Window market stagnates in September with sales and leads flatlining
The window market appeared to flatline in September, according to the latest Business Pilot Barometer report. Senior Analyst Neil Cooper-Smith noted that all key performance metrics showed little movement, with average leads remaining static at 107 and a slight drop in sales from 52.1 in August to 48.9 in September. Cooper-Smith attributed the More...
UK Construction sector sees continued growth, driven by residential rebound
The UK’s construction industry sustained its growth momentum in August, marking the sixth consecutive month of expansion, according to the latest S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index More...
Business Pilot Barometer reveals mixed signals amidst growing confidence
The latest Business Pilot Market Barometer report, analysed by Senior Analyst Neil Cooper-Smith, reveals a nuanced picture of the market’s current state. The data indicates a slight correction in activity following More...
Remarkable performance of the residential sector boosts construction sector
The UK construction industry maintained steady growth in August 2024, despite a slight easing from July’s peak. According to the latest data from the S&P Global UK Construction PMI®, total construction output More...
Homeowners turn to green energy upgrades
Demand for extensions, loft conversions and garden work has fallen dramatically following a post-pandemic boom, as home improvement enthusiasts switch focus to green energy upgrades to reduce bills. The number More...
Glenigan Forecasts Post Election boost for UK Construction Sector
Glenigan has released its widely anticipated UK Construction Industry Forecast 2024-2026. The key takeaway from this Forecast, which focuses on the next three years (2024-2026), is that the construction industry More...
Brick delivery data a useful guide to state of the market
UK brick deliveries are a useful proxy for house building starts in the absence of monthly starts data, explains Noble Francis, Economics Director at the Construction Products Association. Giving a useful insight More...
Good times coming for the window and door industry
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals builders’ merchants’ value sales in Q4 2023 were -5.7% down compared to Q4 2022, with volume sales falling -12.0% and prices rising +7.1%. With More...
Monthly price rises a feature for construction products
Data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) showed month-on-month prices rises for PVC-U windows and doors in 2023. For most months during the year these increases were above the overall trend for rises in More...
Residential sector rises amid overall decline in UK construction starts
In the latest release of its Construction Index, Glenigan, a leading insight expert in the industry, has provided an in-depth analysis of the construction sector’s performance over the last year. The January More...