Market reports on construction and building materials and equipment published by the U.S. Foreign and Commercial Service
The following market research reports on construction and engineering services and building products and related equipment have been published over the last several years by the U.S. Foreign and Commercial Service (USFCS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Almost all of them have been prepared by personnel of the USFCS at the various forein service posts.
Most of these reports are structured to cover these topics: * Overview. A summary of the major findings of the
report * Statistical data. These data cover local production,
imports (including those from the United States),
exports, and total market. In addition, there are
data on estimated average annual growth projected
out over a two-year period (typically) and the
market share data (U.S. compared to other major
export competitors) for the previous year. * Market assessment. This section deals with how the
foreign country’s market has fared in recent years
and what is likely to happen in the near term. The
impact of demographic data is often considered. * Best sales prospects. A listing of those products
that offer the best opportunities for American
firms. * Competitive situation. How American firms are
faring with reference to both local producers and to
foreign competitors. * Market access. A description of possible barriers to
the market faced by U.S. companies, along with
what procedures are necessary (such as acquisition
of agents) to operate in a particular market. * Trade promotion opportunities. Listings of
upcoming trade fairs, business and government personnel
to contact, trade associations, and trade journals.
Algeria
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Market in Algeria (October 1989) The Building Products Market in Algeria (April 1990)
Botswana
Housing Construction Market Profie (October 1992)
Brazil
Architectural, Engineering Services Market (March 1992)
Canada
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Market in Canada (February 1990) British Columbia Home Construction Boom (May 1992) The Building Materials and Hardware Market in Canada (May 1989) The Do-It-Yourself Products/Lighting Fixtures Market in Canada (November 1991) Hardware Market Trends (October 1992) Harmonized Heating/Air Conditioning Standards (February 1991) The Heating Equipment Market in Canada (December 1991) Opportunities for Direct Sales to Hardware Buying Groups in Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces (February 1992) The Plumbing Products Market in Canada (March 1991) Strong Quebec Market for Do-It-Yourself, Home Decorating and Renovation Products (May 1992) The Vinyl Siding and Window Frame Market in Canada (March 1992)
Columbia
The Modular Construction Units Market in Columbia (September 1991) Pre-Fabricated Housing in Colombia (October 1992)
Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Market in Cote d’Ivoire (January 1992) The Housing, Building, and Construction Equipment Market in Cote d’Ivoire (September 1989)
Denmark
Denmark’s Infrastructure (July 1992)
Ecuador
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Market in Ecuador (September 1991)
France
The Residential Security Systems Market in France (September 1991) The Room Air Conditioner Market in France (March 1992)
Germany
The Architectural, Construction and Engineering Services Market in Germany (June 1991) Boom for Prefabricated Houses in Eastern Germany (February 1992) The Building Materials Market in Germany (October 1991) East Germany Economic Prospect (includes discussion of opportunities for U.S. businesses to participate in developing the region’s broken-down infrastructure and establishing plants to manufacture building materials for the Common Market) (February 1992) German Housing Problems (May 1992) Prefabricated Wood Housing in Germany (June 1992)
Greece
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeratioin Equipment Market in Greece (December 1989) The Cement Industry: Status and Development in Greece (March 1992) The Industrial-Commercial Air-Conditioning Markket in Greece (January 1991)
Guatemala
The Building Hardware Fixtures Market in Guatemala (March 1992) The Float Glass and Glass Blocks Market in Guatemala (July 1992)
Honduras
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Market in Honduras (August 1992) The Construction Materials Market in Honduras (August 1990)
Hong Kong
The Air Conditioning Equipment Market in Hong Kong (May 1992)
Hungary
Overview of the Hungarian Construction Industry (September 1992)
India
The Modular Housing Technologies Market in India (June 1991)
Ireland
The Building Materials, Supplies and Fixtures Market in Ireland (September 1990) The Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment Market in Ireland (July 1991) The Electrical Building Products Market in Ireland (September 1991) The Floor and Wall Coverings Market in Ireland (August 1991)
Israel
The Manufactured Housing Market in Israel (1990)
Italy
The Air Conditioning Equipment for Industrial Use Market in Italy (March 1991) The Insulation Materials Market in Italy (August 1991)
Japan
