Market research firm Lucintel (Carrollton, Texas) has published, Opportunities for Composites in the North American Construction Market 2008-2013: Trends, Forecast and Opportunity Analysis. The report estimates that construction applications, which are one of the largest market for composites, could reach $6.3 billion in 2013. This includes composite windows, doors, baths, rebar, swimming pools, utility poles, cooling towers and other applications. The 207-page research report includes market size estimates for the top 12 composites applications in North American construction, Porter's Five Forces Analysis for composites opportunities in the North American construction market, competitive analysis for various applications in terms of types of materials used, trends and forecast for composites applications in the North American construction, factors driving the growth (or decline) of these applications, market size breakdown by types of resins and fibers, and growth opportunities for emerging applications.