Bathroom and Kitchen Pods Market Report - UK 2012-2016 Analysis

AMA Research are pleased to announce the publication of the fourth edition of the report ‘Bathroom and Kitchen Pods Market Report - UK 2012 – 2016 Analysis’. Offering excellent value for money, this report represents a current and informed review of this market, incorporating original input and primary research.

The use of Pods has increased as they addressed skill shortages and offered greater efficiency in the construction process. Their usage has also been motivated by the greater drive to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and the benefits associated with this.

However, the Pods market has suffered significant decline in recent years, to £114.6 million, reflecting the adverse impact of the recession and construction downturn in key end-use markets and sectors. As a result of the challenging trading conditions, the period 2010-2012 has been characterised by a reduction in the number of pod suppliers and manufacturers.

Written by market research professionals, this report provides a comprehensive and detailed coverage of this changing market. It offers an appreciation of the way in which the Pods’ market has evolved so that future prospects can be assessed more clearly.

Recent trends include:-

Shower-room pods that offer a ‘wet-room’ solution are a key trend, and with their smaller footprint can be used where space is at a premium or there is a requirement for extra durability or safety. Student accommodation and healthcare are key sectors for these types of pods.

The use of floorless pods is increasingly common, particularly in refurbishment projects. A further motivating factor is access for the disabled user.

The expansion of the budget hotel sector has continued throughout the economic downturn and this sector of the hotel industry, with its demand for standardised units of accommodation, is well suited to the adoption of pods.

Private care homes for the elderly are a growth sector and this is expected to continue in line with the increasing proportion of elderly within the population. This is likely to drive demand for wet room styled pods.

Companies profiled include:-

ALA Rational Systems, Altor Industries, Aquadream, Balfour Beatty Engineering Services, Bathsystem, Baudet, Buchan Concrete Solutions, Caledonian Modular Group, Custom Composite Services, Deba, Douglas James, Elements Europe, Ensuite Solutions, Eurocomponents, European Ensuites, Glafiba ApS, Hellweg Badsysteme, Hemway Pod It, ISP Yapi, Kondor Bathroom Pods, McAvoy Offsite, Offsite Solutions, Paddington Offsite, Parmarine, PartAB, Pod Modules, Polypod, Premier Composites, Premier Interlink, Rollalong, Stelco Manufacturing, Sterchele, Swift Horsman, Taplanes, Terrapin, Useful Structures, Walker Modular, Yorkon Ltd.

Key areas covered in the report:

BATHROOM AND KITCHEN PODS MARKET

Overview of pods market by value 2006-2011 with forecasts to 2016, market background and future prospects.

Key market drivers – social and demographic trends, population growth, Government policies etc. Shift in profile of end use sectors and the impact on the pods market of this structural change.

Social and demographic changes – increased demand for dwellings.

UK Government policy – investment in infrastructure, in education, the military, social housing, etc.

The downturn in the housing market and the impact on housing development programmes.

PRODUCT TRENDS

Overall product mix – by value and share

Characteristics by type - bathroom, shower-room and kitchen. Design considerations.

Analysis of the materials used and their different characteristics - concrete, steel framed, GRP and composite.

Examination of major specification issues – pod weight, use in multi-storey applications, type of floor and feature flexibility.

Environmental concerns – product waste and the ability to recycle.

Specification and installation trends – who are the key influencers?

SUPPLIER TRENDS

Market shares of leading pods suppliers inc. supply structure overview.

Review and analysis of leading suppliers, including company profile, turnover, key product areas etc. Summary of 30+ significant other suppliers.

Key trends – market consolidation and analysis of changes in market situation.

END USE APPLICATION SECTORS

Market mix by end use sector – by value and share.

Consideration of the key end use sectors – domestic residential sector inc. flat/apartments, affordable and social housing, private residential; hotels inc. branded budget and up-market 5-star; student accommodation; military accommodation; healthcare inc. nursing homes; prisons; offices etc. Growth prospects and future challenges per sector and the potential impact on the pods market.

Analysis on how pods meet the requirements of the different end users – ease of maintenance, speed of construction and refurbishment, etc.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

Forecast growth in pods; usage up until 2016, with an indication as to which market sectors will provide the greatest growth.

Factors likely to influence the adoption of pods – greater awareness of off-site benefits and use of pods, increase in social and affordable housing and the regeneration projects.

Government initiatives - encourage greater use of modern modular construction.