Global Construction Industry Industry

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The global outlook series on the Construction Industry provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report acquaints the reader with the industry's changing dynamics and provides brief insights into the recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities. Markets briefly summarized to provide the reader a prelude to regional dynamics include Canada, Japan, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Russia, the UK, The Netherlands, Australia, China, India, New Zealand, and UAE among others. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 1,659 companies worldwide.

1. OVERVIEW 1

Construction Industry Recovers from Financial Crisis 1

Asia Pacific to Lead 1

China - A Global Behemoth 1

Eastern and Central European Countries to Lead Recovery in

Europe 1

Americas Hold Promise 1

Australasia to Register Robust Growth in Construction Spending 2

Middle East Recovers Remarkably 2

Africa - A Mixed Bag 2

Impact of Global Economic Downturn- Recent Past Review 2

Table 1: GDP Growth Trend Across Major Economies: 2009-2011 3

Current & Future Analysis 4

Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis

for Construction Industry by Geographic Region - North

America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Latin

America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with

Annual Construction Spending Figures in US$ Billion for Years

2010 through 2015 4

Table 3: World 5-Year Perspective for Construction by

Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Spending on

Construction Sector for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(including Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets

for Years 2011 & 2015 5

Construction Equipment Industry to Recover Sharply 5

Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis

for Construction Industry by Geographic Region - North

America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Latin

America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with

Annual Construction Spending Figures in US$ Billion for Years

2010 through 2015 6

Table 5: World 5-Year Perspective for Construction by

Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Spending on

Construction Sector for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(including Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets

for Years 2011 & 2015 7

Global Building Materials Market Set to Grow 7

Brief Account of Select Building Materials Markets 8

A Review of Cement Market 8

Green Building Materials Market Soars 8

Demand Rising for Roofing Materials 8

Demand for Glass to Grow in Near Future 8

Bright Future Ahead for Ceramic Tiles Market 8

Convenience and Cost Drive Plastics Market 9

Digital Printing to Resuscitate Wallpaper Market 9

Non-woven Wallpapers Expand Their Market Share 9

Faux Finishes Hold Promise 9

Positive Outlook for Global Particleboard Production in the

Near Term 10

Insight into Select Segments 10

Prefabricated Housing 10

Types of Prefabricated Housing 11

Increased Use of Prefabricated Buildings 11

Systems-Built Houses: Revolutionizing the Dynamics of the

Housing Industry in the UK and the US 11

Solar Powered Manufactured Homes: A Technological Breakthrough 11

Double Decker Factory-built Homes: Uncovering a Propitious Niche 12

Nonresidential Prefabricated Building Systems 12

Types of Nonresidential Prefabricated Building Systems 12

Metal Building Systems: Driving the Market 13

Metal Building Systems - Ruling the Agricultural Market 14

Modular Construction Soars in Popularity 14

IT Gaining Acceptance in Construction Industry 14

2. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 16

3. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 28

4. PRODUCT LAUNCHES 33

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 38

1. UNITED STATES 38

An Overview 38

US Housing Market Continues to Struggle 38

Foreigners Eye Housing Market 39

Construction Activity At All Time Low - Recent Past Review 39

US Building Materials Market Set to Revive 39

Insight into Select Segments 40

Green Construction and Non-Building Sectors Rebound Sharply 40

Prefabricated Housing 40

Manufactured Homes Market 40

Manufactured Homes: The Future Ahead 41

Nonresidential Prefabricated Building Systems 41

Key Statistics 42

Table 6: Housing Starts in the United States (2006-2012):

Yearly Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts (In 000 Units) 42

Table 7: Housing Starts in the United States (2006-2010):

Yearly Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts (In '000s) by

Size of Housing Unit - Single, 2-4 and 5+ Units 42

Table 8: Housing Starts in the United States (2006-2010):

Yearly Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts (In '000s) by

Regions - North East, Mid-West, South, and West 43

Table 9: Housing Starts in the United States (2006-2010):

Yearly Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts (In '000s) by

Family Size - Single and Multiple Family 44

Table 10: Building Permits in the United States (2006- Mar

2011): Yearly Breakdown of Number of Permits (In '000s) 44

Table 11: Building Permits in the United States (2006- 2009):

