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The building and road construction equipment market consist of sales of building and road construction equipment by entities (organizations, sole traders or partnerships) that are engaged in manufacturing building and road construction machinery and equipment such as road roller machine, asphalt mixing plant, forklift truck, crawler excavator, truck crane, and others.

The global building & road construction equipment market is expected to grow from $37.65 billion in 2020 to $41.67 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $57.88 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 8.6%.

The building and road construction equipment market covered in this report is segmented by product type into motor graders, road roller, wheel loaders, concrete mixer, bulldozers, others, by application into building construction, road construction.

Infrastructure development in emerging and developed countries propelled the building and road construction equipment market. Emerging and developed countries' governments and private sector are focusing on developing the infrastructure to keep up the GDP, meet the growing population needs, meet the levels of urbanization, and to increase connectivity by developing highways and express ways. For instance, the total Indian investment in road construction was worth $22.4 billion in 2018-19 with private investment accounting for 14% of the total investments. Furthermore, according to the World Bank, the private sector infrastructure investment commitments for various sectors amounted to $96.7 billion in 2019 globally. The private participation infrastructure (PPI) investment in H1 was valued at $49.8 billion in 2019, 14% higher from H1 levels in 2018. Governments and private sectors of developed and emerging sectors focus on infrastructure developments and require high-tech equipment for the construction process to make it easy and less time consuming that furthers acts as a major driver for the building and road construction equipment market’s growth.

The high cost of equipment and initial setup is expected to hinder the building and road construction equipment market. The cost of equipment consists of the purchase price, sales tax, shipping cost, installation cost, and financing charges at the time of acquisition of the equipment. A new full-size excavator can cost between $100,000 and $500,000, where companies are required to make high investments, as the purchase also involve additional costs, adding to the financial burden on companies and hindering the construction and road construction equipment market.

The manufacturing companies in building and road construction equipment are concentrating on upgrading their technologies. The technology advancements aim to increase safety, productivity, connectivity of equipment, and decrease maintenance issues and costs. For instance, in March 2020, Komatsu, a Japan-based construction equipment manufacturer introduced hydraulic excavators*1 equipped with the KomVision Human Detection and Collision Mitigation System of the company. The excavators are designed by advancing the 'KomVision' bird-view camera system equipped with conventional models in the Japanese market. The system identifies humans across the excavator and avoids the excavator from moving when the system detects people whenever the excavator starts to travel or swing. In October 2020, Volvo Construction Equipment, a USA-based manufacturer of construction equipment launched Volvo Active Control, an automated grading machine control system available on excavators EC250E, EC220E, and EC300E across North America. This system allows the operators to conveniently get the right depth and angle, reducing grading times by up to 45%.

In March 2020, K-Tec Earthmovers Inc. (K-Tec), a Canadian company that manufactures efficient earthmoving scrapers for construction and mining sites merged with Ashland Industries (Ashland), a USA-based manufacturer of earthmoving equipment for the agricultural, industrial, and construction sectors. The merger is expected to allow both companies to offer an extensive product line of earthmoving scrapers in the industry. The combination also expects to provide shorter lead times for customers and accelerated product design and launch.

The major players covered in the global building and road construction equipment market are AB Volvo, Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu Ltd., Liebherr Group, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., J.C. Bamford Excavators Ltd., Terex Corporation, The Atlas Copco Group, Deere & Company, Sany Group, Wacker Neuson, CNH Industrial NV.

The countries covered in the global building and road construction equipment market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The regions covered in the global building and road construction equipment market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The global building and road construction equipment market is segmented -

1) By Product Type: Motor Graders, Road Roller, Wheel Loaders, Concrete Mixer, Bulldozers, Others

2) By Application: Building Construction, Road Construction

3) By Equipment Category: Earthmoving Equipment, Material-Handling Equipment, Heavy Construction Vehicles, Other Equipment

The construction machinery market consists of sales of construction machinery, surface mining machinery, and logging equipment by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships) that produce construction machinery, including backhoes, bulldozers, construction and surface mining-type rock drill bits, construction-type tractors, and attachments, off-highway trucks, pile-driving equipment, portable crushing, pulverizing and screening machinery, powered post hole diggers, road graders and surface mining machinery (except drilling). The construction machinery market is segmented into earthmoving; material handling; and building & road construction equipment. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The global construction machinery market is expected to grow from $204.24 billion in 2020 to $226.97 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $321.21 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 9.1%.

The construction machinery market covered in the report is segmented by product into earthmoving; material handling; building & road construction equipment; autonomous construction equipment and by application into excavation & mining; lifting & material handling; earth moving; transportation; others.

