Report: CONSTRUCTION IN THE WAREHOUSE SECTOR UK 2009-2013

Abstract

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:

An overall review of the UK warehouse sector with forecasts for development over the next few years.
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.
Detailed assessment of warehouse construction output, together with estimated forecasts for development up to 2013
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.

Areas of particular interest:-

Review of the warehouse development pipeline across the UK and details of key schemes currently under construction and those expected to complete during 2009.
Changing patterns of distribution within the UK warehousing market
Review of growing importance of regional locations or ' hubs' to many occupiers - impact on demand for warehouse space in less congested areas.
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.
Growing popularity of online shopping and its impact on the structure of the warehouse market.
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

Value and size of the Warehouse Market in the UK -trends since 2003, mix between Speculative and Design and Build 2003-08.
Warehouse Occupiers by End Sector -food, non-food, logistics, manufacturing shares.
Detailed analysis of the Retail Warehousing Sector -recent trends and future prospects.
Warehousing Market - demand, availability, take-up rates, rents and speculative development -key market influences, major clients.
Regional Warehouse Markets - Greater London, South East & East, South West & Wales, East & West Midlands and North East & Scotland. Property availability by region in 2008.
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

Value of Total Construction New Work Output in the United Kingdom - split by sector and Outlook for the Construction Industry in 2009 and Beyond.
Contractors Output in the Warehouse Market -value from 2002-08 and forecasts to 2013.
Warehousing -New Development Pipeline -developments since 2002.
Warehousing - Regional Development Pipeline -space under construction, recent trends and future prospects.
Warehousing - Speculative Development -space under construction 2005-08, split by region.

KEY ISSUES AFFECTING THE WAREHOUSING SECTOR

The Economy and the Impact of the ' Credit Crunch' .
Economic Indicators -Manufacturing Output, Consumer Spending & Inflation.
Legislative Drivers - Energy Performance of Buildings Directive; Empty Rates Relief; EU Working Time Directive -impact on warehousing sector.
E Commerce and Warehousing.
Future prospects up to 2013 -market forecasts and overview of key influencing factors.

CONSTRUCTION MARKET SUPPLY IN THE WAREHOUSE SECTOR

Structure of the UK Contracting Industry - major players.
Consolidation in the Construction Industry and the Impact of the ' Credit Crunch' .
Overview of leading Construction Contractors in the Warehouse Market.