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On the
2nd February 2009, AMA Research will publish the 1st Edition of the
report “Construction in the Warehouse Sector – UK 2009-2013”.
The report should be of particular interest to developers, occupiers,
logistics companies and construction professionals and provides a
comprehensive review of the warehouse property sector.
Key
areas in the report:
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An overall review
of the UK warehouse sector with forecasts for development
over the next few years.
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A review of
warehouse occupiers by end sector and assess how the retail
sector is continuing to drive demand, particularly
for large warehouses over 10,000 sq. m.
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Detailed assessment of warehouse construction
output, together with estimated forecasts for development up
to 2013
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Review of the key issues of demand, availability,
take-up rates, rents and speculative construction for the
regional warehouse markets in Greater London, South East & East,
South West & Wales, East & West Midlands etc.
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Areas of particular interest:-
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Review of the
warehouse development pipeline across the UK and details of key
schemes currently under construction and those expected to
complete during 2009.
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Changing patterns of distribution
within the UK warehousing market
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Review of
growing importance of regional locations or ‘hubs’ to many
occupiers – impact on demand for warehouse space in less congested
areas.
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Impact of the
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
for commercial property, which came into effect from April 2008, and
EU Working Time Directive issued in 2005.
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Growing
popularity of online shopping and its impact on the structure
of the warehouse market.
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Review of leading
contractors operating in the warehouse sector and impact of the
‘credit crunch’ on expected development of warehousing.
Key Contractors profiled:-
Bowmer & Kirkland
Buckingham Construction
The Clugston Group
Fitzpatrick
Henry Boot Plc
McLaren Construction
Norwest Holst
John Sisk & Son
Taylor Woodrow Construction
Key areas of coverage in the report include:-
THE WAREHOUSE MARKET IN THE UK
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Value and size
of the
Warehouse Market in the UK – trends since 2003, mix between
Speculative and Design and Build 2003-08.
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Warehouse Occupiers by End Sector – food, non-food, logistics,
manufacturing shares.
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Detailed analysis of the Retail Warehousing Sector – recent
trends and future prospects.
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Warehousing Market –
demand,
availability, take-up rates, rents and speculative development – key
market influences, major clients.
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Regional Warehouse Markets -
Greater
London, South East & East, South West & Wales, East & West Midlands
and North East & Scotland. Property availability by region in 2008.
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Distribution of Freight
in the
UK by Road, Rail, Water and Air and the impact of the EU Working Time
Directive on the structure of the warehouse market.
CONSTRUCTION MARKET FOR WAREHOUSES
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Value
of Total Construction New Work Output in the United Kingdom –
split by sector and Outlook for the Construction Industry in
2009 and Beyond.
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Contractors Output
in the Warehouse Market – value from 2002-08 and forecasts to
2013.
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Warehousing – New Development Pipeline – developments since
2002.
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Warehousing – Regional Development Pipeline – space under
construction, recent trends and future prospects.
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Warehousing –
Speculative Development – space under construction 2005-08, split
by region.
KEY ISSUES AFFECTING THE WAREHOUSING SECTOR
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The
Economy and the Impact of the ‘Credit Crunch’.
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Economic Indicators
– Manufacturing Output, Consumer Spending & Inflation.
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Legislative Drivers –
Energy
Performance of Buildings Directive; Empty Rates Relief; EU Working
Time Directive – impact on warehousing sector.
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E
Commerce
and
Warehousing.
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Future prospects up
to 2013
– market forecasts and overview of key influencing factors.
CONSTRUCTION MARKET SUPPLY IN THE WAREHOUSE SECTOR
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Structure
of the UK Contracting Industry – major players.
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Consolidation
in the Construction Industry and the Impact of the ‘Credit Crunch’.
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Overview of leading
Construction Contractors in the Warehouse Market.
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