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The report includes:
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A review of contractors output in the
utilities sector.
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A review of the utilities connections market,
key changes, key companies etc.
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An overview of the major contractors working
in the utility sector.
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An update on procurement directives and
legislation.
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. 2007 is expected to see a 4% to a value of £3.4bn and
ongoing investment by the utilities means this
continues to be a growth area, with consequent opportunities
for the construction industry.
Key
areas in the report:
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Review
of market performance – the market is experiencing steady growth and
this is expected to continue up to 2012.
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Review
of the major product groups as defined by Garden buildings and rooms,
split by product sub-sectors where appropriate.
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Identification of key market influences – consumer interest, homeworking, product design, environment, housing transactions
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Identification of key suppliers and distributors for all product
groups – shares, trends, market developments
Of particular interest:
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Future
prospects, opportunities for expansion and increased market
penetration in the connections and utilities industries.
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Key
market influences and drivers of investment, e.g. climate
change, sustainability, regulators.
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Changing structure of the industry, mergers and
acquisitions.
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Value
of the utility connections market.
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Review
of contractors involved in utility connections
Significant
areas of coverage include:
SUMMARY AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
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Future prospects for utilities and
contractors
- and key influences.
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Future prospects for the utilities
connections market.
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Summary of the wider economic issues
impacting upon the market, e.g. inflation and interest
rates, housing and construction.
CONTRACTORS OUTPUT IN THE
UTILITY SECTOR
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Total construction output, predicted growth
in 2007 and to 2012,
construction output by sector.
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Infrastructure and utilities
new work output.
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Capital expenditure levels
– in the different sectors - water, gas, electricity,
telecoms.
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Key influences,
e.g. longer price review periods, further consolidation by
utilities, government expenditure - and future prospects.
THE CONNECTIONS MARKET
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Estimated market value of the UK
connections market
in 2007.
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The
growth of competition in the connections market and the
role of the regulators.
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The growth of multi-utility offerings by
connections companies, reasons for this growth and impact
upon the utilities market.
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Changes in
the procurement of utilities contracts, key influences
including legislation, trends in procurement.
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Identification of major connections
companies,
overview of company, and future plans.
UTILITIES SECTOR
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The utilities market in the UK.
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Water, Electricity, Gas, Telecommunications
Industries
– chapter on each detailing background and structure,
industry size, levels of capital investment.
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Major utility companies and their
turnovers, market shares, mergers and acquisitions.
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Key influences
– legislation, climate change, regulators.
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Utility company profiles.
THE UTILITIES RENEWABLES
MARKET
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Renewable sources of energy,
details of biofuels, hydroelectric power and wind power.
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Situation assessment of current capacity
and future plans
for renewables in the UK.
CONTRACTOR PROFILES
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Structure of the UK utility contracting
industry.
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Key construction companies
involved with utilities by turnover.
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Profiles of
the major contractors involved in the utilities sector,
overview, key projects and future plans.
The report is extensive with over
100 pages and 30 tables and charts (see right hand panel for a full
listing of contents including tables and charts)
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