Malcolm Gough, the Sales & Marketing Director of Talasey Group / Natural Paving Products, is the latest expert to join the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) panel.

BMBI is an extension of the Builders Merchants Federation. It works to measure repair, maintenance & improvement (RMI) building activity in the UK. Additionally, it has a panel made up of 12 industry experts that speak exclusively for their markets. Malcolm will be speaking for natural stone landscaping products, vitrified paving and artificial grass.

Bringing valuable insights and context to industry data, the panel of leading industry experts is integral to the success of the BMBI. Malcolm has been chosen for his 30 years' experience in the landscaping and construction sector and will add his perspective to the latest issues, opportunities, new legislation, industry schemes and government policies.

Malcolm says of his new appointment: “This is a fantastic opportunity for me and I feel privileged to have been selected to the panel. The BMBI plays a crucial role in the merchant industry, helping build awareness and understanding of the market and it’s dynamics. I look forward to helping out the organisation as it sets its gaze forward to yet another year of continued success."

Malcolm will also help the BMBI produce reliable, up-to-date reports that use GfK’s Builders Merchant Point of Sale Tracking Data, analysing sales data from more than 80% of generalist builders merchants across Great Britain. The organisation produces an in-depth quarterly review of what is happening in the market.

For more information about the BMBI, visit www.bmbi.co.uk

For more information about Natural Paving Products, visit www.naturalpaving.co.uk