Contractor Named for Yorkshire Manufacturing Unit

Every week, we’re bringing you the latest construction project news from across the UK. Contractor Named for Yorkshire Manufacturing Unit Project ID: 12681933 Caddick has been named as contractor for a large manufacturing and distribution facility at the Ozone Business Park in Goole. Costing an estimated £30m to build, work is due to start this … Read more

Lancaster Canal Residential Development Backed by Council

Every week, we’re bringing you the latest residential development project news from across the UK. Lancaster Canal Residential Development Backed by Council Project ID: 12558476 Plans for Lancaster Canal redevelopment project have been backed by the local council. Being created over numerous phases, the scheme £30m scheme will see the creation of a 580 house … Read more

Go-Ahead Given for 32-Storey Modular Tower

Every week, we’re bringing you the top construction projects from Barbour ABI’s market-leading construction intelligence database. Plans in for Manchester Student Accommodation Project ID: 12313814 IQ have submitted plans for their new 1220-bed, purpose-built student accommodation towers on Echo Street in Manchester. The scheme consists of three interlinked towers covering 27, 21 and 16 storeys. … Read more

Contractor Signed for North East Education Project

Every week, we’re bringing you the latest regional construction projects from Barbour ABI’s market-leading construction intelligence database. Plans Approved for Gillingham Homes Project ID: 12547739 Detailed plans have been approved to construct 80 new houses for Common Mead Lane in Gillingham, Dorset. The project is estimated to cost £8.5m and is expected to start in … Read more

Could the Post Covid Construction Boom be Over?

Value of contracts awarded stable at lower levels than the recent past Lowest level of planning approvals since Sep 2021 Residential planning applications at lowest level since May 2020 The latest data from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, indicates that April’s downward trend has continued into May and could signal the end of … 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

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

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

£2.7bn project drives Infrastructure to success

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The time quickly comes around, the latest Snap Analysis report is here, bringing your business a snapshot review of the construction industry in a digestible format. This month we saw many insight-rich trends emerge, particularly for infrastructure. Overall this month, within all three stages of the planning process, we saw success. Contract awards continued its … Read more

Strong February for UK Construction Industry with £7bn in Contract Awards

UK Construction Industry Buoyant with £7bn worth of contracts awarded in February The latest report from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, reveals that more than £7bn worth of contracts were awarded and a pipeline of £12.4bn worth of planning applications were approved in February. The Residential market continued its steady recovery, with £2.3bn … Read more

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