Increasing investment in infrastructure is anticipated to contribute to the construction machinery’s market growth. According to the World Economic Forum, the investment in infrastructure worldwide is projected to reach $79 trillion by 2040. According to Acuris, financial news and data firm in January 2020, the investment in infrastructure in India increased by 25% to $28.74 billion in 2019. The surge in investments in infrastructure is likely to generate higher demand for construction machinery and equipment, thereby driving the growth of the construction machinery market.

The COVID-19 outbreak acted as a major restraint on the construction machinery market during 2020. The rapid surge in the number of people suffering from coronavirus forced the government to impose lockdowns resulting in the temporary closure of many businesses. Large infrastructure building projects were kept on hold due to social distancing practices imposed worldwide. This led to decreased demand for construction machinery and companies in the market had to halt or slow down the production that impacted the revenues of the market. For instance, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., a Japan-based construction company engaged in manufacturing and sales of construction and transportation machinery announced the halt of production at many sites including Russia, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia during COVID-19 lockdowns.

The construction machinery market has been observing multiple strategic initiatives such as partnerships and innovative product launches over recent years. Major companies in the market are continuously focusing on collaborating with other companies to expand their product portfolio and geographical presence. For instance, in July 2018, Caterpillar Inc, US-based construction machinery and equipment manufacturer announced the partnership agreement with Newmont Mining, a US-based gold producer to develop underground vehicle automation technology. The companies together plan to focus on Caterpillar's semi-autonomous system for underground loaders and improving existing technology. Similarly, in July 2018, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. collaborated with Whitehaven Coal to design an Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) to support the company’s mining operations in North West New South Wales.

In April 2019, The Toro Company, a US-based company that designs, manufactures, and sells construction equipment acquired The Charles Machine Works, Inc. Oklahoma Corporation and parent company of Ditch Witch for $700 million. The acquisition is expected to bring together the leading brands of The Toro Company’s with The Charles Machine Works, Inc.’s product portfolio to better serve the needs of end-use customers of the company. The Charles Machine Works, Inc. is a US-based company engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of underground construction machinery and equipment.

The major players covered in the global construction machinery market are Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Ltd, Liebherr, Volvo Construction Equipment, Deere & Company, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Sci & Tch Co Ltd, Terex Corporation, Sany Heavy Industry Co. LTD, XCMG Construction Machinery Co Ltd, Doosan Infracore Co Ltd, Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. Ltd, JCB India Limited, Manitou BF SA.

The countries covered in the global construction machinery market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The regions covered in the global construction machinery market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The global construction machinery market is segmented -

1) By Product: Earthmoving, Material Handling, Building & Road Construction Equipment, Autonomous Construction Equipment

2) By Application: Excavation & Mining, Lifting & Material Handling, Earth Moving, Transportation, Others

3) By End User: Oil & Gas, Construction & Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining, and Others

The 3D printing building construction market consists of the sales revenue earned by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that construct buildings through 3D printers and offer related services. 3D printing or additive manufacturing is a computer-controlled sequential layering of materials to create three-dimensional shapes. In the construction industry, 3D printing is used to build components of building or to create a whole building. It helps to construct faster and more accurate structures with reduced labor costs and less wastage. The main types of 3D printing building construction are modular, and full building. Modular building entails generating standardized structural components in an off-site factory and then assembling them on-site. The processes used are extrusion, powder bonding, and others and the materials used are concrete, plastic, metal, hybrid, and others. The 3D printing building construction includes residential, commercial, and industrial construction. The global 3D printing building construction market size is expected to grow from $0.01 billion in 2021 to $0.02 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 177.0%. The growth in the 3D printing building construction market is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The 3D printing building construction market is expected to reach $0.87 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 169.3%. The capability to build complex structures within a stipulated time for a reasonable cost is a major factor driving the demand for 3D printing building construction market. 3D printing building construction is cost-effective, saves time, provides more precision, safe, cuts labour costs, is environmentally friendly, and easily helps build complex building structures. 3D printing in construction is economical in terms of material usage when compared with the traditional manufacturing process. Moreover, 3D printing reduces the labour costs by 50%-80%, production time by 50%-70%, and construction waste by 30%-60%. Therefore, the economic benefits offered by 3D printing construction is expected to significantly boost the market growth. A high initial capital investment requirement is anticipated to impact the growth of the 3D printing building construction market over the coming years. The high cost of 3D printers and their maintenance is a major challenge for industry players. According to Winsun 3D Builders, a 3D printing construction company, the high initial investment of 3D concrete printers is currently at a level that requires high capital and decent construction projects in order to support small and medium companies to overcome the capital requirements for expansion and growth. The requirement of high initial capital to set up the process is expected to hinder the growth of the 3D printing building construction market in the forecast period. Increasing flexibility in 3D printing operations using advanced software is a major trend shaping the growth of the 3D printing building construction market. In November 2019, AMFG, a UK-based provider of MES software, announced the strategic partnership with EOS to enable machine connectivity and end-to-end workflow automation for additive manufacturing. The companies together plan to offer customers the management of their entire additive manufacturing operations with AFMG’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and direct connectivity to machines with the software platform. EOS is a technology supplier in the field of industrial 3D printing of polymers and metals. In January 2019, Apis Cor, a company engaged in 3D printing in construction, announced a strategic collaboration with Gerdau, supplier of long and special steel worldwide. The collaboration is aimed at accelerating Apis Cor’s ability of 3D printing in the construction industry in the USA and South America. Gerdau previously supported Apis Cor in the “3D printing habitat challenge” organized by NASA. Gerdau was founded in 1901 and is a long steel producer based in Brazil. Major players in the 3D printing building construction market are XtreeE, Winsun (Yingchuang Building Technique), Skanska, Apis Cor, Al Build, Branch Technology, Zhuoda Group, Cazza Construction Company, Contour Crafting Corporation. Asia Pacific is the largest region in the 3D printing building construction market in 2021. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the 3D printing building construction market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the 3D printing building construction market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The global 3D printing building construction market is segmented - 1) By Construction: Modular, Full Building 2) By Process: Extrusion, Powder Bonding, Others 3) By Printing Material: Concrete, Plastic, Metal, Hybrid, Others 4) By End User: Residential, Commercial, Industrial

