HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Real Estate, Construction & Home Building Almanac, 2018 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The real estate and construction sectors, including the many professions and fields associated with them, are among the larger components of the global economy. Home prices have rebounded dramatically from the depths of the recent recession.  Home builders in the U.S. are enjoying robust sales and profits. Although more than a few observers are concerned that another housing bubble is developing. Globally, the long-term expectation is that there will be continuing demand from the health care sector for new or remodeled properties, as the percentage of the population over age 65 continues to grow in many nations

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 450 companies in Real Estate & Construction and names top trends changing the industry for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN  978-1-62831-474-8 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-780-0 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 628             

Statistical Tables Provided: 23

Companies Profiled: 477

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the real estate, construction & home building business including:

1. Introduction to the Real Estate and Construction Industry
2. Smaller Down Payments/Easier Loan Qualifications Change Mortgage Market
3. Online Competition Changes the Mortgage Industry
4. Millennials Buying Homes/High Prices and Interest Rates Pose Challenges
5. Real Estate Online Services Continue to Grow
6. Internet-Based Home Sales and Cheap Commissions Rock Residential Brokers
7. Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification
8. Pre-fabricated Houses and Buildings Evolve/Robotics and 3D Printing Use in Construction Increase
9. Baby Boomers Become a Strong Influence in the Housing Market/Universal Design Catches On  
10. Multigenerational Families Are Increasingly Living Under One Roof
11. Real Estate Markets in China and India Face Challenges
12. Mixed-Use Developments Go Vertical
13. Retail Center Occupancy Is Challenged as Online Sales Hurt Stores
14. Malls Remodel to Boost Sales and Attract Shoppers/Store Visitor Counts Are Disappointing
15. Tiny Apartments and Condos Proliferate, Solve Affordability Problem
16. Hotel Occupancy, Profits and New Construction Grow
17. Hotel Mergers Enable Chains to Claim Market Share, Add Unique Properties
18. New Urbanism and Traditional Neighborhood Developments Are Retro Trends
19. Remodeling Market Is Strong
20. Co-Living and Co-Working Catch on in Urban Areas
21. The Future of Housing/The Future of Cities

Real Estate & Construction Industry Statistics

1. Real Estate & Construction Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Selected Construction Industry Revenue by Industry Sector, U.S.: 2013-2017
3. Value of U.S. Private Construction Put in Place: 2011-2017
4. Value of U.S. Public Construction Put in Place: 2011-2017
5. Estimates of the Total Housing Inventory for the U.S.: 2016-2017
6. Assets & Liabilities, U.S. Agency- & Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE)-Backed Securities by Holder: 2009-3rd Quarter 2017
7. Commercial, Residential & Farm Mortgages by Holder, U.S.: 2009-3rd Quarter 2017
8. Home Mortgages by Holder, U.S.: 2009-3rd Quarter 2017
9. Mortgage Loans Outstanding, U.S.: 1980-3rd Quarter 2017
10. New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started, U.S.: 1980-2017
11. Homeownership Rates by Region, U.S.: Selected Years, 1965-2017
12. Homeownership Rates by Race & Ethnicity of Householder, U.S.: 1998-2017
13. Homeownership Rates by Age of Householder, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2017
14. Average Sales Prices of New Homes Sold in U.S.: 1963-2017
15. Median & Average Sales Price of New Single Family Homes by Region, U.S.: 1987-201
16. New Single Family Homes Sold by Region, U.S.: 1980-2017
17. New Single Family Homes Sold by Type of Financing, U.S.: 1988-2017
18. New Single Family Homes for Sale at End of Period, by Region, U.S.: 1980-2017
19. Price Deflator (Fisher) Index of New One-Family Houses Under Construction, U.S.: 1980- March 2018
20. Constant Quality (Laspeyres) Price Index of New Single-Family Houses Under Construction, U.S.: 1980- March 2018
21. Rental & Homeowner Vacancy Rates by Area, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2017
22. Construction Industry Employment, U.S.: 2013- February 2018
23. Miscellaneous Real Estate & Construction Industry Employment, U.S.: 2013- February 2018

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Archstone Trust
• AMERCO (U-Haul)
• Clayton Homes Inc
• Accor North America
• Extended Stay America Inc
• Kerzner International Limited
• Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc
• Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc
• Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
• Riverview Realty Partners

Netflix was founded in a relatively modest way in 1997. The strategy was to solve the vast inconvenience that consumers suffered when they wanted to rent a movie. At the time, if you wanted to watch a movie at home, it required traveling to one of Blockbuster’s 4,000 locations or some other rental store, picking from a very limited selection and then being forced to make a return trip on a timely basis. The solution: for a small monthly subscription fee, Netflix enabled consumers to select online from a massive inventory of movies on DVD, receive the DVDs by mail and return them any time they wanted in a postpaid envelope. By 2010, Blockbuster was bankrupt and Netflix was a widely-known brand about to enjoy explosive global growth.

