Welcome to BDS

BDS is an independent and innovative market research consultancy with over 30 years’ experience specialising in minerals, heavy building materials industries and waste sectors.

Building knowledge
for success

BDS, originally established in 1989, undertakes the full range of marketing projects for clients within the construction and waste industries.

BDS track planning applications, produce an extensive list of industry focused reports and provide insight, marketing intelligence and bespoke consultancy in the following sectors: 

Who are BDS?

Latest News

Recent Publications

  • BDS Estimated Annual Output 2023 Reports for the Construction Industry can now be pre ordered!
  • The Estimated Annual Outputs (2023) of Asphalt Plants in Great Britain Report has now been published. Contact BDS to purchase your copy of the report.

BDS Consultancy

If you need consultancy support for the construction or waste industry contact BDS via the ‘contact us‘ page – we are here to help you.

The work of BDS is divided into three key areas

Intelligent
Planning

BDS monitor planning activity in a range of market sectors across all the planning authorities in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This information is made available to clients via the BDS online portal and monthly reports, through an annual subscription.

More about our planning activity services

Intelligent
Reports

BDS has a strong portfolio of publicly available directories, contract, outputs, surveys and industry sector reports.

More about our published reports

Intelligent
Consultancy

BDS undertake industry focused consultancy work and has an extensive list of clients who commission bespoke, independent and industry sectors surveys and studies. These include market size assessment & analysis / prospects for new investments / business & product development / acquisition appraisals / commercial due diligence / company analysis, markets & prices / market-based research.

More about our consultancy services

BDS is perfectly positioned to help you develop and achieve your operational and strategic goals.

The website will give an introduction to what we offer but, for a more complete discussion, please do not hesitate to contact the contact the BDS team to discuss your requirements further.

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