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Brexits influence on installers in the UK: Number of installation a...
By Ralitsa Ruseva
28 Sep 2016Rotterdam, 28 September 2016 The effects of the Brexit are still not fully clear, but installers expect m... Read more
Private label usage of European HVAC installers; how big is it?
By Dirk Hoogenboom
16 Sep 2016Private 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 2016In 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 2016The IMP is a network through which you get relevant content, best practices and inspiration. Those are some... Read more
The ever changing customer journey
By Reinier Zuydgeest
26 Aug 2016Knowledge 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 2016A 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 2016We 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 2016When 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 2016A 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 2016E-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 2016E-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 2016When 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 2016The 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 2016Growth in DIYWith an overall stronger performance of the housing market in Europe, the DIY market is expect... Read more
HVAC installers: 4 main types that need different approaches
By Ralitsa Ruseva
23 Jun 2016Segmentation 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 2016There 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 2016In 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 2016The 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 2016technologies 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 2016These 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 2016Ordering products online is gaining popularity among installers in Europe. However, most of these purchases... Read more
