The BMBI report for Q2 2026 reflects a subdued construction market, with year-on-year sales of building materials down in volume but up in price.

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Baumit is looking to expand its network of Merchant Partners across the UK as its major “Finish Faster. Win Bigger.” campaign continues to gather momentum.

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Stocking a render system that works across multiple substrates and building types makes commercial sense for any builders’ merchant.

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Said to offer additional advantages for merchants, Baxi has launched new Care Kits designed to make preventative boiler maintenance simpler for installers.

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Forterra brand Omnia has launched what is billed as the first UK-manufactured extruded brick slip system where the full system – including rails, fixings, and brick slips – can be sourced from a single supplier.

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Monty Miracle reports it is “celebrating huge successes,” with new listings and a revenue increase of 500% year-on-year.

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Resapol has announced the recent appointment of Tim Absolom as National Business Development Manager – Merchants.

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Henkel and Wetherby Laroc have entered a strategic partnership by forming a joint venture intended to “leverage synergies and accelerate the growth of high-performance building products and façade systems.”

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The Construction Products Association’s recently published Winter forecasts show sustained subdued activity in the sector and a downward revision to UK construction output growth.

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The first report of the new year from the CLC’s Material Supply Chain Group is “notable for its bleak assessment of market prospects without urgent action to stimulate demand.”

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