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Renewable Energy - Domestic Biomass
Market - UK 2010-2014
Renewable technologies in total provide
about 4% of the UK’s electricity and, currently, biomass in the UK provides
about 1% of heat generation in the UK, which is well below the EU average.
Biomass is material of biological origin and can be either plant or animal
matter, although in the context of burning biomass to provide energy for
heat and electricity it is likely to be plant matter,
such as wood from forestry or processing,
that is the main feedstock.
This report reviews the size and prospects
for biomass, comparing developments in the UK and other EU markets,
evaluating key drivers and barriers to growth, impact of Government
initiatives and subsidies, leading suppliers etc. Longer term growth
forecasts up to 2020 are also evaluated, including the possible impact of
the change in Government. more
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Overview of key European electrical wholesale markets published |
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Electrical Wholesale Market - Western Europe 2010-2014
This report provides an overview
of the electrical wholesale markets
in France, Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands.
Each country review includes analysis of the economic and construction
background, focusing on trends and developments in the 2008-10 period. The
report then presents an overview of the current structure of the electrical
wholesale market in each country, reviewing
recent trends and forecasts up to 2014 together with analysis of market
structure and key players by
country. In addition, the report represents a companion to AMA
Research's report on the UK Electrical Wholesale Market republished in 2010,
the 10th edition of this report.
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Market for ground and air source heat pumps set for significant growth |
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Renewable Energy - Ground and Air Source Heat Pumps
Market - UK 2010-2014
Heat pumps
are used to heat buildings and water in the commercial, industrial and
residential sectors in the UK. In many European countries, heat pumps have
been an accepted system and technology in all three sectors for 2 -3 decades
and in some of these countries statistics are more easily available than in
the UK. In the UK, the market for Heat Pumps is underdeveloped and, as part
of the new renewable heat strategy needed to reduce energy usage and costs,
it is currently unable to compete financially with alternative energy
sources.
This report reviews
the current market for heat pumps and highlights government initiatives to
help the growth of renewable heat technologies. Product
mix and key applications are also reviewed, together with an overview of the
supply, distribution and installation routes.The
government's target of 15% of energy to be derived from renewables by 2020
anticipates significant growth of ground
and air source heat pumps in order to meet this commitment
and the report reviews the key drivers and barriers to growth in the medium
term.
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Average growth rates of 1-3% expected for adhesives market as economy
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Trade Adhesives Market - UK 2010-2014
As a mature market, the adhesives
market generally follows the economy and has therefore experienced
difficult trading conditions in recent years. The market is expected to
return to average rates of growth of 1-3% once the economy recovers, boosted
by the expected improvement in output in new build and RMI. Factors
supporting the market include high levels of government capital
expenditure, although this is set to decline, growth in specialist markets
such as tiling, allowing greater differentiation and added value, evolving
legislation leading to a requirement for higher specification, more
sustainable, products and high raw material costs resulting in price
inflation and growing market value.
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Roofing Contractors Market - UK 2010-2014
Roofing contractors have experienced a very
difficult period in 2008-09 due to the rapid fall in housebuilding and a
decline in the non-domestic construction sector. This report reviews the
structure of the roof contracting market assessing overall market size,
trends, key market drivers and future prospects up to 2014. In addition, use
of alternative roofing materials is evaluated - tiles, membranes, metal and
roof glazing - while also assessing activity levels and prospects in
housebuilding / non-domestic sectors and new build and RMI.
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Major new initiatives set to expand the investment in wind power
technology |
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Wind
Power Construction Market - UK 2010-2020
Major new initiatives have been announced
in early 2010 to expand the investment in wind power to help meet the
Government's ambitious targets for electricity generation through renewable
technologies. This report assesses current programmes, including both
onshore and offshore developments reviewing investment levels, major
players, Government support etc. In particular, the report focuses on
construction activity reviewing timing of programmes, major contractors,
planning issues and barriers to development over the next 5 years and
beyond.
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Technological developments
offer opportunities for future growth in Pump Market-
12/07/2010 |
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Pump Market - UK 2010-2014
The UK pump market has struggled in recent
years, and short term performance is likely to continue to be impacted
by the difficult economic situation. The over-riding and increasingly
significant issue of pricing pressure in a number of low-mid market
sectors is also likely to constrain growth in the market. Technological
developments which have improved the operational efficiencies of the
pumps, reduced operating costs and educed the noise levels offer
opportunities for market growth in the future as economic conditions
allow.
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Good
growth anticipated in the medium term for Special Needs Bathroom equipment-
07/07/2010 |
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Special Needs
Bathroom Market - UK 2010-2014
With an ageing UK population,
there is a strong trend towards inclusive design, particularly in the UK
bathroom industry. As a result, special needs bathroom products suitable for
use by all users are likely to exhibit significant market potential in years
to come. The UK special needs bathroom market had been growing in volume and
value until the impact of the recent economic recession, but like other
higher value consumer goods has been under considerable pressure more
recently, resulting from the difficult new housebuilding sector and also the
home improvement sector. However, in the medium-longer term as the economy
improves and UK consumers become more diverse in terms of age and ability,
good growth is expected in this market sector.
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Commercial Sector offers good potential for Underfloor Heating Market-
05/07/2010 |
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Underfloor Heating Market - UK 2010-2014
The UK underfloor heating (UFH) market is classified into
three product types for the purpose of this report, consisting of water
based, electric and combined heating systems and associated controls.
Figures relate to materials only and exclude installation work. Education
and health were the fastest growing sectors in this market in 2009 thanks to
increased government spending commitments, but these markets are likely to
decline once cuts are implemented
by the coalition government. However, the commercial market remains largely
untouched by UFH, and offers good potential for manufacturers and suppliers,
with a relatively low take up of products in the office and leisure sectors
in particular.
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Tentative improvements in the housebuilding and housemoving sectors holds
out hope for recovery
- 01/07/2010 |
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Window
Coverings Market - UK 2010-2014
As a mature market, heavily dependent on replacement demand, sales
of windowcoverings sales tend to be deferred when the economic
climate deteriorates with consumers tending to put off major purchases
or trade down as a "stop-gap" solution. Low
levels of housebuilding and housemoving have impacted on the market, but
tentative signs of recovery in the second half of 2009 hopefully
indicate the worst is over - at least in the domestic market.
