Challenges towards a sustainable future Q1 2022

This report will provide valuable insights into the perspectives of electrical installers regarding the state of sustainability within the sector. These insights will be especially valuable for manufacturers targeting this group, as the information in the report can either validate current business strategies or lay the foundations for new ones. Furthermore, understanding the attitudes of installers towards sustainability within projects will facilitate fact-based internal discussions without the need for custom research.

This report is based on 805 successful quantitative telephone interviews conducted in the native languages of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain. The report relies on a representative sample of installers. The interviewed companies provide electrical installation services, but they may also engage in additional activities such as HVAC, plumbing, and so on. Most interviews are conducted with owners/directors or purchasers of these companies. This research is conducted quarterly, with reports covering various key marketing topics, including media orientation, BIM, prefab, sustainability, and many more.

The primary focus of this research is to provide key insights into the state of sustainability in the installation sector. The study also offers insights into the products that are mostly used within the installation projects when sustainability is taken into account. It examines which brands are the most recognizable when it comes to sustainability and in which countries are the most share of sustainable installation projects. Additionally, it highlights key differences among the 6 European countries covered and provides other essential insights for each country. The report includes a detailed view of the turnover and order book developments of the installers, along with background information on their company size and other relevant details.

In which European countries is sustainability mostly and least taken into account in installation projects?
To what extent, and in which countries, are installers promoting sustainable solutions to their clients?
What products are most commonly used when sustainability is taken into account in installation projects?
Which brands are most recognizable among European installers that offer sustainable solutions?
According to installers, which stakeholders are the most influential when it comes to promoting sustainability and sustainable solutions in Europe?

1. Key takeaways 
2. Business development 
3. Sustainability
   1. Cross country summary 
   2. United Kingdom 
   3. Germany
   4. France
   5. Poland
   6. Belgium
   7. The Netherlands 
   8. Spain