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• Why the Netherlands is a perfect breeding ground for BIM

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  17 Oct 2019

  BIM in Europe Vast differences in levels of BIM usage between countries in Europe can be seen, however, an... Read more

• French installers are least interested in becoming trained and cert...

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  17 Oct 2019

  Manufacturer's certificate One of the services manufacturers may offer to installers is the possibility to... Read more

• Dutch architect more concerned about the effect of nitrogen rules t...

  

  By Jeroen de Gruijl
  15 Oct 2019

  Architects on nitrogen emissions Since 2009, USP has been conducting quarterly surveys among architec... Read more

• Brexit and the construction industry; British architects foresee st...

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  11 Oct 2019

  For the first time in years, construction volumes in the UK are predicted to decline in the next two years.... Read more

• How BIM changes the roles in the construction process

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  9 Oct 2019

  Although architects expect to keep a central role in the construction process, and still see themselves as... Read more

• Future construction volumes in the major European markets; only the...

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  1 Oct 2019

  Of course current construction volumes are well documented, but given the delay before economic trends affe... Read more

• Is there an increasing amount of luxurious products in bathrooms?

  

  By Geert-Jan Ariës
  17 Sep 2019

  Bathroom renovations do not grow much further The amount of consumers doing a bathroom renovation has in... Read more

• The new concept of Bruynzeel Keukens

  

  By Geert-Jan Ariës
  17 Sep 2019

  Bruynzeel Keukens wants to open city stores Bruynzeel Keukens is a well-known name in the Netherlands.... Read more

• Is the Netherlands ready for the smart kitchen?

  

  By Geert-Jan Ariës
  13 Sep 2019

  Luxury is not yet decisive in the purchasing process A luxury kitchen is different for everyone, but in ge... Read more

• How popular are trade shows among European Electrical Installers?

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  10 Sep 2019

  When looking at the popularity of different forms of personal media, advice from the wholesaler is found mo... Read more

• Are installers using social media professionally?

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  16 Jul 2019

  Given the potential these platforms offer to reach out to consumers, they are often included in marketing s... Read more

• Orientation for home improvement products becoming increasingly mor...

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  2 Jul 2019

  In the more conservative market of home improvement products, however, online purchasing is not as common y... Read more

• Huge outflow of professional painters expected in Europe

  

  By Stephane Mennen
  19 Jun 2019

  Measuring trends          Age distribution of a professional population can be a ... Read more

• Is leasing products also taking the HVAC market by storm?

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  19 Jun 2019

                  That the trend from ownership to leasing is a hot t... Read more

• The share of DIY jobs versus DIFM jobs does not always reflect cons...

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  9 May 2019

  When looking at the figures of DIY versus DIFM shares at a European level, for instance, a decline of the s... Read more

• Amazon dominates the pure online B2B electrical installation market

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  9 May 2019

  The specialized wholesaler is still going strong.The construction market is a rather traditional market, wh... Read more

• Dutch installers frontrunners in the usage of apps for professional...

  

  By Ralitsa Ruseva
  4 Apr 2019

  Only 55% of the French installers have a smartphone or iPad for professional purposes. In the majority o... Read more

• Circularity taken into account in more and more architectural projects

  

  By Jeroen de Gruijl
  4 Apr 2019

  Not all countries are equally advancedWith new trends emerging in the market, there are always countries th... Read more

• Professionals for home improvement jobs are usually found offline

  

  By Reinier Zuydgeest
  14 Mar 2019

  Consumers’ personal network first place to search professional?A significant part of the European consu... Read more

• Make or buy prefab solutions?

  

  By Henri Busker
  14 Mar 2019

  Contractors prefer to buy prefab solutions from the industryThe European Contractor Monitor already showed ... Read more

• Government seen as important driving party towards circular constru...

  

  By Jeroen de Gruijl
  14 Mar 2019

  Circularity currently driven by building ownersOver a long period there have been thoughts on a circular co... Read more