The building inspection services market consists of the sales of building inspection services by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that evaluate all aspects of the building structure and component systems and prepare a report on the physical condition of the property, generally for buyers or others involved in real estate transactions. The main types of services in building inspection services are home inspection services, specific element inspection services, commercial building inspection services and others. Home inspection is enlisting the help of specialised firms or licenced personnel to conduct a complete examination of the property in order to identify any structural or mechanical problems. The different source types include in-house services, outsourced services and is used in various applications such as residential, commercial, others. The global building inspection services market is expected to grow from $11.35 billion in 2021 to $12.82 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0%. The growth in the building inspection services market is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $19.75 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 11.4%. Rising urbanization around the world is expected to drive the building inspection services market. Increase in number of individuals moving to urban areas for employment, better lifestyles, and opportunities led to an expansion in urban areas. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, about 4.4 billion people live in urban areas in 2020 and is projected to rise to 6.7 billion by 2050. Urbanization has increased the availability of affordable housing, infrastructure, and essential services. As infrastructure grows, it requires laws and legislation to determine the safety of buildings to prevent hazards and to provide the public with safe buildings that building inspection services can help with. Thus, increasing urbanization is a major factor that contributes to the growth of the demand for building inspection services. Labor shortage is expected to hinder the building inspection services market. Finding labor for conducting building inspections is difficult particularly with specific skills. For instance, the San Jose’s fire department, in September 2020, reported there is a shortage of staff for conducting fire audits for new buildings. In 2019, the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections called for 800 more inspectors for building inspections. This staff crunch directly affects the reputation as they fail to cater to timely service and the revenue of the company as they are unable to take up more numerous inspections and thereby hinder the building inspection services market. Companies and governments are developing and employing drones for building inspections. Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) are a flying robot that can be controlled remotely or independently operated through software-controlled flight plans in its embedded systems, working in conjunction with onboard sensors and GPS systems. Drones enable building inspections safer, faster as well as more cost-effective. In October 2020, Singapore analytics and acoustic technologies company H3 Zoom. AI started using drones for building inspection and facility management after realizing that the city's highly urban environment delayed digital technology disruption. Moreover, in September 2020, New York City Council has passed a bill to explore the use of drones for building facade inspections. In December 2020, Applus+, a Sapin based company that provides testing and inspection services acquired SAFCO Group for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition Applus+ will be able to increase its service portfolio in Middle East. SAFCO Group is a Saudi Arabia based company that provides building inspection services. Major players in the building inspection services market are AmeriSpec Inspection Services, HouseMaster Home Inspections, National Property Inspections, Pillar to Post Home Inspectors and WIN Home Inspections. The regions covered in the building inspection services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the building inspection services market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global building inspection services market is segmented - 1) By Service: Home Inspection Services, Specific Element Inspection Services, Commercial Building Inspection Services, Others 2) By Application: Residential, Commercial, Others 3) By Sourcing Type: In-house services, Outsourced services

