The Construction Industry in the UK is being adversely affected by the uncertainty caused by the cost-of-living crisis, inflation, which is running at 25% for building materials, and the continued disruption caused to supply chains by the conflict in Ukraine and ongoing pandemic issues, says leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI in its latest … Read more
Value of contracts awarded stable at lower levels than the recent past Lowest level of planning approvals since Sep 2021 Residential planning applications at lowest level since May 2020 The latest data from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, indicates that April’s downward trend has continued into May and could signal the end of … Read more
Barbour ABI’s Annual Home Improvement Report reveals planning applications in 2021 up 25% on pre-pandemic levels Optimism tempered by potential impact of cost-of-living crisis, economic uncertainty, political instability and inflation Leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, has revealed the extent to which the Covid pandemic has impacted the home improvement industry in its annual … Read more
Leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, has released its May Snap Analysis and the data reveals that in April levels of contract awards and planning approvals were well below those seen in March. Tom Hall, Chief Economist at Barbour ABI, said: “After a stellar performance for contract awards in March, activity was always likely … Read more
Planning Approvals for Education and Hospitality Projects in Scotland Lead the UK Scotland is 2nd highest region in the UK for Infrastructure Contract Awards and Planning Approvals Could SNP policy be holding back construction in Medical & Healthcare? The March Super Sector report from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, shows the pipeline for … Read more
London also tops the UK for Infrastructure and Hospitality construction contract awards The March Super Sector report from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, shows current and future construction in London is booming across most industry sectors. The Super Sectors report is a monthly examination of Planning Application/Approvals and Contract Awards by sector and … Read more
Residential planning approvals highest since before COVID Is Covid-induced working from home finished for London companies? The latest Snap Analysis report from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, shows a decline in planning applications in March that could predict a downturn in construction activity over the coming months. Tom Hall, Chief Economist at Barbour … Read more
Education Construction Projects Get an A* While Hospitality Construction Set to Rebound in Scotland The latest Super Sectors report from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, shows there is much to celebrate in the education, hospitality, and residential construction sectors in Scotland. The Super Sectors report is a monthly examination of Planning Application Approvals … Read more
The latest Super Sectors report from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, shows there is significant agreed and future investment secured for construction projects in the East of England. The Super Sectors report is a monthly examination of Planning Application Approvals and Contract Awards by sector and region, giving a robust picture of the … Read more
The time quickly comes around, the latest Snap Analysis report is here, bringing your business a snapshot review of the construction industry in a digestible format. This month we saw many insight-rich trends emerge, particularly for infrastructure. Overall this month, within all three stages of the planning process, we saw success. Contract awards continued its … Read more
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