construction

Growth strategies in the global construction equipment market 2011

Our study identified key growth opportunities, important levers and market challenges in the global construction equipment industry. It comprises the results from 50 interviews with industry experts located in the six construction equipment lead markets.

Manufacturers and exporters of construction machines are finding attractive markets in the BRIC countries, but also in Africa and the Middle East. The prospects look good thanks to massive investment in infrastructure projects. These developments will drive sustained demand for construction machines going forward. Despite the competitive pressures, companies can build long-term customer loyalty by going for high product quality along with all-round service. This is the finding of the study "Growth strategies in the global construction equipment market – Growth markets in the BRIC economies and elsewhere".

http://www.rolandberger.com/media/publications/2011-10-07-rbsc-pub-Growth_strategies_global_construction_equipment.html  

Effects of the current economic situation – Opportunities, risks and action packages 2010

The crisis affects most of the building materials and supply industry. 88 percent of the companies are feeling the effects of the crisis. Almost 50 percent assume that it will bottom out in the first half of 2010. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants on the effects of the economic situation on the building materials and supply industry. 64 percent of the companies surveyed don't expect to see a tangible recovery from the crisis until 2011 or later. Companies focusing on constructing new buildings are comparatively pessimistic, while many "renovators" expect the economy to start picking up steam in the second half of 2010.

http://www.rolandberger.com/expertise/publications/2010-06-22-rbsc-pub-Effects_of_the_current_economic_crisis.html