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BMBI

18 December 2024

BMBI: October Merchant sales rally with a +7.3% month-on-month increase

Posted on by Max Banner

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in October were up +1.2% compared to the same month last year.

  • 18 December 2024

Insight Data

16 December 2024

Insight Data: Telesales – the tried and tested approach to sales that yields results

Posted on by Max Banner

Alex Tremlett, Insight Data’s Commercial Director, describes how telesales is still a vital force for generating leads and converting sales, despite all the advances in tech…

  • 16 December 2024

EJOT

11 December 2024

FEATURED VIDEO: EJOT UK’s collaborative approach to addressing tomorrow’s fastening challenges

Posted on by Max Banner

EJOT UK is helping the roofing and facades sector to raise the bar in terms of optimising performance and installation processes through a dedicated research, development and testing programme within its Applitec Centre.

  • 11 December 2024

MCRMA

06 December 2024

MCRMA: Why independent inspectors help minimise risk and maximise project efficiency

Posted on by Max Banner

This article sees the MCRMA discuss how independent inspectors can help minimise risk and maximise project efficiency…

  • 06 December 2024

Purplex

06 December 2024

Purplex: Will AI destroy your brand and reputation?

Posted on by Max Banner

CEO of Purplex Marketing, Andrew Scott discusses the potential dangers of relying solely on AI-generated content for brand marketing in 2025 and argues that, while it’s a powerful tool, AI must be used with caution.

  • 06 December 2024

Strand

04 December 2024

Strand Hardware Unveils All New Technical Data Sheets

Posted on by Max Banner

Strand Hardware has launched a brand new set of technical data sheets for its extensive range of finger protection devices, packed with more detail and clarity than ever before.

  • 04 December 2024

EnviraBoard

04 December 2024

EnviraBoard breaks ground on production plant

Posted on by Max Banner

The UK-based manufacturer, EnviraBoard, has commenced construction work on its first mini production plant in Fårevejle near Copenhagen.

  • 04 December 2024

BMBI

27 November 2024

BMBI: Q3 Merchant value sales rose +1.7% quarter-on-quarter

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The latest total value sales figures from Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) show that sales for Q3 2024 were down -2.6% compared to Q3 2023.

  • 27 November 2024

SWA

27 November 2024

SWA guides on the installation of steel windows and doors

Posted on by Max Banner

The Steel Window Association has developed a series of fact sheets; all are viewable and downloadable here. The following is a synopsis of the installation fact sheet which has been compiled by the industry’s experts.

  • 27 November 2024

Insight Data

22 November 2024

Insight Data: Using Marketing Data to Build a Successful Business in 2025

Posted on by Max Banner

Alex Tremlett, Insight Data’s Commercial Director, discusses the challenges for construction firms in 2025 and shares six strategies for success…

  • 22 November 2024