Sustainability Q1 2023

This report will provide valuable insights into the perspectives of HVAC installers and plumbers 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 HVAC installers and plumbers towards sustainability within projects will facilitate fact-based internal discussions without the need for custom research.

This report is based on 597 successful quantitative telephone interviews with installers, conducted in the native language in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Belgium

and the Netherlands. The report is based on a representative sample of installers, with companies that provide HVAC installation services, but they may also do other activities in addition (Electrical installation etc.). Most interviews are conducted with owners/ directors or purchasers of these companies. This research is conducted quarterly with reports covering different key marketing topics like 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 HVAC installation sector. The study also offers insights into the products that are mostly used within the HVAC projects when sustainability is taken into account. It examines the familiarity of installers with the concept of circularity and the percentage at which sustainability is considered in HVAC installation projects. Additionally, it highlights key differences among the six 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.

How many HVAC installation projects in Europe have incorporated sustainable solutions?
In which European countries is sustainability in HVAC installation projects mostly and least taken into account?
Is sustainability in HVAC installation projects important to the installer’s customers?
Are HVAC installers and plumbers familiar with the concept of circularity, and in which countries are they the most and the least educated about the concept?
What products are used the most when sustainability is taken into account in HVAC projects?
What types of heat pumps are used the most in sustainable HVAC installation projects?
What are the major challenges with the installation of heat pumps?

1. Key takeaways 
2. Profile of the Mechanical installer 
3. Business development  
4. Sustainability
   1. Cross-country summary 
   2. United Kingdom 
   3. Germany
   4. France
   5. Poland
   6. Belgium
   7. The Netherlands