Professional Builders Merchant

In the ‘Viewpoint’ section of PBM’s June issue, the magazine’s editor Paul Davies looks forward to this month’s BMF organised All-Industry Conference.

PBM’s editor Paul Davies used his ‘Viewpoint’ page in the May edition to discuss yet another forray into trade territory from DIY superstore chain, B&Q.

After an unseasonably cold snap in mid-March, spring is now in the air and we hope it brings with it the traditional sense of renewal. And with the economy still desperately in need of a shot in the arm (we are writing ahead of the Budget and talk of a triple dip recession was emerging in the build-up…), now certainly would be a welcome moment for consumers to run the rule over their homes and decide the time is right to refresh the bathroom or add an extension.

Peter Thompson, General Manager UK of ISO-Chemie, is optimistic that the foam sealants market in 2013 will remain stable in the face of low expectations for growth.

December is always a perfect time of year for a period of reflection; a chance to pause, to take stock and consider what needs to be done next. This ‘back to the future’ ethos is reflected by a number of campaigns, initiatives, surveys and reports we have seen lately which are — ultimately — all urging homeowners to give their properties the once over and consider what improvements can be made.