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Frame and Panel
Building Systems Market worth £625 million in 2007
- 08.05.2008 |
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In overall terms, the
UK frame and panel building systems market has experienced
significant growth during the last two years reflecting positive
growth in single living accommodation and cellular construction
including hotels, prisons, student accommodation, apartment blocks
and modernisation of MoD living accommodation, which has been the
subject of high media attention over the last year. Government
investment in health and education building programmes has also
helped underpin market growth.
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Government
leads the way with £4 billion budget for regeneration -
08.05.2008 |
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The Government alone
spends over £4 billion annually on regeneration and housing projects
across the UK and over £2.8 billion of private sector investment has
been attracted into regeneration since 2001. This
Report reviews the main sources of public and private sector funding
for regeneration and the key grants available.
There are currently over 100 renewal projects with values
over £30m taking place in the UK, with total estimated build costs
of more than £87 billion and 50 of the top schemes are reviewed
together with the leading financiers, developers, house builders and
contractors involved in the regeneration sector.
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Product
development and demand for energy efficiency light the way -
08.05.2008 |
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The market is in a mature phase of its lifecycle,
being primarily dependent on replacement applications and as such
has experienced relatively lacklustre growth in recent years, with
the market in 2007 growing by just under 3% to reach a value of
£1.54 billion. To 2012, prospects are reasonably positive, with the
market expected to achieve a value of around £1.73 billion,
reflecting growth at, or around inflationary levels in overall
terms, though the deteriorating UK economy is likely to limit the
growth in the shorter term while the medium to longer term is likely
to be stimulated by construction programmes such as the Olympics and
major government capital investment.
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Rising raw material
prices and MMC underpin growth for timber merchants
18.04.08 |
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The market for
specialist timber merchants was estimated to be worth around £1.45bn at
merchants’ selling prices in 2007. Overall, the market has experienced
strong growth in recent years, largely driven by increasing raw material
prices, the continued desirability for natural wood products and growing
use of wood as a material for use in modern methods of construction (MMC)
and off-site manufacturing (OSM). Growth is expected to continue in the
coming years, although current expectations are for more subdued rates
than those experienced in recent years. Major factors likely to affect the
market include global prices, environmental issues surrounding
sustainability of timber, changes to Building Regulations and levels of
construction output, particularly new housebuilding.
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Future Success for
Timber Frame linked to Affordable Housing Programme-
18.04.08 |
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The forecast growth in
timber frame houses in the 5 years from 2007-2012 is expected to be around
25% across all housebuilding sectors in the UK. The private housebuilding
sector currently accounts for the dominant market share of around 69%,
with the social sector at 23% and the self build sector accounting for
around 8%. However, our forecasts show that providing the Government
delivers what has been promised in terms of affordable housing, the growth
rate of timber frame in the social and private sectors in England will be
strong.
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Modest growth
predicted for Building Chemicals market
- 18.04.2008 |
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The market for building
and construction chemicals is expected to show modest growth over the next
4-5 years of between 2-5% from 2008 to 2012, motivated by an initial
slowdown in construction output followed by a build up towards the
Olympics. In particular, growing usage and demand for infrastructure,
particularly in terms of transport, from a growing population, growing
levels of travel, the growing impact of sustainability and the desire of
certain local authorities to reduce car access to cities, as well as major
forthcoming events, such as the Olympics or the Commonwealth Games, is
increasing the demand for major refurbishment and new build of roads,
rail, light rail and air travel facilities.
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Schools massive
building programme gathers momentum
- 18.04.2008 |
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Building Schools for the
Future (BSF) Programme is the largest single capital investment programme
in schools in England in 50 years. It is aimed at rebuilding and renewing
all of England’s 3,500 state secondary schools – a programme worth an
estimated £45bn. BSF is also intended to have a wider effect on teaching
and learning as a whole and engage both students and their local
communities in new or refurbished school buildings with new technologies.
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Uncertain
future for Refurbishment and Fit-Out Market -
18.04.2008 |
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In the short term, full
order books among main contractors operating in the office sector suggest
that trading conditions in 2008 will be reasonably buoyant, although
demand from 2009 could slow down considerably as office supply and demand
begin to equal out. However, the growing impact of the ‘credit crisis’ is
already beginning to affect the office construction sector and recent
growth rates are unlikely to be sustained This will inevitably have an
impact upon the fit-out market, particularly in the financial sector, as
institutions cut back on their expansion or relocation plans in a period
of uncertainty.
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Modest
growth predicted for Public Sector Construction-
05.03.2008 |
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Public sector
(non-residential) construction output grew strongly between 2001-05, but
has been relatively flat in 2006-07. Construction activity is forecast to
improve slightly over the next three years with better than expected
allocations announced in the 2007 CSR helping to maintain modest growth in
the public sector, with output averaging 2% per annum to reach £11.2bn in
2012. However while Labour’s commitment to reforms in education and health
continues, the subdued economic climate may threaten the current high
levels of spending on education and health projects in 2008 and
public funding may slow because of financial constraints.
