Prefab usage amongst European contractors H1 2022

This report will provide key insights into the usage of prefab among general contractors. These insights will be particularly valuable for manufacturers and wholesalers targeting this group, as the information in the report can either validate their current business strategies revolving around prefabrication or lay the foundations for new ones. Furthermore, understanding general builders’ behavior and their attitudes toward the usage of prefab in construction will facilitate fact-based internal discussions without the need for custom research.

This report is based on 900 successful quantitative telephone interviews with general contractors, conducted in native language in Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, Germany and Poland. The report is based on a representative sample of contractors, with companies with less than 5 employees being excluded. This research is conducted biannually with the 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 prefab usage among general contractors, with a specific focus on the types of prefab elements that are used, in which type of projects are they used and the future expectations. The study also offers insights into contractors’ attitudes toward prefab and whether they perceive it beneficial in terms of efficiency in construction. It highlights key differences among the 8 European countries covered and provides other key insights. The report also includes a detailed view on the turnover and orderbook developments of the general contractors and background information on their company size, activities, segments most active in and other relevant information. This report will be a crucial input for shaping, improving or reviewing your business strategy towards prefabrication.

Who holds the most influence when deciding to use prefab elements?
How do contractors perceive the use of prefab elements, as a positive or negative aspect in construction?
How has the use of prefab elements been evolving over time?
To what extent does the usage of prefab depend on the size of the project?
In which types of houses are prefab elements predominantly used?
Which prefab elements are commonly used?
What are the most commonly used materials in prefab construction?

1. Management Summary
   1. Business developments
   2. Prefab
2. Profiling the building contractor 
   1. Germany
   2. United Kingdom
   3. France
   4. Italy
   5. Spain
   6. Netherlands
   7. Belgium
   8. Poland 
3. Prefab
   1. Prefab Usage Amongst European Contractors
   2. Cross-country comparison