Solvent-borne coatings dominated the global protective coatings market with a share of 76.4% in 2015. These coatings are likely to retain their market share over the forecast period owing to the fact that they are cheaper and easy to use.However, their use is being restricted in certain applications, especially in the developed regions as they emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Water-borne

coatings are gaining prominence as they are environmentally friendly.Epoxy-based resins are widely used for manufacturing protective coatings. These resins accounted for a market share of 33% in 2015. The increased application of these resins in pipelines, furniture, appliances, and industrial applications are driving the consumption of coatings made of these resins.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global protective coatings market for 2016-2020.

本周建筑股总体上升 5.69%，较大盘整体相对上涨，涵盖细分板块中， 房屋建设上升 6.44%，装修装饰上涨 3.91%，基础设施上升 5.87%，专业 工程上涨 6.57%，园林工程上涨 3.17%。 本周上涨主要原因为一带一路驱动下的建筑业订单超预期可能性较大。 基于今年 5月即将召开一带一路专题合作论坛，不排除大量新订单出现 的可能性，继续看好

过去一周建筑&建材板块表现及涨幅/跌幅居前 3 位的个股 3.20–3.24，本周沪深 300 指数上涨 1.27%，建筑装饰指数上涨 5.69%，跑赢沪深 300 4.42 个百分点；建筑材料指数上涨 2.32%，跑赢沪深300 1.05 个百分点。建 筑细分领域，专业工程上涨 8.71%，房建板块上涨8.27%，基建板块上涨6.01%。 建工板块过去一周涨跌幅居前 3 位的个股：中材国际（27.18%）、中国海诚 （21.41%）、西藏天路（17.13%）；过去一周涨幅倒数 3 位个股：龙元建设（-5.49%）、 瑞和股份（-4.85%）、 中衡设计（-4.81%）。过去一周建材涨幅居前 3 位的个股： 西部建设（39.27%）、青松建化（18.74%）、 天山股份（15.45%）；过去一周涨幅 倒数 3 位个股：永和智控（-16.38%）、 洛阳玻璃（-8.75%）、 太空板业（-7.65%）。

Construction paints and coatings refer to any liquid surface covering applied on the interior or exterior of a structure for decorative or protective purposes. They help prevent cracks and rusting, check the proliferation of fungi and algae, and enhance the looks and lifespan of the structure.

Construction estimation software is used to calculate the total cost of a construction project. Estimation software automates the designs obtained from manual spreadsheets and calculators. The introduction of tools facilitates and improves the speed and accuracy of the estimation process. Estimating software aids in improving a contractor's ability to compete with other bidders and accurately represent the actual cost of a project to clients, thereby enhancing productivity and bidding process.

Limestone is a naturally occurring and abundant sedimentary rock consisting of high levels of calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, or dolomite (calcium magnesium carbonate CaMgCO3) along with other minerals. After mining, limestone is initially crushed using a primary crusher and depending on the required size. It is further crushed using a secondary or tertiary crusher to reduce its size further. Then it is screened into various sizes for the commercial end-use applications.

Building energy management services (BEMS) in the Middle East are expected to see a stable growth rate during the forecast period, owing to the need for better energy utilization in user industries. The market is expected to record a CAGR of 19.49% during the forecast period.During the forecast period, we expect consulting services to experience the highest growth rate in terms of CAGR, with 19.89%. This scenario is on par with the endusers gradually realizing the need to improve energy efficiency in their building facilities to boost profit margins.In terms of revenue, the maintenance and support services segment will still continue to account for the largest share of the BEMS market. However, the segment will experience a slight fall in its share from 47.05% in 2015 to 46.62% by 2020. This indicates a shift from traditional maintenance and support services of old and outdated equipment to the development of new and advanced products and services during the forecast period.Among end-users, commercial buildings constituting office buildings, retail centers,

business parks, government offices, hotels, and other trade centers will contribute to the largest share (46.50%) of revenue in the BEMS market in 2020. Residential buildings, which include household properties and other service apartments, will follow commercial buildings in terms of revenue contribution. Hospitals and educational institutes are the other major end-users of BEMS.The United Arab Emirates (UAE), due to the abundance of commercial buildings,residential buildings, international institutions, and hospitals with modern equipment, will drive 48% of the revenue in the market during the forecast period.

Building energy management (BEM) services in India are expected to witness a rapid growth rate during the forecast period. This is due to the need for better energy employment in user industries. The BEM services market is expected to record a CAGR of 28.59% during the forecast period.During the forecast period, consulting services will experience the highest growth rate with a CAGR of 30.72%. This scenario will stem from end-users' need to improve the profit margin of their businesses by enhancing energy efficiency in their buildings.The maintenance and support segment will continue to account for the maximum share of revenue for the BEM services market in India during the forecast period.However, the segment will experience a fall in its share from 53.2% in 2015 to 52.85% by 2020. This will indicate a shift from the traditional method of providing maintenance and services solutions with old and outdated equipment to the use of new and advanced products and services during the forecast period.End-users of maintenance and support solutions are commercial buildings,including office buildings, retail centers, business parks, government offices, hotels,and other trade centers. All of them together contributed the maximum share (48%) of revenue to the BEM services market in 2015. Healthcare services ranked next with a share of 22.5% in terms of revenue contribution.

A significant part of the demand in the global welding safety market will arise from the construction and manufacturing sectors, which jointly accounted for nearly 50% of the overall market in 2015.The demand for welding will increase over the forecast period, especially from the manufacturing industries in developing countries. As welding is extensively used in the manufacturing industries, the rising demand for welding will, in turn, increase the demand for welding safety.Welding is one of the major processes in the construction industry. The global construction output is expected to grow by 85% to reach $15 trillion by the end of 2030. The global construction industry will grow at an annual rate of 4% until 2030,which is higher than the projected global GDP growth rate of 3% per annum.The implementation of robotic welding technology and automated welding technology will significantly limit the market growth as the demand for manual welding will decline. Automated welding solutions offered by companies like Lincoln Electric and Gullco International help end-users execute welding with the highest efficiency. Increased output, improved quality, and reduced overall cost propel endusers to adopt robotic welding. This will decrease the demand for welders, in turn,decreasing the demand for welding safety equipment in the market.

2017 年 1-2 月我国水泥行业产量 2.4 亿吨，同比下降 0.4%，增速较 2016年同期上升 7.9 个百分点，环比 2016 年 1-12 月回落 2.1 个百分点。2017 年 1-2月我国平板玻璃产量 1.3 亿重量箱，同比增长 5.7%，增速较 2016 年同期上升7.6 个百分点，环比 2016 年 1-12 月回落 0.1 个百分点。整体看建材行业下游需求仍较疲弱，水泥及玻璃产量增速较低，基建投资拉动与房地产投资回升是需求基本持平或同比增长主因。