The Evolving Landscape of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC)

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

£10bn Northumberland Energy Park – New Cambois AI Data Centre Project

Northumberland Cambois Data Centre Campus Project Details The £10bn Northumberland Energy Park New Cambois AI Data Centre project consists of the erection of 10 data centre buildings totalling up to 540,000 square metres gross internal area. The project also consists of ancillary structures, substation, emergency generators, perimeter fencing, extensive earthworks and other associated works. The … Read more

The UK Gas and Electricity Construction Market: A Transformative Era

The UK gas and electricity construction market is undergoing a significant transformation as we transition towards a cleaner energy future. This change is driven by ambitious government targets aimed at ensuring that at least 95% of electricity generation comes from low-carbon sources by 2030, along with policies designed to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. … Read more

How the construction industry can win AI Overviews with GEO

Search marketing is changing – the construction industry needs to catch up AI has changed the game for SEO permanently and the construction industry has an opportunity to change with it. The good news is that optimising your website content for AI overviews is not so different from optimising for traditional search. In some cases, … Read more

Why Regulation and Air Quality are Quietly Reshaping the UK Ventilation Market

While much of the UK construction sector continues to grapple with weak housing output and tight margins, the ventilation and air conditioning (VAC) industry is evolving in ways that few outside the sector fully appreciate. Regulation, air quality, and energy efficiency are now driving a quiet but fundamental transformation – and one of the biggest … Read more

The Future of Data Centres in the UK: Continued Growth, Sustainability and Regional Shifts

The UK data centre construction market is on the brink of a transformative era, driven by rapid technological advancements and an increasing reliance on data. As businesses and consumers alike demand more from digital services, the sector is poised for exponential growth, with projections indicating a potential quadrupling in market value by 2029. This growth … Read more

Why Marketing Investment in Construction is so Crucial – Our Latest Report

I’m very pleased to introduce the report, The Case for Marketing Investment in the Built Environment, which clearly makes the case for strategic marketing investment in the construction industry. This document isn’t just data; it’s a look at the industry’s ambitions and its key strategy gaps. It offers a plan to boost our commercial performance, … Read more

New Analysis Highlights Opportunities in the UK Contract Floorcoverings Market

The 11th edition of the UK Contract Floorcoverings Market Report 2025–2029 offers detailed analysis of one of the UK’s most important non-residential construction product sectors. The report values the UK contract floorcoverings market at £1bn in 2025, accounting for nearly half of the total UK floorcoverings market by value. Covering the full spectrum of products … Read more

What the £150bn US Investment Means for the UK Built Environment

The recent BBC news story about the £150bn investment pledge from US companies marks a significant development, with real impact for the UK’s construction industry in the specific sectors being targeted. This capital isn’t just a big number; it’s a direct catalyst for growth in areas like clean energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. For … Read more

Gradual Recovery Anticipated in the UK Private Housebuilding Market

The latest UK Private Housebuilding 2025-2029 offers a comprehensive analysis of the market’s size and performance over recent years, along with a five-year outlook. Regional and Market Performance Analysis The report provides a regional analysis of key performance indicators driving the private residential construction market, including completions and starts, new orders, as well as a … Read more

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