How to Do Business on a Global Scale–SWOT Analysis on the Global Market

How to Do Business on a Global ScaleModerators

Gary StanleyDirector, Office of Materials Industries

U.S. Department of Commerce

Brian LedgerwoodSenior International Trade Specialist

U.S. Department of Commerce & International Trade Administration

How to Do Business on a Global ScaleModerators

Kristin Brookfield

Australian Housing Industry Association

Australia

How to Do Business on a Global ScaleModerators

José Carlos Martins

Brazilian Chamber of the Construction Industry

Brazil

How to Do Business on a Global ScaleModerators

Marshall Leslie

M. Leslie Inc.

Canada

What is the current state of the housing sector in your country? Has your domestic market fully recovered from the economic crisis of 2008-2009?

Does your government have a domestic housing strategy? If so, what is the main focus (i.e.- Building more public housing,

Financial incentives, Favorable tax policies)?

How important is government sponsored, public housing to your country?

Can you comment on the price trends for housing in your country?

Describe your country’s overall economic outlook and business & trade climate.

What are the trends in your housing market regarding:

A.) Types of Construction – Residential (single family/multi-family), Commercial, Industrial?

B.) Types of Materials – Concrete, Steel, Wood?

C.) Green Building – A priority/preference for consumers?

What are the trends regarding imports of building materials?

What kinds of products being imported are in most demand, such as HVAC, Smart

Technologies/IoT, Insulation, Wood Products, Lighting, Plumbing?

What have you found to be the biggest differences with building homes in your domestic country rather than in the United States?