Abstract
The building materials market is suddenly awash in green materials and green
thinking. Although the green building materials market is significant and
growing, it is not as large as some other analysts suggest. Nevertheless,
double digit growth rates between 17% and 23% imply significant opportunity
and change in the building materials industry.
Green Building Materials in the U.S. explores and exposes the issues, trends
and markets that are being driven by the green boom. It looks primarily at
demand for green building products by tracking project types, occupant types,
project locations and building sizes. The report also examines several
specific, key product groups including Wood and Lumber Products, Siding,
Thermal Insulation, Flooring and Millwork. Because of the report' s "buy side"
focus, the report does not attempt to assess all possible green products and
product categories.
Report Methodology
These report data were obtained from government sources, trade associations
and publications, business journals, company literature, investment reports
and interviews with industry stakeholders. The report covers the needs of the
commercial and residential green building materials sector.
In addition to its in-depth analysis of data from the US Green Building
Council, SBI also conducted extensive interviews with executives among green
builders, materials manufacturers and green building consultants and
architects.
Statistics describing the value of shipments were derived from the U.S. Census
of Manufacturers and the Annual Survey of Manufacturers, and were augmented by
estimates and forecasts by SBI. Historical data are provided for 2002 through
2006, with forecast data from 2007 to 2011.
About the Author
ThomasAssociates International (TAI) is a market research, marketing and
business development consulting firm specializing in environmental and
sustainability issues pertaining to commercial trade and economic development.
Since 1996, TAI has provided support and assistance to commercial ventures,
government agencies and nonprofit organizations operating in the United States
and internationally.
What You' ll Get in this Report
Green Building Materials in the U.S. makes important predictions and
recommendations regarding the future of this market, and pinpoints ways
current and prospective players can capitalize on current trends and spearhead
new ones. No other market research report provides the comprehensive analysis
that Green Building Materials in the U.S. offers. Plus, you' ll benefit from
extensive data, presented in easy-to-read and practical charts, tables and
graphs.
How You Will Benefit from this Report
If your company is already doing business in the green building materials
markets, or is considering making the leap, you will find this report
invaluable, as it provides a comprehensive package of information and insight
not offered in any other single source. You will gain a thorough understanding
of the current market for green building materials, as well as projected
markets and trends through 2011.
This report will help:
- Marketing Managers identify market opportunities and develop
targeted promotion plans for serving end users of green building materials.
- Research and development professionals stay on top of competitor
initiatives and explore demand for green building materials.
- Advertising agencies working with clients in the construction
industry understand the product buyer to develop messages and images that
compel consumers to use green building materials.
- Business development executives understand the dynamics of the
market and identify possible partnerships.
- Information and research center librarians provide market
researchers, brand and product managers and other colleagues with the vital
information they need to do their jobs more effectively.
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