Meanwhile, Netflix had something much, much bigger in mind. Founder Reed Hastings wanted to deliver movies online through streaming video, not through the mail. With incredible focus and innovation, he led Netflix to be a world leader in delivering streaming entertainment. At the same time, consumers were benefiting from faster and faster internet download speeds provided by cable and wireless firms. Hastings knew that the boundless power of advancing technologies would continue to make everything better, smaller, cheaper and faster. Hastings made a huge bet, and was vindicated when online subscriptions soared, both in the U.S. and around the world.

Now he’s making an equally innovative gamble—turning Netflix into much more than an advanced subscription and delivery system. He knew that other technology-based firms could operate platforms that deliver entertainment online. So, the big question for the long-run was how could he create true competitive advantage? By creating and delivering unique content of extremely-compelling quality. Netflix completely stunned the entertainment industry by winning the bidding war for “House of Cards,” then paying for the production of a TV show that was a massive, award-winning success. It was the first time that such programming had ever been released without the aid of the usual TV networks and cable operators. Equally innovative was the fact that all 13 episodes were released at once, so that viewers could binge on them all they wanted.

For the future, Netflix is leading once again with its massive $8 billion budget for more than 700 TV shows, comedy programs and movies during 2018 alone. An interesting note: 80 of those shows will be produced in non-English languages focused on international markets. This makes Netflix among the top spenders for original content, among deeply-entrenched names like Disney. The strategy works—with about 120 million subscribers worldwide, Netflix is a soaring success. This still leaves Netflix with hundreds of millions of global broadband users to sign up in the future. Nearly anyone can create a good website with enough time and money, but it takes guts, brains and true innovation to create compellingly irresistible content. In today’s brutally competitive entertainment industry, Netflix is a clear winner.

For the latest analysis of trends and statistics for the entertainment, publishing and film industry, see: Plunkett Research Online, and our a brand-new reference guide: Plunkett’s Entertainment & Media Industry Almanac, 2018 Edition.

Printed Almanac ISBN: 978-1-62831-462-5 | E-book ISBN: 978-1-62831-768-8

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Engineering & Research Industry Almanac, 2018 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

In industrialized nations, R&D investment has risen from an average of about 1.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 1980 to about 2.0% today.  The U.S. continues to lead the world in terms of total investment in research and development, at about $553 billion during 2018.  However, it ranks behind many other industrialized nations in terms of R&D as a percent of GDP. Meanwhile, U.S. corporations continue to fund massive engineering projects and research budgets of their own.  Top research investors among U.S. companies include Amazon, Alphabet (Google), Merck & Co., Pfizer, Microsoft, IBM, Johnson & Johnson and Intel. Engineering, science and research and development provide large numbers of well-paying jobs in America and around the world. 

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 500 companies in Engineering & Research and names top trends changing the industry for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: 978-1-62831-469-4 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-779-4 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 682             

Statistical Tables Provided: 24

Companies Profiled: 499

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the engineering & research business including:

1. Introduction to the Engineering & Research Industry           
2. A Short History of U.S. Industrial Research & Development
3. R&D Expands in Chinese Research Parks/Patent Filings Soar
4. Outsourcing and Offshoring of Research, Development and Engineering Grow Along With Globalization
5. Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Adds Value to Contract Electronics Manufacturing
6. The State of the Biotechnology Industry Today
7. From Korea to India to Singapore to China, Nations Compete Fiercely in Biotech Development
8. Government Support for Stem Cell Research Evolves
9. Nanotechnology Converges with Biotech
10. Globalization and Worldwide Collaboration Fuel the Research Efforts of Major Corporations
11. Number of Patent Applications Remains High/Patent Laws Change
12. 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing), Rapid Prototyping and Computer Aided Design
13. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation
14. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
15. Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Enter Market in Low Numbers
16. Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Plan Gigafactory    
17. The Future: Pervasive Computing and Complete Mobility Will Be Standard
18. Supercomputing Hits 93.01 Petaflops/IBM’s Watson Expands Commercial Applications for Big Data
19. Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology
20. Private Space Vehicles Begin to Fly, Including the SpaceShipTwo
21. Technology Discussion—Synthetic Biology   
22. The Future of Transportation and Supply Chains: Massive Investments in Infrastructure, Growing Traffic and Adoption of Smarter Technologies
23. HPTP Thermoplastics, Thermoset and Engineered Plastics Enable Advanced Products/Nanocomposites Offer the Ultimate in Advanced Materials
24. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics

