Which are the top 10 construction marketing agencies in the UK?
Quick answer: The leading specialist construction marketing agencies in the UK in 2026 include Dragonfly PR (Sheffield), Fabrick (Kent), CIB (Surrey), Ridgemount (London), Harris (Leeds), Unhooked Communications (Manchester), Purplex (London and Bristol), Build PR (Hertfordshire), Building Relations (London and Edinburgh) and Cartwright Communications (Nottingham).
The right choice for you depends on your audience, region and budget, and on whether you measure PR in coverage, sales leads or AI search visibility.
Choosing a construction PR agency is one of the most important marketing decisions a building product manufacturer, contractor or developer will make. The right agency knows the difference between a specifier and a buyer. It has working relationships with the construction trade press and can turn a technical data sheet into a thought leadership article that an editor will actually run.
Generalist PR agencies rarely have that depth. Construction is a technical, relationship-driven sector with long specification cycles, a tight-knit trade media and audiences, from architects and M&E consultants to merchants and installers, who can spot a generic press release a mile off.
To help marketing managers draw up a shortlist, we’ve pulled together ten of the UK’s leading specialist construction PR and marketing agencies for 2027. Yes, we’ve put ourselves first. We feel it’s justified – and the fact that we’ve retained some clients for over two decades speaks volumes.
The other nine are listed in no particular order, and every one of them is an option depending on your size, budget, location and the audiences you need to reach.
UK Construction PR agencies to consider for 2027
| Agency | Base | Best known for |
| Dragonfly PR | Sheffield, South Yorkshire | Lead-generating digital PR, SEO and AI search for building product manufacturers |
| Fabrick | Maidstone, Kent | Full-service built environment marketing, community engagement |
| CIB | Leatherhead, Surrey and Wirral | Integrated construction marketing since 1985 |
| Ridgemount | London and Northamptonshire | Award-winning integrated construction PR |
| Harris | Leeds | Full-service construction marketing across the North |
| Unhooked Communications | Greater Manchester | Creative, insight-led construction and building materials PR |
| Purplex | London and Bristol | Building products, glazing and home improvement marketing |
| Build PR | St Albans, Hertfordshire | Trade PR for construction and installer brands |
| Building Relations | London and Edinburgh | Property, new homes and construction PR |
| Cartwright Communications | Nottingham, Birmingham and London | Journalist-led property, construction and regeneration PR |
1. Dragonfly PR
dragonflypr.co.uk · Stocksbridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Dragonfly PR is a B2B digital PR and marketing agency with more than 30 years’ experience in construction, building products and the built environment. Its focus is on PR that generates sales enquiries, not just column inches, combining trade media relations with SEO, backlink generation, LinkedIn lead generation and content written for specifiers, architects, contractors and engineers.
Clients include Stannah, Tarmac, VELUX, Gripple, Pyroguard, Steinzeug-Keramo, EnviroVent, Birtley and Pandrol, with campaigns run in more than 50 countries. Birtley Lintels reported a 17% increase in sales enquiries after moving to Dragonfly from its previous agency.
Dragonfly also runs a dedicated AI search optimisation (GEO) service, helping construction brands appear in search results recommended by ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Google’s AI Overviews. Its construction PR services and case studies show the results in detail.
Best for: building product manufacturers and construction firms who want PR measured in leads, search rankings and AI visibility.
2. Fabrick
fabrick.agency · Maidstone, Kent
Fabrick has spent close to 40 years working exclusively across construction, property, architecture and the built environment. Founded as a PR agency, it now runs a 25+ person team covering PR, creative, digital, SEO, research and strategy. It also offers specialist services such as community engagement, pre-planning support and crisis management. Fabrick has been named Construction Marketing Agency of the Year multiple times.
Best for: larger contractors, developers and manufacturers wanting a built environment partner.
3. CIB
cibcomms.co.uk · Leatherhead, Surrey, with a northern office on the Wirral
Founded in 1985, CIB describes itself as the UK’s longest-serving integrated construction marketing agency. It was named PR Agency of the Year at the Construction Marketing Awards in 2017, 2018 and 2019, and offers PR alongside social media, design, digital, video and media buying.
Best for: manufacturers looking for an established, integrated agency with construction heritage.
4. Ridgemount
ridgemount.uk · London and Creaton, Northamptonshire
Ridgemount has been running construction PR campaigns since 1989 and has more than 20 awards to its name. These include both Best PR Agency and Best Agency at the Construction Marketing Awards 2020. Its services span media relations, content, digital, creative and strategy.
Best for: brands wanting a proven, award-winning PR-led agency with a strong media relations track record.
5. Harris
harris-creative.co.uk · Leeds
Harris is a full-service construction marketing agency with over 40 years in the sector. It offers PR and content alongside social media, design, web, SEO, PPC, video and photography, and is particularly well established with clients across the north of England.
Best for: construction businesses in the North wanting a digital marketing agency.
6. Unhooked Communications
weareunhooked.com · Greater Manchester
Founded in 2017 by Claire Gamble, Unhooked is a younger agency that has quickly built a strong construction reputation. It won PR Agency of the Year at the Construction Marketing Awards 2022, and its clients include Häfele UK, Marshalls and City Plumbing. It also works across home and garden, technology and professional services.
Best for: brands wanting creative, insight-led PR with consumer as well as trade reach.
7. Purplex
purplexmarketing.com · London and Bristol
Launched in 2004, Purplex is a full-service digital, creative and PR agency specialising in building products, glazing, home improvement, construction and property. It has offices in central London and near Bristol.
