According to the latest ONS figures, output in the construction industry decreased by 2.6% in January 2015.

In contrast the Construction Products Association's Construction Trade Survey shows activity rising for the 7th consecutive quarter to Q4 2014.

The Markit/CIPS PMI Shows the fastest rise in new orders in construction, since October 2014.

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ONS Output in Construction, CBI Industrial Trend Survey, Markit/CIPS Construction, House price indexes.

BREEAM domestic standards for sustainable homes, launched this month at Ecobuild. with a new Home Quality Mark.

The government have issued a third release from the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) worth up to £70 million.

A '3 years on' report has been issued by The Green Construction Board.

Articles 

BIM Adoption by Product Manufacturers - A review of the EcoBuild BIM4M2 Panel Discussion
 

Making sense of construction as a marketing apprentice - Archie's story
 

5 reasons your market research is flawed

7 reasons your construction product is not being specified

• use your research to inform your business strategy 
• write a comprehensive research brief 
• decide which research process works best for your needs, looking at the advantages and disadvantages for each 
• identify free sources of information to keep you informed of construction market trends 
• understand how samples quotas should be set 

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• BIM Show Live 2015 - 8th - 9th April - Manchester
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• Construction Industry Overview - 12th May - London

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