Dwindling workloads and the cost-of-living crisis mean that builders merchants’ customers are shopping around for almost every item, according to a new survey from Growtivation.

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The latest State of Trade Survey from the CIOB and the FMB warns that construction SMEs “face mounting cost pressures and insolvencies despite continuous growth.”

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In the viewpoint column of PBM’s November edition, editor Paul Davies considers the findings of a number of recent customer research projects and the implications for the merchant sector...

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New research from City Plumbing shows how UK plumbers and heating installers are stepping up to meet the demand for low-carbon heating. However, regional disparities remain.

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NMBS recently launched an independent listening exercise to establish a net promoter score (NPS), and understand what really matters to its members.

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New research from Unhooked Communications outlines the home improvement opportunities for building materials manufacturers, suppliers and merchants.

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A new project sees Bradfords Building Supplies partner with University of Plymouth to research the barriers to the uptake of low carbon materials.

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