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Areas of Particular Interest
Include :
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The rapid growth of
the Irish economy over the last 10 years has led to a boom in
construction and house building and the buildings materials sector has
been a key beneficiary. However, in 2007 the construction sector has
begun to slow and will be followed by a more sedate and sustained
period of growth over the coming years.
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High levels of
consolidation in the builders merchants and retail DIY sector is
forecast to continue as the market matures and faces increasing
competition from overseas companies.
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The building
materials distribution sector is highly fragmented with around 600
outlets distributing building products to trade and domestic customers
in Ireland.
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Key drivers of
growth in the building materials market and estimated forecasts for
growth over the next few years.
Key areas of coverage in the report include:-
IRISH CONSTRUCTION MARKET
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Value
of Construction New Work Output in the Irish Republic.
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Forecasts for construction output beyond 2007.
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Analysis of output by sector in the Irish Construction Industry.
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The
impact of residential house building as the major driver of the
building materials Market.
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Analysis of the main drivers of growth in the construction industry.
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Analysis of building materials supply sector, including leading
players in the manufacture and supply of building materials to the
distribution sector.
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Impact
of the 2007 Budget and a look forward to the 2008 Budget, with an
analysis of total gross current spending on existing public services
for 2008, estimated to be almost €51 billion.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE BUILDING PRODUCTS
MARKET
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Analysis of the rise in construction costs and building materials
prices with a review of recent % rises in specific building materials.
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Impact
of residential house building as the major driver of the building
materials market and the impact of lower levels of completions
forecast over the next few years.
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The
impact of rising energy prices on both raw materials producers and the
building materials distribution sector, with an analysis of wholesale
energy prices.
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Overview of construction employment levels and labour costs.
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Analysis of spending levels under the new National Development Plan
2007-2013 ,which is expected to support public sector construction
activity for the next 7 years and will be a significant driver of
growth in the building materials sector.
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Major
legislative drivers affecting the building materials market including
construction products directive, waste disposal laws, energy
performance of buildings and the new conditions of contract for
government projects.
BUILDING PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTION
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Overview of the market size and structure for building materials
distribution in the Republic of Ireland including builders merchants,
retail DIY and independent hardware sectors.
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Market
trends from 2001-07, with forecasts up to 2011. Key factors
influencing market growth.
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Review
of recent consolidation activity among companies in the builders
merchants and DIY sector.
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Analysis of both the leading and smaller builders merchants, DIY
multiples and major hardware groups in the building materials sector –
market shares, trends, new market entrants.
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Overview of specialist retail outlets in the flooring, gardening,
timber, sanitary ware, kitchen and electrical appliance markets.
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Future
Prospects – recent and future changes in distribution.
The report is substantial with over
90 pages and 25 tables and charts (see right hand panel for a full
listing of contents including tables and charts)
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