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
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
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
P&H Merchant value sales increase +0.9% year-on-year, as prices rise +10.7% and volumes fall -8.9% in July
The latest figures from the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report show like-for-like value sales (adjusted to remove the impact of... Learn More
A -0.6% fall in July Merchant value sales year-on-year, but volumes drop -7.6%
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in September, shows July 2026’s total like-for-like value sales (adjusted to remove the... 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
Q2 Merchant sales down -1.2% year-on-year. Prices rise +5.8%. Volumes fall -6.6%.
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals builders’ merchants’ Q2 2026 like-for-like value sales, adjusted to remove the impact of... Learn More
Q2 P&H Merchant sales down -0.2% year-on-year. Volumes down -7.8%
The latest Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report, published in August, shows like-for-like Q2 value sales, adjusted to remove the impact... 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