Expert comments
These are uncertain times. Though UK GDP was surprisingly high in May, June’s Construction PMI fell to its lowest level since December 2020 – when the nation was in the… Read more
Expert comments
Q2 construction demand for mineral products was down on Q1, and Q2 2021. Q2 sales volumes of asphalt were down -6% compared to Q1, with ready-mix concrete down -7.4%, aggregates… Read more
Expert comments
For the first time since Q2 2020, it is beginning to feel like we have returned to pre-pandemic trading levels. This was expected after the last two years the industry… Read more
Expert comments
After a rocky start to the year, the challenges for window and door suppliers have continued into Q2, as we battled against the legacy of Covid-related supply chain issues, difficulties… Read more
Expert comments
Three major events, Brexit, Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine, plus the cost of living crisis have been dominating headlines as annual inflation hits 9%, weakening consumer confidence and demand… Read more
Expert comments
Looking back to ‘normal trading conditions’ pre-war in Ukraine, pre pandemic, and pre Brexit, these last half dozen years have taught us all is that the UK & Irish construction… Read more
Expert comments
GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index is at historic lows (-41 in July) as the after-affects of Covid on the Global supply chain combine with global disruption from the war in Ukraine…. Read more
Expert comments
It’s safe to say that businesses now realise that digitalisation and implementating eCommerce is crucial to growth and staying relevant in a quickly changing market. Whilst introducing new technology is… Read more
Expert comments
Through the first quarter of 2022, we saw a strong return after the much needed Christmas break. January and February were extremely buoyant, despite the continuing pressures on material supply… Read more
Expert comments
While significant financial investment in cutting edge technology is unobtainable for many small to medium sized merchants, digital solutions are necessary to make their business attractive in an increasingly competitive… 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.
