by cherylconcept | Nov 25, 2022 | Industry News, Uncategorized
The latest data from the Builders Merchants Buildings Index show that although overall sales were up by +4.3% year on year in Q3 2022, that was largely driven by inflation, with overall volumes being down by -9% in the same quarter. Looking ahead into 2023, the...
by BethanCC | Sep 21, 2022 | Industry News
Central Window Systems, Conservatory Outlet, Listers, Roseview, Prefix Systems and Solar-Frame have all called for an end to the continuing price increases being introduced across the home improvement supply chain – particularly during a time in which consumer demand...
by BethanCC | Sep 21, 2022 | Industry News
The rate at which energy prices have recently risen has been staggering and further price rises are expected. The negative impact of this inflation is being felt by all, with the rising cost of energy fueling inflation and pushing numerous households into financial...
by kathrynhyde1 | Aug 16, 2022 | Industry News
The reality that the industry has had to face over the past two years is an overly familiar one – increased operating costs, trade and travel restrictions and a significant decrease in demand. With the last UK lockdown coming to an uneventful end almost 9 months ago,...
by kathrynhyde1 | Aug 16, 2022 | Industry News
The latest round of the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme will offer public buildings £635M on funding for energy efficiency upgrades. Launched in September 2020, the primary aim of the scheme is to reduce emissions from public sector buildings by 75%...