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Key Issues Covered Include:

• Market Size & Structure – Market value, trends, forecasts for future growth, key influencing factors etc.
• Product Mix – Mix by value of Volumetric and Semi-finished, advantages of prefabricated buildings against traditional build e.g. on site erection time etc.
• Key End User Sectors – Analysis of end user sectors, mix by value, future growth potential etc. including hotels, commercial and industrial, the infra-structure, etc.
• Major Suppliers – Market share, market position, relative end user strengths and company profiles.
• Distribution – Major channels of distribution.
• Specification Issues – Component specification issues for end user sectors, supply of fixtures & fittings e.g. washroom facilities, glazing, heating etc.

Prefabricated buildings are a substantial and growing market characterised by increasing levels of specification and share growth in a wide range of end user sectors. Prefabricated buildings have a substantial market potential, with positive forecasts for growth for the market as a whole.

The report covers the following key areas:-

• The Market
  • Total Prefabricated Buildings Market 1996-2004 - market analysis by value and forecasts.
  • Key influencing factors affecting market growth – specifier attitudes, image, economic activity and trends leading to increased demand for prefabricated buildings in certain sectors e.g. Hotels and fast food, health, education, etc.
  • Total Prefabricated Buildings Product Mix 1999 - analysis by product type - volumetric and semi-finished.
  • Relative strengths of prefabricated buildings and conventional buildings – Quality, lower requirements for on-site skilled labour etc.
  • Major channels of distribution.
  • Key areas of end user growth, forecasts for product mix in 2004, etc.
• End User Sectors
  • Key end user sectors – Reviews of major end user groups and subsectors e.g. Commercial and Industrial, Education, Sales to hire companies (excluding hire income).
  • Mix of key end user sectors by value.
  • Key future trends for the usage of prefabricated buildings, future growth potential of the residential sector, product issues, etc.
  • Key suppliers to the various end user sectors.
  • Influencing factors of future end user growth potential, e.g. trends in capital expenditure, etc.
• Market/Product Specification Issues
  • Review of fixtures, fittings and components supplied as standard and optional features by buildings suppliers.
  • Key products reviewed include Windows, Doors, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Washroom Facilities, Electrical Facilities, Security Devices, Floor Coverings, Furniture, Kitchen Facilities etc.
  • Review of the broad level of specification which are typical in end user sectors.
  • Growth in the use of appliances, fixtures and fittings in prefabricated buildings e.g. trends towards specification of PVCu doors and windows etc.
• Suppliers
  • Market Shares of the major suppliers in the prefabricated building market 1999 - by value.
  • Profiles of major suppliers including turnover, style of building, brand names etc.
  • Review of the key channels of distribution used by leading suppliers etc.
  • Key end user sectors of individual suppliers and future growth potential etc.

  The report contains over 80 pages and 25 tables and charts of original research and comment on the UK prefabricated buildings market and provides incisive and thought-provoking views on its future development.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (1998)

The prefabricated buildings market is a relatively fragmented sector, with many end users with differing needs and requirements. Over the last few years, the market has experienced periods of sustained and often rapid growth in value as higher volumes of buildings have been purchased, with levels of specification increasing.

The total market in 1997 is estimated at £355 million at manufacturers selling prices, which represents strong growth of around 9 percent from the previous year. During the period of 1994-1997, the market experienced healthy rates of growth of around 27 percent overall. The majority of this growth was achieved during 1996 and 1997, with economic growth stimulating demand for greater volume and higher specification buildings. Over the next 3-4 years the market is forecast to continue to grow steadily at a rate of around 4 percent per annum, which represents a lower rate of growth as the economy slows down. Longer term forecasts from 2000 onwards are more positive, with predicted increases in the levels of business investment stimulating overall demand.

The market can be segmented by style of building and by end user type. The vast majority of prefabricated buildings are volumetric style, with a market share of around 75 percent by value, with post panel buildings taking a share of around 16 percent. Overall market trends within the construction industry are towards less on-site erection, which therefore reduces the need for skilled labour, eliminates delays caused by the weather and ensures higher quality output. Our forecasts are for a continuation of the dominance of volumetric style buildings for the above reasons.

The market for prefabricated buildings can also be segmented by end user sectors, which can be varied with vastly different requirements in terms of size, appearance etc. The majority of the end users of prefabricated buildings are within the commercial, hotel and catering, educational, residential, healthcare and portable cabin sectors. Forecasts for growth indicate greater development and market share gain within the commercial, hotel and catering, residential and educational sectors.

The market for prefabricated buildings has a significant impact on the markets for components, fixtures and fittings. Prefabricated buildings are generally 'complete' structures which includes doors, windows, sanitary facilities etc. The end user often dictates the level of specification and amount of furniture and furnishings which are supplied with the buildings. For example, portable cabins are generally very basic in terms of the doors, windows, decor, heating systems etc, which will be supplied as standard, whereas a hotel will contain higher specification, more aesthetically pleasing, components and factory fitted furniture.

The prefabricated building industry is a very fragmented market, with many suppliers all holding a relatively low market share. The overall market leader is the Shepherd Building Group, which has three subsidiaries Portakabin, Portasilo and Yorkon, with a collective share around 15 percent. Among the other prominent suppliers are the Elliott Group, Atlas Ward, Volumetric and SGB Rovacabin.

Perhaps the most important issue within the prefabricated buildings market is their growth within the residential sector. In the past, prefabricated buildings have been used for mainstream housing, however, they have often proved unpopular with residents and currently suffer from image problems. Prefabricated buildings are now on the verge of re-entering the mainstream housing market and offers major potential for the future. Equally, recent government expenditure announcements for significant increases in capital spending in education and health also offers the industry substantial potential in the medium term.

This comprehensive report represents a detailed assessment of the market, reviewing major trends, key factors influencing developments and future prospects for the sector. Analysis is both quantitative and qualitative, based on our substantial experience of the building and home improvement markets.

Text © 2000 AMA Research

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