Getting to grips with demand
“In the last 10 years,” says Mike Rigby, MRA Research, “disease, war, climate, and world powers competing for a bigger slice of... Learn More
It’s the supply chain, stupid!
The UK population has grown faster than most European countries and should knock on 70 million this year, +17% up in 20... Learn More
Why Construction Matters
Construction accounts for over 6% of the UK economy. That doesn’t sound much, but it’s a lot bigger than other sectors with... Learn More
New door & window report reveals Timber market trends
Looking at some of today’s beautiful long-lived wood windows and doors, it’s easy to forget what a journey Timber’s been on. It’s... Learn More
It’s all about energy, Stupid!
The phrase “It’s the economy, stupid” hung on a sign in Bill Clinton’s Little Rock campaign headquarters to keep staff on message.... Learn More
New door & window report reveals PVCU market trends
The PVCU, aluminium and timber industries have been slow to learn from one another, but changing market conditions have driven leading companies... Learn More
New door & window report reveals aluminium market trends
Aluminium is successfully transitioning from an upmarket niche, offering classy looking sliders and bifolds – sold at a hefty premium to property... Learn More
How is UK construction surprisingly like Europe?
“What does UK Construction have in common with mainland Europe? It’s not a trick question,” says Mike Rigby, MD of MRA Research.... Learn More
Can we trust the data?
Our MD, Mike Rigby, recently joined Paul Heming on the Own the Build podcast to discuss the reliability of data in the... Learn More
Price cutting is harder than it looks
Price is one of Marketing’s famous 4Ps – Product, Price, Place and Promotion – and arguably the most important, although most marketors... Learn More