Construction & Building Products
Meet Ken Long
Manager, Construction & Building Products Group
Ken joined Freedonia in 2001 and now heads our Construction & Building Products Group.
Before coming to Freedonia, Ken was the director of research services at Penton Media, a leading publisher of business
magazines and producer of trade shows, and a director of research operations at Pat Henry Group,
a market research firm. Ken has a Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Cleveland State University.
Freedonia industry market research on Construction & Building Products encompasses virtually the entire building envelope and includes such topics as asphalt, roofing, siding, insulation, lighting fixtures and many other materials and equipment used in residential, nonresidential and nonbuilding construction. Freedonia's Construction & Building Products market research includes market size, forecasts, product and market segmentations, related economic indicator and regulatory analysis, market share estimates, a discussion of industry structure, and profiles of the leading companies.
The list below is sorted by publication date in reverse chronological order. Please click on the study title to view a table of contents, obtain additional information or to purchase all or portions of the selected study.
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World Flooring & Carpets
3227
Through 2018, global demand for floor coverings is forecast to advance 4.5 percent annually to 19.4 billion square meters, valued at $325 billion. Nonresilient flooring will remain the dominant product segment and will grow the fastest. China and the ...
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- 407 Pages
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- $6,500
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Fencing
3224
US demand for fencing will rise 7.0 percent per year to $9.0 billion in 2018, totaling 875 million linear feet. Metal will remain the dominant material while concrete fencing will grow the fastest. Plastic and composite fencing will continue taking ma...
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- 357 Pages
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- $5,300
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Bricks, Blocks, & Pavers
3236
Demand for bricks, blocks and pavers in the US is forecast to rise 8.8 percent per annum from a low 2013 base to $8.9 billion in 2018. Bricks, typically made of clay, will see the most rapid growth of any product, driven by a rebound in new housing co...
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- 277 Pages
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- $5,200
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World Decorative Laminates
3202
Global demand for decorative laminates is expected to rise 5.6 percent per year to 10.7 billion square meters in 2018, valued at $40.8 billion. The Asia/Pacific region will dominate demand and be the fastest growing market, based on its leading positi...
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- 373 Pages
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- $6,300
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World Insulation
3206
Through 2018, global demand for insulation will rise 5.0 percent annually to 24.9 billion square meters of R-1 value. The Asia/Pacific region will grow the fastest, driven by building construction activity and manufacturing and industrial output. Foam...
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- 388 Pages
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- $6,500
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Wood & Competitive Decking
3194
US decking demand will rise 2.4 percent annually through 2018 to 3.5 billion lineal feet, valued at $6.5 billion. Plastic and wood-plastic composite decking will grow the fastest, based on their low maintenance requirements and long lifespans. The res...
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- 386 Pages
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- $5,500
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Plastic & Competitive Pipe
3181
US demand for pipe is expected to grow
7.3 percent per year through 2018,
reaching $63.5 billion and a total length
of 11.35 billion feet of pipe. Gains will be
driven by the continuing shift in the US
energy industry. Increasing exploration
and...
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- 366 Pages
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- $5,400
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World Lighting Fixtures
3192
Global demand for lighting fixtures is projected to increase at a 6.9 percent annual rate through 2018 to $176 billion. China will remain the largest market while India grows the fastest. The dominant nonportable lighting fixture segment will experien...
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- Publication Length
- 514 Pages
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- $6,400
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Ceilings
3204
US ceiling product demand will rise 7.3 percent per annum through 2018 to $2.5 billion, driven by a rebound in nonresidential building construction. Specialty ceiling product demand (e.g., clouds, baffles, stretch ceilings) will see faster growth than...
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- 253 Pages
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- $5,300
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World Housing
3184
World construction of new housing will reach 61.3 million units in 2018 on 2.9 percent yearly advances. The Asia/Pacific region will own the most new housing units, while the Africa/Mideast housing stock region will grow the fastest. Multifamily housi...
