Projects of the Week

Torsion Construction Limited fell into administration at the end of July 2026. Interpath was appointed as administrators and the vast majority of its 115 staff were made redundant.   The reasons behind the collapse will feel familiar to many in the sector. Torsion cited prolonged pressure on trading conditions, rising costs, reduced activity, and a series of project-specific … Read more

While much of the industry slows down in August, education construction speeds up. Campuses and schools work to a hard September deadline, so summer is the one window to get on site and build at pace before students return. Our Construction Project Leads Platform data shows that of all UK construction projects that started on … Read more

The UK data centre market is entering a new era, with artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital transformation driving unprecedented demand for capacity. Few projects illustrate this shift better than G Park Docklands in East London, a landmark development that is set to become one of the largest and most strategically important data centre campuses … Read more

Hotel and leisure construction projects continue to move through the UK pipeline, ranging from standalone hotel developments to wider mixed-use projects incorporating hospitality and leisure elements. Barbour ABI tracks these developments from planning through to completion, with our in-house research team providing verified updates on project progress, key stakeholders and timelines. We are currently tracking … Read more

April 2026 presented a mixed picture for the UK construction industry. While planning approvals remained resilient at £10.7bn, maintaining the strong momentum seen throughout Q1, contract awards dropped sharply by 21% to £5.7bn – the lowest monthly total recorded since May 2025. This stark difference suggests that confidence at the planning stage remains intact, but … Read more