advances in LED and smart lighting technologies, and shifting construction activity. New UK building regulations due over the next 18–24 months will change how lighting is specified, manufactured and sold. The Future Homes and Buildings Standard (FHBS) and the 2026 … Read more
The UK data centre market is entering a new era, with artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital transformation driving unprecedented demand for capacity. Few projects illustrate this shift better than G Park Docklands in East London, a landmark development that is set to become one of the largest and most strategically important data centre campuses … Read more
The roof’s traditional purpose – and why it’s no longer enough For decades, the primary function of a roof was relatively straightforward: protect a building from the elements while providing durability and weather resistance. While these fundamentals remain essential, the role of the roof is evolving rapidly as sustainability targets, energy efficiency requirements and renewable … Read more
Major Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage Construction Projects in the UK Barbour ABI is tracking 825 solar farm and battery energy storage construction projects due to start within the next two years with a combined value of £41bn. The following blog explores the top five solar farm and battery energy storage construction projects with … Read more
AI reshaping the UK electronic security market Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the most significant forces shaping the UK electronic security market. While CCTV cameras, access control systems and intruder alarms have been established features of commercial, public sector and residential buildings for decades, the latest generation of security technologies is moving beyond simple … Read more
Hotel and leisure construction projects continue to move through the UK pipeline, ranging from standalone hotel developments to wider mixed-use projects incorporating hospitality and leisure elements. Barbour ABI tracks these developments from planning through to completion, with our in-house research team providing verified updates on project progress, key stakeholders and timelines. We are currently tracking … Read more
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
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