Yearly Breakdown of Number of Permits (In '000s) by Size of

Housing Unit - Single, 2-4, and 5+ Units 45

2. CANADA 46

Overview 46

High Vacancy Rates Challenge Non-Residential Construction Segment 46

Ontario's Construction Market to Grow Robustly 46

Key Statistics 47

Table 12: Building Permits in Canada (2006-2010): Breakdown

of Value of Building Permits (in $ Million) by Building Type 47

Table 13: Building Permits in Canada (2006-2010): Breakdown

of Value of Building Permits (in $ Million) by Province &

Territory 48

Table 14: Canadian Construction Industry (2007-2011):

Breakdown of Capital Expenditures (in $ Million) 49

3. JAPAN 50

Overview 50

Asian Investors Flock Japanese Real Estate Market 50

Building Materials Market 50

Trends in Wood Products Industry 50

Remodeling Fuels Wood Products Consumption 50

Trend Towards Western and Semi-Western Housing Construction 51

4. EUROPE 52

Overview 52

Table 15: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market

Analysis for Construction by Geographic Region - France,

Germany, Italy, UK, Spain & Rest of Europe Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Construction Spending

Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015 53

Table 16: European 5-Year Perspective for Construction by

Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Spending on

Construction Sector for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain &

Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011 & 2015 54

Table 17: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market

Analysis for Construction Industry by Geographic Region -

France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain & Rest of Europe Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures of

Construction Machinery in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through

2015 55

Table 18: European 5-Year Perspective for Construction by

Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales of

Construction Machinery for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain &

Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011 & 2015 56

Construction Equipment Market to Grow Robustly 56

Table 19: European Construction Equipment Market (2010):

Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for Mini Excavators,

Telescopic Handlers, Crawler Excavators, Wheeled Loaders,

Backhoe Loaders and Others 56

4a. GERMANY 57

Overview 57

Prefabricated Housing - An Insight 57

4b. ITALY 57

Industry Overview 57

4c. POLAND 58

Overview 58

Roofing Materials Market to Grow Strongly 58

4d. RUSSIA 59

Russian Construction Products Market Set to Recover from

Financial Crisis 59

Overview of Building Products Market 59

Interior Doors 59

Floor Covering 60

Stretch Ceilings 60

Windows 60

Green Technologies 60

4e. SPAIN 61

Overview 61

4f. THE UNITED KINGDOM 62

Overview 62

Construction Industry Shows Signs of Recovery 62

Table 20: Number of Professionals in the UK Construction

Market (2010) 63

UK Companies Reap Profits in Foreign Markets 63

IT Penetrates the Construction Industry 63

4g. SCOTLAND 64

4h. NORTHERN IRELAND 64

Overview 64

5. ASIA-PACIFIC 65

Table 21: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market

Analysis for Construction Industry by Geographic Region -

China, India, Japan and Rest of Asia Pacific Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Construction Spending

Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015 65

Table 22: Asia-Pacific 5-Year Perspective for Construction

Industry by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of

Spending on Construction Sector for China, India, Japan and

Rest of Asia Pacific Markets for Years 2011 & 2015 66

5a. AUSTRALIA 67

An Overview 67

Commercial Construction Industry to Grow Strongly 67

Outlook 67

5b. NEW ZEALAND 68

Overview 68

Kitset Housing: A New Zealand Prodigy 68

5c. CHINA 69

Overview 69

Construction Equipment Market to Grow Strongly 69

Table 23: Construction Equipment Market in China (2011):

Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Wheeled Loaders,

Crawler Excavators, Mini Excavators, Crawler Dozers, Asphalt

Finishers, Wheeled Excavators, Motor Graders and Others 69

5d. INDIA 70

Construction Sector 70

Market Snapshots 70

Building Materials Sector Overview 70

An Overview of the Cement Industry 70

Construction Equipment Sector 71

Overview 71

Table 24: Indian Construction Equipment Market (2010):

Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Segment 72

5e. INDONESIA 72

Market Trends 72

Construction and Mining Heavy Machinery Sales to Rise 72

5f. SINGAPORE 73

Overview 73

6. THE MIDDLE EAST 73

6a. UAE 74

Overview 74

Construction Equipment Industry 74

6b. QATAR 74

Construction Equipment Industry 74

7. LATIN AMERICA 75

7a. CHILE 75

Overview 75

GLOBAL DIRECTORY

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