Identifying gaps and opportunities to create your marketing advantage
Whatever the outcome, everything pales beside Brexit’s potential for market upheaval, political turmoil and social fallout. But our window market is also... Learn More
9 tips for commissioning valuable market research
Market research and insight can play a vital role in the success of any business. A well-designed research project will generate useful... Learn More
Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) Q4 2018 Report Published
Total sales in 2018 were 3.8% higher than in 2017 and four categories did better than last year, led by Plumbing Heating... Learn More
Construction Industry Research Roundup
Over the past two weeks, we’ve seen the release of a large number of figures and survey results related to the construction... Learn More
MRA Research helps Lakes reset strategy with independent benchmarking
Before confirming their objectives and resetting their strategy to grow, Lakes commissioned MRA Research to undertake a comprehensive market investigation beginning with... Learn More
Women in Construction
Before Christmas, Sophie Beard, one of our account executives, took part in a survey on women in construction. Here is what she... Learn More
5 predictions for UK construction and the built environment in 2019
Last year was a year of uncertainty and difficult market conditions. At the end of 2018, we were still waiting for the... Learn More
2019 Predictions: #1 – Will changes in buying behaviour lead to major changes to the distribution structure?
It’s inevitable that the changes in buying behaviour we’ve seen over the past few years will lead to more changes in the... Learn More
2019 Predictions: #2 – Could a focus on integration stimulate a move towards smart homes?
There has been talk about smart homes and home automation for a long time, and it’s been a key focus of product... Learn More
2019 Predictions: #3 – Will the uptake of offsite and modular construction get a boost in 2019?
If you’re involved in the construction industry in any way, it probably feels like there’s been talk of the use of ‘modern... Learn More