The second quarter of this year was turbulent even by construction’s recent standards. Inflation has proven stickier than first anticipated, and we’ve seen successive interest rate rises in response –… Read more
Sales volumes were lower in Q2 compared to the same period last year. However, this was in line with expectations, and we performed well across our principal sectors. Conditions were… Read more
The second quarter of 2023 started with a horrendous April before ‘recovering’ in May and June to make us feel slightly better, although significantly down on the same period last… Read more
If we needed reminding that sustainability is serious and not a buzzword, and that energy saving, moving rapidly to zero carbon, producing long life, minimum maintenance products and prioritising recycling… Read more
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that monthly construction output is estimated to have increased 1.6% on volume terms with increases in both new work (0.2%) and repair and… Read more
The true extent of the slowdown in building activity was revealed when it was reported that new home registrations were down 42% in Q2 compared to the same period last… Read more
After a sluggish start to the year, Q2 sales were better than expected, and we saw a return to pre-Covid levels. The market was positively buoyant as better weather and… Read more
Q2 2023 has continued in much the same vein as Q1, with a softening of demand for wood products and a fall in prices, which have finally bottomed out after… Read more
The Office for National Statistics published estimates of construction output for June 2023 this morning. • Monthly construction output is estimated to have increased 1.6% in volume terms in June… Read more
The latest figures from the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report show total value sales for May 2023 through specialist plumbing and heating merchants were +1.7% up on May… 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.
