Home Improvement Projects on the Rise in 2022

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

Barbour ABI Teams Up with Building People to Support Culture Change in Construction

Leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, has announced a new partnership with Building People to help make careers in construction more accessible and appealing to a wider range of people. Barbour ABI is the market leader in construction industry intelligence. Its experienced and knowledgeable team of researchers conduct more than 1m interviews every year … Read more

Are We Witnessing the Start of a Summer Slowdown in Construction?

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

Barbour ABI Teams up with PLACEMAKE.IO to Offer Enhanced Data Provision

Leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, has announced a partnership with PLACEMAKE.IO that will enhance the data offered to mutual clients. PLACEMAKE.IO is a leading supplier of critical location data and analytics for the real-estate community, helping to ensure better data-driven investment decisions. Barbour ABI is recognised as a provider of robust data on … Read more

Education, Hospitality and Infrastructure Construction in Scotland Booms

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 Leads the UK for Residential and Commercial Construction

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

Barbour ABI Teams up With NHIC and FMB to Launch the Home Improvement Partnership

Leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, has joined forces with the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to form the Home Improvement Partnership. The partnership is intended to shine a light on trends within the home improvement industry and ensure businesses from every part of the supply chain … Read more

Later Stage Construction Activity Hits Record Levels in March

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

Scotland Tops UK in Education Construction Contract Awards

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

East of England Set to Top the UK for Infrastructure Construction Investment in February

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

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