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 Roofing
3399
This study analyzes the world roofing industry. It presents historical demand data (2005, 2010 and 2015) and forecasts (2020 and 2025) by product (e.g., bituminous roofing, tile roofing, metal roofing, fiber cement roofing, elastomeric roofing, plasti...
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- Publication Length
- 416 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,600
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World HVAC Equipment
3416
This study analyzes world demand for HVAC equipment. It presents historical data (2005, 2010, and 2015) and forecasts (2020 and 2025) by product (e.g., room air conditioners, unitary air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers, warm air furnaces), world reg...
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- Publication Length
- 417 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,500
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Wood & Competitive Decking
3411
This study analyzes US demand for decking. It presents historical data (2005, 2010, and 2015) and forecasts (2020 and 2025) by product (e.g., wood, wood-plastic composite, plastic), market (e.g., residential building, nonresidential building, and nonb...
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- Publication Length
- 333 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,600
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Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic Lumber
3414
This study analyzes US demand for wood-plastic composite and plastic lumber. It presents historical data (2005, 2010, 2015) and forecasts (2020 and 2025) by material (e.g., cellulosic, polyethylene, PVC), application (e.g., decking, molding and trim, ...
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- Publication Length
- 329 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Behind the Wall Plumbing
3392
US demand for behind the wall plumbing products is projected to advance 6.5 percent annually to $12.4 billion in 2020. Pipe and sprinklers will be the fastest growing products, with PEX and PVC leading gains among pipe materials. Water distribution an...
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- Publication Length
- 272 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Decorative Tile
3393
US demand for decorative tile is forecast to increase 3.5 percent annually to 3.1 billion square feet in 2020, valued at $6.1 billion. Porcelain will be the fastest growing tile material, while ceramic tile remains dominant. Flooring applications will...
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- Publication Length
- 278 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,200
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Decorative Laminates
3385
Demand for decorative laminates in the US is forecast to increase 2.5 percent annually to 11.6 billion square feet in 2020, valued at $6.8 billion. Thermoplastic films and saturated papers will be the fastest growing products, while low-basis weight p...
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- Publication Length
- 283 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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World Construction Aggregates
3389
World demand for construction aggregates will rise 5.2 percent annually to 51.7 billion metric tons in 2019. Crushed stone, recycled concrete, fly ash, and slag will grow at twice the pace of sand and gravel. Hydraulic concrete will remain the largest...
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- Publication Length
- 390 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
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World Steel Pipe
3362
Global steel pipe demand will rise 3.5 percent annually to 79.7 million metric tons in 2019. This decelerating pace will reflect slower construction activity in China and less oil and gas exploration in North America. Steel will remain the dominant pi...
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- Publication Length
- 368 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,200
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World Prefabricated Housing
3375
Global demand for prefabricated housing will rise 2.7 percent annually through 2019 to 3.4 million units. Gains will be driven by the Asia/Pacific and Africa/Mideast regions and by Central and South America, based on advances in overall housing activi...
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- Publication Length
- 285 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,200
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Cabinets
3372
US demand for cabinets is projected to advance 6.4 percent annually to $17.3 billion in 2019, spurred by continuing consumer interest in kitchen and bathroom renovation projects. Style trends that call for homes to have larger kitchens and multiple ba...
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- Publication Length
- 383 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,400
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Siding
3374
US siding demand is forecast to rise 5.6 percent annually to 100 million squares in 2019, valued at $10.7 billion. Gains will be driven by a rebound in housing completions and an acceleration in the residential replacement market. Vinyl siding will re...
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- Publication Length
- 367 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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World Cement & Concrete Additives
3358
Global demand for cement and concrete additives will rise 7.2 percent annually through 2019 to $24 billion. The Asia/Pacific region will remain the largest market, while the Africa/Mideast region and Central and South America will grow the fastest. Ch...
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- Publication Length
- 402 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
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Fiber Cement
3348
US demand for fiber cement products is forecast to grow 6.0 percent annually through 2019 to 2.9 billion square feet, valued at $2.2 billion. Siding will remain the dominant application, while backerboard grows the fastest. Growth in the dominant resi...
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- Publication Length
- 255 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings
3346
This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $9.1 billion US plumbing fixtures and fittings industry. It discusses historical demand data (2004, 2009, and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by material (e.g., vitreous china, plastics, metal), product (...
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- Publication Length
- 445 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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World Geosynthetics
3347
This study presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by type (geotextiles, geomembranes, geogrids, geonets), market (construction, transportation infrastructure, landfills, liquid containment), and geography (...
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- Publication Length
- 404 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,400
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World Asphalt (Bitumen)
3351
This study presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by product type (e.g., paving, roofing) for six global regions and 18 major countries....
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- Publication Length
- 411 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,500
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World Elevators
3324
Global demand for elevator equipment and services is forecast to grow 5.9 percent annually to $121 billion in 2019. Growth in the leading Chinese market will slow but still rise 10 percent annually. The emphasis on space and energy saving technologies...
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- Publication Length
- 401 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,400
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Insulation
3332
This study presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by product (fiberglass, foamed plastics, cellulose, mineral wood, reflective insulation and radiant barriers), market (residential building, nonresidential ...
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- Publication Length
- 353 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,400
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Outdoor Noise Barriers
3334
This study presents historical demand data (2004, 2009, and 2014), with forecasts (2019 and 2024) by material (e.g., concrete, metal, wood, plastic), market (e.g., highways, aviation, utilities and railroads, building and construction) and US region....
