Marketing

1st May 2026

Entries are Now Open for the 2026 Construction Marketing Awards

Celebrating the campaigns, teams, and individuals who have delivered real impact across the built environment, the 2026 Construction Marketing Awards are now open for entries. The […]
30th April 2026

How Architects Choose Products and How to Get Selected

Understanding the specification process is essential for construction manufacturers who want their products to be included in more projects. NBS’s brand new guide explains how architects […]
30th January 2026

New PROSPECTManager Data Portal Launched

MRA Research has announced the launch of MRA Data’s PROSPECTManager data portal – providing access to a family of prospecting databases spanning building materials, building, home […]
24th December 2025

Can We Trust the Data? Construction Metrics That Actually Matter – Podcast

In Episode 246 of the Own the Build Podcast, Paul Hemming was joined by Mike Rigby, Managing Director of MRA Research and architect of the Builders […]
30th September 2025

CPD Module for Construction Manufacturers

The introduction of the BBA’s, RIBA approved, CPD module for architects demonstrated the appetite for professionals in the sector to improve their knowledge. As a result […]
15th September 2025

First Suppliers Sign Up to BMDS’s Data Yard

Building Materials Digital Services Ltd (BMDS), the joint venture between the BMF and NMBS established to provide an industry-owned data pool, has signed agreements with the […]
27th August 2025

British Manufacturers Set to “Stand Out and Win New Orders” with Newly-Released Certification

Made in Britain, a not-for-profit trade organisation that champions British-made products, has launched a new and purpose-built Environmental & Social Value (ESV) Certification, strengthening its offer […]
28th July 2025

Shareholders Announced for New Building Materials Product Information Sharing Platform

Building Materials Digital Services Ltd (BMDS), the joint venture between the BMF and NMBS established to provide an industry-owned Industry Data Pool (IDP), has reached another […]
24th June 2025

Which Market Research Methods Should You Use Before Launching a New Building Product?

Bringing a new product to the construction market is a significant investment. Before committing resources to design, manufacturing, and marketing, it pays to gather solid evidence […]
17th June 2025

Manufacturers’ Information Hub (MIH) Launched to Help Share Construction Product Data

Launched in June at Digital Construction Week, the Manufacturers’ Information Hub (MIH) will help manufacturers to share construction product information via a single best practice interface, […]
12th June 2025

Midlands Construction Consultancy Launches Specialist Materials Advisory Business

A leading Midlands construction consultancy has launched a sister business aimed at helping developers, contractors and sub-contractors improve how they procure and manage construction materials. Birmingham […]
10th February 2025

NBS and BSI’s Product Certification Division Announce Strategic Partnership

NBS (powered by Hubexo), a leading specification and product platform for the construction industry, has announced plans to strengthen ties with the product certification division of […]