Industry Statistics and Trends
Building Completion & Finishing in Europe key trends
Weak economic conditions deter new investment.
The number of new construction projects has suffered from economic uncertainty and increased borrowing costs caused by hikes to the base rate of interest.
Renovation activity grew as people were stuck at home.
Lockdown restrictions caused consumers to spend more time in their homes, spurring an increase in renovation activity.
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Building Completion & Finishing in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Building Completion & Finishing in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 3.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €328.0bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Renovation activity supports revenue opportunities
- Building completion and finishing services are commonly provided to homeowners undertaking home renovations, though many have opted to carry out their own projects to save money.
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Building Completion & Finishing in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Recovering economic conditions will spur new investment
- As inflationary pressures ease and sentiment levels in consumer and business markets return to growth, new investment into construction projects will recover and support increased demand for building completion and finishing contractors.
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Revenue
€328.0bn
Employees
3m
Wages
€XX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vinci SA | 70,248.0 | 7,586.8 | 10.8 | |
Bouygues SA | 56,844.5 | 2,019.4 | 3.6 | |
Strabag SE | 17,765.8 | 757.3 | 4.3 |
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Building Completion & Finishing in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Building Completion & Finishing industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Building Completion & Finishing industry in Europe is €328.0bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 1m businesses in the Building Completion & Finishing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Building Completion & Finishing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Building Completion & Finishing industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 3.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Building Completion & Finishing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Building Completion & Finishing industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe include?
Plastering and Joinery Installation are part of the Building Completion & Finishing industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Building Completion & Finishing industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Building Completion & Finishing industry is Italy.
How competitive is the Building Completion & Finishing industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Building Completion & Finishing industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Building Completion & Finishing in Greece
- Building Completion & Finishing in Romania
- Building Completion & Finishing in Norway
- Building Completion & Finishing in Switzerland
- Building Completion & Finishing in Poland
- Building Completion & Finishing in Ireland
- Building Completion & Finishing in Finland
- Building Completion & Finishing in Bulgaria
- Building Completion & Finishing in Austria
- Building Completion & Finishing in France
- Building Completion & Finishing in Lithuania
- Building Completion & Finishing in the Netherlands
- Building Completion & Finishing in Hungary
- Building Completion & Finishing in Denmark
- Building Completion & Finishing in Malta
- Building Completion & Finishing in Croatia
- Building Completion & Finishing in Slovenia
- Building Completion & Finishing in Luxembourg
- Building Completion & Finishing in Russia
- Building Completion & Finishing in Slovakia
- Building Completion & Finishing in Turkey
- Building Completion & Finishing in Cyprus
- Building Completion & Finishing in Estonia
- Building Completion & Finishing in Iceland
- Building Completion & Finishing in Europe
- Building Completion & Finishing in Spain
- Building Completion & Finishing in Portugal
- Building Completion & Finishing in Serbia
- Building Completion & Finishing in Belgium
- Building Completion & Finishing in Italy
- Building Completion & Finishing in Czechia
- Building Completion & Finishing in Sweden
- Building Completion & Finishing in Latvia
- Building Completion & Finishing in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry contractors perform construction services in a variety of trades, encompassing work that finishes a building including plastering, joinery installation, floor and wall covering, painting and glazing. This includes work on new projects, renovations, maintenance and repairs to existing structures.
Related Terms
REMOTE WORKINGCOMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTPROCYCLICALWhat's included in this industry?
PlasteringJoinery InstallationFloor and Wall CoveringPainting and GlazingCompanies
Vinci SABouygues SAStrabag SEIndustry Code
433 - Building completion and finishing in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Renovation activity supports revenue opportunities
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Painting services have suffered from increased DIY activity. Due to the cost of living and soaring inflation, consumers have increasingly opted to undertake their own painting projects.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Exporter
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Larger companies provide a range of complimentary services. Offering a range of complementary building completion and finishing services can help contractors win multifaceted contracts.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 9 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Vinci SA
- Countries of operation for Bouygues SA
- Countries of operation for Strabag SE
- Countries of operation for Nexity SA
- Countries of operation for Skanska AB
- Countries of operation for Balfour Beatty plc
- Countries of operation for Altarea SCA
- Countries of operation for ISG plc
- Countries of operation for Tarkett SA
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Contractors must adhere to safety and building regulations. Stringent building regulations must be followed to ensure that buildings are completed in line with relevant standards stipulated by government bodies.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Owner-operated businesses inflate profitability. Many owner-operators draw remuneration from a share of profit rather than taking a conventional wage.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Building Completion & Finishing in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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