Category: Publications

New NEC Contracts Research Reveals UK Construction Lagging

NEC Contracts has published Trained to Deliver: Training, Skills and the Future of Construction Contract Management, the third in a series of global research studies from the publisher of the leading suite of collaborative contracts.

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BMBI: 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 effect of trading days) were -0.6% lower than July 2025. Like-for-like volume sales were down -7.6% year-on-year.

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AkzoNobel whitepaper makes the case for wood in more sustainable buildings

AkzoNobel is marking World Green Building Week with the launch of ‘The case for wood in more sustainable buildings’, a new whitepaper developed in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam.

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Delta Membranes’ Basement Drainage CPD gains RIBA approval

Delta Membrane Systems Limited is pleased to announce that its ‘Implementing advanced technologies to mitigate risk in Type C and basement drainage systems’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar has received endorsement from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

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ABLOY delighted to remain among Finland’s most valued brands

ABLOY has ranked second in the 2026 brand survey conducted by Finnish market research company Taloustutkimus. The strong result continues Abloy’s long-standing performance in Finland and provides a solid foundation as the company approaches its 120th anniversary in 2027.

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BMBI: 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 trading days, -1.2% lower than Q2 2025. Like-for-like volume sales were down -6.6%, but prices increased +5.8%.

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ADSA Urges Businesses to ‘Stand Out, Don’t Stand Still’

Businesses that continue to invest in innovation, people and market visibility during periods of economic uncertainty will emerge stronger than those that retreat, according to the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA).

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Vent-Axia Highlights Overheating Challenge in New White Paper

With the UK experiencing four heatwaves so far this year and with heat-health warnings currently in place across parts of England, Vent-Axia has sponsored a new white paper examining the growing challenge of overheating in UK buildings.

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Freefoam Building Products EPDs enable transparent product specification

Freefoam Building Products are delighted to announce the release of three Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Summary documents of the full EPDs are now available covering PVC Downpipes, PVC Gutter and PVC Fascia, Soffit and Window Trim ranges, giving the trade clear, concise access to verified environmental performance information for key roofline and rainwater products.

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BMBI: Flat Builders’ Merchant value sales in May, but volumes fell -5.8% year-on-year

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in July, shows May 2026’s total like-for-like value sales (adjusted to remove the effect of trading days) were essentially flat, -0.1% lower than May 2025. But like-for-like volume sales were down -5.8% year-on-year.

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