Research Methodology
All WMI reports are rigorously sourced according to a comprehensive written methodology.
Company data: company information is derived from company annual reports, statements and websites, news releases, external news sources and information providers. Analytical company content is created by WMI’s in-house analyst team based on published information, industry data and our industry expertise
Project data: our project database is derived from secondary sources including company news releases, published invitations to tender, external news sources and information providers. We also carry out primary research using our in-house research team, contacting key figures within the project to verify our information and determine the latest project status and contract opportunities
Deal data: our deal reports database is derived from secondary sources including company annual reports, statements and websites, news releases, external news sources and information providers
Market data: WMI has a standard process for market data research across all of its products. Our market data research is based on:
- Review of Existing Databases – World Market Intelligence maintains databases of industry and company operational data and analysis, which are used as the foundation for our market modelling activities.
- Market Research – Collection of the latest market-specific data from a wide variety of respected industry sources at both a national and international level. Sources used include government statistics, trade associations, company filings, broker and analyst reports, and official international sources
- Data Consolidation – Our analysts benchmark data from internal and external sources to verify historical market data and to ensure that latest year data is fully supported by external opinion.
- Creation of Market Models – We feed the latest macroeconomic data and specific market drivers from national statistics offices and trade associations into our complex market models to generate market forecasts.
- Analyst Review – Modelled forecasts are refined by our experienced analyst teams, based on information collected from primary and secondary sources across the industry.
- Quality Control – We rigorously conduct checks on our data and processes throughout the production of every market profile, to ensure that the highest levels of data quality are maintained across our portfolio.
Please contact us for more information on our research methodology.