by Dave Ruston | 14/11/2024 | Blog, Eureka! Research, Tradespeople
We are delighted to announce that Eureka! Research have been appointed as the lead consultant on a major new study into the skills gap in the construction sector. Funded by TrustMark, the only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around the...
by Dave Ruston | 22/08/2024 | Blog, Building products, Eureka! Research, Market research, Merchants and retailers, Plumbing and heating, Tradespeople
We are very pleased to announce a new research study about heating parts and spares in partnership with Wolseley. Eureka! have been asked to collect insight and feedback on some exciting changes planned for the Wolseley Plumb and Parts business in the near future....
by Dave Ruston | 03/07/2024 | Blog, Building products, Eureka! Research, Machinery and construction, Merchants and retailers, Tradespeople
We attended the Installer Show at the NEC last week. It is a superb way to catch up with many faces from across the plumbing, heating and bathroom sector. But it is also a good way to hear from industry leaders via a range of panel discussions, keynote talks, and...
by Dave Ruston | 15/05/2024 | Blog, Eureka! Research, Home improvements, Merchants and retailers, Plumbing and heating, Tradespeople
We’ve been hearing some very mixed things about the state of the repair and renovation market so far this year. At Eureka, we believe that installers are a fantastic barometer of demand for trades out there in the real world. The sentiment of these sole...
by Dave Ruston | 08/03/2024 | Blog, Eureka! Research, Home improvements, Market research, Merchants and retailers
The dust is now finally settling on the most ambitious study ever undertaken with independent retailers across the UK kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry. Conducted on behalf of KBB Review, the leading business magazine in the KBB retailer sector, and supported by...
by Richard Mace | 08/12/2023 | Blog, Building products, Eureka! Research, Home improvements, Plumbing and heating, Tradespeople
You may have already read our recent report At the cliff edge, which laid bear some of the challenges faced by tradespeople regarding staffing, apprenticeships, and the wider confidence levels of homeowners. Our report was undoubtedly a difficult read for many in the...
