UK builders merchant Q2 sales show resilience The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) confirms a continuing positive trend for UK builders merchants with Q2… Read more
Coming soon… The BMBI Round Table Debate 2017 will host industry experts discussing key topics in the construction industry. See the video below to find out more. Watch the 2016… Read more
Latest BMBI report shows rise in sales Nigel Cox, Managing Director Timbmet, BMBI’s Expert for Timber & Panel Products talks through the latest data from the Builders Merchant Building Index. The… Read more
Paul Rivett, Managing Director Heatrae Sadia is BMBI’s Expert for Water Heating Trading during Quarter 2 continued the trend set in the first period of 2017, with overall sales out… Read more
Malcolm Gough, Group Sales & Marketing Director Talasey Group is BMBI’s Expert for Natural Stone Landscaping Products, Vitrified Paving & Artificial Grass Brexit is still having a big effect on… Read more
Tony France, Sales Director Ibstock, is BMBI’s Expert for Bricks Builders Merchants continue to replenish brick stock levels after a year of de-stocking, particularly during the first half of 2016,… Read more
Mike Beard, Merchant Development Director Encon Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Insulation Products – Distribution The year started positively for insulation but various factors have set the market back in… Read more
John Sinfield, Managing Director Knauf Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Mineral Wool Insulation The markets for glass and rock mineral wool remain robust following strong sales in the six months… Read more
Derrick McFarland, Managing Director Keystone Lintels is BMBI’s Expert for Steel Lintels The steel lintels market for Q2 2017 continued to grow at a similar rate to Q1. Year-on-year, Q2… Read more
Andy Williamson, Group Managing Director IKO Plc is BMBI’s Expert for Roofing Products Although construction was up overall in the last quarter, roofing was flat at best in much of… 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.
