Opinion Archives - Professional Builders Merchant

Glenigan Construction Index asserts the sector “continues to enjoy a season in the sun”

|05 Jun 2025

The June 2025 edition of the Glenigan Construction Index reports that the sector’s “underlying performance is on the rise during Q.2 2025.”

UK Construction PMI for May 2025 “showing signs of the downturn easing”

|05 Jun 2025

The latest UK Construction PMI report from S&P Global revealed that “the downturn in the UK construction sector showed signs of easing in May.”

Jacksons Fencing provides “noise-reducing” solution for Travis Perkins’ new Coventry depot

|03 Jun 2025

The new Travis Perkins branch in Coventry features the noise-reducing 12K Envirofence by Jacksons Fencing.

Siniat takes “industry-leading step to accept formal design responsibility”

|02 Jun 2025

Siniat has announced it will “formally take design responsibility for the system information and standard details it issues.”

Positivity for Plumbing & Heating Merchants, with Q1 value sales up +4.0%

|29 May 2025

Figures released in the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) for the first quarter of 2025 show an improving market.

NMBS releases updated sustainability report

|29 May 2025

NMBS has recently released its updated 2024 sustainability report, providing a comprehensive look at the progress it has made in its journey towards net zero emissions.

BMBI figures confirm “the first comparative quarterly growth in over two years”

|28 May 2025

The latest BMBI figures reveal that sales at builders’ merchants have shown a positive start to the year, “largely due to a significant upturn in March which saw value sa...

Jewson unveils “transformational” plans for revamped Luton branch

|21 May 2025

Jewson has shared a first look at the £4.3m transformational redevelopment work taking place at its Luton branch.

Travis Perkins plc prioritises mental health support with partnership with the Lighthouse Charity

|19 May 2025

Travis Perkins plc has announced a new two-year partnership with the Lighthouse construction industry charity.

IBMG “confirms launch of restructuring plans”

|14 May 2025

Independent Builders Merchant Group has outlined its “decision to initiate a financial and operational restructuring which aims to strengthen operations, facilitate new f...