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Construction Market Forecasts

As a specialist market research consultancy for the UK built environment, we help construction companies and building product manufacturers develop robust, evidence-based market forecasts to support strategic planning and investment decisions.

Strategic Market Forecasting for Enhanced Construction Business Planning

Leading Edge offers a construction market forecast service that could transforms the way you approach your construction business planning. Moving beyond mere gut instinct, our robust construction forecasts provide a solid foundation for your planning, enhancing the budgeting process and guiding the allocation of sales and marketing resources. Our focus is on ensuring you target the most promising segments of the market effectively.

With over 35 years of experience in UK construction market forecasts, Leading Edge is adept at quickly identifying the right solutions for your data needs. Our clients often seek forecasts for the markets they operate in or assistance in building revenue forecast models for their construction businesses.

Choose Leading Edge for forecasts that are not just predictions, but powerful tools for strategic decision-making in the construction, building products and environmental & energy markets.

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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.

Market Intelligence Manager, Global Insulation Manufacturer
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Leading Edge were really easy to work with. The team provided weekly updates and was always available for face to face calls when needed. Altogether a very professional and personable experience.

Marketing Manager, Masonite
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The Leading Edge team were highly knowledgeable about forecasting in the construction sector with the necessary expertise and insight to add real value to our business. They delivered the market analysis report on time and to the required specification and provided an excellent service all round.

Market Insight Manager, Openreach
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Leading Edge developed two forecasting models for us, the first to forecast total UK construction output by sector and the other to forecast our own sales by product group. We were extremely pleased with the work, the models give us more confidence and we use them in our business planning. We would definitely recommend using Leading Edge, they have added significant value to our forecasting process.

Marketing Director, Speedy Hire

Our Approach to Developing a Construction Market Forecast

Not all projects require complex models. In some cases, clients need indicators on the likely performance of the market or specific sectors within it. Whatever the requirement, our experience in construction market forecasts means we will quickly be able to identify an appropriate solution to your data requirements. We use three main construction forecasting techniques...

Causal Forecasting Models

These are based on the relationship between a forecast variable (like sales or market size) and an independent variable (such as new orders, interest rates or construction output).

Time Series Forecasting Models

This method uses historical data to predict future outcomes.

Qualitative Forecasting

Here, we rely on the informed opinions of experts familiar with the construction market or company.
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I’ve worked with 100’s of clients to transform their business planning, delivering reliable forecasts that help clients make strategic decisions, optimise budgets, and target market opportunities effectively.

Mel Budd, Director

Frequently Asked Questions for Construction Market Forecasts

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Our construction market forecast report includes detailed trend analysis, future market predictions, economic impact assessments, and sector-specific insights.

It's recommended to update your construction market forecast annually or whenever significant market changes occur.

Yes, we offer customised forecasts tailored to specific regions, construction sectors, or business needs.

The duration typically ranges from 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the complexity and scope of the forecast.

Examples of data available to help construction market forecasting
• Construction and housing data
• Office of National Statistics - Construction new orders
• Office of National Statistics - Construction output
• Nationwide housing statistics
• Government housing statistics
• Council of Mortgage Lenders
• Land Registry
• Property data from RICS
Economic data
• Bank of England inflation and economic reports
• CEBR economic forecasts
• Country data & projection from the OECD
• FT stock market & exchange rate data
• State of trade surveys from the Federation of Master Builders

Why choose Leading Edge for Construction Market Forecasts

38+ Years Experience
39,795+ Research Interviews Completed
407+ Construction & Environmental Clients

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.