Commercial markets for blinds will continue to be difficult in
2010-11,, but changing tastes for alternative styles will offer
opportunities for suppliers in key markets, with the housing market
hopefully offering steady and sustained recovery prospects in 2010.
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Recovery in Builders Merchants Market anticipated later in 2010
- 28/06/2010 |
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Builders
and Plumbers Merchants Market - UK 2010-2014
Merchants
reported much tougher trading conditions during 2008 and 2009. Some companies have
undertaken strategies to help them weather the storm, including job
losses, branch closures and cancellation or delay of new building work or
refurbishment.
With the background of a recovering building and construction industry
however, the merchants’ market is expected to begin recovery later in 2010
and into 2011 and
grow to be worth over £12bn in 2014.
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Student Accommodation sector continues to offer good prospects as
institutions strive to meet rising demand for quality accommodation
- 23/06/2010 |
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Higher Education and Student Accommodation - UK 2010-2014
The report specifically reviews
construction activity in
the higher education sector, focusing on the structure of the university
system, the impact of rising student numbers, new building plans and the
growth of the student accommodation sector. The report also provides an
overview of different sources of university capital funding and current
capital building programmes taking place in UK universities.
Prospects beyond the General Election are uncertain as capital spending
plans will come under greater pressure, but the Student Accommodation sector
continues to offer good prospects as institutions strive to meet rising
demand from UK and overseas students for quality accommodation - while also
replacing some of the outdated stock built in the 1960s / early 1970s.
The current state of the university estate and infrastructure backlog is
also assessed, together with an overview of leading construction contractors,
specifiers and consortia
operating in the higher education sector,
while the different funding models for student accommodation provision are
also reviewed.
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Recovering demand for office and retail space
should underpin some recovery in interior refurbishment
- 09/06/2010 |
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Commercial Interior Refurbishment Market -
UK 2010-2014
The
commercial interior fit-out & refurbishment industry experienced
strong growth up to 2008, worth around
£8bn according to AMA estimates. As
we have defined it, the market primarily comprises main contractors
typically project managing the interior fit-out element of non-domestic
newbuild/shell & core developments,
and full upgrades or refurbishment of existing non-domestic premises.
The recession has had a significant impact on the market in 2009-10,
driving down demand for new and refurbished office and retail premises in
particular. The slowdown in new build in these sectors has been dramatic
with falls of over 50% in new orders, but there are indications that demand
for space is recovering which should also underpin some recovery in interior
refurbishment in the medium term. The report reviews recent market and
sector trends, likely performance in 2010, and assesses key market drivers
and future prospects up to 2014 - together with a review of major players
and recent restructuring. more
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Health of the construction sector influences the utilities
connections market
- 08/06/2010 |
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Utilities Connections Market - UK 2010-2014
Incorporating all activities and
processes involved with the connection of gas, electricity, water and
telecoms to both new and existing premises through the national networks,
the utilities connections market includes domestic, commercial, industrial,
public sector and retail schemes, etc. The market is subject to a number of
influences with the health of the construction sector remaining of paramount
importance. Due to the downturn in key construction sectors such as
housing, offices and industrial over the last 18 months-2 years, the
connection market has performed less well than in previous years with both
gas and electricity connections declining into 2008-09.
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15% of
the UK's energy to be derived from renewable sources by 2020
- 04/06/2010 |
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Utilities Renewables Sector - UK 2010-2014
Energy generation from
renewable sources in the UK has a long history with considerable
number of hydro-electric generation stations installed in the 1950’s &
1960’s with a smaller percentage first commissioned in the 1930’s. However,
recent legislative obligations have boosted the use of renewable energy in
the UK over the last decade, driven primarily by wind power.
The UK has signed up to the EU Renewable Energy Directive which
indicates a target of 15% of the UK’s energy (including heat, energy
generation and transport energy) to be derived from renewable sources by
2020. This represents a significant advance on the estimated 5-6% in
2008-09. In order to achieve these targets the UK government published
The UK Renewable Energy Strategy in 2009. The strategy sets up specific
targets for the increased use of renewable sources for energy & heat
generation and transport energy to 2020.
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Increased reliance on imported gas and renewables reflect shift in energy
supply patterns
- 02/06/2010 |
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Utilities Construction Market - UK 2010-2014
The UK utility market is now
fully de-regulated with trading subject to the scrutiny of Government
utility regulators to ensure fair competition between suppliers, set price
limitations and ensure that the consumer receives a quality service. The UK
is seeing a period of changing energy supply patterns, as more
reliance is placed on imported gas and on new sources of electricity
generation, such as renewables.
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Focus shifts from recovering household waste towards commercial and
industrial waste recycling
- 01/06/2010 |
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Waste Management Market - UK 2010-2014
Since 2000, the market for
waste collection, treatment and disposal services has increased year-on
year, from under £3bn to around £8.4bn in 2008. In addition the materials
recovery sector was valued at around £7.4bn giving a combined value of just
under £16bn. For 2009, it is estimated that output values have decreased due
to the impact of the recession on the levels of waste arisings and materials
collected for disposal and recycling. Over the longer term, however, there
will continue to be a shift away from landfilling waste towards material
recovery and recycling, resulting in an expansion of infrastructure in
particular material recycling facilities, mechanical biological treatment
plants, advanced composting systems and commercial scale autoclaves. There
will also be a change in focus from recovering household waste towards
commercial & industrial waste recycling, which has hitherto remained exempt
from much waste legislation.
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Bedroom Furniture market likely to remain under pressure in the short to
medium term -
24/05/2010 |
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Domestic
Bedroom Furniture Market - UK 2010-2014
The Bedroom Furniture market is
expected to remain under pressure in the short to medium term, reflecting
factors such as pressure on margins which are being squeezed by increased
raw materials cost, also continued pressure on margins from imports, and the generally difficult economic
climate for consumers and businesses alike. However, in the medium to longer
term the increasing, also the aging population is likely to boost demand for products in the mid
to upper sector of the market, in addition to a small but rising demand for
products in niche sectors, such as furniture adapted to meet the
requirements of disabled consumers.
