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
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
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