29 July 2019

BMBI listed as data source by Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

Posted on 29th July 2019 by Emma Jarrett

Builders Merchant Building Index has been featured in the latest Monthly Construction Update from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

24 July 2019

Merchants’ sales slow in May: BMBI

Posted on 24th July 2019 by Max Banner

Total Builders Merchants value sales to builders and contractors in May 2019 were flat (+0.0%) compared with the same period in 2018, say the BMBI.

29 May 2019

BMBI reports strong start to 2019

Posted on 29th May 2019 by Emma Jarrett

BMBI has reported a strong start to the year with Total Builders’ Merchants value sales to builders and contractors up 5.9% compared with Q1 2018.

01 May 2019

Merchants’ February sales driven by outdoor trades: BMBI

Posted on 1st May 2019 by Max Banner

Total Builders Merchant value sales in February 2019 were up 4.1% compared with February 2018, BMBI stats show – and up 8.2% compared with the same month in 2017.

27 February 2019

Fourth quarter merchants’ sales higher despite weak December: BMBI

Posted on 27th February 2019 by Max Banner

Total Builders Merchants value sales to builders and contractors in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 3.1% compared with Q4 2017, say the BMBI.

30 January 2019

BMBI reports a weaker November but big success for timber & joinery sales

Posted on 30th January 20197th February 2019 by Emma Jarrett

BMBI reports that total Builders Merchants value sales in November 2018 were up 0.8% compared with November 2017 but 7% lower than October.

19 December 2018

Best sales month despite predictions of a tighter market: BMBI

Posted on 19th December 2018 by Max Banner

Total Builders Merchants value sales to roofers, builders and contractors in October 2018 were the highest of any month since the start of BMBI data in July 2014.

04 December 2018

BMBI Experts debate key issues and trends in construction in 3rd Round Table

Posted on 4th December 2018 by Max Banner

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) recently hosted the Builders Merchant Building Index’s (BMBI) third annual Round Table debate at its offices in Coventry.