Modest growth for Plumbing Heating & Electrical sales in Q3 In his Autumn Statement, Chancellor Hammond said the UK economy has confounded commentators with its strength and resilience. So too… Read more
In September, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) hosted the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) inaugural annual Round Table debate at its offices in Coventry. The BMBI is a brand of… Read more
The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) welcomes two new Experts to its panel of industry commentators: Paul Rivett, Managing Director of market-leading electric heating and hot water products manufacturer Heatrae… Read more
Latest BMBI report shows strong Builders Merchants sales Britain’s builders and contractors continue to buy more from Builders’ Merchants, defying predictions of a post-Brexit slump. Steve Halford, Group Managing Director… Read more
Builders and Roofing Contractors buck ONS construction trends In his Autumn Statement, Chancellor Hammond said the UK economy has confounded commentators here and abroad with its strength and resilience. So… Read more
Builders and Contractors buck ONS construction trends In his Autumn Statement, Chancellor Hammond said the UK economy has confounded commentators here and abroad with its strength and resilience. Britain’s builders… Read more
Strength of Q3 merchant sales bucks ONS trend Sales of building materials through UK builders merchants remained strong in Q3 2016, the first three months following the Brexit vote. The… Read more
Paul Rivett, Managing Director Heatrae Sadia, is BMBI’s Expert for Water Heating. The uncertainty leading up to the Brexit referendum has continued, stifling investment in current and new projects. Many… Read more
Tony France, Sales Director Ibstock, is BMBI’s Expert for Bricks. “How do you see brick sales in 2017?” If I had a pound for every time I’ve been asked this… Read more
Mike Beard, Merchant Development Director Encon Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Insulation Products – Distribution. Objectively, Britain needs urgent investment in infrastructure and housing. Infrastructure looks certain to figure in… 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.
