DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Sustainability in the Global Construction Industry 2012-2013: Market Trends and Opportunities, Forecast of Budgets and Profitability, Construction Industry Procurement and Marketing Initiatives" report to their offering.
Sustainability in the Global Construction Industry 2012-2013: Market Trends and Opportunities, Forecast of Budgets and Profitability, Construction Industry Procurement and Marketing Initiatives is a new report by Timetric that analyzes how companies in the construction industry perceive sustainability.
The report contains in-depth analysis on the principal drivers and challenges with regards to sustainability plus the market-specific growth opportunities associated with the implementation of sustainable practices. It also benchmarks successful sustainable initiatives and energy-efficiency measures adopted by various companies.
This report also examines the impact of sustainability on profits and cost saving targets set by companies. It also analyzes the procurement strategies and practices being undertaken; category-level spending outlooks; changes in sustainable procurement budgets; supplier selection criteria and investment opportunities available for leading purchase decision makers.
The report identifies key drivers and practices of green marketing, and the channels used to effectively market green credentials.
Key Highlights:
- A total of 47% of construction contractor and project developer respondents in the global construction industry perceive "responsible use of natural resources" as central to sustainability practices, while 43% consider "reducing carbon footprint" to be the most important sustainability initiative.
- The key drivers of sustainability identified by buyer respondents include "client demand", "cost savings and operational efficiency" and "compliance with legislation", as indicated by 64%, 67% and 65% of respective respondents.
- Respondents from construction contractors and project development companies identified the UK, Germany and Canada as the markets with the most growth potential for sustainable construction as indicated by 58%, 54% and 53% of respective respondents.
Reasons to Buy:
- Drive revenues by understanding future sustainable product investment areas and growth regions
- Formulate effective sales and marketing strategies by identifying buyer sustainability budgets and areas of investment
- Better promote your business by aligning capabilities and business practices with the changing sustainability needs of customers
- Uncover the business outlook, key sustainability challenges and opportunities
- Understand the effect of sustainability on other players and competitors in the industry
- Benchmark sustainable initiatives with key industry leaders and identify major trends that affect the industry
- Secure stronger customer relationships by understanding the leading business concerns and changing strategies of buyers
- Identify specific green marketing channels your competitors are using to win business
Companies Mentioned:
- ACC Limited
- BAM Construction
- Balfour Beatty
- Caterpillar
- Doka Group
- Holcim
- Italcementi
- JCB India
- Komatsu
- Lafarge
- Siam Cement
- Turner Construction Company
- UltraTech Cement
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7kn8pg/sustainability_in