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Prefab Q3 2024

This report offers a comprehensive view of the installers’ involvement and needs regarding prefabricated electrical installations. Within the report, you will find information on Development and adoption of prefabricated electrical components, streamlining on-site work through prefab solutions, installers' opinions and attitudes toward the adoption of prefab with detailed insights for each country: the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain.

year

2024

No. of pages

119

Target group

Electrical installers from the companies that provide electrical installation services, but may also do other activities in addition (HVAC, plumbing, etc.). Most interviews are conducted with owners/ directors or purchasers of these companies.

Key research topics

Prefab

Methodology

Based on 790 successful quantitative telephone interviews in native languages

Country scope

The United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain

Deliverables

Full report in pdf or ppt covering all 7 countries, support from a key account manager in case of questions

Publication frequency

Quarterly

Price

3,150 Euro

What is this report?

This report offers a comprehensive view of the installers’ involvement and needs regarding prefabricated electrical installations. Within the report, you will find information on development and adoption of prefabricated electrical components, streamlining on-site work through prefab solutions, installers' opinions and attitudes toward the adoption of prefab with detailed insights for each country: the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain. This information can aid in shaping, refining, or developing your business and marketing strategies for engaging with electrical installers. The research is based on quantitative telephone interviews conducted with 790 electrical installers. These companies provide electrical installation services and are also involved in activities such as HVAC and plumbing, among others. The interviews were conducted across the seven major European markets.

Why do you need this report?

This report will provide valuable insights into the prefab of electrical installation among installers in Europe. These insights will be particularly valuable for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and marketing departments targeting this group, as the information in the report can either validate current business development strategies or lay the foundations for new ones. Furthermore, understanding installers’ attitudes toward prefab will facilitate fact-based internal discussions without the need for custom research.

How was the research conducted?

This report is based on 790 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.

What is included in this report?

The primary focus of this research is to provide key insights of installers’ involvement and needs regarding prefabricated electrical installations, installers’ opinions and attitudes toward the adoption of prefab. It highlights significant differences among the seven European countries covered, offering essential insights for each country. Additionally, the report includes a detailed view of the turnover and order book developments of the installers, along with other relevant details.

Key questions answered

In which countries is the biggest drop in order book portfolio?

What is the distribution of prefab users vs. no-users in Europe among electrical installers?

What is the most interesting/needed prefab solution for electrical installers?

What kind of support or services from manufacturers or suppliers would help electrical installers work more effectively with prefab products?

What are the most important criteria when selecting a manufacturer or supplier of prefabricated solutions?

Table of content

  1. Profile of the electrical installer
  2. Key takeaways 
  3. Business development 
  4. Prefab
  5. Cross country summary
  6. United Kingdom 
  7. Germany
  8. France
  9. Poland
  10. Belgium
  11. The Netherlands 
  12. Spain

Frequently asked questions

  1. In which countries is the biggest drop in order book portfolio?

This quarter, installers in all countries except Germany experienced a drop in their order book portfolio, with the strongest declines in France and Belgium.

  1. What is the distribution of prefab users vs. no-users in Europe among electrical installers?

The vast majority of electricians in Europe work with prefab products (77% are prefab users). Larger companies use prefab products more frequently than smaller ones

  1. What is the most interesting/needed prefab solution for electrical installers in Europe?

Electrical installers in Europe are most interested in pre-assembled products and combinations of prefabricated elements that vary depending on the type of installation.

  1. What kind of support or services from manufacturers or suppliers would help electrical installers work more effectively with prefab products?

Technical support and consulting during installation are the most requested forms of assistance from manufacturers by most installers. Half of prefabricated product users and one in five non-users express interest in training from manufacturers.

  1. What are the most important criteria when selecting a manufacturer or supplier of prefabricated solutions?

Beyond the quality and price of the offered solutions, electricians prioritize brand reputation, ease of installation, and product availability when choosing a manufacturer for prefabricated solutions

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