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Why the Netherlands is a perfect breeding ground for BIM
By Dirk Hoogenboom
17 Oct 2019BIM in Europe Vast differences in levels of BIM usage between countries in Europe can be seen, however, an... Read more
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French installers are least interested in becoming trained and cert...
By Dirk Hoogenboom
17 Oct 2019Manufacturer's certificate One of the services manufacturers may offer to installers is the possibility to... Read more
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Dutch architect more concerned about the effect of nitrogen rules t...
By Jeroen de Gruijl
15 Oct 2019Architects on nitrogen emissions Since 2009, USP has been conducting quarterly surveys among architec... Read more
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Brexit and the construction industry; British architects foresee st...
By Dirk Hoogenboom
11 Oct 2019For the first time in years, construction volumes in the UK are predicted to decline in the next two years.... Read more
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How BIM changes the roles in the construction process
By Dirk Hoogenboom
9 Oct 2019Although architects expect to keep a central role in the construction process, and still see themselves as... Read more
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Future construction volumes in the major European markets; only the...
By Dirk Hoogenboom
1 Oct 2019Of course current construction volumes are well documented, but given the delay before economic trends affe... Read more
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Is there an increasing amount of luxurious products in bathrooms?
By Geert-Jan Ariës
17 Sep 2019Bathroom renovations do not grow much further The amount of consumers doing a bathroom renovation has in... Read more
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The new concept of Bruynzeel Keukens
By Geert-Jan Ariës
17 Sep 2019Bruynzeel Keukens wants to open city stores Bruynzeel Keukens is a well-known name in the Netherlands.... Read more
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Is the Netherlands ready for the smart kitchen?
By Geert-Jan Ariës
13 Sep 2019Luxury is not yet decisive in the purchasing process A luxury kitchen is different for everyone, but in ge... Read more
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How popular are trade shows among European Electrical Installers?
By Dirk Hoogenboom
10 Sep 2019When looking at the popularity of different forms of personal media, advice from the wholesaler is found mo... Read more
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Are installers using social media professionally?
By Dirk Hoogenboom
16 Jul 2019Given the potential these platforms offer to reach out to consumers, they are often included in marketing s... Read more
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Orientation for home improvement products becoming increasingly mor...
By Dirk Hoogenboom
2 Jul 2019In the more conservative market of home improvement products, however, online purchasing is not as common y... Read more
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Huge outflow of professional painters expected in Europe
By Stephane Mennen
19 Jun 2019Measuring trends Age distribution of a professional population can be a ... Read more
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Is leasing products also taking the HVAC market by storm?
By Dirk Hoogenboom
19 Jun 2019That the trend from ownership to leasing is a hot t... Read more
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The share of DIY jobs versus DIFM jobs does not always reflect cons...
By Dirk Hoogenboom
9 May 2019When looking at the figures of DIY versus DIFM shares at a European level, for instance, a decline of the s... Read more
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Amazon dominates the pure online B2B electrical installation market
By Dirk Hoogenboom
9 May 2019The specialized wholesaler is still going strong.The construction market is a rather traditional market, wh... Read more
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Dutch installers frontrunners in the usage of apps for professional...
By Ralitsa Ruseva
4 Apr 2019Only 55% of the French installers have a smartphone or iPad for professional purposes. In the majority o... Read more
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Circularity taken into account in more and more architectural projects
By Jeroen de Gruijl
4 Apr 2019Not all countries are equally advancedWith new trends emerging in the market, there are always countries th... Read more
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Professionals for home improvement jobs are usually found offline
By Reinier Zuydgeest
14 Mar 2019Consumers’ personal network first place to search professional?A significant part of the European consu... Read more
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Make or buy prefab solutions?
By Henri Busker
14 Mar 2019Contractors prefer to buy prefab solutions from the industryThe European Contractor Monitor already showed ... Read more
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Government seen as important driving party towards circular constru...
By Jeroen de Gruijl
14 Mar 2019Circularity currently driven by building ownersOver a long period there have been thoughts on a circular co... Read more