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The first quarter saw demand off to a slightly slower start than forecasted, with stocks remaining high across the supply chain following year end purchasing. However, as we moved through… Read more
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After the madness of the last couple of years, the first quarter of 2022 seemed to be getting back to what one would describe as more normal daily volumes. Merchants,… Read more
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Relaxing Covid restrictions, improved supply chains, and continued construction workload rises have all contributed to a strong start to the year for many manufacturers, Wienerberger included. According to the S&P… Read more
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As the cost of living continues to increase, the importance of living a more sustainable lifestyle has never been higher. According to a survey from Rated People, 63% of UK… Read more
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It’s been a rocky start to 2022 for the paving industry, as the war in Ukraine is affecting both porcelain supplies and consumer demand. At the end of last year,… Read more
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Just over two years ago we all thought that Brexit was our biggest issue. Then along came Covid. Now it’s the conflict in Ukraine. It’s been a tricky two years… Read more
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The final quarter of 2021 in many ways has mirrored the previous nine months in our sector. Positive rays of sunshine, but with little outbreaks of rain to keep us… Read more
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Throughout 2021 demand for timber products ran at unprecedented levels but, as unprecedented demand met unprecedented supply problems and rising costs, it was a challenging year. In Q4 though, we… Read more
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Like friends and colleagues across our industry, the Christmas break was a timely and much needed circuit-breaker from the challenges of 2021. Those challenges have not magically disappeared, far from… Read more
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The market experienced a sharp decline in Q4, with a lot of stock left on the ground at the end of the year. It’s difficult to pinpoint the reasons behind… 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.
