The construction industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by an increased focus on environmental sustainability and workplace safety, and the growing importance of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics. In the last three years alone, there have been over 27,000 patents filed and granted in the construction industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Modular construction in construction: modular suspended ceiling. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s Technology Foresights, which uses over 240,000 patents to analyze innovation intensity for the construction industry, there are 80+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry.
Modular suspended ceiling is a key innovation area in modular construction
Modular suspended ceiling refers to a ceiling system that comprises interconnected ceiling panels that are suspended from a support structure. The system allows for easy installation, removal, and modification of ceiling panels, with minimal disturbance to the building structure.
GlobalData’s analysis also uncovers the companies at the forefront of each innovation area and assesses the potential reach and impact of their patenting activity across different applications and geographies. According to GlobalData, there are 75+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established construction companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of modular suspended ceiling.
Key players in modular suspended ceiling – a disruptive innovation in the construction industry
‘Application diversity’ measures the number of applications identified for each patent. It broadly splits companies into either ‘niche’ or ‘diversified’ innovators.
‘Geographic reach’ refers to the number of countries each patent is registered in. It reflects the breadth of geographic application intended, ranging from ‘global’ to ‘local’.
Zhejiang Yasha Decoration is the leading patent filer for modular suspended ceilings. The Chinese company provides services related to decorating large-scale infrastructure projects as well as luxury residential and non-residential properties. Gebr Knauf is also active in this area, being a leading manufacturer of construction materials that use gypsum drywall for design ceilings. According to the company, Knauf AMF produces innovative and trend-setting system solutions for modular ceilings. Among Knauf AMF’s solutions is AMF VENTATEC, a ceiling suspension grid system.
In terms of application diversity, Quick-mix Gruppe leads the pack, while Energie Solaire and Jiangxi Qixin stood in the second and third positions, respectively.
By means of geographic reach, Armstrong World Industries held the top position, followed by Gebr Knauf and 3G Capital.
To further understand the key themes and technologies disrupting the construction industry, access GlobalData’s latest thematic research report on Construction.
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GlobalData’s Patent Analytics tracks patent filings and grants from official offices around the world. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
