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New and Revised Reports from AMA Research Ltd The following reports have been published by AMA Research in the last four weeks.
Public Sector Investment provides lifeline for Facilities Management Market - 06/10/2008
	Facilities Management Outsourcing Market UK 2008-2012 The FM market is now approaching maturity in a number of sectors such as corporate offices, retail and most Central Government Departments. As a result of the more limited potential for increased penetration, growth over the short to medium term is likely to be significantly influenced by the current economic downturn. Some growth will continue to be supported by investment in the public sector, with the ‘Building Schools for the Future’ programme a key area of opportunity. Other areas of opportunity are likely to arise from investment in social housing, regeneration schemes and developments in connection with the 2012 Olympics..more..

Poor summer weather hampers Decking and Landscaping sector - 01/10/2008
	Domestic Decking and Landscaping Materials Market UK 2008-2012 The domestic decking and landscaping materials market was estimated at approximately £920m in 2007. Poor summer weather in 2007/08 and falling consumer confidence has not helped the market and short term prospects in 2008-09 will be difficult, but longer term prospects remain fundamentally strong as homeowners continue to invest in improvements to their gardens..more..

Olympic construction offers major opportunities for suppliers and contractors - 01/10/2008
	Olympic Construction and Refurbishment Market UK 2008-2012 The Olympics minister, Tessa Jowell, has stated that the total ceiling of £9.325 billion will not be exceeded, warning that no extra money will be spent on the Olympic Park and other preparations for 2012 beyond the sum already allocated. However, as the overall construction market is anticipated to have a difficult period, the Games will represent a major opportunity for suppliers and contractors across the sector over the next 4 years – particularly as this budget does not represent the full cost of preparing for and staging the Games, but represents the cost to the public sector of building the venues and infrastructure, with private sector involvement in transport, leisure and infrastructure etc, likely to contribute to a much larger overall spend...more..

No cushion against market uncertainty for the household textiles market - 01/10/2008
	Household Textiles Market UK 2008-2012 Household textiles is a mature market that has grown steadily in recent years and is dominated by replacement purchases The medium term forecasts for the market remain uncertain with current prospects of a downturn in 2008-09, though moderate gains to 2012 are forecast when the market is expected to reach just over £1.3 billion... more..
Hotel and Entertainment construction faces unsettling times ahead - 18/09/2008
	Construction in the Hotel and Entertainment Sector UK 2008-2012 The immediate outlook for entertainment construction is unsettled with a slowdown in output expected in 2008 of 2-3% due to lower levels of consumer confidence and spending. The main challenges facing the leisure industry and leisure construction over the next few years will continue due to stagnant house prices, rising energy costs, the strength of the Pound against the US Dollar; and the deteriorating performance of the UK economy. more..

Short term trading difficulties ahead for UK Adhesives Market - 17.09.2008
	Adhesives Market UK - 2008-2012 The UK adhesives market is set to experience a period of more uncertain trading in the short term, with the overall market forecast to decline by around 13% in the next two years to £654 million. By 2012 the UK adhesives industry is forecast to return closer to the market value experienced in 2007, reflecting more buoyant conditions 2010-2012. more..

Forthcoming Reports from AMA Research Ltd The following reports are due to be published shortly by AMA Research.
Goverment commitments drive growth in the construction of waste disposal facilities
	Waste Infrastructure Construction Market UK 2008-2012 Largely driven by the requirement of the Landfill Directive to divert municipal biodegradable waste from landfill, DEFRA and the Waste Resources Action Programme (WRAP) have implemented various programmes aimed at developing new technologies for treating biodegradable waste and at expanding the infrastructure for sorting ‘dry’ recyclables. This has contributed towards the expansion in the number of material recycling facilities (MRFs) and commercial composting sites.

Shower Market susceptible to wider market instability
	Shower Market - UK 2008-2012 The shower products market is highly influenced by the levels of consumer confidence in the economy and recent developments have served to increase the fiscal pressure on consumers, which is likely to be to the detriment of the shower industry. While consumers are resilient and generally optimistic, the swathe of bad news and poor economic or company results from the USA and from the UK are generally weighing upon consumer confidence and the consumer decision making process for many kinds of consumer durable purchases.

Market for bricks and blocks under pressure
	Bricks and Blocks Market - UK 2008-2012 The bricks and blocks market is hugely influenced by the residential building sector and, as such, is under significant pressure at the present time. This report assesses the current situation and looks at the factors likely to influence the future direction of the market in the short term and also in the medium to long term future.

Non-Domestic Heating and Ventilation to benefit from major government projects
	Non-Domestic Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Market UK - 2008-2012 Levels of future growth in the HVAC market are likely to be underpinned by sustained investment in health and education, also major construction projects, including, for example, the Olympic infrastructure and Commonwealth Games. Positive niche sector construction influences include growth in renewables and waste management operations, decommissioning of nuclear power stations, defence.

Home Office Furniture Replacement Market gains strength
	Home Office Furniture Market UK - 2008-2012 The Home Office Furniture Market is still in the growth phase of its product lifecycle and the vast majority of sales are new purchases. However, in recent years the market has developed in terms of design and style and products are becoming more durable, comfortable and sophisticated, more in keeping with commercial office furniture, but at the same time retaining some of the finishes associated with domestic furniture. We are beginning to see the signs that a replacement market is starting to grow, as consumers seek to replace lower value first time purchases with more aesthetic furniture.

Bright Future predicted for Sustainable Energy Products
	Sustainable Energy Products Market UK 2008-2012 At the end of 2004 there were 82,000 microgeneration installations – a growth rate of 22% by the end of 2007- however, in order to achieve the carbon emission targets, a step change in the uptake of the current technologies - probably close to 10m installations by 2030 - will be key to the success of the microgeneration contribution and this much higher volume usage will depend on technology development and continued government policy, funding and grants in addition to consumers being willing to pay more in up front capital costs in order to reduce the ongoing costs of energy.

Indifferent prospects in the Domestic Conservatory Market
	Domestic Conservatory Market UK 2008-2012 Sales of conservatories increased substantially from the late 1990s to 2004 when they peaked at an estimated 232,000 units. However, the conservatory market experienced a significant fall in demand towards the end of 2004, affecting the market performance to mid 2008, and this decline could last until 2010.