How Contractors Can Spot Growing Markets with ConstructConnect Analytics

In short: Contractors can identify growing construction markets by analyzing project activity, project value, and sector trends across regions. The most effective bidding strategies focus on projects that align with your team's capabilities, location, and profit goals. Tracking general contractor activity helps contractors prioritize the partners most likely to bring repeat opportunities. Capturing market insights in shared systems helps teams turn individual expertise into organization-wide knowledge. Tools like ConstructConnect® Analytics help contractors turn construction market data into clear insights for smarter bidding, partnerships, and growth decisions.

The State of the Construction Economy: What to Expect in 2026

In Short: Reconstruction projects and adaptive reuse are gaining momentum in a volatile market. Data centers and megaprojects are driving growth, despite challenges in other sectors. Firms must prioritize cost control and strategic bidding to navigate 2026 successfully.

The Hybrid Work Property Boom Just Reversed

The post The Hybrid Work Property Boom Just Reversed appeared first on UK Construction Blog. London property prices are climbing while former work-from-home havens lose value. The hybrid work reversal is rewriting construction priorities. I’ve been watching UK property market data, and construction needs just shifted hard. 28% of working adults in Great Britain hybrid worked between January and March 2025. That’s nearly triple the 10% from the same period in 2021. […]

Glenigan reports bleak outlook

Glenigan, collator of construction market data, reports a steep decline in project starts.

EWI market data revealed

A survey for the Insulated Render & Cladding Association (INCA) reveals the shape of the external wall insulation market.