Know what your
markets will do.
We forecast demand for your building products — by country, by segment, 3 to 5 years ahead. So you can plan production, pricing, and market entry with confidence.
Forecasts built on 25 years of product expertise.
We don't just forecast construction — we forecast the demand for specific building products. From insulation to HVAC, from bricks to windows: we understand how construction activity translates into product sales in each market.
Wall & Masonry
Demand forecasts for bricks, blocks, AAC, precast — by country and building type
Insulation & EIFS
Volume forecasts for mineral wool, EPS, XPS, PUR — new build and renovation split
Facade & Windows
Sales projections for curtain walls, cladding, glazing systems, doors
Roof & HVAC
Market outlook for roofing, heating, ventilation, cooling systems
From construction drivers to your product demand.
We connect macroeconomic and construction data to product-level sales forecasts — so you see exactly where demand for your products is heading.
Construction Forecasts
Permits, completions, and construction volumes for residential and non-residential — the drivers behind your product demand in 75+ countries.
Learn more →Regional Forecasts
Sub-national forecasts at state, province, and metro level — because your sales territories don't follow national borders.
Learn more →Product Forecasts
3–5 year demand forecasts for insulation, windows, facade, roofing, HVAC, and 20+ building material categories — by country and building type.
Learn more →Custom Models
Proprietary forecasting models that connect construction drivers directly to your specific product demand. Scenario simulation included.
Learn more →Construction forecasts for every country.
B+L calculates and forecasts construction volume for all countries worldwide — updated 4 times per year with forecasts to 2029.
GBM — Global Building Monitor
Building permits and completions by building type for 75+ countries. Construction volume forecasts for every country worldwide — updated quarterly, with a 3-year rolling forecast horizon to 2029. Plus all macroeconomic drivers your models need: GDP, interest rates, unemployment, house prices, and more. No other provider offers this scope.
Building permits and completions by building type for 75+ countries
Construction output forecasts for every country worldwide — not just the major markets
Every forecast is refreshed quarterly with the latest macro and policy data
For Building Product Suppliers
Use GBM as the foundation for your internal sales forecasting. Connect construction activity to product demand across all your target markets.
For Consulting Firms
The most reliable construction data source for your client projects. Strategy consulting, due diligence, market entry — powered by continuously updated forecasts.
MarketLens™ — Your Custom Forecast
We maintain 500+ forecast models for building products across 75+ countries. You tell us what you need — we customize scope, products, and countries to deliver your dedicated demand forecast. From a one-time study to a live forecasting model with quarterly updates.
Product Forecast
One-time sales forecast for your product across up to 15 countries, 3–5 year horizon.
Continuous Forecasting
Your forecast, always current. Live connection with quarterly updates via API, Power BI, or Excel.
Enterprise Advisory
Custom demand models with construction phase modeling, application rates, and scenario simulation.
MILAN
Access all GBM data and your product forecasts in one portal. Interactive maps, pivot tables, dashboards. Need the data in your own tools? See our connectivity options.
Explore MILAN →Your data, in your tools.
GBM construction data and your product forecasts flow directly into Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and any application via REST API. No new interface. No manual work. Always up-to-date.
Request connectivity demo →What's moving your markets
Timber demand: Structural trend or timing effect?
Rising demand as a pent-up phenomenon rather than structural shift.
Infrastructure fund: Who actually benefits?
Germany's €500bn fund and its real impact on building materials.
Ukraine reconstruction: Four scenarios to 2030
Probability-weighted scenarios from false boom to best case.
The world’s leading building materials companies rely on our data.
From global corporations to specialized manufacturers — our clients use BLDATA to make better strategic decisions.