The construction market consists of sales of construction services and related goods by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that construct buildings or engineering projects (e.g., highways and utility systems). Establishments that prepare sites for new construction and those that subdivide land for sale as building sites are included in this market. The construction market includes new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. The different types of construction are buildings construction, heavy and civil engineering construction, specialty trade contractors, land planning and development. Building construction includes the dismantling of existing structures, the construction of new structures, the addition of latest structures to existing structures, and the required modifications to existing structures to correspond to any recent additions. The different sectors include private and public. The global construction market size is expected to grow from $13570.90 billion in 2021 to $15171.80 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the construction market is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The construction market is expected to reach $22873.96 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 10.8%. The increasing construction activities in emerging markets is expected to propel the growth of the construction market over coming years. Emerging markets which registered robust construction activity included China, Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. For instance, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, construction output contributed for 25.9% of China's GDP in 2020, up from 6.2% in 2019. This rapid growth in construction activity contributed to the growth of the construction market. Construction costs have increased steadily due to rising material costs in the historic period. Companies in the industry experienced subdued growth in their profits with rising prices of materials such as crude oil, a key component of asphalt reached $41.96 per barrel in 2020, softwood lumber, a major component used for buildings construction, rose by 112% in February 2021 compared to 2020. Therefore, high material prices adversely affected the construction market during historic period. Building construction companies are increasingly using green construction techniques to build energy efficient buildings and reduce construction costs. Green construction refers to the practice of using sustainable building materials and construction processes to create energy-efficient buildings with minimal environmental impact. According to World Green Building Trends Survey, about 60% of construction firms across the globe were involved in green construction projects. Certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) help construction companies to develop high-performance, sustainable residential and commercial buildings, and also offer a variety of benefits, from tax deductions to marketing opportunities. Sustainable construction materials such as natural paints and steel beams made from recycled material are being widely used in the UK. Other green construction techniques such as cross-ventilation for more natural environment, green construction software such as Construction Suite to ensure green compliance, and Green Globes management tool are also being used in the construction industry. For instance, some, Major companies using green construction techniques include Turner Construction Co, Clark Group, AECOM, Hensel Phelps and Holder Construction. Major companies in the construction market include China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd., China Railway Group Ltd., China Railway Construction Corporation Limited, China Communications Construction Co., Ltd., China Evergrande Group. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the construction market in 2021. North America was the second-largest region in the construction market. The regions covered in the construction market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the construction market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The global construction market is segmented - 1) By Type: Buildings Construction, Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction, Specialty Trade Contractors, Land Planning And Development 2) By End User: Private, Public Subsegments Covered: Residential Building Construction, Nonresidential Building Construction, Utility System Construction, Highway, Street, And Bridge Construction, Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction, Foundation, Structure, And Building Exterior Contractors, Building Equipment Contractors, Building Finishing Contractors, Other Specialty Trade Contractors, Residential Land Planning And Development, Commercial And Institutional Land Planning And Development, Industrial Land Planning And Development

