PRECAST CONCRETE BUILDING PRODUCTS Market Report - UK 2007

Abstract

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:-

• UK Precast Concrete Building Products Market - size, recent trends and key influences, forecasts and future trends.
• 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.
• Market Structure - review of market structure, breakdown of market sectors with major players, company profiles, anticipated future developments.
• 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:-

• Significant variations in performance between product sectors.
• Pre-cast concrete at forefront of Modern Methods of Construction.
• MMC & multi-storey flats construction impacting on demand for blocks & roof tiles.
• Review of structural products - flooring, panel systems (cross-wall, basements), bathroom pods, structural frames etc).
• Trends towards sustainability should stimulate market growth

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

MARKET OVERVIEW

• Market size 2005 - 2006, with forecasts to 2010.
• 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.
• Factors influencing future market growth - macro-economic factors, product trends, legislation.
• Review of key construction sectors - housing (growth of flats), education, healthcare, offices.

PRODUCT / MARKET ANALYSIS

• Analysis of key product sectors- blocks, roof tiles, precast cladding & structural precast components.
• Market sizes 2005 - 2006, by value and by volume - with forecasts to 2010.
• 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.
• Product mix for blocks, roof tiles and pre-cast structural products - key growth/declining sectors.
• 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.
• Review of key product benefits, impact of trend towards MMC, specification influences, increasing standards of insulation.
• 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

• Identification of key suppliers & market share assessment in key product sectors.
• Assessment of distribution channels.
• Outlook for end-use application areas - key potential growth areas, influence on product mix.
• 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

• Key drivers of market performance - economic growth, construction trends, Building Regulations.
• Growth of MMC in key application areas.
• Major growth sectors - Building Schools for the Future Programme, Healthcare, Housing etc.