Contractor Monitor: Digitalisation and BIM

What is this report?

This bi-annual study provides a comprehensive view of the economic situation in the construction market across eight major European markets. With this edition of Construction Monitor report, you’ll gain valuable insights into the state of digitalization and BIM on the construction industry. This information can help you to identify opportunities and challenges, and to develop strategies to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

ABOUT CONTRACTOR MONITOR

The Contractor Monitor report is a comprehensive study that provides insights into the construction market among contractors in Europe. It offers a detailed analysis of the economic situation, including market developments and trends. One of the main goals of this research is to give construction product manufacturers a good understanding of the European contractor (who is the contractor, what do they do and how do they behave) and of the main trends in the construction market.

Why do you need this report?

The Contractor Monitor report provides a thorough understanding of European contractors, including their behavior and the main trends in the construction market. This information can be invaluable for manufacturers of construction products, as it can help them develop products that meet the needs and preferences of European contractors. This edition delves into sustainability and circularity, which are becoming increasingly important topics among European contractors. This research provides you with information about the status of sustainability, perceptions, and investments. Gaining insights from the data and trends in the research will assist you in making data-driven decisions. Overall, the Contractor Monitor report is an essential resource for businesses aiming to make informed decisions about their strategy, marketing, and product development in the European construction industry.

How is this research conducted?

• Total of 957 Phone interviews​
• Mid-sized (5 to 15 employees) and large (more than 15 employees) building contractors who are active both in residential and non-residential segments are interviewed. Most interviews are conducted with owners/ directors or with purchasers of these companies.
• Phone surveys are the best approach for obtaining a sufficient sample in order to provide insights that can be relied upon. These phone calls are made by fixed fieldwork partners, located in the respective countries.
• Results in each country are monitored by the USP project team throughout the fieldwork period. We implement our extensive experience in order to make sure the answers are of high quality and provide the insights that meet the goal of the project.

What is included in the report?

• Recurring topic: Economic developments of construction companies in Europe (order book and turnover development)
• H2: Digitalisation and BIM​
• Research in 8 European countries: Germany​, United Kingdom​, France​, Italy​, Spain​, Netherlands, Belgium​, Poland​