NEWS AND NEW REPORT INFORMATION

The following reports have been published by AMA Research in the last few weeks.

-NEW- 1st edition of new report on the Internet Plumbing Market published 

Internet Plumbing Market - UK 2009-2013

The Internet plumbing market has shown exceptional levels of growth over the last five years. A growing number of UK households have Internet access and more consumers have the confidence and knowledge to buy online. The Internet has removed barriers to entry previously enjoyed by traditional store-based retailers and other suppliers. This has allowed small and medium size e-tailers to enter the plumbing market, creating a new competitive dynamic. It has also encouraged other suppliers such as store-based bathroom retailers and catalogue companies to enter the online e-retail sector. more

 -NEW- Continued government investment supports central government construction programmes - for now

Central Government Construction Market - UK 2009-2013

While the programme of redevelopments in some sectors of Central Government construction is now largely over, other sectors still offer good prospects over the next few years, supported by government investment in increasing the provision of prison accommodation, improvements to the Fire and Rescue Services, investment in defence accommodation and developments in connection with the 2012 Olympics.The report reviews current estate size and future estate strategy and should be of particular interest to engineering consultancy firms, contractors, suppliers and construction professionals, and provides a comprehensive review of the central government construction sector. more

 -NEW- Growth in healthcare RMI underpinned by investment in buildings by NHS

Healthcare RMI Market - UK 2009-2013

Growth in the market for healthcare RMI is primarily underpinned by investment in buildings and M & E maintenance by NHS Trusts in England, which account for around 60% of RMI output. NHS Trusts from the other three countries account for around 15% of demand, while independent hospitals and private nursing homes also have significant RMI budgets. more

Consumer confidence remains fragile in the wood/laminate flooring sector

Wood/Laminate Flooring Market - UK 2009-2013

Recovery in the wood / laminate flooring market in the medium term will be restrained, given the uncertainties in the underlying economy and employment prospects. Consumer confidence remains fragile and difficult conditions in many non-residential sectors will undermine the speed of any recovery in the sector. In the longer term, however, prospects will be more influenced by attitudes towards wood flooring which still appear relatively positive in all key market sectors. more 

New study of electrical products market reveals complex structure of distribution channels

Distribution of Electrical Products in Building Applications - UK 2009-2013

The distribution of electrical products is complex and involves a number of routes to market, due to the wide range of products covered, with products often passing through more than one distribution channel.  Key distribution trends include; online sourcing and through catalogue operations, intense competition and multi-channel distribution, broadening of product ranges, consolidation through acquisitions and mergers, product development and a stronger emphasis on energy efficient and sustainable products. more

Electricity Generating Set Market (up to 750 kVA) - UK 2009-2013

In 2008, the value of total production of generators, up to 750 kVA in the UK, was estimated to be in excess of £1 billion, illustrating the substantial nature of the UK genset export trade, which also tends to strengthen the UK genset industry. Key factors underpinning market growth include underlying growth in electricity consumption, and the trend to clean, secure power, also emergency power and disaster recovery, while forecast long-term shortages of power are also likely to represent significant motivating factors. more

 -NEW- 1st edition of new report on the DPC and DPM market in the UK 

Damp Proof Products Market - UK 2009-2013

 -NEW- New report from AMA considers the kitchen and bathroom worktop market in the UK

Domestic Kitchen and Bathroom Worktops Market - UK 2009-2013

Recent years have seen a blurring of the distinction between the kitchen and other living areas within the home, particularly in the higher priced sector of the housing market and the luxury apartment sector. In these locations the kitchen has become a place for socialising, entertaining and relaxing, as well as somewhere for cooking and washing up. Consequently, the focus on the layout and design of the kitchen has increased in importance, with an emphasis on seating areas and workstations, e.g. large sinks, island and peninsular units etc. Consumers willing to devote a high level of expenditure to a new kitchen are spending a larger share of their budget on sinks and worktops, placing more importance on appliances, accessories and elements such as lighting. 

Garden Rooms Market - UK 2009-2013

The garden rooms and buildings market is relatively new and, consequently, had been experiencing good levels of growth until relatively recently. The potential for growth is limited by the number of households with adequate sized gardens. However, with only an estimated 200,000 garden rooms and buildings already installed in the UK, and approximately 15 million gardens, there is plenty of scope for long-term growth.

Variable performance between sectors of Plant Hire market indicates different market influences

Plant Hire Market - UK 2010-2014

Plant hire has experienced a difficult 2009, but different sectors making up this market perform differently reflecting their end-use sectors. For example all product groups in the earth moving sector have experienced substantial decline due to their dependence on the construction and housebuilding sectors. In contrast, the powered access and materials handling product groups have showed lower rates of decline; the powered access market benefits from a wide range of end-users and the material handling sector benefits from its involvement in the waste and recycling industries. 

The DIY market is already experiencing some recovery and longer term prospects are relatively optimistic due to the fundamental lack of housing supply within the UK, as well as the fact that people will always have a requirement to update and improve their homes. Despite the market being relatively mature, several of the major retailers are looking to expand their store networks, which should provide some growth from new sales space.  

Drive to reduce carbon emissions underpins continued growth of energy-saving lighting market

Energy Efficient Lighting Market - UK 2010 - 2014

Growth in the greater lighting products market is constrained by the relative maturity of the sector. However, energy saving lighting has expanded in line with the focus on environmental concerns, specifically the use of energy and minimising carbon emissions which has now been given priority status by legislators within the UK and EU.