What is a signal?
A record of construction activity — a planning event, tender, framework or award — interpreted commercially: what happened, why it may matter to your trade, how close it is to work and what to watch for next.
Where does WorksSignal get its information?
From official public planning and procurement records. The value is not access — it is the interpretation, prioritisation and monitoring layered on top. Every signal links to its source record.
How is it different from a construction leads database?
A leads database gives you records. WorksSignal separates each record from its commercial meaning: the stage it has reached, who it suits, the key next signal and what to watch — and it follows the project so you don't have to.
Who is it for?
Specialist contractors, suppliers, recruiters and consultants working in UK construction. Each desk interprets the same records through its own commercial lens.
What does commercial timing mean?
Every signal sits on a six-stage lifecycle from Monitor to Post-award, so background activity never reads like live procurement.
Can I follow a project?
Yes. Follow any signal with a stable source identity and WorksSignal emails you when the next signal is recorded against it. You confirm by email first, and every update has a one-click unsubscribe.
Does WorksSignal know whether a company is hiring?
No — unless the record itself states a staffing requirement, WorksSignal never claims anyone is hiring. What it shows recruiters is when a delivery organisation becomes an identifiable prospect, and which commercial event to watch for next.