Smaller builders still upbeat despite economic headwinds

Small and medium-sized builders are still optimistic about workloads despite inflation and wider cost of living pressures on household budgets.
A  survey by the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) of its customers revealed that almost one-fifth had ‘too much’ or ‘more than usual’ work in the pipeline
Even with a cost of living squeeze on domestic spending, 70% said demand had remained stable or increased and they had not felt the impact yet of tightening