Engineering & Research Industry Statistics

1. Engineering & Research Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Quarterly Engineering & Research Industry Revenues, U.S.: 2017
3. Engineering & Scientific Research & Development Services: Estimated Sources of Revenue,  U.S.: 2011-2016
4. Federal R&D Funding by Character of Work and Facilities and Equipment, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
5. Federal R&D Budget & Distribution by Agency, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
6. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for National Defense, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
7. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Health and Human Services, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019  
8. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Space Flight, Research & Supporting Activities, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
9. NASA Budget Appropriations & Projections: 2017-2023
10. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Basic Research, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
11. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Agriculture, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
12. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Transportation, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
13. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Energy, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
14. U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2017-2019
15. U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Budget: Fiscal Years 2016-2018
16. Research Funding for Biological Sciences, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2017-2019
17. Research Funding for Engineering, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2017-2019      
18. Domestic U.S. Biopharmaceutical R&D & R&D Abroad, PhRMA Member Companies: 1980-2016 
19. Top Foreign Countries by Number of Residents Receiving U.S. Patents: 2015
20. Top 30 U.S. Patent Recipient Organizations: 2016
21. Major Patenting U.S. Universities: 2016
22. The U.S. Drug Discovery & Approval Process
23. Employment in Engineering Occupations by Business Type, U.S.: 2014-February 2018
24. Employment in Life & Physical Science Occupations by Business Type, U.S.: May 2017

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 3M COMPANY
• Adobe Systems Inc
• Agfa-Gevaert NV
• Benchmark Electronics Inc
• AB Volvo
• ABB LTD
• Abbott Laboratories
• Jaguar Land Rover Ltd
• ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC
• Acxiom Corp

Plunkett Research, Ltd. has launched a breakthrough dataset for deep analysis and financial benchmarking of individual industries. The product is called Plunkett Analytics. You can choose from 500 Industries. These reports will save you hundreds of hours of work, and they are updated and republished yearly.

Introduction to Plunkett Industry Analytics Reports:

The purpose of these analytical reports is to provide estimates of vital data, within the United States, on a per-industry basis. The data includes all financial statement items, such as EBITDA, revenue forecasts and history, and financial results comparisons of top firms.

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•  Profiles of the industry's leading firms, with multi-year financial histories

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Plunkett Analytics reports are available from Plunkett Research for nearly all U.S. industries. They may be purchased from your favorite market research report distributor, or directly from Plunkett Research, Ltd.  info@plunkettresearch.com 

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality Almanac, 2018 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

At Plunkett Research, we look at the “hospitality” industry in a broad way, to include most types of services or sectors that serve freshly-prepared food to customers, or provide lodging to travelers. The long-term growth outlook for the hospitality sector is excellent. 

Key findings:

Plunkett Research lists top 350 companies in restaurant, hotel & hospitality and names top trends changing the industry for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-471-7 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-778-7 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages:   492         

Statistical Tables Provided: 9

Companies Profiled: 349

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the restaurant, hotel and hospitality business including:

