The Pulse: Merchants’ outlook recovers from August’s dip
Merchants’ outlook improved in September, with sales expectations and business and market confidence up compared to August. Pressures in the supply chain... Learn More
Specialist plumbing & heating merchants maintain year-on-year growth in August
The Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) August report, published in October, shows value sales through specialist plumbing and heating merchants up... Learn More
MRA Research shortlisted for its CX Improvement Engine in CMAs
MRA Research, the construction industry research specialist, has been shortlisted for an award at this year’s Construction Marketing Awards (CMAs). Always a... Learn More
BMBI reports continued strong year-on-year growth
The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) August report, published in October, reveals that builders’ merchants’ August value sales were 23.0% higher year-on-year,... Learn More
The Pulse: Supply issues moderate merchants’ expectations
Merchants’ sales expectations weakened in August compared to July as frustrated merchants battled with long lead times, material and staff shortages, and... Learn More
Plumbing & Heating Merchants record strong July sales
The latest figures from the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report, published in September, show that value sales through specialist plumbing... Learn More
Timber & Joinery fuels strong builders’ merchant growth in July
The latest report from the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) reveals that builders’ merchants’ July sales were 14.5% higher year-on-year, with two... Learn More
Construction Research Roundup – August 2021
Despite the impact of both material and labour shortages on the construction sector, the construction market is performing above expectation, and confidence... Learn More
CPA publishes results of industry Consultation on new Code
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has released the results of its industry-wide consultation on the new Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI).... Learn More
The Pulse: Merchants’ confidence is high but supply problems remain
Merchants’ confidence in the market and in their business remained very strong in July. Sales expectations are also high. Material supply problems... Learn More