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- 238 Pages
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- $5,800
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World Drywall & Building Plaster
3186
Global demand for drywall is forecast to rise 5.8 percent per year through 2018 to 10.4 billion square meters. Nearly three-fourths of new demand will be generated in China and the US. The nonresidential building market for drywall will outpace the ho...
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- 361 Pages
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- $6,300
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Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic Lumber
3145
US demand for wood-plastic composite and plastic lumber will rise 9.8 percent annually to $5.5 billion in 2018. Decking will remain the largest application and will grow the fastest, based on alternative lumber's minimal maintenance and long servic...
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- 364 Pages
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- $5,300
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Windows & Doors
3171
Demand for windows and doors in the US is projected to rise 6.9 percent per year through 2018 to $31.9 billion. Plastic windows and doors will be the fastest growing products while metal types will remain the largest segment. Metal and wood products w...
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- Publication Length
- 459 Pages
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- $5,400
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World Roofing
3167
Global demand for roofing is projected to increase 3.7 percent per year through 2018 to 12.6 billion square meters. China and the US will account for over one-half of all global gains. Tile roofing will benefit from intensive use in the thriving Asia/...
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- Publication Length
- 426 Pages
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- $6,400
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Cabinets
3161
US cabinet demand will rise 6.6 percent annually to $16 billion in 2018, driven by a rebound in residential building construction. The dominant kitchen cabinet segment will see the fastest gains, with stock cabinets remaining the leading type installe...
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- Publication Length
- 371 Pages
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- $5,300
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Water & Wastewater Pipe
3137
Water and wastewater pipe demand in the US will grow 7.7 percent per year to $18.1 billion in 2018. Municipal end uses will continue to claim a majority of demand, while building construction will be the fastest growing market. The best opportunities ...
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- Publication Length
- 283 Pages
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- $5,200
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World HVAC Equipment
3154
Global demand for HVAC equipment is forecast to rise 5.7 percent annually to $120 billion in 2018. The Asia/Pacific region will remain the dominant geographic market, while North America grows the fastest. Heat pumps will lead gains based on lower pen...
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- Publication Length
- 425 Pages
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- $6,300
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Siding
3144
Demand for siding in the US is forecast to increase 7.1 percent annually to 103.5 million squares in 2018, valued at $12.1 billion. Brick, concrete and stone siding will grow the fastest, driven by their durability and low maintenance, especially for ...
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- Publication Length
- 377 Pages
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- $5,300
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Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings
3121
US demand for plumbing fixtures and fittings is projected to advance 6.3 percent per year through 2017 to $12 billion. The residential market will account for over three-fifths of demand and will see the most rapid annual gains. Fixtures will outpace ...
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- 396 Pages
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- $5,300
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Decorative Laminates
3127
Demand for decorative laminates in the US will rise 4.1 percent per year to 11.9 billion square feet in 2018. Of the two largest markets, cabinets will outpace furniture based on a rebound in residential construction spending. Within the dominant low-...
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- Publication Length
- 290 Pages
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- $5,100
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World Asphalt (Bitumen)
3129
World demand for asphalt is projected to rise 3.6 percent annually through 2017 from a weak 2012 base to 121 million metric tons. The Asia/Pacific region has overtaken North America as the largest regional market and will continue to record the fastes...
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- Publication Length
- 429 Pages
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- $6,300
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Fiber Cement
3128
US fiber cement demand is forecast to rise 8.5 percent annually through 2017 to 2.9 billion square feet, valued at $2.2 billion. The new residential market will grow the fastest as housing starts rise and home builders specify fiber cement siding and ...
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- 253 Pages
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- $5,100
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World Geosynthetics
3108
Global demand for geosynthetics is expected to rise 8.9 percent per year to 5.2 billion square meters in 2017. Developing regions will be the fastest growing markets, with the Asia/Pacific region remaining the largest. Construction will be the largest...
