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 →The right data for every decision-maker
Whether you lead sales strategy, track market intelligence, manage budgets, or set company direction — B+L data fits your workflow.
Sales & Business Development
„Which markets should we prioritize next year?"
Country-level construction forecasts with permit data for pipeline planning. Spot growth markets before competitors.
Market Intelligence
„Where do I get reliable, comparable data across 30+ countries?"
One consistent data source for all markets. API and Power BI integration for automated reporting. No more manual data collection.
Controlling & Planning
„How do we calibrate budgets against market reality?"
Quarterly-updated forecasts by building type and country. Living Excel templates for direct integration into planning models.
Executive Management
„What is the 3-year outlook for our key regions?"
Dashboard-ready market overviews with scenario analysis. Independent, trusted data for board-level strategy decisions.
Construction Output — Global Overview
Construction volume for around 170 countries — updated quarterly, forecast horizon through 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
Sales forecast for your product across up to 30 countries, 8 building types, 3–5 year horizon.
Continuous Forecasting
Your forecast, always current. Live connection with quarterly updates via API, Power BI, or Excel.
Enterprise Advisory
Tailored market models for your products and markets — as web app, Excel, or Power BI.
MILAN Portal
MILAN is not a separate product — it is how you access everything. GBM forecasts, MarketLens studies, Insight articles, API keys, downloads, and connectivity tools. One login, one interface.
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.
REST API
Full programmatic control. SDKs for Python and JavaScript.
Power BI
Official connectors for seamless BI integration.
Living Excel
Self-updating spreadsheets. No VBA required.
Dashboard Templates
12 pre-built analyses, ready to use.
What's moving your markets
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.