BMI's Executive Summary

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The German construction industry has been on the path of revival since 2006. The industry is in a phase where it is witnessing consolidation on a significant scale and is also expanding its roots in the overseas construction market. According to BMI's newly released Germany Infrastructure Report Q407, the construction industry of Germany is forecast to log an average growth of 4.20% over the 2008-2012 period.

In the past few years, transport-related construction has been on the rise in Germany. One of the biggest projects planned in the country is in the transport segment – the US$8.32bn Brenner tunnel, which will link Germany with Austria and Italy. Moreover, the 17 transport projects under the German Unity programme have been the cynosure of its construction industry since 1991, with the government still pouring in additional capital to make the programme successful. Also on the anvil are privately financed road infrastructure projects that are proposed to be tendered internationally.

The rigid labour markets and excessive bureaucracy that have accompanied EU expansion act as dampeners on the German construction industry. Furthermore, expansion of the European Union (EU) has intensified competition in the region. Adding to concerns is the slowly decelerating rate of growth of housing prices that threatens to create sluggishness in the construction industry of Germany and its partners in the EU. Outside the EU, China is well on the way to displacing Germany from its top position as a major global manufacturing power.

That said, an impressive and growing international presence in construction – well-supported by a highly developed building materials market – will help the German construction industry tread the path of growth. Accordingly, BMI forecasts the construction industry to be valued at US$120.49bn in 2008, expanding to more than US$147bn by 2012.

Contents

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Chapter 1 - Executive Summary

Chapter 2 - Industry Trends And Developments

Market Overview

Germany’s Economy In 2006

Germany’s Construction Industry In 2006

Table: German Construction Industry Statistics

Major Companies

Some Recent Investment Initiatives

Chapter 3 - Key Projects

Transport

Utilities

Residential And Commercial Construction

Table: Germany – Major Infrastructure Projects

Chapter 4 - Business Environment

Table: Developed World Business Environment Rankings

Business Environment Ranking

Economics – Long-term Risk

Politics – Long-term Risk

Construction Growth

Competitive Environment

Anticipated Potential

Chapter 5 - SWOT Analysis

Germany Infrastructure Industry SWOT

Germany Political SWOT

Germany Economic SWOT

Chapter 6 - Industry Forecast Scenario

Table: Germany Infrastructure--Historic Data & Forecast

Overview

Risks

Chapter 7 - Macroeconomic Outlook

Table: Germany - Macroeconomic Forecasts

Chapter 8 - Country Snapshot: Germany Demographic Data

Section 1: Population

Table: Demographic Indicators (2005)

Table: Rural/Urban Breakdown

Section 2: Education & Healthcare

Table: Education

Table: Healthcare--Vital Statistics

Table: Healthcare--Expenditure

Section 3: Labour Market And Spending Power

Table: Employment Indicators

Table: Consumption and Stratification

Table: Wages per year

Chapter 9 - Competitive Landscape

Table: Key Players

Chapter 10 - Company Monitor

Hochtief

Bilfinger & Berger

Chapter 11 - BMI Forecast Modelling

How we generate our Industry Forecasts

Construction Industry

Sources

Competitive Landscape for Europe Infrastructure Reports: Sample of Companies Ranked

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Comparative company analyses and rankings by sales, % market share, employees, registration date and ownership structure. Company profiles include fully researched senior executives and contact details, business activity and leading products and services. SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) of the state’s business environment, infrastructure sector, politics and economics, which carefully evaluates the short- and medium-term issues facing the industry.

Network of European Infrastructure Sources

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BMI's European Infrastructure Reports are based on an extensive network of multilateral organisations, government departments, infrastructure industry associations, chambers of commerce and company reports. Information sources include: