About us
DB Intelligence is a construction insights organisation providing industry-leading research solutions to agencies, marketers, researchers, brands and businesses involved in the design, planning, construction and operation of built assets.
As the data and technology partner to DesigningBuildings.co.uk, the UK's leading and most trusted source for industry 'how-to' guides, knowledge hubs and news, we provide unrivalled access to industry insights and first-party data through a vetted and carefully managed community of construction industry professionals.
The board
DB Intelligence is led by a board that combines hands‑on commercial research leadership with deep experience in construction, law, finance and digital knowledge platforms.
The co‑founders of DB Intelligence and Designing Buildings, the construction wiki used by over seven million people a year, now bring that expertise to delivering first‑person insight for the built assets industry.
Jason More
Co-founder & Commercial Lead
Jason leads the day‑to‑day business, commercial strategy and client relationships, drawing on more than two decades of senior B2B market research and data technology experience. Read more
David Trench CBE FCIOB
Co-founder & Chair
David is a construction leader and former major projects director who was awarded a CBE for his services to the construction industry. Davids' projects include the likes of the O2, Royal Ascot and The British Library. David is also a co‑founder of Designing Buildings. Read more
Gregor Harvie
Co‑founder & Strategy Director
Gregor is an architect and project manager who created Designing Buildings as a cross‑disciplinary knowledge‑sharing platform; his work at the intersection of design, data and digital content underpins our approach to first‑person insight. Read more
Richard Winward LLB FCIArb F.Inst CES
Co‑founder & Governance Lead
Richard is a lawyer, chartered arbitrator and construction expert witness, co‑author of leading texts on collateral warranties, bringing deep expertise in contracts, risk and dispute resolution to DB Intelligence’s governance and offer design. Read more
Martin Cantor
Co‑founder & Finance Lead
Martin is an experienced finance and insurance professional who has supported the growth of Designing Buildings and other ventures, providing financial oversight, commercial structuring and risk management for DB Intelligence. Read more
The leadership team
Our research team brings deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, underpinned by proven versatility across the construction and property sectors.
Our experience includes commercial property analysis for prominent industry leaders, partnerships with leading academic institutions and strategic projects for clients spanning design, construction, operational management and innovation.
We deliver robust research using a wide range of methodologies, including longitudinal benchmarking, in-depth interviews, focus groups and product testing.
Our project portfolio covers national and international studies, advisory panel creation and oversight, regulatory and compliance insight and multi-sector workshops driving product, service and brand development.
We specialise in producing rigorous, actionable insights that support board-level strategic decision-making, market sizing, competitive analysis and comprehensive sector performance assessment.
Our vision
Building Insights, Building Futures...
We are five professionals united by a shared conviction: that the built assets industry deserves better research, and the people who power it deserve recognition for their expertise.
Our community brings together decades of frontline experience in designing, planning, constructing and operating built assets with deep expertise in market research and online communities. This combination allows us to ask the right questions, reach the right people and deliver insights that actually matter.
We exist to strengthen the built assets industry by creating a trusted space where professionals contribute their knowledge, stay informed about emerging trends and are fairly rewarded for their participation. Research should never be extractive. When industry professionals share their hard-won insights, they should benefit in return through compensation, access to findings and connection with peers facing similar challenges.
Our aim is to drive meaningful innovation across the sector by bridging the gap between those who need reliable market intelligence and those who possess it. We believe the best insights come from genuine relationships built on transparency, respect and mutual benefit.
Together, we are building a community where expertise is valued, knowledge flows both ways and the future of built assets is shaped by the people who know it best.
Our partners
Our trusted partner network is founded on extensive industry experience and rigorous selection.
Every partner relationship is the result of careful vetting, ensuring full alignment with our standards of quality, professionalism and service.
Clients can be confident that our partners uphold the same high quality standards as our own team, delivering expertise and reliability across every engagement.
Get in touch
Get in touch, we'd love to hear from you and help support you on your project.
Office hours are:
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Mon - Fri / 9am - 5pm *excl. bank holidays
Contact us on:
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Alternatively, please feel free to use our contact form for a quick response.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Many thanks,
The DB Intelligence research team
