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Award-winning construction PR agency
Expert PR for construction and the built environment
As a leading construction PR and marketing agency, Unhooked Communications brings together the best marketing experts with years of experience across the construction and property sector. Our senior team has a deep understanding of specialist construction markets and building product categories, and we translate technical detail into clear, engaging stories and content that influence specifiers and customers.
We deliver integrated communications strategies, social media and content, media relations, thought leadership and creative PR campaigns that are data-led and perfectly executed across multiple channels for construction, property and built environment firms.
Named the Best Construction PR Agency
Proudly named PR Agency of the Year at the Construction Marketing Awards, Unhooked Communications is trusted by leading brands across the construction and property sector. Our client portfolio includes Marshalls, City Plumbing, Häfele UK, Flooring Superstore, the City of London, Ultraframe, JP McGuire Developments, Anwyl Homes and many more.
Our senior team brings together marketing experts with decades of experience in construction PR and communications. Combining technical knowledge, creative flair and data-led insight, we deliver measurable PR and marketing strategies that strengthen reputation, influence decision-makers and drive commercial growth.
As a specialist construction PR and marketing agency, we support every part of the construction supply chain, including building product manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, property developers, architects, contractors, event organisers, trade bodies, educators, social housing providers and local authorities. This breadth of experience gives us a deep understanding of the built environment, from technical product launches to major regeneration projects and sustainability initiatives.
Whether through content, face-to-face events, social media, stunts, thought leadership, awards, reports, stunts, or integrated campaigns, our experienced construction PR experts tailor our communications strategies to maximise results and ROI for each client.
Construction PR agency award winner
Why work with a construction PR agency like Unhooked
At Unhooked Communications, our senior team brings together some of the UK’s most experienced construction PR and marketing experts. We’ve worked with some of the biggest names in the built environment – including Jewson, Marshalls, Häfele UK, and City Plumbing – giving us unrivalled insight into how the construction and property sector operates.
We offer brands in the construction industry:
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Deep sector knowledge spanning materials, property, architecture, and building products
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Tailored communications strategies built on data, creativity, and decades of experience
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Integrated campaigns combining PR, content marketing, social media, thought leadership, and events
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A proven track record of delivering results that strengthen reputation and support sales growth
Construction PR with data, insights and creativity at the core
Every campaign we deliver is fuelled by data and insight. From analysing audience behaviour to tracking digital impact, we ensure your PR activity works harder. Our technical understanding of products, materials, and construction processes means we can translate complex information into powerful stories that resonate with customers, specifiers, and stakeholders.
On top of that, we have a suite of digital tools – including our own proprietary tools – to help fuel our PR and marketing strategies, content and activity for our clients in the built environment.
PR services for construction businesses
Our PR services for businesses in the construction and property sectors are designed to support every stage of your communications strategy – from defining your message to maximising impact across digital, media and events.
Construction PR strategy
Our construction PR experts develop a bespoke PR strategy for every client to make sure our activity is in line with their business objectives.
Media relations
A key part of PR for construction brands is media relations. From press release and case studies, to thought leadership and press interviews, we’ll secure quality earned media coverage.
Products & services
If you’re launching a new product or service for the construction industry, our expert PR and marketing services can help get it in front of the right audiences to drive interest, trust and sales.
Thought leadership
Construction thought leadership can help build credibility and trust by positioning you as an expert in your industry Reports, trends, research, speaking opportunities, articles and more.
Construction awards
Shout about and celebrate your successes with construction awards. If you want to enter and maximise your chances of getting shortlisted or winning, our construction PR experts can help.
Creative campaigns
Elevate your PR and marketing with integrated, creative PR campaigns to hit multiple objectives and position you as a leading name in the built environment.
Event PR
Construction events, exhibitions and workshops can be an integral part of your PR strategy. From press briefings to event management, we can help you maximise results.
Influencer marketing
Working with construction content creators and influencers we can help get your brand in front of a relevant audience.
Data-driven campaigns
Fuelled by data, these construction PR campaigns make a big impact and position you as a thought leader.
Testimonials
What clients say about our construction PR
“Unhooked is a great agency to work with. Although it’s a cliché, they really do feel like an extension of the team. They are creative, hard-working and have great connections – just what you want in a PR agency! The way Unhooked is set up means the team can draw on the expertise of their trusted network, including broadcast specialists and media trainers, and this is really beneficial to us.”
Viki Harris
Marshalls
“Since partnering with Unhooked, they’ve become an extension of our team. Their industry expertise, strategic PR guidance and keen eye ensure the maximum impact on our communication strategy.”
Katherine Ramsden
City Plumbing
“After several years’ working with Unhooked Communications, they continue to work as a true partner with the marketing team, delivering a high level of consultancy and strategic, creative PR support. The team’s depth of knowledge of our products and services make their high level of support possible and they’re consistently able to provide recommendations to help drive our results.”
Natasha Hickling
Häfele UK
“Unhooked Communications demonstrates a clear specialism in PR for the built environment sector and is genuinely passionate about the issues the Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce is working hard to resolve. It’s been fantastic working with them to develop a well-thought out communications strategy, which will help the Taskforce achieve its goals.”
Chris Oldham
City of London
“Unhooked is a great agency to work with. Although it’s a cliché, they really do feel like an extension of the team. They are creative, hard-working and have great connections – just what you want in a PR agency! The way Unhooked is set up means the team can draw on the expertise of their trusted network, including broadcast specialists and media trainers, and this is really beneficial to us.”
