Unlocking Opportunities in the UK Construction and Planning Sector

The UK construction and planning ecosystem is more vibrant—and more competitive—than ever. Behind every major development, a complex network of companies and professionals shapes everything from city skylines to rural infrastructure. But with so many moving parts, how can you uncover the right opportunities and get ahead of the competition?

The Scale of Participation

Our deep dive into Doorda Planning Data provides an unparalleled view of the sector:

• Over 267,000 unique companies have participated in large planning projects across the UK.
• Nearly 1.75 million roles have been recorded, highlighting a bustling and expansive industry landscape.

Diversity of Roles Means Diversity of Opportunity

Within our data, you’ll find 96 distinct types of roles—demonstrating the multidimensional nature of industry collaboration. These include architects, engineers, specialist consultants, construction firms, legal advisors, and more. This breadth reveals not just who’s building the future, but also the many ways your business or expertise could fit in.

Always Current, Always Evolving

Our records extend from 2017 right up to this month, ensuring the intelligence you access is up to date. This means you can monitor recent changes, track new entrants, and respond proactively to market shifts.

Use Cases: Real Ways Our Data Powers Growth

Here’s how organisations like yours are already benefitting from the insight-rich world of DoordaOnline and our integrated datasets:

1. Targeted Lead Generation
Identify and focus on companies most active in your target regions or sectors by analysing recent project involvement—for example, architects specializing in large-scale residential developments in East London or infrastructure contractors in the North West.

2. Tracking Competitors and Market Entrants
Keep an eye on competitors by monitoring their recent roles in major projects. Spot emerging players early and adjust your strategies accordingly.

3. Finding New Partners
Discover consultants, engineers, or specialists who frequently collaborate on projects you’re interested in—opening up fresh avenues for partnerships and joint ventures.

4. Supplier Opportunity Identification
Pinpoint which contractors are winning the most work in your product niche (e.g., renewable energy, modular building, smart infrastructure) to tailor your outreach and offerings.

5. Informed Bid Preparation
Gain a competitive edge in tendering by researching the project history and existing relationships between key stakeholders involved in similar schemes.

Experience The Power of Data-Driven Decisions With DoordaOnline

With DoordaOnline, your team can tap into the UK’s most comprehensive planning and property intelligence platform. Our advanced AI chatbots make it effortless to find the right answers—whether you’re searching for companies active in your supply chain, mapping out partnership opportunities, or digging into planning trends in a specific region.

Simply ask a question—our AI delivers fast, accurate, and actionable responses, so you can spend less time searching and more time closing deals.

Ready to Get Started?

The companies that thrive in this market are those that make smarter decisions, faster. Unlock the intelligence behind the UK’s largest planning projects and see how our data, tools, and AI chatbots can turn insight into opportunity for your business.

Want to see a live demo or discuss your data needs? Get in touch with our experts—let’s shape the future together.