"Warner Howard has noticed a substantial improvement within business relations since using Barbour ABI, as we have been able to identify and target the most appropriate decision makers within the construction process. Barbour is constantly updated, so we always have the most up to date information on each project, and are able to assess exactly when to talk to the decision makers, ensuring that we can discuss the projects with greater knowledge and authority.

Coupled with excellent customer service, this tool has proven to be a great success for our business, measured both in terms of sales and an improved strategic direction."

James Summerfield, Warner Howard

"The insight Barbour ABI provide into the construction project market is an essential resource for industry professionals and is used regularly by The Planning Portal to understand the national picture of planning activity. This information can undoubtedly help the construction sector weather the storm during these difficult times and has helped inform Governments reaction to the downturn."

Chris Kendall, Planning Portal

"We are confident ABI will provide us with the information to allow us to continue our success through the current climate. At a time when we were very disappointed with other companies in the same industry it was refreshing to come across a professional company with high customer service values and products to match."

Ian Parry, ATG Access

"We chose Barbour ABI as our lead provider because it deals with planning applications and we get early knowledge of forthcoming projects. Your leads have helped us win new business by giving us the chance to get in early and achieve preferred contractor status."

Hugh Jamieson, Project Management & Construction Ltd

"Barbour ABI leads are appropriate to our business mainly because they cover specific areas we are interested in. To help us win more business, we send brochures to our appropriate business leads at early planning stage for demolition projects – to both the architect and the client. This approach has resulted in us being invited to tender on many occasions."

Kenneth Shelton, Bloom Plant Ltd

"We trialled both ABI and (competitor). We found ABI more suitable, and we found the company more proactive in their approach. Using ABI services gives you the opportunities not alone to understand from the project side, it allows you to target precise companies and understand what they are undertaking in the market place. It gives you the proactive approach you need in this current climate."

Marianne Withers, British Ceramic Tile Ltd

"After reviewing the quality of information and ease of use of each of other potential providers, we decided that Barbour ABI was the most user friendly system."

Jon Machin, CCL (BG) Ltd

"Past experience has shown that using ABI is an effective way of obtaining information on forthcoming projects. The help and advice provided by the team is very good which strengthens the service overall."

Karen Freeman, K Holdings Ltd

"We have developed a great rapport with our Client Manager and find the service second to none! The addition of ‘Evolution’ has made our subscription real value for money and much less time consuming. With Evolution, we are able to retrospectively search major projects which enable us to be certain we have covered all opportunities in our marketplace. We know we are as up to date as we can be at any time."

Rachel Tyler, Liko (UK) Ltd

"We have been a customer of ABI for a while and are more than happy with the service – courteous polite and prompt. It is an invaluable way of knowing what is happening and when. It gives us the knowledge we need to gain business."

Samantha James, Star Installation (Contractors Ltd)

"To date Barbour ABI have helped us generate a substantial amount of new business, somewhere in the region of £500k".

"Your Evolution product in particular has made a resounding difference to our marketing strategy. It’s flexibility to help us access targeted data to reach our niche market is a major asset for us. Evolution is the best system in the marketplace today by a country mile!"

Mark Terry, Howarth Timber Ltd

"Thank you very much for your continuous help and support over the past two months with regards to Evolution Databuild. As you are aware Fullflow have been using (a competitor) for the past few years and I have personally being using the system for just under a year. Although (the competitors) system did provide a large amount of information on projects the information was often incorrect and many projects were published on their system too late for me to action".

"As a direct result of your exceptional help, support and guidance you made the decision to switch to Barbour ABI very easy. I am fully confident in Evolution Databuild and I look forward to getting to grips with the new system and hopefully making a real difference with the number of projects that Fullflow receive".

Anna Maundrell, Fullflow

"ABI has been used in our business for around five years, with varying degrees of use. About two years ago, we restructured the way we carried out our marketing and ABI became a central part of almost everything we do".

"Information on our sector is difficult to come by at the best of times. ABI provides direct access to our sector, and offers up to date, accurate and best of all timely information on our client base".

"ABI allows us to stay one step ahead of our competitors, which as been invaluable in the current climate. The depth of information the service provides means we get a detailed understanding of our potential clients prior to meeting them, allowing us to provide a personalised service and the timing and accuracy of the data allows us to contact our clients at the right time, ensuring high conversion rates".

Chris Reynolds, Premier Guarantee