The golden thread is only as strong as the data behind it

The golden thread is only as strong as the data behind it: this guest blog from GS1 UK examines why consistent product identification, structured information management, and account across the supply chain are the foundations the industry must get right. Why the golden thread depends on more than data volume Recent questions about the accuracy … Read more

Campaign Review – ‘Ready for 2026’ by Barbour ABI

In partnership with the C&BE Network, we’re looking at great marketing campaigns from across the built environment. Our work on The Case for Marketing Investment in the Built Environment has highlighted the need for a greater light to be shone on marketing within UK construction. We need better branding and we need marketers to be … Read more

Is construction’s brand really broken or is it evolving?

Awards season is always one of the highlights of the year. There is something special about stepping away from the day-to-day, catching up with peers, celebrating great work, and seeing talented people get the recognition they deserve. The Construction Marketing Awards are a fantastic showcase of the creativity, strategy, and innovation happening across our sector. … Read more

UKCW London Main Stage 2024: Brought to you by Barbour ABI, intelligence partners

Today I am very excited to announce our partnership with UK Construction Week London (UKCW) as the main stage sponsor and intelligence partners for 2024. Barbour ABI are providers of built environment intelligence, and we deliver expert market research, actionable insights and analytics based on one of the most extensive datasets in the UK. This … Read more

Addressing the Skills Gap in an Ever-Evolving Industry

The following blog was written in partnership with CIOB. The construction industry is ever evolving The construction industry is ever evolving and adapting, with the advent of digital tools, the drive to net zero and ongoing demands for new housing and infrastructure, among other things. However, an issue the industry has faced for more than … Read more

PPE that fits: Construction can lead the change

Momentum has been building at the Chartered Institute of Building as we drive forward a progressive equality, diversity and inclusion programme to help the industry become fairer and more accessible to the full spectrum of society. The business case for a commitment to EDI is well established. Diverse and inclusive organisations have been shown to … Read more

UK Construction Week Hosts the UK’s Biggest Construction Education Programme

UK Construction Week Birmingham has announced its extensive educational Hub programme for its event this autumn, which includes over 150 CPD hours across the three days. Running from October 3rd-5th at the NEC, the three-day construction show will hero culture change in construction, and will feature over 6,000 products and services. With nine hubs located … Read more

Embracing Sustainability and Committing to a Greener Future

Tom Reynolds, Chief Executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, details some of the priorities and challenges in embracing sustainable actions within the bathroom space Sustainability is a guiding priority for the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA), evident in our operations, member activities, our annual Sustainability Awards and regular Sustainability Forums. Our recent Sustainability Forum took place … Read more

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