I wrote a blog in 2015 outlining challenges and opportunities facing the construction sector as we transition to a circular economy. Much has happened since then, as evidenced by the… Read more
Builders’ Merchants’ sales to roofers, builders and contractors in the first quarter of 2020 were knocked by the COVID-19 pandemic and Government measures to contain the virus. Year-on-year Total… Read more
This month’s BMBI report is unlike any other. The Government enforced COVID-19 lockdown came late in March, so had a limited impact last month. However, April took the full force,… Read more
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) COVID-19 task force draws up construction recovery plan lasting two years. The task force, which includes industry bodies the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and Construction… Read more
April’s BMBI report is unlike any other. The Government enforced COVID-19 lockdown came late in March, so had a limited impact on the month. However, April took the full… Read more
Builders’ Merchants’ sales in the first quarter of 2020 were knocked by the COVID-19 pandemic and Government measures to contain the virus. Year-on-year Total value sales in Q1 2020 (unadjusted… Read more
Builders’ Merchants’ sales in the first quarter of 2020 reflect the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as the UK Government introduces measures in March to contain the virus. Total… Read more
Stacey Temprell, Marketing Director British Gypsum is BMBI’s Expert for Drylining Systems How the world has changed. In my last quarterly summary, I reported we were entering 2020 with renewed… Read more
Neil Hargreaves, Managing Director Knauf Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Mineral Wool Insulation. It is astonishing how much the landscape has changed since January. In an unprecedented way, Covid-19 has… Read more
Lynn Street, Sales & Marketing Manager Midland Lead is BMBI’s Expert for Lead. The last few months have been challenging at best, confusing at worst and the whole supply chain… 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.
