Global Curtain Wall Market 2017-2021

Overview of the global curtain wall market

The environment is experiencing an adverse effect due to the depletion of fossil fuels and rising demand for power. The heating or cooling and lighting requirements of a building depends on the type of construction materials that are used during construction activities. The façade curtain wall design also decides the amount of incoming sun rays entering the building. This in turn, drives the need for cooling equipment to keep the building conditioned from inside. Consequently, the need for energy consumption also increases. Technavio’s market research report identifies that the rising focus on the conservation of energy will be one of the primary growth drivers for the global curtain wall market till 2021. The incorporation of energy-efficient measures in these buildings helps to reduce the consumption of electricity. Curtain wall systems such as solar panel embedded curtain walls are gaining popularity as they keep the environment inside the building balanced and conditioned. Technavio’s market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of close to 6% by 2021.

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The introduction of solar curtain wall and LED glass curtain wall or LED glass display curtain wall is identified as one of the key trends that will stimulate growth in the global curtain wall market during the projected period. This technology is known as building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV). Developers extensively use this technology as a substitute for rooftop solar panels or solar curtain wall panel. Furthermore, the declining prices of these cells and its increasing application in the commercial sector due to the evolution of new technologies will further boost the adoption rate of the solar curtain wall.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The curtain wall market is moderately fragmented and characterized by the presence of both international and regional players. The growth in the construction industry is strengthening the competitive environment of the curtain wall systems market.

Key vendors in this market are -

• Apogee Enterprises
• Permasteelisa
• Schüco International
• Yuanda China Holdings
• Skanska

Other prominent vendors in the market include AVIC SANXIN, Central Glass, CHINA FANGDA GROUP, FAR EAST GLOBAL GROUP, Saint-Gobain Glass, Gold Mantis, and YKK

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Segmentation by end-user and analysis of the curtain wall market

• Commercial
• Public
• Residential

The curtain wall systems market is experiencing growth in the commercial sector due to boom in the business sector in developing countries, such as India, China, and the US. The increasing number of construction activities will further boost the purchase volume of curtain walls. The demand for curtain walls will increase in the region throughout the estimated period due to the rising focus of many commercial business giants on the conservation of energy.

Segmentation by geography and analysis of the curtain wall market

• APAC
• Europe
• North America
• ROW

The rising number of developmental activities such as new commercial, public, and residential construction activities and economic reformations is responsible for the curtain wall market’s growth in the APAC region. Furthermore, countries, such as India, China, and Indonesia are also focusing on attracting investments in their country by undertaking several developmental projects. This in turn, will drive the purchase volume of curtain walls in buildings.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global curtain wall market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global curtain wall market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global curtain wall market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global curtain wall market?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global curtain wall market?

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