Construction Industry: Market Research Report

December 2011 | 247 pages | ID: C0DEFBF0388EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

The global outlook series on the Construction Industry provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.

The report acquaints the reader with the industry’s changing dynamics and provides brief insights into the recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities.

Markets briefly summarized to provide the reader a prelude to regional dynamics include Canada, Japan, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Russia, the UK, The Netherlands, Australia, China, India, New Zealand, and UAE among others.

Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 1,659 companies worldwide.

Contents

1.OVERVIEW

Construction Industry Recovers from Financial Crisis
Asia Pacific to Lead
China - A Global Behemoth
Eastern and Central European Countries to Lead Recovery in Europe
Americas Hold Promise
Australasia to Register Robust Growth in Construction Spending
Middle East Recovers Remarkably
Africa – A Mixed Bag
Impact of Global Economic Downturn- Recent Past Review

Table 1. GDP Growth Trend Across Major Economies: 2009-2011

Current & Future Analysis

Table 2. World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Construction Industry by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Construction Spending Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 3. World 5-Year Perspective for Construction by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Spending on Construction Sector for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011 & 2015

Construction Equipment Industry to Recover Sharply

Table 4. World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Construction Industry by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Construction Spending Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 5. World 5-Year Perspective for Construction by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Spending on Construction Sector for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011 & 2015

Global Building Materials Market Set to Grow
Brief Account of Select Building Materials Markets
A Review of Cement Market
Green Building Materials Market Soars
Demand Rising for Roofing Materials
Demand for Glass to Grow in Near Future
Bright Future Ahead for Ceramic Tiles Market
Convenience and Cost Drive Plastics Market
Digital Printing to Resuscitate Wallpaper Market
Non-woven Wallpapers Expand Their Market Share
Faux Finishes Hold Promise
Positive Outlook for Global Particleboard Production in the Near Term
Insight into Select Segments
Prefabricated Housing
Types of Prefabricated Housing
Increased Use of Prefabricated Buildings
Systems-Built Houses: Revolutionizing the Dynamics of the Housing Industry in the UK and the US
Solar Powered Manufactured Homes: A Technological Breakthrough
Double Decker Factory-built Homes: Uncovering a Propitious Niche
Nonresidential Prefabricated Building Systems
Types of Nonresidential Prefabricated Building Systems
Metal Building Systems: Driving the Market
Metal Building Systems – Ruling the Agricultural Market
Modular Construction Soars in Popularity
IT Gaining Acceptance in Construction Industry

2.MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

3.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS

4.PRODUCT LAUNCHES

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

1.UNITED STATES

An Overview
US Housing Market Continues to Struggle
Foreigners Eye Housing Market
Construction Activity At All Time Low – Recent Past Review
US Building Materials Market Set to Revive
Insight into Select Segments
Green Construction and Non-Building Sectors Rebound Sharply
Prefabricated Housing
Manufactured Homes Market
Manufactured Homes: The Future Ahead
Nonresidential Prefabricated Building Systems
Key Statistics

Table 6. Housing Starts in the United States (2006-2012): Yearly Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts (In 000 Units)

Table 7. Housing Starts in the United States (2006-2010): Yearly Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts (In '000s) by Size of Housing Unit - Single, 2-4 and 5+ Units

Table 8. Housing Starts in the United States (2006-2010): Yearly Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts (In '000s) by Regions - North East, Mid-West, South, and West

Table 9. Housing Starts in the United States (2006-2010): Yearly Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts (In '000s) by Family Size - Single and Multiple Family

Table 10. Building Permits in the United States (2006- Mar 2011): Yearly Breakdown of Number of Permits (In '000s)

Table 11. Building Permits in the United States (2006- 2009): Yearly Breakdown of Number of Permits (In '000s) by Size of Housing Unit - Single, 2-4, and 5+ Units

2.CANADA

Overview
High Vacancy Rates Challenge Non-Residential Construction Segment
Ontario’s Construction Market to Grow Robustly
Key Statistics

Table 12. Building Permits in Canada (2006-2010): Breakdown of Value of Building Permits (in $ Million) by Building Type

Table 13. Building Permits in Canada (2006-2010): Breakdown of Value of Building Permits (in $ Million) by Province & Territory

Table 14. Canadian Construction Industry (2007-2011): Breakdown of Capital Expenditures (in $ Million)

3.JAPAN

Overview
Asian Investors Flock Japanese Real Estate Market
Building Materials Market
Trends in Wood Products Industry
Remodeling Fuels Wood Products Consumption
Trend Towards Western and Semi-Western Housing Construction

4.EUROPE

Overview

Table 15. European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Construction by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Construction Spending Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 16. European 5-Year Perspective for Construction by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Spending on Construction Sector for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011 & 2015

Table 17. European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Construction Industry by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures of Construction Machinery in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 18. European 5-Year Perspective for Construction by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales of Construction Machinery for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011 & 2015

Construction Equipment Market to Grow Robustly

Table 19. European Construction Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for Mini Excavators, Telescopic Handlers, Crawler Excavators, Wheeled Loaders, Backhoe Loaders and Others

4A.GERMANY

Overview
Prefabricated Housing – An Insight

4B.ITALY

Industry Overview

4C.POLAND

Overview
Roofing Materials Market to Grow Strongly

4D.RUSSIA

Russian Construction Products Market Set to Recover from Financial Crisis
Overview of Building Products Market
Interior Doors
Floor Covering
Stretch Ceilings
Windows
Green Technologies

4E.SPAIN

Overview

4F.THE UNITED KINGDOM

Overview
Construction Industry Shows Signs of Recovery

Table 20. Number of Professionals in the UK Construction Market (2010)

UK Companies Reap Profits in Foreign Markets
IT Penetrates the Construction Industry

4G.SCOTLAND

4H.NORTHERN IRELAND

Overview

5.ASIA-PACIFIC

Table 21. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Construction Industry by Geographic Region – China, India, Japan and Rest of Asia Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Construction Spending Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 22. Asia-Pacific 5-Year Perspective for Construction Industry by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Spending on Construction Sector for China, India, Japan and Rest of Asia Pacific Markets for Years 2011 & 2015

5A.AUSTRALIA

An Overview
Commercial Construction Industry to Grow Strongly
Outlook

5B.NEW ZEALAND

Overview
Kitset Housing: A New Zealand Prodigy

5C.CHINA

Overview
Construction Equipment Market to Grow Strongly

Table 23. Construction Equipment Market in China (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Wheeled Loaders, Crawler Excavators, Mini Excavators, Crawler Dozers, Asphalt Finishers, Wheeled Excavators, Motor Graders and Others

5D.INDIA

Construction Sector
Market Snapshots
Building Materials Sector Overview
An Overview of the Cement Industry
Construction Equipment Sector
Overview

Table 24. Indian Construction Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Segment

5E.INDONESIA

Market Trends
Construction and Mining Heavy Machinery Sales to Rise

5F.SINGAPORE

Overview

6.THE MIDDLE EAST

6A.UAE

Overview
Construction Equipment Industry

6B.QATAR

Construction Equipment Industry

7.LATIN AMERICA

7A.CHILE

Overview
Global Directory