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- Publication Length
- 207 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,200
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World Siding (Cladding)
3327
This study presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by product (e.g., masonry and concrete, metal, vinyl, wood) and market/application (e.g., residential buildings, nonresidential buildings) for six global re...
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- Publication Length
- 397 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,500
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Landscaping Products
3300
Demand for landscaping products in the United States is forecast to grow 5.3 percent per year to $8.2 billion in 2019. Decorative products will remain the largest segment, while hardscape products will continue as the fastest growing. Environmental co...
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- Publication Length
- 273 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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World Cement
3303
World demand for cement will rise 4.5 percent yearly to 5.2 billion metric tons in 2019. India will be the fastest growing major market, as the pace of growth in China slows considerably. Blended cement will remain the most popular type, and will gain...
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- Publication Length
- 492 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,500
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Countertops
3301
Demand for countertops in the US is forecast to increase 4.2 percent annually to 810 million square feet in 2019, valued at $29.3 billion. Engineered stone, natural stone and various niche surfaces will be the fastest growing countertop materials. The...
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- Publication Length
- 389 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Asphalt
3304
US demand for asphalt will increase 3.3 percent annually to 26.8 million tons in 2019....
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- Publication Length
- 396 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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World Housing
3312
This Freedonia industry study analyzes the global housing market. It presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by housing type and global region, as well as for 22 countries....
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- Publication Length
- 242 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,900
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World Windows & Doors
3294
This study presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by product (windows, doors), material (wood, metal, plastic) and market (residential buildings, nonresidential buildings) for six global regions and 21 majo...
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- Publication Length
- 403 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,500
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World Plastic Pipe
3272
World demand for plastic pipe will rise 6.7 percent annually through 2019 to 19.3 billion meters. Construction applications account for the largest share of plastic pipe demand and will support growth through the forecast period. Growth in the Asia/Pa...
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- Publication Length
- 432 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,500
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Construction Outlook in China
3299
Construction expenditures in China will rise 7.8 percent per annum through 2019. Nonresidential building will remain the largest and fastest growing segment, driven by growing consumer spending for manufactured goods and services. Residential building...
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- Publication Length
- 241 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,400
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Roofing
3293
US demand for roofing is projected to advance 3.9 percent annually to 252 million squares in 2019, valued at $21.4 billion. ...
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- Publication Length
- 454 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Geosynthetics
3289
This study presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by product (geotextiles, geomembranes, geogrids, geonets, geosynthetics clay liners, preformed geocomposites), market (construction, transportation infrastr...
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- Publication Length
- 274 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Insulated Wire & Cable
3260
US insulated wire and cable demand will rise 6.0 percent annually to $27 billion in 2019. Building wire and cable will remain the largest product segment and will be by far the fastest growing, followed by power and fiber optic wire and cable. Constru...
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- Publication Length
- 262 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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World Fiber Cement
3273
This study presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by market (residential, nonresidential, new construction, improvement and repair) and application (e.g., roofing, siding, molding and trim) for 6 global reg...
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- Publication Length
- 267 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
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Hard Surface Flooring
3284
Demand for hard surface flooring in the US is forecast to advance 6.1 percent per year to 11.3 billion square feet in 2019, valued at $16.7 billion....
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- Publication Length
- 343 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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HVAC Equipment
3261
Demand for HVAC equipment in the US will rise 6.8 percent annually through 2019 to $20.4 billion. Warm air furnaces and heat pumps will grow the fastest, while unitary air conditioners will remain the top segment. The residential market will outpace t...
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- Publication Length
- 305 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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Carpets & Rugs
3266
US carpet and rug demand will rise 4.5 percent annually to 14.6 billion square feet in 2019, valued at $16.2 billion. ...
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- Publication Length
- 307 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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World Cabinets
3245
World cabinet demand will rise 5.5 percent annually to $64 billion in 2018. The US will remain the largest market and will rebound from recent declines. The Asia/Pacific region will see robust growth, led by China and India. Kitchen cabinets will rema...
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- Publication Length
- 370 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
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World Countertops
3250
Global demand for countertops is forecast to rise 4.2 percent per year to 503 million square meters in 2018. The Asia/Pacific region will remain the largest and fastest growing market. While the nonresidential market will post faster gains, the much l...
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- Publication Length
- 430 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
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World Plumbing
3253
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- Publication Length
- 383 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,400
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Precast Concrete Products
3244
US demand for precast concrete products is forecast to rise 6.4 percent per year to $12.2 billion in 2018. The dominant structural and architectural building component segments will grow the fastest as they rebound from previous steep declines. The re...
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- Publication Length
- 329 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,200
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Construction Outlook in China
3221
Construction expenditures in China are expected to increase 8.9 percent per annum in real terms through 2018. Nonresidential building construction will remain the largest sector and will grow the fastest, followed in pace by nonbuilding construction a...
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- Publication Length
- 232 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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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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- Publication Length
- 407 Pages
- Publication Price
- $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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- Publication Length
- 357 Pages
- Publication Price
- $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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- Publication Length
- 277 Pages
- Publication Price
- $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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- Publication Length
- 373 Pages
- Publication Price
- $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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- Publication Length
- 388 Pages
- Publication Price
- $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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- Publication Length
- 386 Pages
- Publication Price
- $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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- Publication Length
- 366 Pages
- Publication Price
- $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
- Publication Price
- $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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- Publication Length
- 253 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,300
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