Brexit – merchant perspective from Parkers
Parker Building Supplies has produced a Referendum Special Edition of its customer newsletter to discuss the fallout from the Brexit vote.
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CPA comments on Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI Drop
Markit/CIPS figures published on July 5th 2016 show that the UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index fell to 46.0 in June, down from 51.2 in May.
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Brexit – BMF issues further update
Following the ‘Brexit’ verdict in the recent EU Referendum, the BMF’s Managing Director John Newcomb has written to members to "share a list of the critical actions" that...
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BMF issues statement on EU referendum
John Newcomb, MD of the BMF, has issued a statement on the EU Referendum result, on behalf of the BMF Board.
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FMB says 80% of SME builders will base EU decision on personal views
More than 80% of bosses of small construction firms will overwhelmingly base their decision to remain or leave the EU on their broader personal beliefs instead of their b...
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Virtual insanity
PBM's Editor Paul Davies discusses the rise - possibly to alarming levels - of online commerce and social media and the implications for business.
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NBG EU poll of merchants shows support for UK membership
A vote among the principals and owners of leading independent builders' merchants, carried out by National Buying Group (NBG), shows strong support for the United Kingdom...
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CPA forecasts slowdown in construction growth
The Construction Products Association (CPA) forecasts 3.0% growth in construction output during 2016 and 3.6% in 2017, which - while still positive - are a downward revis...
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Worcester, Bosch Group urges ‘simplicity is key’ ahead of Budget
Worcester's Neil Schofield urges the Chancellor to ensure any domestic energy efficiency schemes as part of the budget are as simple as possible for the nation’s homeowne...
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Brick Development Association rebuts ‘misleading’ information
The Brick Development Association has responded assertively to what it sees as “highly misleading and unhelpful” comment concerning an alleged shortage of materials.
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