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Shopfitting market likely
to be affected by sluggish retail performance-
29.02.2008 |
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In recent
years the UK shopfitting market has seen varied annual performance with
fairly flat conditions 2003-05, but returning to growth 2006-07,
underpinned by a gradual recovery in consumer spending and higher growth
in retail and leisure construction.
2007 has been reasonably
buoyant for the shopfitting sector, though the difficult trading
conditions seen by many retailers at the end of 2007 are expected to
impact on sector performance in 2008, with market growth expected to slow
to around 1%.
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Pump market remains
stable-
20.02.2008 |
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The UK Pump market has remained
relatively stable for a number of years with growth just below
inflationary levels at around 1-2% per annum since the late 1990s. This
low rate of growth is likely to continue to characterise the market in the
medium term future, though ongoing product development and innovations
should sustain some forward momentum in the market in value terms.
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Issue 2 of
Construction Forecasts Bulletin published-
20.02.2008 |
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The
Non-Domestic Construction Market achieved output value of just under £66
billion in 2006 with current indications of market value of £71 billion in
2007 according to Issue 2 of the Non-Domestic Construction Forecasts
Bulletin. Published by AMA Research, the Bulletin provides an in-depth
analysis of the key factors influencing this market and its contingent
sectors, and offers detailed forecasts of anticipated performance to 2012.
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Fluctuating pattern
continues in the upholstered
furniture and beds market - 18.02.2008 |
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The upholstered
furniture and beds market was estimated to be worth around £2.2bn at MSP
in 2007. Over the past few years the market has moved in a volatile
pattern, with a decline in 2005 and modest growth in 2004 and 2006 and
this pattern is expected to continue over the next year or so, with the
current economic climate somewhat in the balance.
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High Rise is on
the up and up according to a new report from AMA Research-
15.02.2008 |
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There
has been a significant rise in the percentage of flats and apartments
built in recent years; these are now estimated to account for around 48%
of newbuild homes. Factors influencing this growth have included
increasing land costs, planning pressures to increase housing densities,
an emphasis on affordable housing, growth of the buy-to-let market, a
growing niche market for retirement homes and an increase in single person
households.
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Low voltage cable
systems dominate electrical accessories market-
07.02.2008 |
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The electrical
accessories market was estimated at nearly £1.6 billion in 2007 and was
dominated by the low voltage cable systems sector which represented around
58% of the market in value terms. Rising raw materials prices have
impacted on the market, resulting in higher growth rates 2004-07 than
experienced in previous years.
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New report offers some comfort for domestic bedroom furniture market-
25.01.2008
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The UK
Bedroom Furniture market was estimated to be worth approximately £520m
(MSP) in 2007 representing approximately 13% of the overall
Domestic Furniture market. The sector has experienced significant change
in terms of supply and distribution in recent years, reflecting difficult
market conditions which are set to continue in 2008, but there are still
significant niche sector opportunities for growth in the medium term.
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Utilities construction
shows no signs of running out of steam-
25.01.2008 |
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During 2006 the value of
construction output in the four major utilities sectors rose by just under
2% from 2005, to a value of £3.3bn representing just over 50% of all
Infrastructure new work which also includes roads, railways and harbours.
2007 was expected to see a 4% increase year on year in terms of
construction output in the utilities sector. Ongoing investment by
the utilities sector means that utilities continue to be a growth area,
with consequent contract opportunities for the construction industry.
Infrastructure is the third largest sector in terms of new work output and
is a sector which is likely to be further boosted by transport programmes
due for completion from 2009 onwards and significant new developments for
the 2012 Olympic games.
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Private Finance Initiatives
go from strength to strength-
23.01.2008
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Introduced in the early
1990s’, PFI took some time to gather momentum, with just 7 schemes signed
before 1995. According to the 2007 spending review, approximately 600
projects have been signed for a total capital value of £59.6
billion. The number of projects increased steadily through the 1990’s
reaching a peak in 2000, and the combined capital value of schemes showed
a steady increase. This reflects a trend towards projects with larger
capital values, something which continued through the early 2000’s and
resulted in a rise in average values from around £36m in 1996
to £103m in 2007.
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Replacement Door and Window
Market faces challenges ahead-
23.01.2008
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The UK market for replacement domestic doors and windows is
facing major challenges in 2008. The market is large, but mature,
and volumes are declining. As companies compete for business in a
strongly price oriented market, major problems have resulted in
substantial restructuring in 2007, as the market adjusts and consolidates.
The market is also having to adapt to meet the requirements of legislation
and the issue of sustainability, and a much wider and deeper awareness of
the environmental, social and economic impact of all building works are
also significant factors in this market.