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Issue 3 of the Housebuilding Forecasts Bulletin
released
- 13/05/2010 |
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Housebuilding and RMI Forecasts Bulletin _ Great Britain: Issue 3 May 2010
The 3rd issue of the “Housebuilding and RMI Forecasts
Bulletin GB” is now available providing a quarterly
review of the domestic construction sector. The bulletin
contains the very latest statistics and information on
housebuilding, together with medium and longer term forecasts.
The information covers Great Britain and includes regional
statistics and forecasts for England, Wales and Scotland. Also
included are data and forecasts for the English regions. more
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Issue 11 of the Construction Forecasts Bulletin
released - 10/05/2010 |
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Non-Domestic Construction and RMI Forecasts Bulletin _ Great Britain:
Issue 11 April 2010
This quarterly publication
is based on the company’s in-depth knowledge of the construction and
building products industries, derived from both their extensive report
archive and commercial projects, combined with statistical material and
interviews with leading organisations in the construction market. The
bulletin is designed to provide detailed coverage of current issues and key
factors likely to determine the future progress of the industry into the
medium term.
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Medium term prospect more
optimistic for prefabricated frame and panel building system market
- 10/05/2010 |
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Prefabricated Frame and Panel Building Systems Market
- UK 2010-2014
This unique report is part of AMA's range of reports
covering offsite manufacturing / MMC. The report reviews key sectors such as
Timber Frame, Housing, Light Steel Framing, SIPs, Concrete Products etc.,
assessing market size, sector mix, key application areas and supply and
distribution structures. While market conditions have been tough in 2009,
underlying medium term prospects are more optimistic, driven by a recovery
in the housebuilding market and a drive towards higher quality and
sustainability issues.
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The
sale of garden products on the internet sustained despite poor weather
and the economic downturn -
28/04/2010 |
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Internet Garden Products Market - UK 2010-2014
This new, unique, report
from AMA Research reviews the fragmented and rapidly growing Internet market
for garden products.
The total UK Internet
garden products market is complex in
structure and includes a mix of specialist garden product 'e-tailers'
as well as non-garden specialists
(such as Argos, DIY Multiples etc) operating transactional websites
offering garden products.
It is estimated that the market was worth over £150m
in 2009, with specialist e-tailers accounting for around
45% of the market. The
report reviews the product mix via online retailers, highlighting
differences with the overall garden products market together with
differences between the major online retailers. Whilst
the rate of growth is anticipated to slow as the market matures, the market
is expected to increase by around 100% reach
a value of over £300m by 2014. Prospects
will be driven by a combination of general consumer attitudes to online
purchasing, as well as overall garden product market performance. In
particular, this market is highly dependent on the weather as well as
the economic climate, although the
gardening industry tends to cope well with economic downturns and does not
suffer as badly as some other higher value
consumer durable sectors.
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Ongoing investment will bring further growth for the housing
association market -
23/04/2010 |
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Housing Associations Market - UK 2010-2014
By 2014, the
housing association market is expected to own around
3.2 billion dwellings, a growth
of 16% from 2009. The housing association market is therefore expected to
experience further growth between 2009 and 2014 as continued investment in
new properties and large scale transfers from local authorities boost
dwelling stock, in part reflecting the underlying socio-economic and
demographic shifts. This will be despite a number of prevailing negative
factors, such as the high level of public sector debt and a continued
squeeze on
UK employment levels.
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Medium term prospects for urban regeneration remain uncertain until after
General Election -
20/04/2010 |
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Urban
Regeneration Market - UK 2010-2014
Government regeneration
projects have been a major positive influence on the construction market
over the last decade, resulting in substantial improvements in key urban
areas across the UK. Private
sector investment has been attracted into regeneration since 2001,
but funding is now much more difficult to attract in the current climate.
However, major schemes are still underway, with affordable housing a
cornerstone of key projects, while the Olympics development and legacy is
still in progress. Other infrastructure projects
which are linked into Regeneration schemes are also in place, though the
medium term outlook for Government financing remains uncertain until after
the General Election. more
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Lack
of available building land set to sustain the flats and apartments market
when recession eases -
14/04/2010 |
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Flats
and Apartments Market - UK 2010-2014
There has been a significant
rise in the percentage of flats and apartments built in recent years, which
now account for around 48% of newbuild homes. However, share has levelled
out in 2008/09 due primarily to over-supply of apartments in many Northern
urban centres. In the medium term, however, volumes are expected to recover
due to a combination of the lack of available building land and the need for
more affordable housing – particularly in England.
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2011
to see consolidation in Bathroom Market as consumer confidence and
housebuilding levels improve
13/04/2010 |
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Bathroom Market - UK 2010-2014
The UK bathroom products market had been growing in
volume and value until the impact of the recent economic recession, but like
other higher value consumer goods has been under considerable pressure more
recently, resulting from the difficult new housebuilding sector and also the
home improvement sector. Forecasts indicate that in 2010, the economic
downturn will continue to have a negative impact on this market, with any
improvement unlikely until towards the end of the year. It is anticipated
that 2011 will be period of consolidation as consumer confidence and
housebuilding levels improve.
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Prospects for sales of garden
products reasonably optimistic in the medium term
13/04/2010 |
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Garden Products Distribution Market - UK 2010-2014
The UK domestic garden products market was
worth an estimated £5.15 bn in 2009 at retail selling prices, a decrease of
-2% compared to the previous year (2008: £5.27 bn). Key factors influencing
the market include the housing market, the economic climate, consumer
confidence & spending, and the weather. The poor economic climate has
seen people choosing to stay at home for vacations and spend more time in
their gardens, which has helped offset the worst effects of the downturn.
Despite a difficult start to 2010 due to poor weather, prospects are
reasonably optimistic in the medium term with the current trend of "grow
your own" helping to stimulate garden product sales.
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Replacement
door and window market faces major challenges in 2010
13/04/2010 |
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Domestic Replacement Door and Window Market - UK 2010-2014
The UK market for replacement domestic doors and windows is facing major
challenges in 2010. The market is large, but mature and volumes are
declining in both the private and public sectors. The market is now rapidly
adapting to meet the issues of sustainability in terms of product
performance, energy-efficiency and general material recycling etc, which
reflects a much wider awareness of the environmental impact of the glazing
industry.
