Merchants’ February sales driven by outdoor trades Total Builders Merchant value sales in February 2019 were up 4.1% compared with February 2018 – and up 8.2% compared with February 2017,… Read more
Malcolm Gough, Group Sales & Marketing Director Talasey Group is BMBI’s Expert for Natural Stone Landscaping Products, Vitrified Paving & Artificial Grass. The impact of Brexit will depend on which… Read more
Mike Tattam, Sales & Marketing Director Lakes, is BMBI’s Expert for Shower Enclosures & Showering. Whether shower enclosure companies have their products made for them, or manufacture as Lakes does… Read more
Derrick McFarland, Managing Director Keystone Lintels is BMBI’s Expert for Steel Lintels. Our view is that Brexit was not the best decision ever made for business in general, or for… Read more
John Duffin, Managing Director Keylite Roof Windows is BMBI’s Expert for Roof Windows. Whether we have a ‘Deal’ or ‘No Deal’, the volume of almost-daily statements, debate and confusion emanating… Read more
Tony France, Sales Director Ibstock is BMBI’s Expert for Bricks. Despite a large amount of Brexit related uncertainty in the construction industry, both brick production and despatches grew to the… Read more
Jeff House, Head of External Affairs Baxi Heating UK (incorporating Heatrae Sadia) is BMBI’s Expert for Water Heating. Whilst the political debate surrounding Brexit continues, there is a great deal… Read more
Andrew Simpson, National Commercial Director Hanson Cement is BMBI’s Expert for Cement & Aggregates. If a Brexit deal is not agreed soon, the persistent high levels of uncertainty will inhibit… Read more
Paul Roughan, Trade Merchants Sales Director Dulux Trade, is BMBI’s Expert for Paint. Both consumer confidence and housing transactions were weakening towards the end of 2018, presumably a reflection of… Read more
John Coe, Commercial Director Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS) is BMBI’s Expert for Civils, Metal Rainwater & Drainage. While we’ve seen a very good start to the year, with a… 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.
