Construction Insights

What if you could eavesdrop on the juiciest UKREiiF deals in the making? Discover business opportunities before they’re in the public domain? Learn who might be winning work before it’s officially announced? I am The Secret Delegate, the shadow with go anywhere access. And I’ll be bringing you those critical high-level conversations unshackled, so you … Read more

What if you could eavesdrop on the juiciest UKREiiF deals in the making? Discover business opportunities before they’re in the public domain? Learn who might be winning work before it’s officially announced? I am The Secret Delegate, the shadow with go anywhere access. And I’ll be bringing you those critical high-level conversations unshackled, so you … Read more

In today’s dynamic marketplace, brand architecture is more crucial than ever. While sub-brands can offer targeted appeal, there comes a point where their independence may hinder rather than help. With AMA Research, that point is now and the shift towards the branded house of Barbour ABI further signifies our commitment to serving the built environment … Read more

International Women’s Day this year, with its theme of ‘accelerating action’, comes at an important moment for the built environment and construction industry.  Industry Challenges and the Need for Reform The industry is and has been fundamentally challenged to raise its standards and embrace new culture and behaviours.  The recent Government response to the Grenfell … Read more

Construction Review 2024 from Barbour ABI Our Construction Industry Monthly Snapshot looks a little bit different this month – rather than reviewing just December, our experts have reviewed the entirety of 2024 and analysed the construction industry’s performance.  The report covers the three key areas of the construction project planning stages: Contract awards Planning approvals … Read more

The next big challenge for changing negative perception in construction is in the systemic and transformative rebranding of the industry through marketing. And it is needed. The perception of the construction industry The construction industry is seen by the public as a physically demanding and labour-intensive industry that pays no heed to its environmental impact … Read more

Sir Robert McAlpine Contract Awarded for Agratas Gigafactory The race to net zero shows promising signs as a contract has been awarded for the £500m Agratas Gigafactory in Somerset. Contractor Sir Robert McAlpine is confirmed to begin work on site on January 2025. Phase one of the build will comprise of: Battery cell manufacturing facility, … Read more