We’ve listed 10 upcoming project opportunities for Hire Services in UK construction. All projects are sourced directly from our Construction Project Leads Platform and are currently at detail approval stage. Having the right visibility makes all the difference when competing for work. Knowing who’s bidding, when work will start, and when the tender deadline can … Read more
As BETT 2026 concludes London, it is a rare but perfect moment to reflect on my two greatest passions: construction project data and education technology. As the Marketing Director at Barbour ABI, I spend a lot of my time looking at data, pipelines, and the shifting tides of the construction industry and built environment. I … Read more
As the UK continues to face sustained pressure on housing supply, attention remains firmly on how homes are designed, manufactured and delivered. Offsite construction has been part of that conversation for more than a decade, but its role within UK housing is evolving. Rather than representing a single solution, offsite housing now reflects a spectrum … Read more
The Bank of England has reduced the Base Rate to 3.75%. Dipping below the 4% mark for the first time in nearly 2 years (since January 2023). Interest rate reductions have been widely called for across the housing sector, as it is perceived to positively influence demand for both New Build and RMI. But after … Read more
As the UK grapples with a significant housing crisis and escalating demand for affordable homes, could the construction industry be poised for transformation through innovation? Among several emerging trends, industrialised construction may provide part of the solution, capable of enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and addressing the urgent need for new social housing. The need for … Read more
For more than two years, the UK construction sector has been waiting for a recovery that always seems just one more forecast away. Each quarter brings another set of predictions projecting imminent growth, only for the next report to quietly revise them down. The much-anticipated rebound is always coming “later this year,” or “from Q3 … Read more
Our latest research into the UK Plumbing and Hard FM Contractors Market shows a sector worth over £27 billion in 2024, forecast to grow to £32.5 billion by 2029. The scale and complexity of retrofitting both residential and non-residential buildings mean that plumbing contractors and facilities management providers are now on the front line of … Read more
The latest Social Housing New Build Market Report from Barbour ABI explores the challenges of the social housing shortage. 2025 has been a difficult year for the social housing new build sector. In the first three quarters alone, contractor output fell by around 10% compared with the same period last year. This decline is not … Read more
After months of build-up and a fair share of speculation, the Autumn Budget has finally been announced. I’m Tolga, and I head up Consultancy at Barbour ABI. I’m going to touch on some of the early Christmas presents — and a few lumps of coal — that the little red budget box held for construction. … Read more
The UK Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services market is growing and evolving, driven by both technological innovation and regulatory change. As highlighted in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Report from Barbour ABI, services are expanding beyond traditional lifting equipment and pressure systems into areas such as renewable energy technologies, environmental testing, and complex … Read more
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