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AMA Research have published the fifth edition of the
The Housebuilding Market 2005 –
focusing specifically on Windows, Doors, and
Roofline Products. The report reviews developments in the
new housing market and is based on a primary research programme of
interviews with housebuilders throughout the UK. Key areas in the report:-
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Detailed assessment of the housebuilding market - housing starts &
completions, analysis by sector (private/public), forecasts of future
trends.
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Review of Housebuilders - major builders, volumes, market shares,
positioning.
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Windows, Doors, and Conservatories - volumes analysis by material,
growth of PVCu and composites, recent trends and future forecasts, factors
influencing choice of materials.
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Roofline Products - guttering, soffits, fascia and barge boards. Volume
analysis by material, growth of PVCue, recent trends and future forecasts,
factors influencing choice of materials.
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Buying & Specification Process - review of factors influencing
decision makers in the specification and buying processes, choices of
material, sources of supply, purchase and installation responsibilities.
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Database of the top UK housebuilders
- Optional listing includes over
600 Head and Regional offices (Available at Additional cost).
The report provides a comprehensive review of developments in the new
housing market for doors, windows, conservatories and roofline
products. The overall housing market has continued to evolve over the
last decade with substantial changes to the mix between public and
private sectors, the size and style of dwellings and specifications
levels.
Areas of particular interest:-
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Continued adoption of PVCu within the window sector.
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Considerable increased influence of composites in
entrance door sector.
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Changes in material usage in roofline products.
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Increased adoption of French style patio doors driven by
consumer demand.
Key areas of coverage in the report include:-
HOUSEBUILDING MARKET
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New housing starts and completions – trends since 1990,
review of market volatility in recent years, forecasts up to 2008,
analysis of housing starts by for public and private sectors region.
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Analysis by sector – Private, Local Authority, Housing
Associations, changing market mix, factors influencing the market,
future trends, value of housebuilding output by sector.
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Market structure – stock of buildings in UK, ownership
structure, average household number, housing stock by age of dwelling,
average price of new dwellings, residential property transactions, price
of land for new house building.
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Current market conditions – forecasts of steady and
sustainable growth
HOUSEBUILDERS
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Overall market size, number of builders, market shares of leading
housebuilders.
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Rationalisation of industry structure, recent acquisitions etc.
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Review of major national housebuilders - volume of completions, market
position.
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Regional and local housebuilders.
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Optional database of leading housebuilders, including regional offices
WINDOWS DOORS & CONSERVATORIES
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Market size by volume & product in New Housing sector - trends and
forecasts.
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Key trends in window, entrance & patio door markets. Conservatory
market developments and future prospects.
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Frame material usage by product in new build - growth of PVCu,
composite doors, volume and mix levels of usage by material.
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Changes in material over last three years and anticipated changes in
next two years. Factors influencing choice of frame material - market
sector, size/value, consumer demand etc.
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Survey of housebuilders usage levels of alternative frame materials by
product.
ROOFLINE PRODUCTS
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Market size by volume & product in New Housing sector - trends and
forecasts.
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Key trends in the gutter, soffit, fascia and barge boards markets.
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Material usage by product in new build - growth of PVCu,, volume and
mix levels of usage by material.
BUYING & SPECIFICATION PROCESSES
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Key factors and decision-makers influencing specification of frame
material and architectural ironmongery.
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Source of supply - Builders Merchants, Joinery Specialists, Window
Companies, Roofline Specialists, Own Manufacture etc. Influence of
changing material usage on supply sources.
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Responsibility for purchase & installation of windows, doors and
roofline products - product variations, role of sub-contractors and
housebuilders.
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Increasing adoption of national and regional purchase agreements and
use of preferred suppliers.
The report provides a comprehensive review of developments in doors,
windows, conservatories and roofline products within the new housing
sector.
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