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Total value sales to builders and contractors by Britain’s builders’ merchants in Q1 2021 increased 8.6% in comparison to the previous quarter. This is according to the Builders Merchants Building… Read more
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In the latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report published in May, Britain’s Builders’ Merchants continued to report strong growth in Q1 2021, with total value sales up 8.6% compared… Read more
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Covid has dominated the scene over the last 12 months, but rising material costs, congestion at ports and product delays have also caused significant disruption. I don’t see that changing… Read more
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The disruption from Covid-19 has been far greater than any Brexit effect, for which we had long prepared. However, it was immediately apparent that the Brexit deal did not result… Read more
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The pandemic has superseded most issues over the last 12 months and has become the primary thought. Without it, I expect there would have been a lot more focus on… Read more
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The latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report, published in April, shows that value sales to builders and contractors by Britain’s builders’ merchants in February were 2.3% higher than in… Read more
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According to the latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report, published in April, value sales to builders, roofers and contractors in February were 2.3% higher than in February 2020, on… Read more
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The latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report, published in March, shows that value sales to roofers and contractors in January 2021 were 3.7% lower than in January 2020, as… Read more
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The latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report, published in March, shows that value sales to builders and contractors by Britain’s builders’ merchants in January were 3.7% lower than in January… Read more
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The latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report, published in March, shows value sales to builders, roofers and contractors in January were 3.7% lower than in January 2020, as the… Read more
Launched in 2015, the award winning monthly Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report is the only reliable measure of repair, maintenance & improvement (RMI) activity in the UK. Filling an important gap, it can be widely used in construction, and by economists, Government, national media, commentators and influencers outside the industry.