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- 462 Pages
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- $6,100
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World Elevators
3113
Global demand for elevator, escalator and moving walkway equipment and services will rise 5.6 percent yearly to $111 billion in 2017. The Asia/Pacific, Africa/Mideast and Central and South American markets will grow the fastest. Equipment demand has r...
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- Publication Length
- 362 Pages
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- $6,100
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World Siding (Cladding)
3101
The global siding market is projected to rise 5.1 percent annually to 5.7 billion square meters in 2017, valued at $89 billion. North America will be the fastest growing regional market, while the Asia/Pacific region will remain dominant. Masonry and ...
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- 368 Pages
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- $6,300
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Insulation
3109
US demand for insulation is projected to advance 7.6 percent annually to $10.3 billion in 2017. The residential market will see double-digit annual gains based on a strong rebound in housing starts. Fiberglass insulation will remain the market leader ...
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- 356 Pages
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- $5,300
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World Oil & Gas Pipe
3060
World oil and gas pipe demand will rise 5.3 percent annually to 51.8 million metric tons in 2017 as high oil prices and growing energy demand spur new development. Gas pipe will grow at nearly four times the rate of oil pipe demand. Central and South ...
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- 347 Pages
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- $6,100
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World Housing
3087
World construction of new housing units will rise 3.3 percent per annum to 60.9 million units in 2017. Over 80 percent of global new housing construction will take place in the Asia/Pacific and Africa/Mideast regions, while North America and Western E...
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- 220 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,700
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World Building Boards
3074
Global demand for building boards will rise 6.2 percent per year through 2017 to 398 million cubic meters. China will see its share of global demand rise to half of the total, with solid gains also expected in North America and other regions such as S...
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- 346 Pages
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- $6,100
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Roofing
3082
US demand for roofing is projected to rise 3.5 percent annually to 268 million squares in 2017, valued at $27.2 billion. Asphalt shingles will remain the dominant product and will offer the best growth opportunities, to be outpaced only by the much sm...
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- 408 Pages
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- $5,300
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Landscaping Products
3045
US demand for landscaping products is projected to grow 6.9 percent per year through 2017 to $6.5 billion. Hardscape products will grow the fastest, driven by demand for patios and other features of outdoor rooms. The residential market will be the fa...
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- 275 Pages
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- $5,100
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Countertops
3049
US demand for countertops is forecast to increase 5.1 percent per year to 750 million square feet in 2017. Natural stone and engineered stone will be among the fastest growing countertop materials, while laminates will remain the largest product categ...
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- Publication Length
- 382 Pages
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- $5,300
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Hard Surface Flooring
3037
US demand for hard surface flooring will rise 5.0 percent per year to 9.3 billion square feet in 2017. Vinyl will remain the largest product segment and will grow the fastest, followed by tile and wood. The residential market will outpace nonresidenti...
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- 311 Pages
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- $5,100
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World Windows & Doors
3039
Through 2017, global demand for windows and doors is expected to rise 7.1 percent annually to $223 billion. China was the world's largest window and door market in 2012, and will see its share of global demand rise to 36 percent of the total in 2017. ...
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- Publication Length
- 376 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,400
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World Water Pipe
3004
Global demand for water pipe is forecast to increase 7.5 percent per year through 2017 to 10.9 billion meters. China alone will account for one-third of the increase, with other industrializing countries in Asia -- such as India and Indonesia -- and i...
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- 414 Pages
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- $6,100
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Decorative Tile
3014
US demand for decorative tile is forecast to rise 5.1 percent per year through 2017, reaching 3.0 billion square feet. Natural stone will overtake porcelain as the second largest tile type in area demand terms, while ceramic tiles remain dominant. Flo...
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- 296 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
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World Plastic Pipe
3015
Global demand for plastic pipe is projected to rise 8.5 percent annually through 2017 to 11.2 billion meters. Construction related applications will drive growth in all global regions, with North America and the Asia/Pacific region leading gains. HDPE...
