Knauf-Insulation Comment: Q3 2024

It’s been a challenging period for the construction industry, but the trendlines are positive as we look to the year ahead. Public policy and falling interest rates should bolster housebuilding,… Read more

British Gypsum Comment: Q3 2024

We experienced a similar trend across Q3 to that of Q2, with an overall softer market than was forecasted, as the industry faced a more challenging quarter. The ripple effects… Read more

Keystone Comment: Q3 2024

While not exciting, quarter three 2024 has at least held consistent tonnage aligned to quarter two, being a stable period in terms of volume. Stable is good, but to put… Read more

wienerberger Comment: Q3 2024

Reflecting on Quarter 3 of 2024, the UK construction industry faced a mix of challenges and opportunities. According to Glenigan (a leading construction projects information provider), planning approvals plummeted by… Read more

Bostik Comment: Q3 2024

Political uncertainty in the build up to the Labour party’s Autumn budget, coupled with a sustained period of unsettled weather, had a negative effect on consumer confidence and merchant sales… Read more

Pavestone Comment: Q3 2024

Going into the second half, we suspected the market conditions would be a bit tougher for natural stone and porcelain paving, and a slow-down might be on the cards. We… Read more

West Fraser Comment: Q3 2024

As we navigate the evolving dynamics of the sector, while considering our budgets and plans for 2025 and beyond, the Government seems to be focussed on soundbites….300,000 houses a year… Read more

Polypipe Comment: Q2 2024

A lot has happened since I wrote my comments for the Q1 BMBI report. We are now in the middle of another US Presidential race, waiting for a new president… Read more

Brett Martin Comment: Q2 2024

Quarter two continued the subdued trading environment we saw in the first quarter, with new build and RMI housing sectors continuing to show weakness. The second quarter was in line… Read more

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