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

Building the Case for Marketing Investment in the Built Environment

Building a strong business case for marketing investment in the construction sector isn’t just a good idea, it’s an urgent necessity. Our industry is facing a perfect storm of challenges, from a persistent skills shortage and an aging workforce to supply chain disruptions and the relentless pressure to embrace sustainability. Yet, there’s one challenge that … Read more

What is a construction lead?

Construction leads are the foundation of winning new work in the construction industry. This guide provides a clear, practical definition, explains the different types of construction leads, and shows how businesses use them to generate revenue. What is a construction lead? Construction leads are project opportunities at any stage of the construction lifecycle that include … Read more

How to take your small business to the next level

99.8% of the business population consists of SMEs (small to medium-sized enterprises) according to the Department for Business & Trade in 2024. At Barbour ABI, we recognise the importance of every small business. We understand the need for additional marketing resources to thrive in the modern business world, with there being a shortage of in-house … Read more

How To Generate More Leads Through SEO

How to build a better Google ranking for your construction business – Our 4-step guide Google is still by far the most used search engine in the world. When people search for businesses, products, and services for their next construction project, it’s vital that you’re ranking among the top websites on a Google search results … Read more

Optimising your construction lead generation

Having access to market-leading construction data is just the first step in generating valuable leads for your business. But once you understand which projects you’re wanting to target, what comes next?  This is the first in a series where we breakdown the fundamentals of lead generation, starting with the basics of building an effective lead … Read more

How To Improve Email Open Rates

Are you struggling to improve your email open rates? Can’t work out why your brilliantly written emails aren’t getting the results they deserve? The email open rate benchmark for the construction industry is an average of 21.7% to 39.14%. If you’re not reaching this, we can help. Tried and tested email marketing solutions Before we … Read more

Barbour ABI Training Room: How to Utilise the Search Function

Welcome to the Barbour ABI Training Room series. In this blog we take you step-by-step through how to perform a basic search and use the advanced filtering within the Barbour ABI platform. Further training and resources can be found in the ‘My Barbour ABI’ section of the website. Contents: How to Perform a Basic Search How to Perform … Read more

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