Description

Standard & Poor's Global Industry Surveys help meet the growing demand for in-depth industry analysis from a European, Asian and Latin American perspective. Designed for strategic planners, management consultants, money managers, researchers, business students, and academic faculty, Global Industry Surveys are an excellent way to get up to speed on current events, future trends and the competitive dynamics of leading industries outside of North America. Intended to complement a subscription to Standard & Poor's flagship industry research product - Industry Surveys - each Global Industry Survey will include the following sections: Current Environment, Industry Trends, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, Glossary, Industry References and Comparative Company Analysis.

Table of Contents

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT Strong construction activity pushes profits higher Housing, Europe's strong economy, drive output growth Earnings soar with new acquisitions M&A activity strong as profits grow EU makes regulatory changes Outlook: strong but slowing INDUSTRY PROFILE A large but fragmented industry INDUSTRY TRENDS Europe leads green building wave Public-private partnerships spread EU accession countries booming HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES A low-margin, cyclical industry Lines of business Suppliers play a crucial role The construction process Contract structures allocate project risk Public-private partnerships expand the market KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISTICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS