May Construction Update from the Department for Business & Trade
The Office for National Statistics published estimates of Construction Output for March 2026 this morning. Main points: Total construction output is estimated to have grown by... 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
Closing the loop: how feedback drives better customer experience and retention
Customer experience programmes often get reduced to a score or a dashboard. In reality, their value lies in what they enable a... Learn More
MRA Sponsors the 25th Builders Merchants Awards
We are pleased to report that MRA Research will once again be sponsoring the ‘Supplier of the Year’ award at this years’... Learn More
P&H Merchants’ February like-for-like value sales were down -0.4% as volumes fell -4.1% and prices increased +3.9%
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
February Builders’ Merchant like-for-like sales volumes drop -10.6% year-on-year
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in March, shows January’s builders’ merchant like-for-like total value sales (adjusted to remove... Learn More
MRA to speak at Branch of the Future event
Callum Budd, Research Director of MRA Research, will speak at the Branch of the Future event in Birmingham on Thursday 7th May.... Learn More
April Construction Update from the Department for Business & Trade
The Office for National Statistics published estimates of Construction Output for February 2026 this morning. Main points: • Total construction output is... Learn More
Want to become a Thought Leader? Put research at the heart of your marketing
It may sound obvious, but effective marketing plays a critical role in helping your business build and maintain brand awareness. Businesses that... Learn More