Aim of this survey
The Quarterly Survey of Building Materials: Sand and Gravel (marine dredged) is conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
DBT uses the information for monitoring trends in the construction industries. For the benefit of industry, and the public generally, building materials information is published by DBT in their Building materials and components: monthly statistics.
What you need to know
To complete the survey, you will need the following information:
- the quantity of sand and gravel produced and sold by your business
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)
Population: UK constructional and building material manufacturing businesses
Sample: approximately 70
Frequency: quarterly
Dispatch dates
Quarter 1: 11 March
Quarter 2: 27 June
Quarter 3: 26 September
Quarter 4: 16 December
Return-by dates
Quarter 1: 8 April
Quarter 2: 8 July
Quarter 3: 7 October
Quarter 4: 7 January
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, which are registered for VAT and/or PAYE or with Companies House. Your response ensures we represent your industry.
The Quarterly Survey of Building Materials: Sand and Gravel (marine dredged) is conducted under the provisions of the Statistics of Trade Act 1947. Once selected, your business is legally obliged to comply. You cannot appeal your selection.
How to complete this survey
The Quarterly Survey of Building Materials: Sand and Gravel (marine dredged) 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.
You may receive a reminder 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 076.
Er mwyn gwneud cais am ffurflen Gymraeg (to speak to someone in Welsh): 0300 1234 921.