The recent BBC news story about the £150bn investment pledge from US companies marks a significant development, with real impact for the UK’s construction industry in the specific sectors being targeted. This capital isn’t just a big number; it’s a direct catalyst for growth in areas like clean energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. For … Read more
As revealed in our February edition of the Monthly Snapshot Report, Wales saw a 2554% increase in contract awards. This major increase is by far the highest out of any UK region for January. The increase can be heavily attributed to two high value projects: the Port Talbot Steelworks – Electric Arc Furnace, and the … Read more
Our team of data analysts have produced a visualisation that displays the 2024 application stage progression. In 2024 the Construction industry saw some highs but unfortunately what felt like many more lows. We saw over 35K detailed planning applications (excluding individual builds), worth £126Bn; this is in decline vs 2023 from a value perspective of … Read more
Jump to: Hornsea Project Three Offshore Wind Farm 2.4GW Dogger Bank A&B 2.4GW Wind Farm Berwick Bank 4.1GW Offshore Wind Farm Ossian Offshore Wind Farm 3.6GW Sofia 1.4GW Offshore Wind Farm As of January 2025, Barbour ABI is tracking and reporting on 332 UK wind farm construction projects either awaiting construction or under construction. These … 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 is relying on more data centres to be built to store and manage data. However, where there is a rise in the demand of … Read more
The word ‘change’ is frequently applied to construction, particularly in terms of the industry needing to adapt to smarter more sustainable ways of working and creating safer, more energy-efficient buildings. But is the sector ready or even willing to embrace the opportunities that come its way thanks to advances in building technology? Building supply chain … Read more
From automated marketing platforms to intelligent assistants, the virtual customer experience is evolving every day. It’s now just as important as the products and services you provide. In a competitive landscape, using artificial intelligence (AI) will help you offer your prospects and customers a more personalised experience, giving your business a competitive edge. Simply put, conversational … Read more
Industry diversity is the key focus of our Content Calendar for the month of May. This theme is a perfect follow on from the theme at UK Construction Week, culture change. Being the official data provider and partner of the largest event in UK Construction, we had the privilege of attending the event to hear … Read more
This month in our 4 Questions interview, we spoke to Iain McIlwee, CEO of the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS). We discuss the new initiative Iain is spearheading which analyses construction processes and the improvements that can be made with modern methods of construction. Alongside AMA Research and Reading University, Iain is seeking input from across … Read more
Offsite and modular building construction is evolving at pace in an industry that’s often slow to adopt new practices. With a relatively small number of contractors set up to fully embrace it, this month we look at the experience of early adopter Laing O’Rourke and ask where next for this disruptive methodology. “Our view on … Read more
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