The building materials market is suddenly awash in green materials and green thinking. Although the green building materials market is significant and growing, it is not as large as some other analysts suggest. Nevertheless, double digit growth rates between 17% and 23% imply significant opportunity and change in the building materials industry.

Green Building Materials in the U.S. explores and exposes the issues, trends and markets that are being driven by the green boom. It looks primarily at demand for green building products by tracking project types, occupant types, project locations and building sizes. The report also examines several specific, key product groups including Wood and Lumber Products, Siding, Thermal Insulation, Flooring and Millwork. Because of the report’s “buy side” focus, the report does not attempt to assess all possible green products and product categories.

Report Methodology
These report data were obtained from government sources, trade associations and publications, business journals, company literature, investment reports and interviews with industry stakeholders. The report covers the needs of the commercial and residential green building materials sector.

In addition to its in-depth analysis of data from the US Green Building Council, SBI also conducted extensive interviews with executives among green builders, materials manufacturers and green building consultants and architects.

Statistics describing the value of shipments were derived from the U.S. Census of Manufacturers and the Annual Survey of Manufacturers, and were augmented by estimates and forecasts by SBI. Historical data are provided for 2002 through 2006, with forecast data from 2007 to 2011.

About the Author
ThomasAssociates International (TAI) is a market research, marketing and business development consulting firm specializing in environmental and sustainability issues pertaining to commercial trade and economic development. Since 1996, TAI has provided support and assistance to commercial ventures, government agencies and nonprofit organizations operating in the United States and internationally.

What You’ll Get in this Report
Green Building Materials in the U.S. makes important predictions and recommendations regarding the future of this market, and pinpoints ways current and prospective players can capitalize on current trends and spearhead new ones. No other market research report provides the comprehensive analysis that Green Building Materials in the U.S. offers. Plus, you’ll benefit from extensive data, presented in easy-to-read and practical charts, tables and graphs.

How You Will Benefit from this Report
If your company is already doing business in the green building materials markets, or is considering making the leap, you will find this report invaluable, as it provides a comprehensive package of information and insight not offered in any other single source. You will gain a thorough understanding of the current market for green building materials, as well as projected markets and trends through 2011.

This report will help:

• Marketing Managers identify market opportunities and develop targeted promotion plans for serving end users of green building materials.
• Research and development professionals stay on top of competitor initiatives and explore demand for green building materials.
• Advertising agencies working with clients in the construction industry understand the product buyer to develop messages and images that compel consumers to use green building materials.
• Business development executives understand the dynamics of the market and identify possible partnerships.
• Information and research center librarians provide market researchers, brand and product managers and other colleagues with the vital information they need to do their jobs more effectively.

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