GLG News by Building Materials Industry Experts

Graham SmithManaging DirectorAdidome Ceramics Company Limited

Gas Industrialisation to aid Ghana's economy

August 15, 2011

Analysis of:China to help Ghana develop gas | www.upstreamonline.com

The new gas pipeline to be developed in Ghana linking the offshore Jubilee field to the Aboadze thermal plant near Takoradi, is excellent news for Ghana and its struggling energy-starved industries. Ceramic companies currently suffer from both power outages and the lack of thermal energy sources to expand their operations into being regional players.This can be the opportunity for gas-based industrialization to spur economic growth of the country to make Ghana the “South Africa” of West Africa.

Jeremy WallerOwner and Managing DirectorAl Taqa International Ltd

Eliminating steps in the supply chain - can it be done without high risk

July 11, 2011

Analysis of:Why It's Dangerous to Skip Rungs on the Supply Chain Ladder | www.prosalesmagazine.com

This  looks at the supplier chain, while another article looks at the client facing channels. and is obvious to both new entrants and also to established players seeking what they perceive as access to suppliers directly to achieve lower costs. New entrants traditionally should question established practices, and look for ways to reshape a business model. However, the landscape is littered with all kinds of  case histories. Where can it work and where should one proceed with utmost caution?

Jeremy WallerOwner and Managing DirectorAl Taqa International Ltd

Construction trends in the Middle East - Iraq example is worth considering

March 29, 2011

Analysis of:Construction Companies Planning Layoffs This Year | www.truckinginfo.com

The 'meltdown' in the middle east is truer for Dubai, than other parts of the ME with areas still showing activity. Iraq offers potential on a large scale but creative strategies are needed.  Higher oil prices mean that budgets are again available to meet infrastructure plans in certain countries. Iraq, as holder of the world's 3rd largest oil reserves, with a very low production:reserves ratio will expand production significantly. This will result in a massive inflow of funds.

Jeremy WallerOwner and Managing DirectorAl Taqa International Ltd

Cost trends in China

March 26, 2011

Despite global recession, cost trends in China lurk, which can thwart low cost country (LCC)  sourcing strategies at the outset or midterm. Companies need to address this  with new effective tactics.Analysis of competitive advantage of different countries and increasingly, the regions within those countries, is more vital than ever. Companies need to invest  in understanding the regional metrics associated with their costs.

Mel BuddManaging DirectorLeading Edge Management Consultancy

UK Construction Market to Fall in 2011

March 21, 2011

Analysis of:UK Construction Market Forecast 2010 - 2013 | www.lead-edge.co.uk

Our recently issued report forecasts that total GB construction output volume in 2011 will be down by 2.3% on 2010. The fall is mainly a result of a reduction in output in the public sectors as the government cuts start to bite.

Rod MacKenzieOwnerGreen Building Resources

Why Steps Get Skipped in the Building Materials Supply Chain

December 4, 2010

Analysis of:Why It's Dangerous to Skip Rungs on the Supply Chain Ladder | www.prosalesmagazine.com

The building materials supply chain for residential construction is evolving.  Some companies think that skipping steps in the established supply chain is risky.  This article discusses why building material players are streamlining the supply chain and what established supply chain players can do to stem the tide.

Mel BuddManaging DirectorLeading Edge Management Consultancy

UK Construction Forecast 2010 - 2014

August 9, 2010

Total construction output in GB in 2010 is forecast to be £89,900m at constant 2005 prices which is 2.1% down (£2,000m) on the 2009 figure. This is fairly consistent with our January forecast where we predicted a fall of £1,700m. We expect this will be the third year in a row which has seen a fall in overall construction output.

Mel BuddManaging DirectorLeading Edge Management Consultancy

UK Construction Market Forecast 2010 - 2013

January 12, 2010

Analysis of:UK Construction Market Forecast 2010 - 2013 | www.lead-edge.co.uk

The GB construction industry forecast just issued by Leading Edge predicts a fall in total construction industry output of 1.7% in 2010 compared to 2009, giving a figure of £96.9bn at constant 2005 prices. However, the construction sector is expected to return to overall growth in 2011 although recovery will be slow.

Rod MacKenzieOwnerGreen Building Resources

The Building Product Supply Chain - Part 2 - History, Current State and Methods

December 14, 2009

Analysis of:State of the Nation's Housing 2009 | www.jchs.harvard.edu

To understand where the building products supply chain for US home building is going, we must understand its history, how it has evolved and what methods are currently being employed to get products from manufacturers to the job site.

David GordonPrincipalChannel Marketing Group, Inc.

Construction Forecast - Electrical Focus

November 22, 2009

Analysis of:Falling aggregates and cement sales points to deeper recession | www.cnplus.co.uk

The downturn in the electrical industry is currently forecasted to be down for awhile - in fact 2013 revenues are projected to be less than 2006, and that includes inflation and the gyrations in the commodity markets!Commercial construction is expected to be down 10-15% nationally next year. There will be a slight improvement in residential (could it get lower), industrial MRO is supposed to improve and the "savior" is instituitonal spending (government, eduction, healthcare).

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