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
According to our latest Construction Industry Monthly Snapshot, the residential sector remained the primary driver of planning approvals in March 2026, reaching a total value of £4.6bn. London accounted for a significant share of this activity, representing 26% of all residential approvals and totalling a huge £1.2bn. This marks a massive increase from February 2026, … Read more
As AI becomes an undeniable integration in our everyday lives, it’s also a major factor in driving the surge of Data Centre construction projects in the UK. The UK’s digital infrastructure relies on more data centres to be built to store and manage data. However, where there’s a rise in the demand for building more … Read more
Since the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force, supply chain stakeholders have been responsible for ensuring a process is implemented to maintain accurate product safety information throughout the construction process. But what has arisen as a result of this legislation is important for all construction industry professionals to understand – particularly those involved in … Read more
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is holding an open consultation until 20th May 2026 which sets out proposals for the reform of the construction products regime. This white paper will act as the next step following the Construction Products Reform Green Paper in 2025. The aim is to move to a … Read more
Stadium construction projects continue to be some of the most closely watched developments in the UK sports and leisure construction pipeline. Given that stadia often involve major investment, complex delivery and significant regional impact, it isn’t surprising that they remain a hot topic across the entire construction supply chain. With that in mind, we’ve used … Read more
Our latest Regional Spotlight Report highlights the top five planning applications, planning approvals and contract awards – helping you quickly identify the highest-value opportunities across your target regions. Below, we’ve put the spotlight on the top construction projects reported for March 2026. The three we’ve highlighted are the top within planning applications, approvals and contract … Read more
The UK door and window fittings market is estimated to be worth around £638m in 2025, but the distribution of value across the sector is far from even. One of the most striking structural characteristics of the market is the dominance of door hardware, which accounts for approximately 75% of total market value, while fittings … Read more
Construction companies can build pipeline and win more sales leads with Barbour ABI construction project intelligence. Jump to: Win more construction sales leads and secure pipeline in 2026 How construction companies can build a winning bid strategy Ready to book your Financial New Year Strategy Consultation? How the industry grows with Barbour ABI construction data … Read more
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