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Garden Rooms bring
fresh growth to the Garden Leisure Market-
16.01.2008
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The garden rooms and
buildings market is relatively new and, consequently, has been
experiencing good levels of growth and is expected to continue to do so
for the foreseeable future. Current volumes are relatively modest at
around 30,000 buildings per annum, and 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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Continued growth
anticipated in UK Tool Hire Specialists market-
16.01.2008
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The tool hire
market was estimated to be worth some £893 million in 2007.
Current forecasts indicate that the market is likely to continue to
grow to 2012, reaching an estimated value of around £1.1 billion. The market
represents a key sector of the overall Construction Equipment Rental
Market consisting of plant hire, tool hire and specialist hire, with
considerable overlap in core product sectors
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Growth in
Irish economy fuels boom in construction industry
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07.01.2008
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The rapid growth of the Irish
economy over the last 10 years has led to a boom in construction and house
building. This strong growth in the construction sector has resulted in
increased sales of building materials across the Republic and a 45% growth
in the builders merchants market over the past five years to reach almost
€3.7bn in 2007 and an increase of over 150% in the DIY and home
improvement market over the same period to reach an estimated value of
€1.1bn in 2007.
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Wholesalers Lead Distribution in £11bn
Electrical Products Market - 18.12.2007
The overall market for electrical products used in
building applications is estimated at just over £11bn in 2007. 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.
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Disaster, Disease and Legislation Drive
Health and Safety Products Growth - 29.11.2007
Despite its maturity, the market for
health and safety products in non-domestic applications has experienced
reasonably good levels of growth over the last three years. Recent
growth has been triggered by the enforcement of new regulations,
changes to existing regulations and exceptional circumstances such as
natural disasters and outbreaks of animal and human related diseases.
more....
New Quarterly Bulletin for Non Domestic Construction
Forecasts Launched - 27.11.2007
Receive all the latest information from the £65bn non
domestic construction market by subscribing to AMA's quarterly bulletin.
In 2006 office construction and
education accounted for the largest share of the market while infrastructure and the industrial
and retail sectors also represent significant value.
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South East to Provide Growth to Civil
Engineering Market - 27.11.2007
The civil engineering market has experienced low growth
since 2004, mainly due to a static or declining construction output
across several key infrastructure sectors, with the exception of
electricity, where output experienced an increase of 68% in 2006. Future
growth is likely to be focused
in the South East of England, in particular from developments associated
with the Olympic construction programme.
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Prefabricated Volumetric Buildings to Top
£800m by 2010 - 16.11.2007
Currently valued at around £600m, the UK prefabricated
volumetric buildings market has experienced positive growth during the
last two years, underpinned by a buoyant construction market and a high
level of government expenditure in sectors such as health and education.
more....
Canadian Office Furniture Consumption Worth
$6bn - 13.11.2007
The Canadian market for office furniture (at retail
prices) in 2006 totalled $6,426 million, up 9.5% over 2005. This was the
4th year in a row with positive growth.
It is thought that
growth of the office furniture market in 2007 as well as in all years
within the review period (2006 – 2016) will remain positive both
in value and unit terms.
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Consumers Switched on to Energy Efficient
Lights - 08.11.2007
The overall market for energy efficient lighting is
estimated to be around £200m in 2007 and has witnessed healthy levels of
growth over the last two years buoyed by a range of new Directives and
legislation, coupled with growing consumer awareness and concerns
towards environmental issues, specifically concerning the use of energy
and minimising carbon emissions.
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UK Warming up to Underfloor Heating
- 07.11.2007
The underfloor heating market is valued at around
£80m and has shown rapid growth since the start of the decade when it
was worth less than £10m. A number of different factors have driven
market growth in both the domestic and non domestic sectors and have
driven specification for both electric and warm water systems.
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Demand for Bricks Falls but Wall Cladding
Market Still Growing - 01.11.2007
It is
estimated that around 46 million square metres of wall cladding was
installed in 2006, up by around 1% on 2005.
The largest product group is that of facing bricks,
accounting for around half the market, although demand has been
decreasing due to increased competition from other materials and the
current trend away from detached housing towards apartment blocks.
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London Leads Recovery in Commercial Office
Construction - 11.10.2007
Over
the past two years there has been a marked increase in the demand for
prime office space in UK cities. The resurgence in the office market has
been driven by a number of factors including an improvement in the
housing market, positive economic growth and a rise in the services
sector particularly the financial and business services, which grew
rapidly throughout 2006 and 2007, and drove the continued demand for
office property.
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Panel Systems and Pods Boost Commercial
Bathroom Sales - 04.10.2007
The commercial bathroom market has
grown significantly over the last six years, supported by the buoyancy
of the non-domestic construction market. Product sectors within the
commercial bathroom market have experienced mixed levels of growth with
the bath sector fairly static and panel systems and bathroom pods
illustrating good levels of annual growth.
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