Covid has dominated the scene over the last 12 months, but rising material costs, congestion at ports and product delays have also caused significant disruption. I don’t see that changing… Read more
The disruption from Covid-19 has been far greater than any Brexit effect, for which we had long prepared. However, it was immediately apparent that the Brexit deal did not result… Read more
The pandemic has superseded most issues over the last 12 months and has become the primary thought. Without it, I expect there would have been a lot more focus on… Read more
This time last year, the BMBI Experts who contributed to the Leading Lights supplement were primarily focussed on finding ways to make it through the emerging pandemic. But few could… Read more
The latest Leading Lights supplement published by Builders Merchants News in April opens with an exclusive survey by MRA Research. Merchants were interviewed for their views on industry issues and… Read more
The latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report, published in April, shows that value sales to builders and contractors by Britain’s builders’ merchants in February were 2.3% higher than in… Read more
According to the latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report, published in April, value sales to builders, roofers and contractors in February were 2.3% higher than in February 2020, on… Read more
The latest Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report, based on data from GfK’s Plumbing & Heating Merchant Panel representing over 80% of the market by value, shows that specialist… Read more
Value sales by Britain’s Builders’ Merchants increased by a further 2.3% in February compared with February 2020, according to the latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report. Despite the total… Read more
The latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report, published in March, shows that value sales to roofers and contractors in January 2021 were 3.7% lower than in January 2020, as… 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.
