Our team of researchers is already well-versed in the challenges that building product manufacturers and the wider construction sector are facing, with years of experience working with clients like you. This allows us to quickly understand your needs, provide valuable insights, and offer practical, realistic solutions to your challenges.
We have experience conducting research across a wide range of construction product sectors, including flooring, insulation, cladding, roofing, drainage, and energy.
Our approach ensures that every project we undertake is backed by a solid understanding of the construction market, its terminology, and the specific needs of our clients. This enables us to add real value and provide practical solutions, setting us apart in the market research landscape of the building products industry.
Why Building Product Manufacturers Use Market Research
Leading Edge were professional throughout the project, and provided great advice to ensure that we got the best outcome for our project. I have used Leading Edge on a number of occasions and would recommend them.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the team at Leading Edge for their outstanding support and insight throughout our research project. The professionalism and expertise demonstrated in structuring and conducting the research were truly first class. The subsequent analysis was both comprehensive and detailed, providing valuable clarity and direction. Many thanks once again for your exceptional contribution.
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Leading Edge provided invaluable market research that equipped us with a thorough understanding of the UK’s insulated foundation systems market. Their phased approach not only detailed the competitor framework but also dissected three viable market entry points. This strategic insight has been instrumental in preparing our entry into a new market, enhancing our decision-making process with comprehensive data and expert analysis. We are exceptionally pleased with their performance and outcomes.
Leading Edge was contracted to perform a market analysis to inform our product development and marketing strategies. Throughout the engagement, their team demonstrated a high level of professionalism and an understanding of our industry’s complexities. The analysis provided was thorough, including an examination of market segments, consumer behaviour and competitive positioning. The analysis and insights they provided were instrumental in guiding our strategic decisions. They had an objective stance and the presentation of the data was clear. The collaboration with Leading Edge exceeded our expectations for a market research project.
The team at Leading Edge are very professional. We worked with them over the course of 18 months on two research studies helping us to better identify our possibilities in a selection of European insulation markets.
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Leading Edge carried out a customer survey on our behalf including the measurement of the net promoter score. The survey was across a number of product and customer groups which added to the complexity of the process. The team at Leading Edge were very supportive and helpful throughout the process and the final report has contributed well to our business planning.
The findings from the report enabled the MCRMA to agree a forward strategy to enable us to develop new opportunities within the industry.
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We needed assistance to understand our market in more detail to help us plan our diversification strategy. The work was excellent and we acted upon most of the recommendations.
We have worked with Leading Edge for 5 years to track the performance of concrete against other building materials. They have excellent knowledge of the construction and cementitious markets and have consistently produced the required output on time and within budget.
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Building products manufacturers face a wide range of commercial and strategic challenges. Our building products market research helps companies understand construction markets, customer needs, competitors and growth opportunities. With extensive experience in the sector, we have worked with many manufacturers and distributors across the construction industry.
We deliver construction market research and analysis for building product manufacturers looking to strengthen their market position, develop new products or better understand customer demand. Our work includes customer research, consumer insight studies, competitor analysis and construction market trend analysis, helping clients make more informed strategic decisions.
Over the years, we have partnered with hundreds of clients in the construction product manufacturing sector. Our experience covers both heavyside and lightside building products, including cement, concrete, aggregates, plasterboard, bricks and roofing materials, as well as lighting, rainwater systems, drainage, ceilings and doors.
We also work closely with companies across the construction distribution chain, including builders’ merchants, timber merchants, plumbers’ merchants and tool hire businesses. This broad industry perspective allows us to provide deeper construction industry insights, making us a trusted partner for building products market research and construction market analysis.
I have extensive experience working on projects involving a range of building products, from stair nosings and steel doors to offsite MMC modules. This, coupled with the diverse range of respondents I engage with, provides me with a comprehensive understanding of the building products sector. This knowledge allows us to deliver targeted research and strategic insights. By combining deep industry expertise with practical solutions, we help manufacturers and distributors succeed in a dynamic market.
Pat Barker, Researcher
We provide market research for a wide range of building products and construction materials, including:
Aggregates, cement, concrete (precast and ready-mix)
Bricks, block paving, and paving materials
Cladding systems and roofing products
Insulation, insulated panels, and SIPS
Timber, steel, and sheet materials
Flooring (vinyl, wood, laminate, carpet, resin, LVT)
Doors (residential, fire doors, steel doors) and door hardware
Plasterboard, drylining, and ceiling systems
Waterproofing, drainage, and rainwater systems
Heating, lighting, and building services products
Paints, building chemicals, and adhesives
Offsite construction and MMC (Modern Methods of Construction)
Plant and tool hire
Our experience covers most sectors of the building products industry, enabling us to deliver detailed and relevant market insights.
Building product market research helps manufacturers to:
Understand market trends and customer demand
Identify new product opportunities and gaps in the market
Improve product development and positioning
Measure customer satisfaction and loyalty (CSAT and NPS)
Strengthen sales and marketing strategies
We also conduct Voice of the Customer research, helping manufacturers gather direct feedback from contractors, specifiers, and distributors to improve performance and competitiveness.
We work with a broad range of building product and construction industry clients, including:
Building product manufacturers
Builders’ merchants and distributors
Construction contractors and developers
Trade associations and industry bodies
Service providers within the built environment
This allows us to provide well-rounded market intelligence across the entire construction supply chain.
We deliver comprehensive building product market analysis to support strategic decision-making, including:
Market size, trends, and growth forecasts
Customer behaviour and buying patterns
Specification market analysis (architects, engineers, consultants)
Contractor and installer preferences
Competitive landscape and benchmarking
Pricing and distribution channel analysis
Our research provides actionable insights to help you refine your strategy, improve market positioning, and drive growth.
Leading Edge, established in 1988, has over 35 years of experience in construction market research. We have collaborated with hundreds of clients on bespoke market studies and conducted over 37,000 research interviews, providing deep insights into the construction, building products, and environmental sectors.
We offer comprehensive market coverage in the UK, across Europe and globally, bringing you a world of market insights right to your doorstep.
Our team comprises of experts in construction market research, strategic consulting and commercial construction - delivering reliable and actionable intelligence. Working extensively across the construction industry supply chain, our clients often include contractors, building product manufacturers, trade associations, and related service organisations.
In the environmental and energy markets, our expertise spans various sub-sectors, serving multinational corporations in water and waste management, support service intermediaries, SMEs and public sector clients at national, regional and local levels.
