Costs are threatening the ability of process companies to take advantage of both organic and inorganic growth opportunities because of expanding financial constraints.
Our Clients' Success in Building Materials
BCG helped a building products manufacturer implement a lean manufacturing program that derived $100 million of value in just two years.
BCG helped a European building materials manufacturer roll out an integrated environmental, social, and corporate governance strategy that increased its value by $120 million; the company subsequently earned the top ESG rating in its industry subcategory, and saw a 1% lift in EBITDA margin.
BCG helped a building materials distributor implement a data analytics hub with an AI-based module that predicted potential “churners,” allowing sales reps to actively address clients at high risk of leaving and increasing recovered sales by 15%; improving retention also led to a 1% margin increase.
Our Solutions for the Building Materials Industry
Our building materials industry work covers top business priorities such as commercial excellence, growth strategies, operational excellence, and organizational restructuring. We help companies that make or sell heavy building materials and light building materials unlock profitable growth through the digital transformation of their sales and building materials distribution capabilities.
The AI and Digital Opportunity in Building Materials
BCG’s building materials consulting team collaborates with BCG X to help clients throughout the industry leverage the full power of advanced analytics and AI responsibly.
With a finger on the pulse of the latest trends in technology, intellectual property landscape, and venture capital developments, our building materials industry experts help our clients create lasting transformative business improvements.
Our Latest Thinking on the Building Materials Industry
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September 21, 2023
Trade disruptions have prompted many global companies to shift where they produce and source goods. But getting the desired results requires a difficult balancing act.
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Higher levels of automation and flexibility help manufacturers offset labor shortages while boosting service and safety.
Concrete, steel, aluminum, and chemicals—as well as the ships, planes, and trucks that move them—are building blocks of the global economy. But these sectors are also responsible for 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In order to drive change in these sectors, BCG has partnered with the World Economic Forum to deliver a series of decarbonization strategies for the Mission Possible Partnership.
Meet Our Building Materials Consulting Leadership Team
BCG has a deep bench of building materials consulting experts who understand the industry players and their customers in construction and related businesses. Here are some of our experts on the topic.