Viki Harris
Marshalls
“Since partnering with Unhooked, they’ve become an extension of our team. Their industry expertise, strategic PR guidance and keen eye ensure the maximum impact on our communication strategy.”
Katherine Ramsden
City Plumbing
“After several years’ working with Unhooked Communications, they continue to work as a true partner with the marketing team, delivering a high level of consultancy and strategic, creative PR support. The team’s depth of knowledge of our products and services make their high level of support possible and they’re consistently able to provide recommendations to help drive our results.”
Natasha Hickling
Häfele UK
“Unhooked Communications demonstrates a clear specialism in PR for the built environment sector and is genuinely passionate about the issues the Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce is working hard to resolve. It’s been fantastic working with them to develop a well-thought out communications strategy, which will help the Taskforce achieve its goals.”
Chris Oldham
City of London
Looking for a new construction PR agency?
Ready to build your brand’s reputation in the construction and property sector?
Get in touch with our specialist construction PR and marketing team to discuss how we can help you achieve measurable, long-term results.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How can a PR agency help my business in the construction sector?
There’s a lot of competition in the built environment and construction sector to get the attention of your audiences. If you work with us as your specialist construction PR agency, we can help you in multiple ways including: Developing and building your construction brand; Develop and distribute construction PR content; Build trust and manage your reputation; Generate and share technical, useful and inspiring content to your audiences; Drive traffic to your website and boost SEO; Position your spokespeople and brand as market leaders and experts in the construction sector; Achieve widespread media coverage in national, regional, trade and consumer media; Engage directly with your target audiences; Win awards; Increase enquiries and sales; Attract the best talent; and much more!
What construction PR experience do you have?
We have a core team of specialist construction PR experts and collectively we have multiple decades’ experience working both agency-side and inhouse for some the world’s leading construction brands. Our construction PR experience includes working with the likes of Saint-Gobain, Artex, British Gypsum, Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation, Jewson, Häfele UK, Marshalls, City Plumbing, Polyflor, JP McGuire Developments, Anwyl Homes, Ultraframe, City of London, and many more. Within our first five years of trading, we were named as the Best Small Agency and the Best Construction PR Agency by the Construction Marketing Awards.
What audiences can you target with your construction PR services?
The audiences we target through our PR activity for construction clients will differ depending on the specific brief. However, we regularly develop and implement construction PR strategies and campaigns for brands in the built environment who want to target audiences such as architects and specifiers, housebuilders and property developers, tradespeople, local authorities, contractors and sub-contractors, engineers, social housing providers, landlords, facilities managers, landscape architects, interior designers, homeowners, and more.
What construction PR insights can you provide?
As part of developing our PR strategies for construction clients, we include insights and data around audiences, the best channels to use, the current market landscape and much more. As a specialist construction PR agency, we also invest in our own construction PR insights, market research and reports, which can be found on our PR resources page.
How do I choose the best construction PR agency?
Choosing the best construction PR agency for your business is an important decision. You might start by exploring relevant construction PR case studies, construction PR award shortlists and wins, and recommendations from other marketing professionals in the built environment sector. When potential construction clients approach us to see if we’d be a great fit as their PR agency, we share our creds document and set up an initial call before developing a proposal. We then might meet the client face-to-face or virtually to run through our recommendations and ways of working, so the client can make a confident decision that they’ve chosen the best construction PR agency.
How do I brief a PR agency?
As an award-winning construction PR agency, there’s some key information that helps us develop PR proposals and strategies for brands in the construction sector. This includes: Information about the construction business; Target audiences for construction PR; Competitors and USPs; Business and marketing objectives; Budget for construction PR retainers or campaigns. We have a construction PR agency briefing form to guide you through the process – if you’d like a copy, please contact us.
Do you have any construction PR jobs available?
We have a strong network of specialist construction PR consultants, but we’re always keen to hear from other people who are experts in this area. If you have a minimum of 10 years’ experience working in construction PR – whether agency-side or inhouse – and you’re interested in your next role – whether permanent or freelance – please contact Unhooked Communications MD, Claire Gamble, to introduce yourself and have an informal discussion.
What does a PR agency do for brands in the construction sector?
A PR agency helps businesses in the construction and property sectors raise awareness, manage reputations, build reputation and generate leads. This includes developing PR strategies, managing media relations, creating content, launching new products and services, running thought leadership campaigns, and helping brands win industry awards.
Why choose a specialist construction PR agency instead of a general PR firm?
A specialist construction PR agency understands the unique challenges and opportunities in the industry. Our specialist construction PR consultants know the trade media, the buying cycles, the technical language and the decision-makers. This means campaigns are more targeted, relevant and effective than those from a general PR agency.
Which types of construction companies can you work with?
We support every part of the supply chain: building product manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, architects, property developers, construction technology firms, trade bodies, social housing providers, and more. Our construction PR agency tailors campaigns for businesses of all sizes.
Do you manage PR for construction events and trade shows?
Absolutely. We can plan and deliver PR before, during and after events, including press engagement, social media campaigns, on-site photography and video, and post-event coverage to maximise return on investment.
Do you offer crisis communications for construction businesses?
Yes. Our team can provide crisis planning, media training and rapid response support to protect your reputation when issues arise – from health and safety incidents to supply chain disruptions.
Can you support sustainability and ESG communications?
We help construction firms communicate their sustainability strategies clearly and credibly. This includes PR for green building products, carbon-reduction initiatives and ESG reporting.
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