The architecture, engineering consultants and other related services (A, EC & related services) market consists of the sales of A, EC & related services and related goods by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that provide support to the planning and designing of construction related businesses of all sizes across all industries. Business entities that are engaged in providing architecture, engineering consultants and other related services are generally referred to as architectural firms or engineering consultancy firms. Architecture, engineering consultants and related services undertake processes where human capital is the major input. They make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The main types of architectural, engineering consultants and related services are engineering services, architectural services, surveying & mapping services, geophysical services, laboratory testing services, building inspection services and drafting services. Engineering services are defined as those provided for system, assembly, or product deployments that are comparable in material, design, and scope to those stated for this Program. It is used in various applications such as road, rail, port, airport, pipeline, power and others. The different service providers include large enterprise and small and medium enterprise. The global architectural, engineering consultants and related services market is expected to grow from $1290.07 billion in 2021 to $1416.90 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the architectural, engineering consultants and related services market is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The architectural, engineering consultants and related services market is expected to reach $1970.31 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 8.6%. The rise in demand for environmentally safe and certified buildings is expected to drive the architecture and engineering services market. Consumers, state governments and NGOs are working towards making residential and commercial buildings more energy efficient and self-sufficient. Private constructors and real estate developers are redesigning projects to fulfil these demands, leading to many benefits such as increase in rental and resale value, home-owner satisfaction, lower operating costs and regional or international recognition. The US Green Building Council launched the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program to establish a set of rating systems that define the construction, design and maintenance of residential projects. According to a study by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED certified buildings have managed to reduce carbon, energy, waste and water waste by almost 30-97% and operating costs by more than 9%. The outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a restraint on the architectural, engineering consultants and related services market in 2020 as governments globally imposed lockdowns and restricted trade, thereby limiting the need for professional services. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the architectural, engineering consultants and related services market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy Architectural and engineering consultants are using 5D building information modeling (BIM) to create dynamic building designs which can be altered at later stages of the project. A BIM software is a tool used to design buildings and structures including lighting, HVAC systems and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. It can also be used for clash detection, cost estimation and safety analysis. A 5D building information modeling (BIM) involves creating architectural designs that can be modified and customized in real time. This system collects data from different project teams and helps collaborate with the entire construction chain, eliminating project delays. For instance, construction management company The Korte Company is using 5D BIM technology for project design, planning, cost estimation, thereby enabling faster decision making. The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation in the Indian state of Maharashtra is using 5D BIM in its construction projects worth $3 billion to reduce costs and litigations. Major companies in the architecture, engineering consultants and other related services market include PowerChina, Fluor Corporation, AECOM Technology Corporation, WorleyParsons Limited, McDermott International Inc., Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., John Wood Group PLC, KBR Inc., Babcock International and WSP Global Inc. Western Europe was the largest region in the architectural, engineering consultants and related services market in 2021. North America was the second largest region in the architectural, engineering consultants and related services market. The regions covered in the architectural, engineering consultants and related services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the architectural, engineering consultants and related services market are Argentina; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Denmark; Egypt; Finland; France; Germany; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; Malaysia; Mexico; Netherlands; New Zealand; Nigeria; Norway; Peru; Philippines; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Russia; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa; South Korea; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Thailand; Turkey; UAE; UK; USA; Venezuela; Vietnam. The global architectural, engineering consultants and related services market is segmented - 1) By Type: Engineering Services, Architectural Services, Surveying & Mapping Services, Geophysical Services, Laboratory Testing Services, Building Inspection Services, Drafting Services 2) By Application: Road, Rail, Port, Airport, Pipeline, Power, Others 3) By Service Provider: Large Enterprise, Small and Medium Enterprise Subsegments Covered: Civil Engineering Services, Electrical Engineering Services, Mechanical Engineering Services, Other Engineering Services, Landscape Architectural Services, Building And Structural Architectural Services Geophysical Data Collection, Geophysical Data Sales, Integrated Geophysical Services, Other Geophysical Services

The building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers market consists of sales of building material and garden equipment by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that are engaged in in retailing specialized lines of new building materials, such as lumber, fencing, glass, doors, plumbing fixtures and supplies, electrical supplies, prefabricated buildings and kits, and kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops to be installed. The entities in this market are also engaged in retailing garden equipment such as powered lawnmowers, lawn and garden tractors, and other home lawn and garden equipment, such as tillers, shredders, yard vacuums, and leaf blowers. The building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers market is segmented into building material and supplies dealers and lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores.

The global building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers market is expected to grow from $1107.97 billion in 2020 to $1175.94 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $1435.14 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 5%.

North America was the largest region in the global building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers market, accounting for 38% of the market in 2020. Asia Pacific was the second largest region accounting for 31% of the global market. Africa was the smallest region in the global building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers market.

The building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers market is expected to benefit from steady economic growth forecasted for many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that the global GDP growth will be 3.3% in 2020 and 3.4% in 2021. Recovering commodity prices, after a decline in the historic period is further expected to be a significant factor driving economic growth. The US economy is expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than the developed markets in the forecast period. Greater economic growth is likely to drive public and private investments, joint ventures, foreign direct investments in the end-user markets, thereby driving the market during forecast period.

The outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the the building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID 19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in decline in manufacture and trade of non-essential goods and an overall decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of lockdown and the outbreak is expected to continue to have a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the the building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy.

With rising awareness regarding environmental pollution, the demand for green building materials is increasing. Green building materials are sustainable, have low carbon footprint and help reduce exposure to toxic chemicals in residences and workplaces. These materials are moisture resistant; energy efficient; easy to maintain; and create less production waste. As people become aware about polluting and hazardous construction materials, the industry accommodates organic architecture and biodegradable materials in the design of homes and commercial spaces. Consumers now demand for safer products. For instance, American consumers are increasingly opting for sustainable building materials that are locally made, refurbished or remanufactured, and resilient to natural disasters.

Major companies in the market include Aditya Birla Group; Asahi Glass Company Limited; Ashland Inc; Associated Materials Inc; Boral Limited.

The countries covered in the global building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The regions covered in the global building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The global building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers market is segmented -

1) By Type: Building Material and Supplies Dealers, Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores

2) By Ownership: Retail Chain, Independent Retailer

3) By Type of Store: Exclusive Retailers/Showroom, Inclusive Retailers/Dealer Store