Prefabricated Semi-Finished Buildings Market - UK 2005

Abstract

As part of our expanding range of reports in the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) / Off-Site Manufacture (OSM) industry, AMA Research have published the first edition of the "Prefabricated Semi-Finished Buildings Market - UK 2006" report which is the second of a series of reports by AMA reviewing the major sectors of the UK prefabricated buildings market. Incorporating original input and primary research, this new report represents an up-to-date and informed review of this rapidly changing and complex market.

Key issues covered include:

• Market Size & Structure - Market value, trends, forecasts for future growth, key influencing factors etc.
• Product Mix - Mix by value of timber frame, steel, concrete, structural insulated panels, etc.
• Key End User Sectors - Analysis of end user sectors, mix by value, future growth potential including MoD, residential, healthcare, education, hotels, hire, prisons, asylum accommodation centres, etc.
• Major Suppliers - Market share, market position, relative end user strengths and company profiles.
• Distribution - Major channels of distribution.

Prefabricated semi-finished buildings are a substantial and growing market characterised by increasing levels of market penetration in a wide range of end user sectors. Prefabricated semi-finished buildings have a substantial market potential, with forecasts of buoyant growth. The report excludes pods, prefabricated volumetric buildings, and prefabricated structural framing which form the subject of other reports in AMA's series about prefabrication. The report also excludes caravans, portable toilets, conservatories, agricultural buildings, etc.

Of Particular Interest:-

• Growth of off-site manufacturing/MMC.
• Major suppliers shares of the UK prefabricated semi-finished buildings market.
• Review of key end use markets.
• Review of key trends including affordable homes, housebuilding, construction, etc.
• Comparison of semi-finished and volumetric prefabrication.
• Future growth prospects - influencing factors.

The report covers the following key areas:-

MARKET

• Total Prefabricated Semi-Finished Buildings Market 2000-2009 - market analysis by value and forecasts.
• Key influencing factors affecting market growth - level of construction and manufacturing activity, affordable homes, quality issues, trends leading to increased demand for prefabricated semi-finished buildings in key sectors e.g. healthcare, education, MoD, residential, prisons, hotels, asylum/immigration centres etc.
• Prefabricated Semi-Finished Buildings Product Mix - analysis by product type - timber frame, steel, concrete, structural insulated panels, etc. changing trends and future prospects.
• Major channels of distribution - contractor, installer architect, specifier, etc.
• Key areas of end user growth, and forecasts for product mix in 2009.

END USE SECTORS

• Mix of key end user sectors by value.
• Key end user sectors - Reviews of major end user groups and subsectors e.g. Commercial and Industrial, Education, Healthcare, residential, defence, hotel/catering, prisons, asylum centres, etc.
• Key future trends for the usage of prefabricated semi-finished buildings, future growth potential of the sector, product issues, growth of high rise apartments etc.
• Key suppliers to the various end user sectors.
• Influencing factors of future end user growth potential, e.g. trends in capital expenditure and accommodation requirements, major changes in health and education, impact of PFI/PPP etc.

Market/Product Specification Issues

• General trend towards OSM (off-site Manufacturing) to improve quality standards and address problems of site-skills shortages.
• Review of fixtures, fittings and components including trends to higher levels of standardisation and modularity.
• Review of broad levels of specification in end user sectors.
• Growth in the use of appliances, fixtures and fittings in prefabricated semi-finished buildings.

SUPPLIERS

• Market Shares of the major suppliers in the prefabricated semi finished building market - 2005 by value.
• Profiles of major suppliers including turnover, style of building, market positioning, brand names etc.
• Review of the key channels of distribution used by leading suppliers - direct supply, hire etc.
• Key end user sectors of individual suppliers and future growth potential etc.