US Construction - Building Materials

The Building Materials Forecasting Capability helps building material companies and construction firms anticipate how much material will be needed over the next decade, and segments the forecasts by structure type. This first-of-its-kind service leverages not only our construction experts, but IHS experts in other industries as well. Spending forecasts for 30 key building materials are provided, in addition to critical information necessary to effectively plan operating strategy.

Benefits:

Building Materials Forecasting Capability enables you to:

• Size markets
• Identify areas in which to invest
• Adjust materials production based on structure performance

The Building Materials Forecasting Service is updated quarterly and provides:

• Analytical presentations providing the fundamentals driving the forecasts
• 10-year spending forecasts for 13 structure types
• 10-year spending forecasts for 30 building materials
• Forecasts are delivered via Excel and Data Insight Web

Building Materials

Detailed data tables include:

Structural

• Aggregates and other stone products
• Cement and cement products
• Asphalt paving mixtures
• Asphalt shingle and coating material
• Dimensional lumber
• Structural wood
• Veneer and plywood manufacturing
• Gypsum product manufacturing
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
• Building controls and other electrical
• Insulation
• Other steel products
• Structural steel and other metals

Finish

• Bathroom fixture
• Cabinets and countertops
• Decorative details
• Floor coverings
• Lighting fixtures
• Paint and coatings
• Plumbing fixtures and supplies
• Vinyl siding and materials
• Window and door manufacturing
• Building hardware

Other

• Architectural and engineering services
• Business services
• Fuel and other refined products
• Insurance carriers
• Machinery and equipment rental
• Retail trade
• Total transportation of building materials
• Wholesale trade

Frequency and Horizon

• 10-year forecast horizon
• Quarterly and annual frequency data
• Updated quarterly
• Historical data back to 1997

Historic Data Sources

• BEA Input Output Tables
• Pricing & Purchasing forecasts
• US Construction forecasts

Our expert team provides an independent, fact-based view of the construction industry, fully supported by our 325+ economists and analysts worldwide with expertise in over 170 industries and 200 countries.

IHS Global Insight is the world leader in economic and financial analysis, forecasting, and market intelligence, with more than 40 years' experience and an outstanding record for accuracy.