AMA
Research has published the 1st edition of the ‘Precast
Concrete Building Products Market - UK 2007’ report. Incorporating
original input and primary research, the report represents an up to date
and informed review of all sectors within the precast concrete building
products market
Key Areas Covered in Detail Are:-
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UK Precast
Concrete Building Products Market – size, recent trends and key
influences, forecasts and future trends.
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Analysis by
Market Sector – Blocks, roof tiles, cladding & structural products
(Flooring, Panel Systems, Others) – size, trends and influences, product
mix within each sector, mix by application area.
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Market
Structure – review of market structure, breakdown of market sectors with
major players, company profiles, anticipated future developments.
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End Use
Application Areas – analysis of major end use sectors for precast
concrete building products, key growth areas, potential opportunities
In recent years, the overall
market for precast building products has been adversely affected by
factors such as loss of share in certain sectors to competing
products and depressed levels of activity in key markets. However,
market prospects appear more encouraging owing largely to product
innovation, with particular respect to Modern Methods of
Construction, with the precast products industry very much at the
forefront of this growing market. The construction industry’s drive
towards sustainable development should also benefit the precast
sector, due to the high levels of recycled materials used in some
products and precast concrete’s high thermal and acoustic insulation
properties.
Of Particular Interest:-
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Significant variations in performance between product sectors.
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Pre-cast
concrete at forefront of Modern Methods of Construction.
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MMC &
multi-storey flats construction impacting on demand for blocks &
roof tiles.
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Review
of structural products – flooring, panel systems (cross-wall,
basements), bathroom pods, structural frames etc).
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Trends
towards sustainability should stimulate market growth
Key
areas of coverage in the report include:-
MARKET OVERVIEW
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Market
size 2005 - 2006, with forecasts to 2010.
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Factors
influencing market development – Planning Policy Guidelines, changes
in construction methods, sustainable development, changes in
construction trends, impact of changes in Building Regulations,
Olympics Construction etc.
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Factors
influencing future market growth – macro-economic factors, product
trends, legislation.
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Review of
key construction sectors – housing (growth of flats), education,
healthcare, offices.
PRODUCT / MARKET ANALYSIS
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Analysis
of key product sectors- blocks, roof tiles, precast cladding &
structural precast components.
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Market
sizes 2005 – 2006, by value and by volume - with forecasts to 2010.
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Identification of key trends in demand, key market drivers, key
application areas, market threats (e.g. growth of timber frame and
flats). Impact on different product sectors.
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Product
mix for blocks, roof tiles and pre-cast structural products – key
growth/declining sectors.
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Structural
Precast market – flooring/stairs/landings/balconies, panel systems
(cross-wall, basements), others (bathroom pods, structural frames,
terracing, lintels, columns ) etc. Review of product sectors, key
drivers, future prospects.
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Review of
key product benefits, impact of trend towards MMC, specification
influences, increasing standards of insulation.
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Analysis
of housebuilding market – volume mix between traditional brick &
block, timber frame, concrete and steel. Mix between flats and
housing. Future trends.
SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
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Identification of key suppliers & market share assessment in key
product sectors.
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Assessment
of distribution channels.
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Outlook
for end-use application areas – key potential growth areas,
influence on product mix.
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Changing
market structure – increasing influence of global players,
likelihood of further mergers and acquisitions influenced by market
maturity and demand from contractors for a ‘one-stop-shop’ solution.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
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Key
drivers of market performance – economic growth, construction
trends, Building Regulations.
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Growth
of MMC in key application areas.
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Major
growth sectors – Building Schools for the Future Programme,
Healthcare, Housing etc.
This report provides a comprehensive
review of past, present and future developments in the Precast Concrete
Building Products Market. |
