Building Materials Market Report 2008 Focuses on Key Building Materials in Which the UK Has a Strong Indigenous Industry.DUBLIN Dublin, city, Republic of Ireland Dublin, Irish Baile Átha Cliath, county borough (1991 pop. 915,516), Leinster, capital of the Republic of Ireland, on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the Liffey River. , Ireland Ireland, Irish Eire (âr`ə) [to it are related the poetic Erin and perhaps the Latin Hibernia], island, 32,598 sq mi (84,429 sq km), second largest of the British Isles. -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c93137)has announced the addition of "Building Materials Building materials used in the construction industry to create . These categories of materials and products are used by and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for . Market Report 2008" to their offering. In this Market Report, the UK building materials market is analysed in terms of raw materials, semi-processed materials and components. In 2007, the output of the construction industry was PS122.29bn, of which building materials accounted for an estimated 40%. This would place the value of the building materials market at PS48.9bn in 2007. The report focuses on key building materials in which the UK has a strong indigenous industry, notably: aggregates, cement cement, binding material used in construction and engineering, often called hydraulic cement, typically made by heating a mixture of limestone and clay until it almost fuses and then grinding it to a fine powder. , concrete and concrete products, and clay products (bricks and tiles). However, metal and timber products are also covered. Although the UK has a strong production base for heavy materials, the industry is now largely owned by foreign companies, mostly from continental Europe Continental Europe, also referred to as mainland Europe or simply the Continent, is the continent of Europe, explicitly excluding European islands and, at times, peninsulas. . The cement, brick and plasterboard industries are examples of those in which overseas companies have substantial market shares. As a result, the UK heavy building materials market is part of the larger European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. market in which companies operate internationally. There is a serious shortage of housing in the UK, a situation that has contributed to high house prices. Government plans aim to alleviate Alleviate To make something easier to be endured. Mentioned in: Kinesiology, Applied this problem by building 3 million extra homes by 2016. An important part of the initiative is the construction of affordable housing, and one way of achieving this is by using cheaper and faster construction methods, which will involve the development of new construction methods and materials. Prefabricated pre·fab·ri·cate tr.v. pre·fab·ri·cat·ed, pre·fab·ri·cat·ing, pre·fab·ri·cates 1. To manufacture (a building or section of a building, for example) in advance, especially in standard sections that can be easily shipped and units that are ready for on-site assembly are now being explored. Other serious issues facing the industry include: rising energy and materials costs, especially in sectors that require heating processes, such as cement and bricks; and the recruitment, training and retention of suitable employees. Regarding the future, a major challenge facing the building materials market is climate change. The Climate Change Bill and other government recommendations will require construction techniques that aim for `zero carbon' emissions. To this end, the building materials market will be required to develop materials of appropriate standards. Climate change is also bringing about unpredictable, often severe, weather conditions and, again, there is a role for building materials companies to develop and produce materials and components that can withstand these conditions at an acceptable cost. Perhaps the greatest challenge facing the construction industry (and building materials market) at the present time is the credit squeeze credit squeeze Restricted bank lending that is accompanied by rising short-term interest rates and a decline in economic growth. Credit squeezes are generally attributed to policy actions of the Federal Reserve. in financial markets, which is making it more difficult for borrowers to obtain mortgages. The lack of confidence in the banking sector is causing lenders to be extremely cautious about lending funds and this could well serve to hold back progress in the construction market. Contents: Executive Summary 1. Market Definition 2. Market Size 3. Industry Background 4. Competitor Analysis Competitor analysis in marketing and strategic management is an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and potential competitors. Created by Michael Porter competitor analysis focuses on four key aspects: competitor's objectives, competitor's assumptions, 5. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats 6. Buying Behaviour 7. Current Issues 8. The Global Market 9. Forecasts 10. Company Profiles For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c93137 |
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