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• Private label usage of European HVAC installers; how big is it?

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  16 Sep 2016

  Private labels are a fact of life. We constantly encounter them, whether we are doing our groceries or when... Read more

• The demand for a faster building process remains high except for Italy

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  12 Sep 2016

  In recent months I have regularly posted information on the key trends in the construction industry. We hav... Read more

• Installatie Marketing Platform

  

  By Mark de Graaf
  7 Sep 2016

  The IMP is a network, in which you get relevant content, best practices and get inspired. That are some of ... Read more

• The ever changing customer journey

  

  By Reinier Zuydgeest
  26 Aug 2016

  Knowledge is power and the need for knowledge of the traditional suppliers and manufacturers about the j... Read more

• European Architects foresee more use of bio-based building materials

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  25 Aug 2016

  A key trend in the European construction market still is sustainability. Based on the European Architect... Read more

• Generation Y has the largest share of online purchases of DIY products

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  15 Aug 2016

  We already discussed that DIY products are still lagging behind a bit when it comes to online purchases whe... Read more

• Baby Boomers do more DIFM jobs

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  12 Aug 2016

  When asked about key home improvement trends, I always mention e-commerce.  In the same breath I us... Read more

• European Architects foresee more use of bio-based building materials

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  12 Aug 2016

  A key trend in the European construction market still is sustainability Based on the European Architec... Read more

• What are the most used websites in Europe for DIY product purchases?

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  27 Jul 2016

  E-commerce is the fastest growing retail market in Europe. Online sales in the UK, Germany, France, The ... Read more

• What are the most used websites in Europe for DIY product purchases?

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  22 Jul 2016

  E-commerce is the fastest growing retail market in Europe. Online sales in the UK, Germany, France, The Net... Read more

• Modular building products; Is there a trend?

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  21 Jul 2016

  When talking about construction trends, prefabrication and modular construction are almost always mentioned... Read more

• The professional use of social media by architects

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  1 Jul 2016

  The use of social media by companies to increase their profile & revenue has grown considerably in recent y... Read more

• Is DIY losing to DIFM in the home improvement market?

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  30 Jun 2016

  Growth in DIYWith an overall stronger performance of the housing market in Europe, the DIY market is exp... Read more

• HVAC installers: 4 main types that need different approaches

  

  By Ralitsa Ruseva
  23 Jun 2016

  Segmentation of clients can be very helpful in allocating resources (product development, marketing, ser... Read more

• Is DIY losing to DIFM in the home improvement market?

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  14 Jun 2016

  There has been a lot of talk about the potential shift from DIY towards DIFM (do-it-for-me). However, is th... Read more

• Is the role of the HVAC installer changing when it comes to the dec...

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  10 Jun 2016

  In the last decade, we have seen an increase in the impacts of technology on the construction sector. Howev... Read more

• Online vs Offline; Consumer DIY spending

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  19 May 2016

  The DIY market has long been seen as a follower and not a leader, due to the low margins, slow selling, lar... Read more

• More complex installations lead to a more complex decision making p...

  

  By Ralitsa Ruseva
  4 May 2016

  technologies are evolving rapidly and new technologies emerge. But also the demand for more sophisticate... Read more

• Do the requirements towards manufacturers differ per country when i...

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  18 Apr 2016

  These different levels of adoption also means different requirements the architects have. In Europe in gen... Read more

• What is the role of pure online shops in the installation sector?

  

  By Dirk Hoogenboom
  31 Mar 2016

  Ordering products online is gaining popularity among installers in Europe. However, most of these purchases... Read more

• Positive expectations among the majority of European building produ...

  

  By Stephane Mennen
  30 Mar 2016

  Rotterdam, March 30, 2016 – 2016 is expected to bring solid turnover growth for manufacturers of buildin... Read more