Tag Archives: Research

Searchland, a development site sourcing specialists, has revealed the area where the greatest degree of new housing stock is being created. The researched showed that South Derbyshire leads the way in new houses built. Across the area, properties built in the past 10 years make up 17% of overall housing …

The Access Group’s Recruitment and Resourcing Index has revealed that building and construction firms could be missing out on top talent due to complicated application processes. The building and construction industry topped the index as the industry most likely to struggle to fill positions due to arduous recruitment processes was accounting …

Marley has reiterated its message to construction workers in its long running “Safe in the Sun” campaign, its aim is to raise awareness about an important public health issue. The research, which was conducted by Nottingham University, revealed that those working outside for an average of seven hours a day …

HighDrive by Height for Hire has revealed the consumer confidence in the building industry, in a survey of over 3,000 UK adults. The findings reveal that almost half of respondents, 48%, said they viewed the typical tradesperson as hard-working, while 21% considered them to be professional and 20% said they …

Sandtex Trade research has revealed the top trending colours amongst different age groups and that 95% of people deem the paint on the outside of the property important when looking to purchase a new home. The research also revealed that one in three homeowners had no idea that it is …

Marley, a roof systems manufacturer, is reiterating the message that all outdoor workers should protect themselves from the harmful effects of UV rays. The manufacturers “safe in the sun” campaign has been running since 2004 and this year contractors have the chance to enter a prize draw to win £500 …

Sourced Franchise research shows that work has started on £55 billion worth of new-build homes in England during the 2022-23 financial year. The research shows that there was 137,800 starts in England, a 1.4% decline from the previous year but it remains the second highest number of starts since 2018. …

British Woodworking Federation reveals timber windows and doors are viewed positively by homeowners but the misunderstanding over their performance persists. The survey had 1,500 participants and 32% said the aesthetic appeal is important, 31% agreed that lifespan is important and 24% said security features are important. Helen Hewitt, CEO at …

Almost half of UK homeowners (45%) are planning home improvements within the next two years according to new research by Häfele UK. Interior decorating (29%), a new kitchen (23%) and bathroom renovations (21.4%) were the top choices for those planning home improvement works, with new flooring (21%) and new doors …

More people in the UK are turning to showers rather than baths as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. That’s according to research from shower manufacturer Triton, which says there this offers even more opportunity for merchants to emphasis the economic benefits of electric showers . The shower manufacturer’s latest survey of …