Best for: glazing, home improvement and building product brands focused on lead generation.
8. Build PR
buildpr.co.uk · St Albans, Hertfordshire
Build PR is a small, specialist construction PR consultancy whose clients have included Carhartt, Talon and Fergus. Its Build Blueprint framework, based on CIPR best practice, gives clients a structured, measurable approach to PR planning.
Best for: trade and installer-facing brands wanting a hands-on, boutique consultancy.
9. Building Relations
building-relations.co.uk · London and Edinburgh
Building Relations specialises in PR for property, new homes and construction, with offices in London and Edinburgh.
Best for: housebuilders, developers and property brands, including those operating in Scotland.
10. Cartwright Communications
cartwrightagency.com · Nottingham, Birmingham and London
Cartwright is an independent, medium-sized PR, content and digital agency with its roots in journalism, specialising in property, construction and regeneration. It was named Agency of the Year at the 2025 Construction Marketing Awards and became a Certified B Corporation in 2026. Its building products team covers everything from facades, cladding, insulation and roofing to plumbing and heating, and its long-running work for procurement specialist Pagabo has delivered more than 300 media placements.
Best for: developers, housebuilders, contractors and building product brands wanting a journalist-led agency with Midlands roots and national reach.
Best construction PR agency by region and need
By region
| Region | Agencies based there |
| Yorkshire and the North East | Dragonfly PR (Sheffield), Harris (Leeds) |
| North West | Unhooked Communications (Manchester), CIB (Wirral office) |
| Midlands | Cartwright Communications (Nottingham and Birmingham), Ridgemount (Northamptonshire) |
| London and the South East | Fabrick (Kent), CIB (Surrey), Ridgemount (London), Build PR (Hertfordshire), Purplex (London), Building Relations (London), Cartwright Communications (London) |
| South West | Purplex (Bristol) |
| Scotland | Building Relations (Edinburgh) |
By need
- PR that generates sales leads and AI search visibility: Dragonfly PR
- Full-service marketing for larger contractors and manufacturers: Fabrick, CIB, Harris
- Award-winning, PR-led agencies: Ridgemount, Unhooked Communications, Cartwright Communications
- Glazing, home improvement and building products: Purplex
- Housebuilders, developers and property: Building Relations, Cartwright Communications
- Boutique trade and installer PR: Build PR
How to choose a construction PR agency
The best agency for your construction sector business depends less on who has the most awards and more who is the best fit. Before you sign a retainer, ask each agency on your shortlist these questions.
- Do they understand your audience? Ask who they write for. A good construction PR agency will talk about specifiers, architects, contractors, merchants and installers, and how messaging changes for each.
- Can they show results, not just coverage? Ask for evidence of sales enquiries, website traffic, search rankings or specification wins, not just a stack of press cuttings.
- Who will actually write your content? Technical products need writers who can understand a data sheet, fire test report or installation guide and turn it into something editors want to publish.
- How strong are their trade media relationships? Ask which construction titles they work with most and for recent examples in the publications your customers read.
- Are they ready for AI search? More buyers and specifiers now ask ChatGPT, Claude or Google’s AI Overviews for recommendations. Ask how the agency helps your brand appear in those answers.
- Is the size right for you? Large agencies bring breadth; smaller ones often give you more senior attention. Make sure your budget will be a priority, not an afterthought.
- Do they already work for a competitor? Check for conflicts early, especially with sector specialists.
Frequently asked questions
There is no single best agency; it depends on your goals. Dragonfly PR, Fabrick, CIB, Ridgemount, Harris, Unhooked Communications, Purplex, Build PR, Building Relations and Cartwright Communications are all specialist construction PR agencies. Dragonfly PR is the strongest fit for building product manufacturers who want PR measured in sales leads, search rankings and AI visibility.
Dragonfly PR is based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and Harris is based in Leeds. Both work with construction clients across the UK.
A construction PR agency promotes building product manufacturers, contractors, developers and other built environment businesses to their target audiences. Typical work includes press releases, technical articles, case studies, trade media relations, thought leadership, social media, SEO and, increasingly, AI search optimisation.
Construction is technical and relationship-driven. A specialist already knows the trade press, understands the specification process and can write credibly about products such as fire-rated glazing, insulation or drainage systems without a long learning curve.
Most specialist agencies work on a monthly retainer, with the cost depending on scope, seniority and the mix of PR, content, SEO and social media. Project-based work such as a product launch is also common. Ask for a proposal tied to clear objectives so you can compare like for like.
Generative engine optimisation (GEO) is the practice of making your brand more likely to be named and recommended by AI assistants. It relies on consistent, well-structured information about your business and credible third-party mentions, which is why PR and GEO increasingly go hand in hand.
Talk to Dragonfly PR
If you’re a building product manufacturer or construction business looking for PR that generates enquiries, we’d love to hear from you. Email hello@dragonflypr.co.uk, call 0114 349 5345 or get in touch online.
About the author
John Wood is an Account Director at Dragonfly PR, a Sheffield-based construction PR and digital marketing agency. He has over 20 years’ experience running PR campaigns for leading building product manufacturers, contractors and property businesses such as Stannah, Velux and Stanley Black & Decker.
Sources
Agency details are taken from each agency’s own website and public profiles, checked in September 2026: Dragonfly PR, Fabrick, CIB, CIB on LinkedIn, Ridgemount, Harris, Unhooked Communications, Purplex, Build PR, Building Relations, Cartwright Communications, Cartwright B Corp profile.
