The single source of truth for UK construction project data
The single source of truth for UK construction project data
Your construction data solution to build pipeline, win connections, and plan strategy.
3,000 companies win more work with Barbour ABI
One platform, 1.6 million opportunities from Barbour ABI
Get access to the UK’s most trusted construction project data. Win more profitable work, gain new relationships, and fuel your competitor strategy.
Source target leads in minutes
Connect your team with real, winnable construction project sales leads in a matter of minutes instead of hours of manual research.
Skip the gatekeepers with direct phone numbers
Discover who works with who
Power your prospecting with AI
Unlock verified bidding history
One platform, 1.6 million opportunities from Barbour ABI
Get access to the UK’s most trusted construction project data. Win more profitable work, gain new relationships, and fuel your competitor strategy.
Source target leads in minutes
Connect your team with real, winnable construction project sales leads in a matter of minutes instead of hours of manual research.
Skip the gatekeepers with direct phone numbers
Discover who works with who
Power your prospecting with AI
Unlock verified bidding history
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The Largest
Research team in the UK
The Barbour ABI difference
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The Largest
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AI features to power your pipeline
You’re not hallucinating. You can surface the UK’s entire project landscape using lightning-fast AI search.
Discover new projects faster with AI search
Use our AI search to streamline construction project discovery. Describe your target projects and get a comprehensive list of work ready to be added to your pipeline.
Spot competitor activity instantly
Automate your prospecting
Cut your outreach time in half with AI email writer
PRODUCTS
Data designed for your business
Construction Project Leads Platform
Construction project leads built to convert into sales, secure pipeline, and grow your business.
Bespoke Analytics Dashboards
A bespoke view of your competitive landscape powered by our leading construction project data.
Leading Construction Consultancy
Consultancy that leverages construction project data to create macro-level market sizing and growth forecasts.
Market Research Reports
Off-the-shelf construction market research reports designed to support strategic decisions.
Bidding and planning made easy with bespoke analytical dashboards
A bespoke view of your project universe to turn data into confident decisions.
PowerBI dashboards to drive your strategy
Get your business goals and targets matched with our leading construction intelligence to form powerful, bespoke dashboards that inform strategy.
Your working pipeline visualised
Discover your competitors' biggest wins (and losses)
Gauge project timelines with ease
Blast your CRM with the latest project opportunities
Integrate Barbour ABI’s contact data directly into your CRM.
Work your target leads in the software your team is already using for a seamless experience. Extract the exact data you need to win more work and adjust as much as you need.
These leads are handpicked by your team and will stay in your CRM forever.
Our data, managed your way
Millions of data points organised in an accessible way that works for your team.
Save your search criteria once, use it forever
Build custom searches with advanced filters to surface the your target projects, companies, or people. Save it once and keep it forever.
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Export leads ready for your team
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Free Project Search Tool
Discover construction projects in any sector or region with our free tool. Get a sample of projects we’re currently tracking through our free search tool below.
Free Project Search Tool
Discover construction projects in any sector or region with our free tool. Get a sample of projects we’re currently tracking through our free search tool below.
CASE STUDIES
How the construction industry succeeds with Barbour ABI
How Poly-Pac Trebled their Turnover with Barbour ABI
With Barbour ABI, Poly-Pac’s turnover has trebled. They have presented CPDs to 300+ individuals in the architecture industry. Their specification network is now 10 times what is was 2 years ago.
How Brett Martin Drives Earlier Engagement
Advanced project and company search helps the Brett Martin team uncover active opportunities, expand known leads, and build a robust, regionally targeted CRM pipeline.
Helping ComfyWorkers Target the Right Work
ComfyWorkers values the responsive support provided by its dedicated Customer Success Manager, helping ensure the data continues to meet business needs.
BUSINESSES WE HELP
Data built for the entire construction industry
Subcontractors and Specialist Contractors
Subcontractors and specialist contractors discover more opportunities than ever with Barbour ABI.
We know this industry changes fast, but we match the pace to keep subcontractors informed with the most up-to-date information. Every time a project changes main contractors, start and end dates, planning details, and preferred bidders, our UK based researchers update our platform in real time so you’re the first to know.
Main Contractors
Main contractors have been using Barbour ABI for decades to minimise guesswork, maximise their margins, and bid better.
Our comprehensive construction project planning data transforms into bespoke dashboards and enhanced intelligence for the main contractors needing to turn up the dial.
Plant and Tool Hire Services
Plant hire, tool hire, and hire services across the UK use Barbour ABI’s subcontractor and construction project data to get their equipment out of their yard, and on site every year.
Hire services subscribe to the Barbour ABI Construction Project Leads Platform to:
- Get notified when groundworkers are awarded
- View industry relationships and work history
- Access ideal up and coming projects
- See where subcontractors and groundworkers are based and where their projects are actually happening
Building Material Manufacturers
Barbour ABI’s product specification tool gives UK building material manufacturers a direct line to the projects where their products have been specified. Get instant access to who’s specified your products, key architect and contractor contact information, and full project details at the click of a button.
Turn blind specifications into actionable leads for your sales and specification teams.
Construction Recruiters
Recruiters in the construction sector utilise Barbour ABI’s precise project planning data and up-to-date contact information to place their candidates throughout the industry.
At the time of contract award, be the first in the industry to pick up the phone and start placing your construction candidates. Recruiters use the Construction Project Leads Platform to fill more roles than with any other tool in the industry.
Builders Merchants
Builders Merchants use Barbour ABI as a proactive sales intelligence tool to get in front of projects before material needs arise, and forecast product demand.
- Track pre-construction projects
- Gain new contacts
- Forecast product demand
- And so much more
Retailers
Retailers get seamless data visualisations of new store opening opportunities and competitor tracking so you know where and when to build your next store location.
Decide on new store developments, refurbishments, and new retail parks confidently with our aggregated and visual data products.
Get access to your target project stages, regions, sectors, and more to map out your business’s best new opportunities.
Service Providers
Whether you’re a Facilities Management, Environmental Consultancy, Financial or Legal Service, Waste Management, or Proptech business, Barbour ABI supports your business to win and retain work.
Get access to the industry’s most accurate pre-planning data so you can start reaching out to your target projects at the right time.
Grow your business with the UK's largest construction research team
Get the most comprehensive, accurate, up-to-date, and reliable construction data from your new research team.
When you choose Barbour ABI, you get direct access to the largest in-house research team in the UK.
Your headcount just grew without the headache of hiring. Win win.
“Extremely insightful information and team members are always happy to assist with searches and the best way to use the system.
Always found the content and information to be as accurate as possible, it really assists our business to achieve success.“
“An awesome platform to use as a technical sales consultant.
Barbour ABI provides team training and share helpful hints and short cuts.
I can’t shout loudly enough in support of Barbour ABI.“
Free construction insight and resources
Free monthly reports
Access the latest construction market reports including forecasts, league tables and emerging trends by sector and region.
Top 100 UK contractors
Discover the top 100 contractors working across the UK by total project value in an easy-to-use interactive table.
Construction news
Catch up on the latest construction industry news featuring core projects, schemes, analysis, trends, and more.
Platform tutorials
Take a deep dive into our leading Construction Project Leads Platform tutorials o see how it could help your business grow.
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