Weaker expectations trim confidence in the market
The Pulse, MRA Research’s temperature-check on builders’ merchants’ confidence and prospects, is now in its sixth month. Starting in May 2019,... Learn More
Hanson Cement demonstrates commitment to customer satisfaction
The latest instalment of Hanson Cement’s regular customer satisfaction surveys, which was undertaken by MRA Research, the specialist research division of MRA... Learn More
The secret of effective brand building
In times of uncertainty it’s tempting to focus on short-term sales, says Lucia Di Stazio, Managing Director of MRA Marketing. But it’s... Learn More
November monthly construction statistics update from BEIS
The latest Monthly Construction Update from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), which continues to name the Builders Merchant... Learn More
Merchants buoyant against declining market confidence
The Pulse, MRA Research’s temperature-check on builders’ merchants’ confidence and prospects, is now in its fifth month. Starting in May 2019,... Learn More
BMBI shortlisted for Best Use of Research & Insight award at the CMAs
The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI), a joint enterprise between GfK, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and MRA Marketing, has been shortlisted... Learn More
MRA Research shortlisted for 3 Construction Marketing Awards
MRA Research, the specialist research division of full service marketing agency MRA Marketing, has been shortlisted for three awards in the ‘Best... Learn More
Merchants’ sales fall as Brexit deadline nears
After a strong start to the year, growing uncertainty around Brexit led to a marked slowdown in merchants’ sales in Q2. As... Learn More
October monthly construction statistics update from BEIS
The latest Monthly Construction Update from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), which continues to name the Builders Merchant... Learn More
UK waterproof panels market expected to grow by 10% in 2019
The market for tiles is mature, and although it is growing in value terms, market conditions have become more challenging since 2016/17... Learn More