Overview of the global PPE market in the construction industry
The global personal protective equipment (PPE) market in the construction industry is anticipated to grow at a steady rate and will post a CAGR of close to 8% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for fall protection equipment will drive the growth prospects for the global personal protective equipment market in the construction industry until the end of 2020. Fall protection equipment such as safety harnesses, lanyards, belts and connectors, self-retracting lifelines, and guardrail systems are used in various construction sites to ensure the safeguard of employees. Also, a scaffold clamp is used to secure the fall protection equipment that supports the workers involved in activities such as maintenance, construction, and repair of buildings. One of the major factors that encourage the employers to reduce the risks of work hazards is penalties and compensations involved during on-site injuries and accidents. Moreover, the market’s growth is also spurred by the increasing construction industries in various regions such as Asia-pacific, Middle-East, and Africa.
The increasing growth of smart PPE will drive the growth prospects for the global PPE market in the construction industry for the next few years. One of the major factors that drive the market’s growth is the technological improvements that include smart features such as the Bluetooth, sensors, and wireless technologies. These features enable the users to communicate well and manage the tasks more effectively. Furthermore, vendors are also expected to incorporate app-based services for workers’ protection, equipment replacements, and emergencies and quick response situations.
Competitive landscape and key vendors
The global PPE market in the construction industry witnesses an intensely competitive environment due to the presence of numerous vendors offering PPE. These vendors are focusing on acquiring medium-sized manufacturers of PPE to capture greater market share. Moreover, the vendors are increasingly focusing on product launches or product enhancements that will ensure the maximum safety and meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards.
Key vendors in this market are -
Other prominent vendors in the market include Ansell, Delta Plus, Eurosafe Solutions, Ergodyne, Lakeland Industries, MCR Safety, MSA Safety, Portwest, P&P Safety, Radians Safety, and Wenaas.
Segmentation by product type and analysis of the PPE market in the construction industry
- Head, eye, and face protection
- Fall protection
- Foot and leg protection
- Protective clothing
- Hand and arm protection
- Respiratory protection
- Hearing protection
In 2015, the head, eye, and face protection segment accounted for the maximum market share and will continue to dominate the market for the next few years. One of the major factors that drive the market segment’s growth is the increasing use of head, eye, and face protection equipment in construction sites for protection against falling objects.
Segmentation by geography and analysis of the PPE market in the construction industry
In terms of geography, the Americas accounted for the maximum revenue share during 2015 and will continue to dominate the market for the next few years. One of the major responsible factors for this growth in the region is the implementation of stringent regulations that require employers to provide suitable PPE to their employees.
Key questions answered in the report include
- What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
- What are the key factors driving the global PPE market in the construction industry?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global PPE market in the construction industry?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in the global PPE market in the construction industry?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global PPE market in the construction industry?
- What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
- What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global PPE market in the construction industry?
Table of Contents
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
- Market overview
- Vendor segmentation
- Top-vendor offerings
PART 03: Market research methodology
- Research methodology
- Economic indicators
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
- Global PPE market in construction industry
- Construction segment in global PPE market
- Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by product type
- Overview
- Global head, eye and face protection market in construction industry
- Global fall protection market in construction industry
- Global foot and leg protection market in construction industry
- Global protective clothing market in construction industry
- Global hand and arm protection market in construction industry
- Global respiratory protection market in construction industry
- Global hearing protection market in construction industry
- Segmentation summary
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
- Overview
- PPE market in construction industry in Americas
- PPE market in construction industry in EMEA
- PPE in construction industry in APAC
- Segmentation summary
PART 08: Market drivers
PART 09: Impact of drivers
PART 10: Market challenges
PART 11: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 12: Market trends
PART 13: Vendor landscape
- Competitive Scenario
- Key vendor ranking
- Other prominent vendors
PART 14: Key vendor analysis
PART 15: Appendix
PART 16: Explore Technavio