Introduction to the Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry                       

1. Fast Food Faces Stiff Competition from Casual Dining Restaurants (Fast Casual/Fast Fine)
2. Food Trucks Serve Busy Urban Diners, Introduce New Chefs
3. Grubhub, DoorDash and Others Deliver Restaurant Meals to Customers’ Homes and Offices
4. Obesity Sparks Government, School and Corporate Initiatives/Snack Foods Get Healthier/Taxes on Unhealthy Foods
5. Cruise Industry Market Is Strong while Capacity Soars with New Ships
6. Chinese Tourism Creates Growth Opportunities for the Cruise and Hotel Industries
7. Ecotourism, Sustainable Tourism, Adventure Tourism and Volunteerism Grow as Certification Standards Emerge
8. Hotel Occupancy, Profits and New Construction Grow
9. Luxury Hotel Chains Expand Globally
10. What Millennials and Mobile-Savvy Consumers Want as Tourists and Travelers
11. Hotels Target Young Customers with Strategies Ranging from Micro Rooms and Hostels, to Hip Hotels that Encourage Mingling to Fitness Options
12. Hotels Adopt Smartphones and In-Room Tablets to Deliver Services, Speed Check-In and Replace Room Keys
13. “Sharing Economy” Gains Market Share in Travel with Online Sites Like Airbnb, HomeAway and Many Global Competitors
14. Localization will Drive Hotel Features, Marketing    
15. Dog-Friendly Hotels Will Gain Market Share
16. The Future of the Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry

Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry Statistics

1. Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview        
2. Estimated U.S. Food Services and Drinking Places Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2010-2017
3. Estimated U.S. Accommodation Sector Quarterly Revenues: 2015-2017    
4. Quarterly Growth in Real Tourism Spending & Real GDP, U.S.: 2000-2017 
5. Top 20 Countries Ranked by International Tourism, Number of Arrivals: 2009-2016          
6. Changes in Food Price Indexes, U.S.: 2016-2018       
7. Consumer Food Price Indexes, Food Away from Home & Food at Home, U.S.: 2013-2022 
8. Restaurant and Hospitality Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2013-2018
9. Food Preparation and Serving Related Employment and Wage Estimates by Occupation, U.S.: May 2017

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Accor North America
• Extended Stay America Inc
• Kerzner International Limited
• Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc
• Ramada Worldwide Inc
• Ameristar Casinos Inc
• Aramark
• Autogrill SpA
• Barcelo Crestline Corporation
• Best Western International Inc

Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces publication of its complete market forecasts and financial analysis for the Cement and Concrete (Including Ready-Mixed) Product Manufacturing Industry. Plunkett estimates U.S. revenues for this industry at $54.813 billion for the year 2017, and provides forecasts for several years in its latest Industry Analytics report.

For complete information on this industry report, please see: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/cement-and-concrete-including-ready-mixed-product-manufacturing-revenues-market-size-forecasts-benchmarks-analysis/

Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces publication of its complete market forecasts and financial analysis for the Glass (Flat, Pressed & Blown) and Glass Product (Containers, Packaging, Bottles and Tableware) Manufacturing Industry. Plunkett estimates U.S. revenues for this industry at $26.227 billion for the year 2017, and provides forecasts for several years in its latest Industry Analytics report.

For complete information on this industry report, please see: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/glass-flat-pressed-blown-and-glass-product-containers-packaging-bottles-and-tableware-manufacturing-revenues-market-size-forecasts-benchmarks-analysis/

Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces publication of its complete market forecasts and financial analysis for the Glass, Cement & Concrete, Lime & Gypsum (Wallboard or Sheetrock), Aggregates and Ceramic Tile (Plumbing Fixtures) Manufacturing Industry. Plunkett estimates U.S. revenues for this industry at $121.31 billion for the year 2017, and provides forecasts for several years in its latest Industry Analytics report.

For complete information on this industry report, please see: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/glass-cement-concrete-lime-gypsum-wallboard-or-sheetrock-aggregates-and-ceramic-tile-plumbing-fixtures-manufacturing-revenues-market-size-forecasts-benchmarks-analysis/

Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces publication of its complete market forecasts and financial analysis for the Tire Manufacturing and Retreading Industry. Plunkett estimates U.S. revenues for this industry at $20.959 billion for the year 2017, and provides forecasts for several years in its latest Industry Analytics report.

For complete information on this industry report, please see: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/tire-manufacturing-and-retreading-revenues-market-size-forecasts-benchmarks-analysis/

Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces publication of its complete market forecasts and financial analysis for the Rubber (Including Tires, Hoses and Belting) Product Manufacturing Industry. Plunkett estimates U.S. revenues for this industry at $45.683 billion for the year 2017, and provides forecasts for several years in its latest Industry Analytics report.

For complete information on this industry report, please see: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/rubber-including-tires-hoses-and-belting-product-manufacturing-revenues-market-size-forecasts-benchmarks-analysis/