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Potential recovery in housebuilding and MoD construction offers some
opportunities in short to medium term |
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Wall
Cladding Market - UK 2010-2014
The Wall Cladding market has experienced
substantial decline in 2008-09, reflecting the rapid fall in new work in key
end-use markets.
Offices, housebuilding, retail
and industrial sectors have all been hit hard, but
public sector work has helped offset the worst effects of the downturn to
some extent. 2010 is set to be a difficult year, but a steady recovery in
housebuilding / apartments, together with sustained funding in MoD housing,
education, student accommodation, healthcare etc, offers some opportunities
in the short -medium term. Longer term prospects will be dependent on the
timing and speed of recovery in construction activity in the speculative
offices, retail and warehousing markets.
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Electrical
wholesale
market expected to return to growth after difficult trading period |
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Electrical Wholesale Market - UK 2010-2014
The electrical wholesale market has experienced
difficult trading conditions in recent years, reflecting the poor
economy. The market is expected to return to average rates of growth of
3-5% once the economy recovers, boosted by the demand for additional
housing. Factors supporting the market include high levels of
government capital expenditure, particularly in health and education, growth
in specialist markets, allowing greater differentiation and added value, and
evolving legislation leading to a requirement for higher specification
products. Factors negatively affecting market growth include low
levels of construction, particularly new build, low raw material prices,
increased price competition, growing competition from competitive channels
and longer product life reducing the replacement market.
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Drive to reduce carbon emissions underpins continued
growth of energy-saving lighting market |
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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.
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New
report throws light on issues surrounding PFI in the UK |
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PFI
Issues - UK 2010-2014
Whilst
private sector funding of public sector projects can take the form of Public
Private Partnerships (PPP’s), the report specifically focuses on PFI which
is characterised by the transfer of risk from the public sector to
the private sector, effectively removing assets from the public
sector balance sheet.
The Private Finance Initiative has evolved to
become a major source of funding for capital sector schemes, currently
accounting for between 10-15% of total capital investment in public services
though has been significantly affected by the global financial crisis.
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Longer term remains positive for the UK lighting market |
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Lighting
Market - UK 2010-2014
The lighting market is a
relatively mature market and is largely reliant on replacement purchases
usually resulting in moderate growth or decline in line with the economy.
However, legislative changes resulting from environmental pressures have
created added value in the market, supporting overall average prices in the
last few years.
As
a result 2008 witnessed an improvement in the market, in contrast to many
other consumer goods but subsequently the recession drove a market
decline of 10% in 2009, and it is forecast to fall a further 4% in
2010.
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Issue 2 of Housebuilding and RMI Forecasts Bulletin
published |
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Housebuilding and RMI Forecasts Bulletin - Great Britain 2010
- 2014
Providing a 10 year appraisal
(2003-2013), the bulletin provides analysis of the overall housebuilding
market, including starts and completions, construction output levels, new
work and RMI. The private and public sectors are reviewed in greater detail
with output and new orders analysed over the last 2-5 years on a quarterly
and moving annual total basis (MAT) and a similar analysis for starts and
completions since Q4 2003, along with exploration of key factors influencing
the recent sector performance and future trends. more
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Lack of housing supply will
drive long term recovery for DIY Multiples |
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DIY Multiples Market - UK 2010-2014
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.
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Difficult times for the tool hire
market
in 2009, but recovery in housing sector may offer brighter prospects ahead |
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Tool Hire Market - UK 2010-2014
The UK tool hire market has experienced very
difficult trading conditions in 2008-09, reflecting the major downturn
in construction activity. Housebuilding has started to show some
recovery in activity since mid-2009, while sustained government
expenditure in health, education and transport have partly mitigated the
downturn in offices, retail and industrial sectors. Repair and
maintenance budgets are also under pressure and prospects for recovery
in 2010 will be influenced by consumer confidence and spending on home
improvements which could improve if the recent recovery in the housing
market is maintained and unemployment levels do not increase
significantly. The sector has also seen some major restructuring
programmes in 2009 as the major hire companies continue to review the
profitability of their branch networks.
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Limited
opportunities for growth anticipated in the shower controls and enclosures
market for 2010 - 2011 |
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Shower
Market - UK 2010-2014
The shower controls and
enclosures market has been through a difficult period 2008 and 2009, but
2010/11 should offer some limited opportunities for growth as the
housebuilding sector begins to recover, and as consumer confidence improves
later in 2010 and through 2011. Shower controls is likely to get some
impetus from the housebuilding sector while the enclosure, screen and tray
sector may remain under pressure from the shift to the "wet room" or "wet
area" concept in the RMI sector. more
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Domestic
decking market performs relatively well in a difficult climate |
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Domestic Decking and Landscaping Materials Market - UK 2010-2014
The
domestic decking and landscaping materials market was estimated at over
£900m in 2009. Hard landscaping has experienced a more difficult climate in
2009, though decking has performed relatively well given the subdued market
conditions. Prospects for 2010 are uncertain, though there are tentative
signs of recovery as homeowners look to upgrade their existing homes rather
than move house.
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High
consumer interest fails to relieve pressure on the Domestic Kitchen
Furniture Market |
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Domestic Kitchen Furniture Market - UK 2010-2014
The kitchen furniture market has been under severe
pressure from the deteriorating housebuilding and home improvement markets.
Consumer interest remains high, but with low levels of consumer confidence
the market is likely to remain constrained over the short to medium term.
The return to growth of the housebuilding sector, and an improving
unemployment situation over the medium term, should stimulate the market and
offer growth opportunities again.
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Variable performance between sectors of Plant Hire
market indicates different market influences |
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Plant
Hire Market - UK 2009-2014
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.
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New edition of the Construction Forecasts Bulletin
released |
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Non-Domestic Construction and RMI Forecasts Bulletin _ Great Britain:
Issue 10 February 2010
The non-domestic construction market
including all new work and RMI was valued at an estimated £75.4bn at current
prices in 2008; however results for Q1-Q3 2009 now indicate output values
beginning to decline with total output for Q1-Q3 at only 66% of 2008 total,
suggesting a total for 2009 which is forecast to be more than 12% down on
2008. more
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Impact
of likely cutbacks in public sector construction will vary between sectors |
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In 2009,
the public sector has helped underpin the construction sector, partially
offsetting the worst effects of the downturn in housebuilding and private
sector developments. Investment programmes, such as Building Schools for the
Future and healthcare, have been maintained but uncertainty is growing over
the medium term prospects beyond the current spending programme up to 2011.
Whichever party forms the next government after the Spring 2010 Election,
there will be inevitably some cuts in the major capital spending areas, with
building programmes likely to suffer, but the impact is likely to vary
between sectors with some programmes likely to be less affected than others. more
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New report from AMA considers
the kitchen and bathroom worktop market in the UK |
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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.
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-NEW-
1st edition of new report on the
Damp Proof Course and Membrane market in the UK |
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DPC Geosynthetics Market - UK 2009-2013
An increasing proportion of housebuilding completions are flats and
apartments. This has led to a decline in the volume of DPC (Damp Proof
Course) and DPM (Damp Proof Membranes), and overall floor area is reduced
as more dwellings exist under a single roof, restricting market growth.
However, the continuing shortage of land will mean that there is likely to
be a greater need to build on contaminated sites in the future with a
consequent requirement to protect health and safety through the use of
membranes to provide a barrier against harmful gases such as radon, carbon
dioxide, methane and hydrocarbon.
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Potential for long term growth
in UK garden rooms market |
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Garden Rooms
Market
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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.
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Increased output
in construction markets in South East Region not expected before mid 2011 |
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Construction in the South East Region
The prospects for construction output in the South East
Region for 2009 onwards tend towards pessimism against a background of
declining new orders and site starts in 2008-09. Current indications are
that output will decline by around 9% in value in 2009 followed by further
decline in 2010 to a value of around £33bn. Returning confidence is
currently expected in the middle part of 2010 but this will not begin to
feed into increased construction output until 2011, followed by moderate
growth to 2013 when South East construction output is expected to reach
£36bn.
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Electrical Wholesalers and
Direct Sales continue to dominate Electrical Products Distribution
18/11/2009 |
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Distribution of Electrical Products in Building Applications -
UK 2009-2013
The overall
market for electrical products used in building applications is estimated at
just over £12bn in 2008. Electrical wholesalers and direct sales are
estimated to account for the largest share of the market at 26% each,
specialist distributors also have a significant share, estimated at around
16%, while the retail sector and the trade catalogue/internet distributor
channel are also significant. more
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Investment by NHS Trusts in
England supports continued RMI activity
13/11/2009 |
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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.
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Capital spending boost provides
some growth in Central Government Construction Market
10/11/2009 |
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Central Government Construction Market - UK 2009-2013
Growth rates
in Central Government construction output have been relatively stable over
the last few years. However, while the downturn in the economy is expected
to have a negative impact on the growth of the overall construction market,
the Central Government sector is receiving a boost over the short to
medium term from the Government’s decision to bring forward £3bn of
capital spending to 2009-10 from 2010-11. While the programme of
redevelopments in some sectors such as Central Government Offices is now
largely over, some growth is expected to continue over the next few
years, supported by government investment in increasing the
provision of prison accommodation, improvements to the Fire and Rescue
Services, substantial investment in defence accommodation and developments
in connection with the 2012 Olympics.
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Positive attitudes towards wood
flooring offers hope for longer term prospects
05/11/2009 |
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Wood/Laminate Flooring Market UK 2009-2013
Wood & laminate
floorcoverings have experienced a significant fall in demand since 2007 -
the value of the market declining by around 20% in the 2008 /2009 period.
Recovery in
the 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
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Internet Plumbing Market shows
good levels of growth
4/11/2009 |
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Internet Plumbing and Heating 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. Forecasts indicate that in the
short term the Internet plumbing market will continue to grow, albeit at a
more constrained pace. This growth reflects the impact of the current
economic recession balanced by the fact that consumers will look to the
Internet to find the best prices for their particular plumbing
requirements. The number of new Internet ‘start-ups’ in the plumbing market
is likely to show an increase, as more companies realise the benefits of
trading online. The number of established plumbing suppliers that also offer
an online presence will continue to grow.
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Future sales in the Electrical
generating Sets market likely to be motivated by the export trade
29/10/2009 |
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Electrical
Generating Sets Market (Up to 750kVA) - UK 2009-2013
While the overall genset market has been adversely
impacted by the global financial crisis and downturn in construction
2008-09, it is likely that low level recovery in the long term will provide
some opportunities for manufacturers. The UK genset industry is likely to be
motivated by the development of the export trade, with niche sector growth
opportunities including utility and infrastructure power for emerging
countries, mobile telecommunications networks, and significant demand in the
global power generation and oil and gas sectors.
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1st edition of
new Housebuilding Forecasts Bulletin published
21/10/2009 |
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Housing Forecasts Bulletin - Great Britain 2009-2013
Providing a 10 year appraisal
(2003-2013), the bulletin provides analysis of the overall housebuilding
market, including starts and completions, construction output levels, new
work and RMI. The private and public sectors are reviewed in greater detail
with output and new orders analysed over the last 2-5 years on a quarterly
and moving annual total basis (MAT) and a similar analysis for starts and
completions since Q4 2003, along with exploration of key factors influencing
the recent sector performance and future trends. more
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Latest edition of
non-domestic Construction Forecasts Bulletin published
16/10/2009 |
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Construction Forecasts Bulletin - UK 2009-2013 Edition 9
Public finances are moving
further up the political agenda into Q3 2009 with increasing debate amongst
the main political parties regarding the future managing of government debt
levels and the ability to fund current construction programmes into the
medium term – an issue set to increase further as we approach the 2010
General Election.
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Increase in energy
efficient products driven by legislative changes
14/10/2009 |
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Lighting Market in the Public Sector - UK 2009-2013
Changes to legislation on energy efficiency and carbon
emissions as well as volatile fuel prices has seen increased development of
energy efficient products and integrated lighting systems with wider
interest in these products throughout the public sector.
