November Construction Update from BEIS
The Office for National Statistics published estimates of construction output for September 2022 this morning. Monthly construction output increased 0.4% in volume... Learn More
The Pulse: Economic and political uncertainty provides a strong headwind
While sales expectations for October recovered compared to last year, and merchants’ confidence in their own business also improved year on year,... Learn More
MRA Research supports customer Toolbank to develop brand strategy
MRA Research was pleased to support customer Toolbank with fact-based research and real customer insights to enable them to really understand their... Learn More
The Pulse: Merchants are downbeat but confidence starts to recover
Merchants expect sales to fall as the cost of living crisis and soaring prices weaken consumer demand. Merchants’ confidence in the market... Learn More
MRA Research and Toolbank shortlisted for Construction Marketing Award
Toolbank and MRA Research have been shortlisted for a Construction Marketing Award for Best use of Research and Insight. Toolbank is the... Learn More
August merchant sales are up, but volume is down and inflation’s still climbing
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals that builders’ merchants’ value sales were +10.0% up in August 2022 compared to... Learn More
Double digit August Plumbing & Heating sales growth
The latest figures from the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report show total value sales for August 2022 through specialist plumbing... Learn More
In research we trust
We live in a world of growing distrust. Public trust in government, politicians, police, bankers and the media is low and declining.... Learn More
October Construction Update from BEIS
The Office for National Statistics published estimates of construction output for August 2022 this morning. Monthly construction output increased by 0.4% in... Learn More
Forecasting is a mug’s game, but here goes…
Is construction headed for a new supercycle or business as usual, once we’re through the next recession?’ asks Mike Rigby, CEO of... Learn More