Building and Construction

  The global   fiber cement market  size is projected to grow from USD 16.4 billion in 2020 to USD 20.3 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.4% during the forecast year. The growth of this market is attributed to the increasing construction activities in the residential and non-residential sectors and government regulations pertaining to the use of asbestos. To know about the assumptions considered for the study  download the pdf brochure The APAC region is projected to lead the fiber cement market, in terms of both value and volume from 2020 to 2025. The countries in this region is expected to achieve high growth in the construction sector, and in turn, triggering a huge demand for fiber cement products. Growing construction sector, particularly in rapidly-growing countries such as China and India, huge foreign investments, and growing awareness about the ill-effects of using asbestos, drive the demand for fiber cement products. The fiber ce...

Calcium formate is used as cement additive and concrete accelerator, tile adhesives and cement-based mortars. The growth in the consumption of cement from the construction industry effectively boosts the demand for calcium formate market. Calcium fromate is used as a cement additive in the construction industry for quick setting and increasing hardness of cement products. Cement is also used in the production of various products such as bricks and blocks, slabs and sheets, adhesives and concrete. In addition, calcium formate is also used as an inhibitor, PH regulator, corrosion protector to substrates of buildings and infrastructure, and for cementation of oil drilling. It is mostly used in the production of concrete in China which is one of the most dominant countries in the production and consumption of cement. Thus, the growing demand of cement in the construction industry is driving the market for calcium formate Download PDF Brochure:  https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdown...

The penetration of organized retailers increases the availability of different types of ceramic tiles, subsequently driving the growth potential of this market. The rapidly developing global retail industry is witnessing the entry of a large number of retail stores, which include hypermarkets, supermarkets, and specialty stores. Owing to hectic lifestyles and work schedules, convenience and comfort are increasingly becoming important to customers; hence, large organized retail stores focus on stocking more varieties and brands of ceramic tiles under one roof to offer more options to consumers. Dedicated retail stores for interior décor products are also making ceramic tiles available for the customers. With the increasing brand consciousness among consumers, the importance of organized retailers offering branded ceramic products and other home furnishing products has also increased. Organized retailing enables customers to gather information on various brands and compare the price, qua...

  Marble is a very common natural stone composed of calcite mineral. Marble quarries are widely available across the world. There are huge and high-quality quarries of marble in countries such as the US, Italy, Turkey, and Spain, which meet the global demand for good quality marble for residential, industrial, and commercial infrastructures. In each country, there are huge marble quarries that lead to easy availability and logistics of marble for further processing into the final product. Marble is extracted from open-pit mines that range from small to very large scale. Marble mining is a capital-intensive process, and due to the availability of a large number of quarries around the world, the cost of transportation and logistics are minimized. In 2020, the marble market is estimated at USD 13 billion and is projected to reach USD 16 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2020 to 2025. Marble is metamorphosed limestone, which are composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals suc...

The Perlite market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.0%, by value, during the forecast period. The market is estimated to be USD 1.6 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 2.0 billion by 2025. The driving factor for the Perlite market is its growing demand from the construction industry. It is expected that spending on capital projects and infrastructure will grow significantly over the next decade. China, India, and other countries in the Asia Pacific, along with South Africa and Brazil, are investing considerably in the building & construction industry. This investment is required for modernization and commercialization. Rapid urbanization in emerging markets such as India, Malaysia, Thailand, and Brazil are expected to boost the spending in vital infrastructure sectors such as power, construction, and transportation. Improving economic conditions in these emerging markets are projected to increase the use of perlite. Download PDF Brochure: https://www.marketsandma...

The global fiber cement market size is projected to grow from USD 16.4 billion in 2020 to USD 20.3 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2020 to 2025. The market is projected to grow in accordance with the growth of the residential and non-residential sector across the globe. Fiber cement products are known for their properties, such as high strength, durability, fire-proof, and resistance to deterioration from salt or UV rays. These properties of fiber cement products increase their preference in a wide range of applications. Download PDF Brochure: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=186027265 Portland cement is estimated to dominate the fiber cement market in 2019 Portland cement, by material, accounted for the largest market share in the fiber cement market. Portland cement is the most widely used type of cement, which is used for making concrete and mortar. The chief chemical components of Portland cement are calcium, silica, alumina, and iron. It is a reason...

COVID-19 has had a severe impact on every country’s GDP. The nationwide lockdowns and the shutdown of non-essential industries have caused a downfall in the global economy. The falling demand from customers worldwide has led the world into a global recession and total recovery is not expected in the near future. Many construction projects and activities, including government infrastructure projects, which were initially running, came to a complete halt due to the imposition of lockdowns. The construction industry, like many others, is labor-intensive. Mass unemployment in the construction industry led to widespread panic, leading laborers to return to their homelands to sit out the pandemic. Even after the easing of lockdowns restrictions in several countries, construction companies will work with reduced finances, labor, and working hours, which is further going to delay project deliveries. It is estimated that initially, government projects will resume operations; however, with the c...