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USP Marketing Consultancy is the leading global market research agency for the construction, installation and home improvement sectors. We provide tailor made market research and off-the-shelf reports, both B2B & B2C, qualitative and quantitative.

We help leading brands worldwide in these markets to make better decisions, driven by insights.

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CEO, Rothenberger AG

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European Owens Corning

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Uncover tailored insights with our custom research, finely aligned to your business objectives. Navigate the competitive landscape with data-driven clarity, driving your strategic decisions forward.

Customer Satisfaction

Dive into customer feedback to refine both service and product excellence.

Branding

Shape a compelling brand identity to stand out in a competitive market.

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Trace customer interactions from the first touchpoint to the final purchase.

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Leverage market insights to fuel innovative product creation.

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Uncover new market vistas through meticulous analysis and foresight.

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Strategize pricing to balance profitability with compelling value.

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Delve into market segments to tailor your marketing strategies efficiently.

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Discover the pivotal factors driving customer satisfaction and business success.

Decision making in the construction industry

In the report, you will find the architects' perspective on their roles, identification of other important stakeholders in construction projects, and insights into how these roles are likely to evolve in the future.

Branding in home improvement

This report offers an extensive overview of the home improvement industry, with a focus on branding and the most popular brands within different categories. Within this report, you will gain insights into how customers perceive home improvement brands and what motivates them to buy certain products.

BIM & electrical installers

This report offers a comprehensive view of the status of BIM adaptation among electrical installers in Europe. Within the report, you will find information on the European countries where BIM is most and least used among installers, as well as details on the types of projects where BIM is predominantly employed and the revenue generated from BIM-related projects.

Our expertise

Three decades of specialising in the construction, installation and home improvement sectors have made us knowledge leader in these markets

Our expertise

Construction

Installation

Home Improvement

  1. Adhesives & sealant
  2. Building materials
  3. Civil & infrastructure
  4. Doors & windows
  5. Facade
  6. Flooring
  7. Insulation
  8. Paint & coatings
  9. Roofing
  10. Security
  11. Tools
  12. Trade
  13. Walls & ceilings
  1. Electrical installation
  2. Engineering
  3. HVAC installation
  4. Sewer & waste water
  1. Bathroom products
  2. Decorative sundries
  3. Floor covering
  4. Gardening products
  5. Hand tools
  6. Home paint
  7. Kitchen products
  8. Power tools

Dedicated research

Market reports

To make informed decisions, you need insights on your market. USP provides this by dedicated research for our clients, but also with syndicated research. We do this by offer mulit-client research monitors in the markets of our focus.

Construction

Home Improvement

Installation

Special reports

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Our latest reports

Delve into the newest findings across various market segments, crafted for a cutting-edge overview. Explore our latest reports, brimming with up-to-date data, trend analyses, and in-depth examinations, all tailored to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the current market dynamics.

Construction

Home Improvement

Installation

Special reports

Construction

Prefab H1 2024

2024 63 pages

Discover the adoption rate and benefits of prefabrication technology among European contractors in H1 2024. Understand the driving forces behind prefab usage and its impact on project efficiency and cost-saving.

Construction

Future of construction Q2 2024

2024 82 pages

Explore the evolving future in construction sector among European architects in Q2 2024. Delve into the factors driving material preferences and the impact on construction aesthetics and sustainability.

Construction

Trends in material usage Q1 2024

2024 102 pages

Explore the evolving trends in material usage among European architects in Q1 2024. Delve into the factors driving material preferences and the impact on construction aesthetics and sustainability.

Construction

Media orientation H2 2021

2024 161 pages

Explore the media engagement patterns of contractors to optimize your marketing strategies. Dive into a pool of insights that unveils how contractors interact with different media channels.

Home Improvement

Purchase channels Q2 2024

2024 90 pages

The European Home Improvement Monitor offers valuable insights on purchase channels in the European home improvement industry, examining the evolving preferences and behaviors of consumers across traditional retail and emerging online platforms.

Home Improvement

Sustainability Q1 2024

2024 81 pages

Delve into sustainability trends in the home improvement sector in Q1 2024. Discover consumer preferences and the shift towards eco-friendly home improvement solutions.

Home Improvement

DIY versus DIFM Q4 2021

2024 113 pages

This report is a must-have if you’re in the home improvement industry. It provides a wealth of information on the behaviour of DIY and DIFM consumers, their motivations, and the factors that influence their purchasing decisions.

Home Improvement

DIY or DIFM Q4 2023

2024 70

Explore the prevailing trends between DIY and DIFM in Q4 2023. Understand consumer preferences and the factors influencing their choice between DIY and DIFM.

Installation

Smart & Connected Products Q2 2024

2024 120 pages

This report provides a comprehensive view of the attitudes of installers toward smart building solutions, specifically among electrical installers and their clients. In the report, you will find insights into the installers' experiences with installing smart products and the willingness of end users to invest in such solutions, as well as their motivations and pain points.

Installation

Smart and connected products Q2 2024

2024 129

This report provides a comprehensive view of the attitudes of installers toward smart building solutions, specifically among HVAC installers, plumbers and their clients. In the report, you will find insights into the installers' experiences with installing smart products and the willingness of end users to invest in such solutions, as well as their motivations and pain points.

Installation

BIM Q1 2024

2024 84 pages

The European Mechanical Installation Monitor report provides a detailed analysis of the plumbing and HVAC industry. This report specifically focuses on BIM adaptation in the industry.

Installation

Sustainability Q1 2024

2024 99 pages

The European Electrical Installation Monitor report provides a detailed analysis of the sustainable solutions in the installation industry. This report specifically focuses on sustainability aspects in the industry.

Special reports

European Sustainability Report 2024

2024 51 pages

This report provides in-depth insights based on triangulation of key market information and data as well as data from USP Marketing Consultancy’s key monitors that are carried out year in, year out. The focus of this report is on the most important stakeholders within the construction industry, namely architects, contractors, electrical and HVAC installers within The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, France, Italy, and Spain.

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We are market research and consultancy firm specialised in the construction, home improvement, installation and real estate markets.

At USP, we are constantly conducting all kinds of studies all over the globe. We are dedicated to researching the construction, installation, and home improvement markets. We help clients make better decisions that are driven by insights, empowering them to grow.