UK Integrated Facilities Management: market insight report

In this report we review the UK integrated facilities management (IFM) industry. We quantify the market size and historical growth rates while reviewing key factors behind these figures and exploring drivers of profitability.

We also carry out an in-depth analysis of the relevant drivers of industry growth – including relevant macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth and employment levels, and other specific factors, like construction spending, PFI projects and numbers of people in schools and hospitals, which determine demand for IFM – setting out historical trends and forecasts.

While many reports on the industry contain data and description, a critical objective forus in writing this report has been to prioritise our insights and conclusions

Why is it useful?

• The FM industry has been one of the leaders in the UK’s outsourcing revolution but its prospects have been clouded by recent, less certain, economic conditions.
• We believe that, in order for those involved in the market to make the best decisions inthis complex and changing environment, they need to have access to the best information and understanding of the trends and drivers. The aim of this report is to provide this.
• It is intended for facilities management service providers themselves as well as investors, banks, analysts, consultants and other parties with interests in the sector.

What are the sources and methodology?

This report is based on

• Publicly available data including company annual reports, websites, press releases and government statistics
• Interviews with senior-level contacts in the market
• In-depth analysis of the macroeconomic environment and other relevant market drivers

Information from these sources has been synthesised and presented clearly and concisely with extensive use of charts and tables to illuminate points and support conclusions