June 27, 2003—Two new studies released by Ducker Worldwide on issues such as energy efficiency, environmental concerns and building indoor air quality indicate improved material performance and installation practices in commercial construction.
Ducker’s study, “Analysis of the Market for Exterior Wall Cladding” demonstrates that despite the slew of litigation over mold and moisture failure-related issues, the $32 billion exterior wall cladding market has grown 12 percent over the last 5 years. However, the value for cladding materials alone has grown more than 25 percent over this same period. Researchers interviewed nearly 500 residential and non-residential industry participants, including manufacturers, distributors, and installers, to calculate market volume and related metrics by individual cladding material.
The 200-page study is the fourth edition since 1992 in this series from Ducker and includes in-depth profiles of more than 16 primary cladding materials. The analysis includes both residential and non-residential market demand and segmentation by construction type, building type, region, and application.
Sponsored jointly by the Metal Construction Association and Ducker, the 2002 Metal Roofing Industry Profile and Analysis report stands alone as the most accurate set of information for the metal roofing industry to date, says the company. Historically, industry participants relied on readership surveys to utilize in strategic planning efforts.
Two core segments of the construction industry, exterior cladding and roofing, are known for hidden value, energy impact and strong growth, yet little or no accurate information exists on volume, dynamics, trends and forecasts. These combined industries represent nearly $40B total installed material value, as well as significant financial impact to the steel, lumber, vinyl and cementicious products industry.
Industry suppliers such as Alcoa, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, NCI, US Steel and others, as well as distribution and installation groups, recognize growth through dynamic conditions. Not all is good news however—issues such as asbestos claims, regulatory enforcement of chemical use and overall shifts in material preference have impacted the method and cycle of building material use.
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