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AMA Research are
pleased to announce the publication of the third edition of
AMA Research’s report: ‘Bathroom
and Kitchen Pods Market UK 2010 - 2014’. Offering excellent value
for money, this report represents a current and informed review of this
market, incorporating original input and primary research.
The UK prefabricated
pods market has experienced excellent growth in recent years,
reflecting high levels of government expenditure. Pods were initially
introduced because they evaded skill shortages and offered greater
efficiency in the construction process. More recently, their usage has
been motivated by the
greater drive to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and the
benefits associated with it. The recent economic and construction
downturn has however impacted on Pods and thesedevelopments are
assessed in detail in the report.
Written by marketing
professionals, this report provides a comprehensive and detailed
coverage of this dynamic market. It offers an appreciation
of the way in which the pods’ market has evolved so that future
prospects can be assessed more clearly. |
Recent trends include:-
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There is a shift in
the way construction and building is undertaken in the UK, with a move
towards greater levels of off-site construction. Since 2005
there has been a 100% increase in the use of off-site building
methods, which now makes up around 10% of the UK construction market.
Private and public sector clients are using off-site methods to keep
costs and time down.
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The Code for
Sustainable Homes and the maturing of the off-site supplier market
have encouraged private developers to realise the potential of
prefabricated pods. They can offer superior, factory-inspected
finishes and eliminate on-site breakages and theft, especially of
sanitaryware, ceramic tiles and brassware
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Shower-room pods
that offer a ‘wet-room’ solution are a key trend. Showering is
increasingly popular in the UK and shower-room pods with their smaller
footprint can be used where space is at a premium or there is a
requirement for extra durability or safety.
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The use of floorless
pods is becoming increasingly common, particularly in refurbishment
projects. A further motivating factor is access for the disabled user.
This has become more significant in the UK with changes to Part M
of the Building Regulations and the introduction of the
Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
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The major potential
for future growth lies in the domestic residential sector, in
particular social and affordable housing. The current downturn
in the housing market will only emphasise this evolution as costs
start to come under greater scrutiny.
Companies profiled
include:-
ALA Rational Systems,
Altor Industrie, Aquadream, Ardmore Construction Ltd, Balfour Beatty
Engineering Systems, Bathsystem, Baudet, Betonelement, Buchan Concrete
Solutions, Chrysalis Pod and Modular Systems, Crystal-en-suites, Deba,
EJ Badekabiner, Elements Europe, Ensuite Solutions, Eurocomponents,
European Ensuites, Gateway Bathroom Pods, Glafiba ApS, Hellweg
Badsysteme, Hemway Pod It, ISP Yapi, Kingspan, Kondor Bathroom Pods,
McAvoy Offsite, OEP Raterad, Offsite Solutions, Paddington Offsite,
Panaloc, Parmarine, PartAB, Pod Modules, Polypod, Premier Composites,
RB Farquhar Manufacturing, Rollalong, Saniflex UK, Schworerhaus,
Stelco Manufacturing, Sterchele, Swift Horsman, Taplanes, Technobath,
Terrapin, Useful Structures, Walker Modular.
Key areas
covered in the report:
BATHROOM AND KITCHEN PODS MARKET
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Overview of pods
market by value
2005-2009 with forecasts to 2014, market background and future
prospects.
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Key market drivers
– social and demographic trends, population growth, Government
policies etc.
PRODUCT TRENDS
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Overall product
mix
– by value and share
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Characteristics by
type -
bathroom, shower-room and kitchen. Design
considerations.
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Analysis of the
materials used
and their different characteristics - concrete, steel
framed and GRP.
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Examination of
major specification issues
– pod weight, use in multi-storey applications, type of floor and
feature flexibility.
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Environmental
concerns –
product waste and the ability to recycle.
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Specification and
installation trends
– who are the key influencers?
SUPPLIER TRENDS
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Market
shares of leading pods suppliers inc. supply structure
overview.
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Review and analysis
of leading suppliers,
including company
profile, turnover, key product areas etc. Summary of 30+ significant
other suppliers.
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Key trends
– market consolidation and analysis of changes in market situation.
END USE APPLICATION SECTORS
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Market mix by end use
sector –
by value and share.
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Consideration of the
key end use sectors
– domestic residential sector inc. flat/apartments, affordable and
social housing, private residential; hotels inc. branded budget and
up-market 5-star; student accommodation; military accommodation;
healthcare inc. nursing homes; prisons; offices etc.
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Analysis on how
pods meet the requirements of the different end users – ease of
maintenance, speed of construction and refurbishment, etc.
EXTERNAL INFLUENCES
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Social and
demographic changes
– increased demand for dwellings.
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UK Government policy
– investment in infrastructure, in education, the military, social
housing, etc.
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PPP/PFI
and the impact on construction programmes.
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The downturn in
the housing market and the impact on housing development
programmes.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
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Forecast growth in
pods;
usage up until 2014, with an indication as to which market sectors
will provide the greatest growth.
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Factors likely to
influence the adoption of pods
– greater awareness of off-site benefits and use of pods, increase in
social and affordable housing, the 2012 Olympics and the regeneration
projects.
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Government
initiatives
- encourage greater use of modern modular construction.
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