<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><ns2:project xmlns:ns1="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api" xmlns:ns2="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/project" xmlns:ns3="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/fund" xmlns:ns4="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/person" xmlns:ns5="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/project/outcome" xmlns:ns6="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/organisation" ns1:created="2026-07-08T08:44:08Z" ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/projects/0E12120B-BA6E-461D-985C-A41F9EBA5B35" ns1:id="0E12120B-BA6E-461D-985C-A41F9EBA5B35"><ns1:links><ns1:link ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/organisations/911264A3-D831-460C-863A-222434117F5A" ns1:rel="LEAD_ORG"/><ns1:link ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/organisations/911264A3-D831-460C-863A-222434117F5A" ns1:rel="PARTICIPANT_ORG"/><ns1:link ns1:end="2014-07-30T23:00:00Z" ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/funds/D34CCAFA-A064-4B99-9AD3-CD511AACFB4D" ns1:rel="FUND" ns1:start="2014-02-01T00:00:00Z"/></ns1:links><ns2:identifiers><ns2:identifier ns2:type="RCUK">751079</ns2:identifier></ns2:identifiers><ns2:title>Spannr</ns2:title><ns2:status>Closed</ns2:status><ns2:grantCategory>Vouchers</ns2:grantCategory><ns2:leadFunder>Innovate UK</ns2:leadFunder><ns2:abstractText>There are social networks, company networks &amp;amp; professional networks. Spannr.com is all about building networks.The construction industry contributes around &amp;pound;90 billion to the UK economy, spanning 280,000 businesses &amp;amp; provides 2.9 million jobs, accounting for 10% of employment. It's a vital part of the UK economy, and more than ever, needs its own 'building network' to help promote growth &amp;amp; change perceptions.By providing a platform for trades to communicate in a way that is familiar &amp;amp; easy to use, Spannr.com will help them to advertise for work, buy &amp;amp; sell tools, share jobs, post media, exchange advice, collaborate, recruit &amp;amp; much more.In line with the Construction 2025 Strategy, the industry is embarking upon a huge transformation. Spannr.com is aiming to be at the forefront of this change. By promoting communication, collaboration &amp;amp; efficiency, not only will our platform help the industry grow, but by modernising its image, it will also help encourage more young people to consider construction as a prospective career choice.Spannr.com: It's all about building networks.</ns2:abstractText></ns2:project>