Trade
The trade in construction materials, products and tools is at the very core of the market USP has specialised in for several decades. The broad array of channels and parties through which these products move from manufacturers to the professionals that use them, include general, material and specialist wholesalers, but also hardware and DIY stores.
Over the past years we have seen new players like pure online shops enter the market, new channels like direct selling by manufacturers open up, and we have also seen the disruptive impact of the e-commerce trend on the field of B2B trade of construction materials and tools. In this ever-evolving and hugely competitive field of trade, knowledge of trends, purchase channels and of customer attitudes, preferences and journeys is invaluable.
And that is what we trade in: the knowledge of the market and trade channels that you need to successfully bring your products to market and stay ahead of the competition. Below you will find examples of clients we have worked with before and the types of studies we frequently conduct.
Clients we have worked for:
Latest news in Trade
Contractors Anticipate Decrease in Prefab Usage Despite Labour Shortages and Digitalisation Trends
We help our clients with various types of researches
Monitor research
Learn about the standard monitor research reports we have available on Trade.
Download a sample sector outlook
Download the latest report of the European Architectural barometer which outlooks the sector and also covers a specific topic
European Architectural Barometer Media orientation
So what happened to orientation behaviour during the pandemic? To track the changes in orientation behaviour, we decided to focus on this topic in the European Architectural Barometer Q1 2021 report. The full report is out now and covers many aspects regarding the changes in orientation behaviour of European architects due to corona. As we track orientation behaviour regularly, we can clearly map out the changes in their behaviour and provide insights on their future orientation behaviour. This report covers 8 European countries and is based on 1,000 successful interviews with architects.
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For more information about our expertise and research on trade please contact the responsible partner below.
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Dirk Hoogenboom
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