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- Publication Length
- 421 Pages
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- $6,300
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Building Boards
3017
US building board demand will rise 7.0 percent yearly through 2017 to 52.5 billion square feet (3/8 inch basis). Windows and doors, subflooring, and roofing will be the fastest growing uses. OSB will outpace softwood plywood among structural boards. I...
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- Publication Length
- 348 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
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Green Building Materials
2995
US green building materials demand is forecast to increase 11 percent annually to $86.6 billion in 2017. Permeable pavement and structural products (e.g., recycled concrete, FSC-certified lumber) will grow the fastest. Exterior products such as energy...
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- Publication Length
- 405 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,100
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Prefabricated Housing
3001
US demand for prefabricated housing is forecast to expand 15 percent annually through 2017 to 135,000 units. Manufactured housing will remain the most common type, while other prefabricated housing such as modular, precut and panelized housing will gr...
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- Publication Length
- 226 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
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World Lighting: Lamps & LEDs
2979
World demand for lighting is projected to climb more than 12 percent annually through 2016 to $78.3 billion. Market gains in developing countries will outpace sales in the US, Western Europe, and Japan. Light-emitting diode (LED or solid state) lighti...
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- Publication Length
- 477 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,200
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World Flooring & Carpets
2981
World flooring and carpet demand will rise 4.9 percent yearly to 18.6 billion square meters in 2016. The Asia/Pacific region will see the most rapid growth. Nonresidential buildings will be the fastest growing market, while nonresilient flooring will ...
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- Publication Length
- 412 Pages
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- $6,300
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Large Diameter Pipe
2974
US large diameter pipe demand will rise 6.2 percent yearly through 2016 to 197 million feet. Storm and sanitary sewers will remain the leading market, while drainage and water transmission will grow the fastest. Concrete pipe will rebound from a depre...
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- Publication Length
- 232 Pages
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- $5,100
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Molding & Trim
2976
US demand for molding and trim is forecast to rise nearly 11 percent per year to $9.0 billion in 2016, driven by a sharp rebound in housing and building construction. Stairwork will be the fastest growing product, while engineered wood the fastest gro...
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- Publication Length
- 328 Pages
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- $5,100
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Plastic & Competitive Pipe
2958
US demand for pipe is expected to grow 6.2 percent per year through 2016 to $50.1 billion. Plastic pipe will experience the fastest growth, led by PVC. Concrete and ductile iron pipe will lead gains among other material types. Steel pipe will remain t...
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- 314 Pages
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- $5,300
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World Insulation
2956
Global insulation demand is forecast to rise 5.5 percent annually to 23.1 billion square meters of R-1 value in 2016. The Asia/Pacific region will remain the largest and fastest growing market, followed by North America. The best growth opportunities ...
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- Publication Length
- 376 Pages
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- $6,300
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Wood & Competitive Decking
2959
US demand for decking is forecast to rise 2.4 percent annually through 2016 to 3.3 billion lineal feet, valued at $5.7 billion. Wood-plastic composite and plastic lumber decking materials will grow at double-digit rates, far outpacing the dominant woo...
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- Publication Length
- 366 Pages
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- $5,300
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World Plumbing
2934
Global demand for plumbing fixtures and fittings will rise 6.2 percent yearly through 2016 to $80 billion. The Asia/Pacific region will lead gains, fueled mainly by China's increasing but slowing rate of industrialization. North America will post ...
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- 364 Pages
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World Lighting Fixtures
2946
Global demand for lighting fixtures will climb 6.9 percent annually through 2016 to $153 billion. China alone will account for over one third of all new demand, retaining its position as the largest national market. Nonportable indoor lighting fixture...
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- Publication Length
- 513 Pages
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- $6,300
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Windows & Doors
2949
Demand for windows and doors in the US is forecast to rise 9.3 percent per year to $34.2 billion in 2016. Aided by a rebound in construction spending, the residential market will post double-digit advances in demand. Among material types, plastic wind...
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- Publication Length
- 468 Pages
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- $5,300
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