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Market in Japan (April 1991) The Building Materials (Lumber Products) Market in Japan (July 1989) The Buildings Supplies for Commercial (Non-Housing) Use Market in Japan (March 1991) The Construction Market in Japan (September 1991) Hotel Developments in the Kansai Area (March 1992) Housing Starts Up in Japan: Good News for U.S. Exporters of Building Materials (July 1992) Major Construction Projects Upcoming (September 1991) The Private Construction Market in Japan (July 1992) The Public Construction Market in Japan (August 1992) Results of Government of Japan Survey on U.S. Building Materials in Japan (June 1992) Survey on Use of Foreign 2×4 Building Material in the Japanese Market–Attracting More Interest from Japanese Home Builders (September 1992)
Korea
Contact List for Construction Project in Korea (June 1991)
Kuwait
The Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Market in Kuwait (February 1992) The Construction Services Market in Kuwait (May 1992) Market Survey–Air Conditioning Equipment and Services (May 1991)
Mexico
The Air Conditioning Equipment Market in Mexico (March 1991) The Ceramics and Glass Equipment Market in Mexico (June 1989) The Housing, Construction and Services Market in Mexico (May 1991)
The Netherlands
The Do-It-Yourself Products Market in The Netherlands (June 1989) The Do-It-Yourself Products Market in The Netherlands (September 1991) The Do-It-Yourself Products Market in The Netherlands (June 1992)
Nigeria
Construction Projects in Nigeria: What the U.S. Contractor Needs to Know (August 1991) Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Construction Industry (September 1992)
Norway
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment (Heat Pumps) Market in Norway (May 1991)
Panama
The Building Materials, Supplies and Fixtures Market in Panama (April 1991)
The Philippines
Construction Materials and Supplies Market in the Philippines (December 1989) The Refrigeration and Airconditioning Market in the Philippines (March 1989)
Poland
The Housing Industry Market in Poland (April 1992)
Portugal
The Commercial Air Conditioning Equipment Market in Portugal (July 1992) Market Insight Report–Construction Equipment and Building Materials; Opportunities in Residential and Commercial Construction in Portugal (October 1991) Market Insight Report–Construction Engineering and Building Materials Opportunities, Portugal (August 1991)
Russia
Market Entry Procedures (this is not a report on building materials markets but is a guide as to how to establish a local presence in Russia) (August 1992)
Saudi Arabia
The Air Conditioning Spare Parts and Components Market Saudi Arabia (July 1992) The Building Materials and Hardware Market in Saudi Arabia (March 1991) The Heating/Ventilating/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Market in Saudi Arabia (November 1989) The Mini & Split Room Air Conditioning Unit Market in Saudi Arabia (May 1992) The Offset Engineering Services Market in Saudi Arabia (May 1992) The Plumbing Products Market in Saudi Arabia (November 1990)
Singapore
The Building Automation Systems Market in Singapore (July 1992)
South Africa
The Black Housing Market in South Africa (October 1988)
Spain
The Building Materials and Supplies Market in Spain (August 1989) Do-It-Yourself Market in Spain (August 1992) Prefabricated Homes (October 1992)
Sweden
The Heat Pump Market in Sweden (May 1992)
Switzerland
Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Markets (July 1992)
Taiwan
The Air Conditioning Equipment Market in Taiwan (July 1992) The Architectural, Construction, and Engineering Services Market in Taiwan (June 1990) The Building Supplies Market in Taiwan (April 1991) Kaohsiung’s Office Space Market: Status Report (December 1991)
Thailand
Architecture, Construction, Engineering Services for Building Construction in Thailand (Septembe 1992) Architecture, Construction, Engineering Services for the Commercial Building Market in Thailand (December 1991) Architecture, Construction, Engineering Services for the Golf Courses Market in Thailand (February 1992) Architecture, Construction, Engineering Services for the Hotel Market in Thailand (January 1992) Quantity of Minerals Produced in Thailand, 1991 (includes data on glass sand, granite and cement) (May 1992)
Turkey
The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Equipment Market in Turkey (August 1991) The Thermal Insulation Materials Market in Turkey (March 1992)
United Arab
The Air Conditioning Equipment Market in the United Emirates (June 1992) The Airconditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Market in the United Arab Emirates (June 1990) The Architectural/Construction/Engineering Services Market in the United Arab Emirates (August (1991) The Building Materials, Supplies and Fixtures Market in the United Arab Emirates (March 1990)
United Kingdom
The Architectural, Engineering and Construction Services market in the United Kingdom (January 1989) The Do-It-Yourself Products Market in the United Kingdom (March 1991) The Do-It-Yourself Products Market in the United Kingdom (December 1992) The Insulation Productions Market in the United Kingdom (December 1991) The Plumbing Fixtures market in the United Kingdom (April 1991) The Residential and Commercial Windows and Doors & Related Machinery Market in the United Kingdom (March 1992)
Venezuela
The Venezuelan Construction Industry (May 1992)
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