The New Normal: Future of Consumer Mobility, Urban Planning and Construction

Delivery

This report comes in PPT.

Key Findings

Demand for personal mobility to increase

The outbreak of COVID-19 is expected to change commuting patterns, with a greater number of people anticipated to switch to cars, bicycles and other modes of micro-mobility. Around 13% of consumers globally indicated they plan to reduce public transport usage permanently.

Working from home to change mobility patterns

Around 70% of companies in the Voice of the Industry survey indicated that they plan to increase working from home. Changing working patterns are anticipated to impact demand for mobility services as consumers would commute less.

15-minute city to help adopt more sustainable urban living

The 15-minute city is a new urban development plan that focuses on providing all essential needs such as work, school, grocery and leisure within a 15-minute walk or bicycle ride. This is expected to provide sustainability benefits by reducing the need for personal cars while giving urban dwellers more time to engage with local communities.

Expansion of smaller cities to provide new opportunities for construction companies

Changing working and commuting habits will adversely impact demand for office and retail spaces in the largest cities. However, investments and expansion of smaller cities may provide new opportunities for construction companies in residential, small office building and warehousing sectors.

Construction industry to become more concentrated and sustainable

Changes in the construction demand structure will impact the competitive landscape, with larger construction companies with greater diversification anticipated to consolidate their positions. Investments into green cities and sustainability goals are also expected to encourage usage of greener and more sustainable materials in construction projects.