The Pulse: Light at the end of the tunnel
Against the usual seasonal fluctuations and ongoing issues with supply and material prices, merchants’ sales expectations and confidence remain strong. Sales expectations... Learn More
BMBI year-on-year sales growth in double digits but returning to trend
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals that builders’ merchants’ October 2021 value sales were 11.1% up on October 2020.... Learn More
The Pulse: Merchants upbeat despite supply difficulties
Merchants’ sales expectations remain high, despite the continuing constraints of supply problems, long lead times and rising prices. Year-on-year sales expectations improved... Learn More
Second best quarter on record but signs of a slowdown in sight
The latest total value sales data from Britain’s Builders’ Merchants show a continuation of the strong growth seen throughout 2021, as Q3... Learn More
The changing face of distribution: Shuffling the pack
The building products distribution market has gone through significant change over the past few years – not least since the start of... Learn More
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
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
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