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Builders Merchant Market faces
similar difficulties in the main West European markets
2/10/2009 |
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Builders Merchant Market - Western Europe - UK 2009-2013
In terms of the overall builders merchants market within the
EU, there are various estimates of market size. AMA estimate the market in
the EU to be worth around €138 billion (Euros) in 2008 equivalent to around
£120-125 billion (Sterling), depending on exchange rates. 2009 is likely to
result in a decline in all markets, with new housing badly affected in all
countries. RMI work typically depends on consumer confidence which is
relatively fragile across all major European economies, while
non-residential construction is also under pressure reflecting financial
constraints.
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Safety and
Sustainability become increasingly important in the Fire Protection Market
28/09/2009 |
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Active and Passive Fire Protection Market - UK 2009-2013
Decline in
the housing market is likely to influence the active and passive fire
protection sector with regard to fire doorset installations, fire alarms and
sprinklers - mainly in multi storey apartments - with safety and
sustainability becoming increasingly important issues. In addition, further
decline within the non-domestic construction sector - particularly in
offices, retail and industrial - will have a negative effect on the passive
fire protection market and will see decline in fire resistant glass,
partitions, and cable during 2009.
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Two new AMA reports
review the facilities services provision of Local
Authority- and Housing Association- owned social houses
01/10/2009 |
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Facilities Services Provision – Local Authority Housing Market
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UK 2009-2013
Facilities Services Provision – Housing Association Market
- UK 2009-2013
The
facilities management market is generally mature across a wide range of
sectors, however the social housing sector is less mature and is likely to
develop over the coming years. The social housing sector is due to receive a
boost over the short to medium term from the Government’s decision to bring
forward £3bn of capital spending to 2009-10 from 2010-11 in order to provide
some impetus to the economy. However, this measure will impact on the
social housing sector in the medium to longer term, even though the overall
economy is expected to slowly recover in that period.
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Consulting Engineers Market continues to show relative strength despite
current market conditions
13/10/2009 |
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Consulting Engineers
Market - UK 2009-2013
Over the past
five years there has been substantial growth in size of the consulting
engineers market and in 2008 the sector grew by around 20% to reach revenues
of around £10.2 billion, boosted by a strong performance in infrastructure,
utilities and public sector construction. The sector, especially civil
engineering, is generally thought to be more robust than the contracting
industry in the face of the current economic crisis and activity is not
expected to decline across all end use sectors.
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Electrical Accessories Market
dominated by the low voltage cable systems sector
29/09/2009 |
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Electrical
Accessories Market - UK 2009-2013
The
electrical accessories market was estimated at around £1.3 billion in 2009
and was dominated by the low voltage cable systems sector, which represented
around 57% of the market in value terms. The credit crunch and resultant
fall in construction levels have impacted the market, resulting in the
market declining 14% in 2009.
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Garden Leisure Market linked
closely to prevailing weather trends and consumer confidence-
22/09/2009 |
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Garden
Leisure Market - UK 2009-2013
This is the
tenth edition of the Domestic Garden Leisure Market Report and
reviews the market for garden furniture, barbecues and associated
accessories estimated to be worth an overall £520 million. The report
assesses developments in the garden leisure market in the light of the
current economic climate and provides an overall analysis of the sector,
with indications of the threats and opportunities likely to affect the
future performance of this market. The report consists of over 70 pages,
including a variety of tables and charts, with forecasts until 2013.
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New report provides a unique
insight into a £2billion+ RMI sector
- 22/09/2009 |
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Education
RMI Market - UK 2009-2013
While there is some information on the level of new build
activity within the education market, the level of RMI (Repairs, Maintenance
and Improvement) activity has always been difficult to quantify due to the
fragmented way budgets are managed and controlled. However, AMA Research
have recently published a unique review assessing the Education RMI market
in terms of overall spend, sector splits, spend programmes, levels of
responsibility etc, which provides a unique insight into this £2 billion+
market.
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CCTV and Access Control markets
retain strength in difficult times-
22/09/2009 |
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Electronic Security and Access Control Market - UK 2009-2013
The UK electronic security and access control market has
performed relatively well over the last two years, particularly given the
difficult economic climate. Market growth has been supported by the strength
of the CCTV and access control sectors, while the maturity of the intruder
alarm sector with high levels of penetration has limited the development of
this sector.
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Off-site and MMC drive product
specification changes in the Pipes and Fittings sector
- 22/09/2009 |
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Pipes and
Fittings Market - UK 2009-2013
Growing off-site and other modern manufacturing methods are
likely to influence the greater use of push-fit and modular products. A
continued reduction in on-site skill levels will also drive the change to
easier installation, leading to greater levels of flexibility of application
amongst both pipes and fittings. The shift to greater use of modern methods
of construction will also be driven by the increased demand for greater
numbers of flats and smaller properties, again with mixed implications for
the different sectors of the pipe and fittings market.
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Corporate FM market
closely linked to construction output levels
- 21/09/2009 |
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Facilities
Management Outsourcing - Corporate Sector Markets - UK 2009-2013
Levels of construction output have a strong impact on the
corporate FM market, with the commencement of FM commonly linked to the
uptake of new business premises. The market has therefore benefited in
recent years from high levels of construction activity in the office, retail
and leisure sectors. More recently, the global economic crisis has started
to impact upon the majority of corporate end use sectors, with some
contraction forecast for the corporate FM market over the short to medium
term.
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Paint and wallcoverings
market impacted by stagnation in the housing market
- 21/09/2009 |
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Paint,
Wall Coverings and Woodcare Market - UK
2009-2013
The overall
market was estimated to be worth around £882 million in 2008, reflecting a
decline of 5% in value terms from 2007. The main driver for the decline in
market value has been the performance of the housebuilding sector in 2008-09
and, more recently, decreasing demand from previously buoyant commercial
sectors. In addition, the DIY paint sector has been particularly affected
by a substantial decline in the house moving market and increasing pressures
on disposable household incomes over the last 12-18 months.
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New technologies help
sustain the Power Tools Market -
21/09/2009 |
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Professional
Portable Power Tools Market - UK 2009-2013
Following sustained growth to 2007, the market has declined
in 2008 to an estimated size of £216 million. A further decline is
anticipated in 2009 with a flat market in 2010, before recovery in 2011. The
market has been underpinned by product development that includes the
introduction of lithium-ion battery technology and anti-vibration systems.
