Aim of this survey

Office for National Statistics conducts the Monthly Survey of Building Materials: Bricks on behalf of the Department of Business and Trade (DBT). The information is used for monitoring trends in the construction industries.

For the benefit of industry, and the public generally, building materials information is published by DBT on their Building materials and components: monthly statistics page.

The survey is voluntary, but your co-operation in completing the questionnaire would be appreciated.

What you need to know

To complete the survey, you will need the following information:

  • opening and closing stock, quantity for the production and delivery of bricks

All information you provide is strictly confidential.

Survey information

Selection criteria: UK trading businesses registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) and/or Pay as You Earn (PAYE) or with Companies House

Population: UK constructional and building material manufacturers

Sample: approximately 65

Frequency: monthly

Dispatch date: 22nd of each month

Return-by date: 8th of each month

Dispatch and return-by dates are a guide. They are subject to change due to national holidays and weekends.

Why you were selected

Your business has been selected from a directory of businesses in the UK that are registered for VAT and/or PAYE or with Companies House. Your response ensures we represent your industry.

How to complete this survey

The Monthly Survey of Building Materials: Bricks has moved to our online Secure Data Collection platform. 

We will write to you once we are ready for you to complete your survey online. Your letter will include a unique enrolment code and explain how to register and complete the survey. 

Complete this survey online

Reminders are issued automatically, so you may receive one if you submit data just before or after the return date.

If you need help

If your question is not answered above, you may be able to find the answer in the About ONS business surveys section.

You can call us on 0300 1234 931. Please quote the three-digit survey ID: 074.

Er mwyn gwneud cais am ffurflen Gymraeg (to speak to someone in Welsh): 0300 1234 921.