The 12th edition of AMA Research’s Commercial Glazing UK Market Report 2022-2026 represents an informed and up-to-date review of the UK market for external commercial glazing.

The UK commercial glazing market increased by 9% during 2021, reflecting recovery from the impact of Covid-19. Some product categories experienced a sharper rise than others.

The UK commercial glazing market is heavily dependent on the construction industry and output, that was hit hard during the pandemic – This has resulted in the abrupt decline of the market size value for commercial glazing. According to the Office of National Statistics, construction output fell by 35% in the first quarter of 2020 – 2021, including a 33.4% decline in private commercial output. Being an unprecedented disruption, construction output in the United Kingdom in 2021 was still lower than it was before the pandemic.

Energy efficiency & increased performance. As a result of the Future Homes Standard, the building regulations are being revised to incorporate more energy efficient performance into new-built dwellings. This means that better UW values will need to be achieved when installing glazing systems, future proofing these homes to ensure they surpass regulations for many years to come.

There has been significant investment from private equity firms in recent years in window fabrication companies. This is partly because of the concentration of acquisition-based growth by larger companies in the market.

Key issues covered:

  • The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the commercial glazing market.
  • PESTLE analysis review of market influences and drivers.
  • Material shortages as well as challenges facing the key end-use sectors for commercial glazing.

Areas of Particular Interest:

  • Private equity investment in recent years in window fabrication companies.
  • Product innovation for energy efficiency and increased performance.

Definitions:

  • Commercial windows – distinct, framed window units installed into all types of non-residential property both new and RMI. High-rise apartment buildings are also included.
  • Curtain wall – includes slope glazing and external structural glazing covering buildings of two stories and over and primarily used in new office construction.
  • Ground floor treatments – includes shopfronts, restaurant/pub and showroom facades, glazed office entrances, entrance screens and doors including exterior glazed manual and automatic doors.
  • Roof glazing – includes large-scale glazed roofing, bespoke atria roof glazing, prefabricated rooflights and patent glazing with wide applications in new office, education, leisure and retail mall construction as well as factories and warehouses.

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