MRA Research launches MRA Tech Research and acquires Data Services to help customers grow
In its strategy to build on MRA’s legacy and grow across the construction industry, MRA Research has announced two initiatives. First, the... Learn More
New Pimberly Report Reveals Builders’ Merchants and Manufacturers Are Confident in Their Product Data but Are Losing Sales Due to a Costly Disconnect
UK builders’ merchants and manufacturers are confident in their product data, yet more than a third admit poor information has cost them... Learn More
BMBI Experts assess the impact of the US-Iran war on merchants’ sales
The latest BMBI merchant sales figures reflect the impact the Iran war has had on the UK market, with Q1 2026 like-for-like... Learn More
Why Brand Health Matters More in Tough Markets
As we know, the building materials market continues to face challenging trading conditions. Demand pressure, margin sensitivity, and increased competition mean businesses... Learn More
New Akeyless Research Reveals Growing AI Agent Identity Security Gap
MRA Research has partnered with Akeyless on the launch of its new 2026 State of AI Agent Identity Security report, a major... Learn More
Two industry milestones in the battle to reduce carbon signal big changes and a massive opportunity for sales and sustainability say BMBI Experts
The fight to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and embodied carbon in construction has been advanced considerably in recent months by two industry... Learn More
What’s new in the BMBI and PHMI reports?
Why are we making the changes? BMBI, and PHMI, readers will notice a few changes in the way we present builders’ merchant... Learn More
New PROSPECTManager Data Portal Launched
We’re super excited to announce the launch of MRA Data’s PROSPECTManager data portal – providing access to a family of prospecting databases... Learn More
Celebrating excellence at the CMAs
Last week, we celebrated being a finalist in the Best use of Customer Research and Insight category at the 2025 Construction Marketing... Learn More
MRA Research and Breedon shortlisted for Construction Marketing Award
Breedon Group plc and MRA Research have been named as finalists in the category ’Best use of Research and Insight’ at the... Learn More