These drivers and others are expected to help sustain the professional
portable power tools market that is estimated to reach a size of £233
million by 2013.
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BSF programme is behind
schedule for end of 2008 targets
- 21/09/2009 |
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Building Schools for the Future - UK 2009-2023
The
DCSF has been over-optimistic about how quickly BSF could be
established and indicated the timetable over the next 11 years was a “real
challenge". The
Programme is considerably behind its schedule of 100 schools
completed by the end of 2008, with just
78 schools
built & open, 90 schools under construction and 1,200 schools in the
procurement pipeline. However, while output is increasing, to renew all
3,500 schools by 2023 will require the renewal of 250 schools a year on
average from 2011 onwards – a 50% increase in the number of schools
currently being delivered under BSF.
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Continued Government
investment key to Prefabricated Volumetric Buildings Market
- 21/09/2009 |
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Prefabricated Volumetric Buildings Market - UK 2009 - 2013
Short term
prospects for prefabricated volumetric buildings are not optimistic.
However, continuing growth in Government investment in
the public sector is likely to provide good market opportunities for
volumetric construction in the medium to long term, particularly in health,
education, MoD, prisons, and the Home Office generally – though rising debt
levels are likely to result in cutbacks in some investment programmes.
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Issue 8 of
Construction Forecasts Bulletin published -
03/08/2009 |
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Construction Forecasts Bulletin (Great Britain) Issue 8
The non-domestic
construction market was worth an estimated £75.4 billion in 2008, an
increase of 5% on the previous year when the market was worth £71.8
billion
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according to Issue
8 of the Non-Domestic Construction Forecasts Bulletin. Published every
Quarter by AMA Research, the Bulletin provides an in-depth analysis of the
key factors influencing this market and its key sectors, and offers detailed
forecasts of anticipated performance to 2013.
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New report highlights
importance of construction to the Scottish economy -
16/07/2009 |
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Construction in Scotland - 2009-2013
Projections formulated in 2008
suggested that strong infrastructure output growth of 4.1% annually between
2008 and 2012 was likely to be a driving force behind construction growth
for Scotland. This included the Scottish Government’s £3 billion Transport
Investment Programme and large scale regeneration projects, including the
development of a new town at Ravenscraig. The Scottish Government has also
set a target of 35,000 new homes annually by 2015.
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Roofing market affected by
contracting mortgage and housing markets -
16/07/2009 |
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Roofing
Market - UK 2009-2013
The roofing market was estimated at £1.3 billion in 2008 with metal roofing
and roof tiles the largest sectors within the market. The performance of the
roofing market is strongly linked to construction levels. The recent decline
in construction levels has impacted on the value of the roofing market in
2008 and 2009.
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Health and safety products
market experiences low-level but consistent growth -
16/07/2009 |
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Health and Safety Products Market - UK 2009-2013
Despite its maturity, the market for
health and safety products in non-domestic applications has experienced
reasonably good levels of growth over the last 3 years – with 2009 set to
experience strong growth as a result of the impact of ‘swine flu’ on the
sector. Hygiene and PPE
products dominate the market - hygiene products are the largest sector with
an estimated 44% market share. Levels of cleanliness and hygiene remain a
top priority, particularly within the health and food industries. High
profile media interest in outbreaks of MRSA and epidemiologic diseases such
as swine flu are likely to see that this sector remains central to the
health and safety market. more |
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Expansion of pet superstore
chains gives a measure of support to the pet accessory market -
16/07/2009 |
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Pet
Accessories Market - UK 2009-2013
The pet accessories market has been characterised by changes
in types of pet ownership, increases in the number of households and a
demand for more convenient products. The market has performed reasonably
well and is generally less affected by adverse economic conditions, as many
products are either viewed as necessary purchases or are low value items.
The market remains very competitive in 2009 with high levels of imports,
e.g. bedding and toys markets, and a prevalence of closely competing
products. The supply structure remains highly fragmented despite several
acquisitions in recent years.
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Healthcare sector
provides much needed boost for architects and contractors
- 16/07/2009 |
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Healthcare Construction Market - UK 2009-2013
The NHS has, in
recent years, undertaken the largest hospital building
programme
in its history. More than 100 hospitals have been built under the 2000 NHS
Plan. Although the
programme
is due to end in 2010, substantial funding increases for the healthcare
sector by the government are planned for the next 3 years.
With over £21bn
planned on healthcare projects over the 2008-11 period, this sector offers a
much needed opportunity for architects and contractors amidst the downturn
being felt in other areas of the construction industry.
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Higher output of new homes requires to meet government targets-
24/06/2009 |
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Housebuilding Market UK -
2009-2013
The target for net additional dwellings at 240,000 homes a year in
England (2m by 2016) remains extremely ambitious and unlikely to be
achieved in the future. In order to reach anywhere near the target
of 2 million by 2016 much will depend on the contribution of gains
to the dwelling stock of conversions and the scale of losses through demolitions. In addition,
a much higher output of new homes from the housebuilders will be
required since, net of self build completions, they are currently
building about 130,000 new homes in 2008 and 2009 – a figure which will need
to rise on average by 40-50,000 new housing units each year up to
2020 if the target of 3m net additional homes by that date is to be
achieved.
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Volatile Commercial Glazing market closely linked to high-rise
development-
24/06/2009 |
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Commercial
Glazing Market - UK 2009-2013
The UK glazing market is a diverse industry including both domestic and
non-domestic (or commercial), applications and can be analysed in several
ways. Within the context of this report, we have defined the term
‘commercial glazing’ in the context of the type of product used rather than
end-use application. Historically, there had been a clear distinction
between the residential and non-residential markets in terms of the types of
product used. However, since 2000 has been a marked increase in the
development of high-rise residential and mixed-use buildings. In contrast to
3 - 4 storey apartment blocks, where typical domestic-type glazing systems
are used, on taller residential buildings commercial-type systems are
typically specified including curtain wall.
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General Industrial Products Distribution Market "Mature and Highly
Fragmented"
- 24/06/2009 |
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General Industrial Products Distribution - UK - 2009-2013
This is a mature and highly fragmented market that experienced
relatively stable conditions to 2007, before being impacted by the recession
in 2008. The market experienced low level value growth during the period
2003-07, with typical annual average growth rates of 1–2%. During the more
difficult trading conditions of 2008, the market declined by 2%, with the
greatest impact on the market occurring during the second half of the year.
