Established way back in 1988, Leading Edge has grown with the construction, building products and environmental & energy sectors. We’ve evolved and expanded our expertise alongside these industries, so our dedicated and insightful team of industry experts are uniquely positioned to add maximum value to your project. We're proud to be the go-to experts for businesses looking to make informed decisions and stay ahead in the competitive construction market.
Our expertise isn't confined to borders. We offer comprehensive market coverage in the UK, across Europe and globally, bringing you a world of market insights right to your doorstep.
Let’s not forget that we explore our own data, too! We’re happy to say that Leading Edge scores an average satisfaction rating of 9.4 out of 10 (where 10 = most likely to recommend) from our existing customers. We can’t wait for you to become one of them!
Meet our Team of experts
Mel Budd
Director
Elly Cousin
Director
Chris Hadley
Lead – Environmental & Energy
Claire Schlag
Researcher/Analyst
Pat Barker
Researcher
Catherine Fitz-James
Researcher/Analyst
Jo Murray
Researcher
Nichola Martland
Researcher
Stuart Jackson
Administrator & Accounts
Who We Work With
Our extensive collaboration with organisations across the entire construction industry supply chain has given us unparalleled insights into the market challenges they encounter. Our clientele spans contractors, building product manufacturers, trade associations and related service organisations.
We work frequently with tier 1 contractors, both national and regional homebuilders, facilities management contractors, and companies dedicated to the environmental and energy fields.
Our expertise in construction materials is comprehensive, having conducted in-depth studies on bricks, aggregates, and timber, along with understanding the intricacies of doors, roofing, and flooring markets, to name but a few. We've also explored the markets for modern methods of construction (MMC) and offsite building techniques for several clients in recent times. We've worked with merchants and distributors too, helping them to understand their markets and customers.
Moreover, our knowledge isn't confined to just physical construction materials; we have also worked closely with technology firms and service organisations within the construction, environmental and energy sectors.
We're a trusted research and analysis partner for construction trade associations, governmental agencies, and academic institutions, offering a range of studies. Additionally, we regularly provide investment forecasting for stakeholders in the construction industry.