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Economic conditions in the last quarter of 2024 appeared to remain flat, and there was little respite with the incoming new UK government. Housing reflected that with an unremarkable end… Read more
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Quarter four was a mixed bag for Brett Martin Plumbing & Drainage with October and December better than forecast, but November, typically a very busy month for us, being unexpectedly… Read more
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Embracing digital transformation is no longer optional but essential for survival and growth. One of the most powerful concepts reshaping the industry is the Endless Aisle — the ability to… Read more
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Quarter four was a challenging end to a disappointing year which hit a seven-year low for house completions (excluding Covid). To stay agile in tough market conditions, a lot of… Read more
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The paint market in the fourth quarter of 2024 presented a mixed bag of performance indicators, reflecting the broader trends in the construction industry and consumer behaviour. Trade paint ended… Read more
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Demand in the fastener and fixings sector has continued to follow the general trends across merchants, with soft demand driven by the sluggish levels of construction and RM&I activity. In… Read more
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A difficult Q4 rounded off a tough, albeit stable, year of trading. However, the latest Q4 market figures, published by Mineral Products Association, show that a slow recovery could be… Read more
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2024 ended better than it began for construction. A modest recovery gradually gathered pace over the course of the year, and we begin 2025 with the expectation that the positive… Read more
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The industry overall undoubtedly experienced a more challenging second half of the year than was originally anticipated, and British Gypsum experienced softer market conditions in the final quarter of 2024… Read more
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There were no big surprises in Q4 2024, as a steady but cautious steel lintels market recorded consistent overall tonnage, with the usual seasonal drop off in November and December… 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.