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Positive outlook sustained in
Commercial Washrooms Market despite recent economic downturn
- 18/05/2009 |
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Commercial Washrooms Market UK - 2009-2013
The commercial washrooms market was
estimated to be worth £346 million in 2008, according to the second
edition of the “Commercial Washrooms Market” report
recently published by AMA Research. The report indicates the
commercial washrooms market has shown excellent levels of growth over the
last five years, supported by the buoyancy of the non-domestic construction
market. The outlook for this market continues to remain positive
despite the current UK economic downturn, with opportunities for growth
particularly evident in the education, entertainment/leisure and health
sectors.
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Government to accelerate £1billion of
investment in the Education Construction Market -
18/05/2009 |
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Education Construction Market UK - 2009-2013
The Government
is investing £21.9 billion of capital into the school estate between 2008
and 2011 as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) 2007.
In March 2009, the Government
also announced that it was accelerating almost £1 billion of investment to
enable thousands of school projects to be started in the next 12 months. Around
£919 million has been brought forward, which means that overall schools
capital spending in 2009-10 will now be £7.9 billion – up from under
£700m in 1997.
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Door and Window Fittings
Market stifled by mature and declining door and window market -
1 5/05/2009 |
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Door and Window Fittings
Market UK - 2009-2013
As a
component supplier to the UK door and window replacement market, this market
has been significantly hit in 2008, with difficult conditions persisting
into 2009. The UK house-moving market, which slumped in 2008, is
significant for the door and window fittings market both because of its
influence on the replacement window market, but also in terms of general
renovation projects. The new build market - another important sector – has
also experienced a severe downturn in 2008, with new build volumes declining
by over 30%. There is also a retrofit market for existing homeowners, which
has been depressed and unlikely to recover in the uncertain economic climate
in 2009.
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Building and Home
Improvement Products Market set for recovery in 2011
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11/05/2009 |
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Building and Home
Improvement Products Distribution UK - 2009-2013
Following continuous
growth to 2007, the market has declined in 2008 to an estimated size of £46
billion with medium term forecasts for the market remaining uncertain.
However, the market is expected to begin recovery in 2011 and grow to an
estimated market size of £47.7 billion by 2013. Key factors influencing the
future prospects of the market are the performance of the UK construction
sector, house moving and consumer confidence.
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Construction Equipment
Rental Market experiences estimated 4% decrease 2006-2008 -
11/05/2009 |
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Construction Equipment
Rental Market UK - 2009-2013
The UK
construction equipment rental market is estimated to be worth some £4.4
billion in 2008, having declined by an estimated 6% in 2008 compared
to the previous year. Variable market performance 2007-2008 reflects the
combined impact of modest growth of around 6% in 2007, followed by a 6%
market decline in 2008, mirroring the negative impact of the global
financial crisis and downturn in private residential and some sectors of
non-residential construction.
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Packaging legislation drives growth in the Plastics Recycling Market -
08/05/2009 |
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Plastics
Recycling Market - UK 2009-2013
In the UK,
it has been estimated that plastic waste arisings have been growing by
around 2%, reaching around 3.4m tonnes in 2007. For 2008, it is estimated
that this level has remained static, underpinned by reduced levels of
consumer demand in the second half of the year. Consumer goods packaging
comprises around 60% of the total, while non-consumer packaging accounts for
a further 13% or so. Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and
plastic from end of life vehicles (ELVs) each account for around 6 –7%.
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Lack of available
building land barrier to potential growth in the Self Build Housing
Market -
06/05/2009 |
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Self Build Market UK -
2009-2013
While short term prospects
for the sector are likely to be difficult, self build is unlikely to
experience the same level of decline as the commercial housebuilding market.
As a result, our forecasts are for a small downturn in volumes in the sector
in 2009, before experiencing modest recovery, but restrictions in plot
availability will remain the limiting factor to long term growth.
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Lower levels of consumer and business confidence impact on the Wood Panels
Market in the UK -
27/04/2009 |
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Wood Panels Market UK -
2009-2013
The market was estimated to be
worth around £2billion in 2008, reflecting a decline of 9% in value terms
from 2007. One of the key drivers for decline in market value has been
significantly lower demand from the construction and housebuilding sectors,
both key users of panel products such as OSB and plywood. The market has
also been subject to volatile price pressures with raw material price
inflation being a key factor in the market in 2006-07, followed by
significant price reductions into H2 2008.
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Issue 7 of
Construction Forecasts Bulletin published -
23/04/2009 |
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Construction Forecasts Bulletin (Great Britain) Issue 7
The non-domestic
construction market was worth an estimated £75.3 billion in 2008, an
increase of 4.9% on the previous year when the market was worth £71.8
billion
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according to Issue
7 of the Non-Domestic Construction Forecasts Bulletin. Published every
Quarter by AMA Research, the Bulletin provides an in-depth analysis of the
key factors influencing this market and its key sectors, and offers detailed
forecasts of anticipated performance to 2013.
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Future prospects for the Pond Equipment
Market remain uncertain
07/04/2009 |
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Pond
Equipment Market - UK 2009-2013
Water gardening has
increased in popularity over the last decade fuelled by gardening makeover
programmes on television, large garden shows featuring water gardens, rising
disposable incomes and low inflation. The more recent trends suggest that
the growth in popularity of water gardening is waning, with 2007 and 2008
performance more negative.
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£3bn of capital spending to boost FM
Healthcare and Education Markets in 2009-2010
07/04/2009 |
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Facilities Management Outsourcing - Health and Education Markets - UK
2009-2013
While the downturn in the
economy is expected to have a negative impact on the growth of the overall
FM market, the Healthcare and Education sector is due to receive a boost
over the short to medium term from the Government’s decision to bring
forward £3bn of capital spending to 2009-10 from 2010-11 in order to provide
some impetus to the economy. However, this measure will result in lower
departmental capital expenditure limits in 2010-11, resulting in more
moderate growth in the sector in the medium to longer term even though the
overall economy is expected to slowly recover in that period.
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