RESEARCH & BENCHMARKING
For both private sector companies and public sector agencies, effective decision making should be based on knowledge. Particularly where significant investment is being considered it is important to understand market conditions and trends.
Our research and benchmarking experience includes a wide range of services for both the private and public sectors, including:
- reviews of sectors and clusters
- international benchmarking studies
- best practice reviews
- research in support of policy development
- market reviews
PROJECTS
- analysis of the future requirements for Materials Recycling Facilities, based in research on the drivers of waste arisings and recycling and the development of market scenario models;
- research into the future demand for commercial lab space in Ireland from indigenous companies and inward investment for Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland;
- research into the impact of wind farms on tourism markets, based on research in the UK, Ireland and New Zealand, as well as an extensive literature review;
- research on economic trends and market opportunities in China for the Scottish Qualifications Authority;
- a market review of a proposal to establish a major tourism and leisure development in the West of Scotland;
- research on best practice for maximising the economic and social impact of community funding provided by wind farm developers and other major developments;
