克而瑞地产研究·2025-06-04 08:57Core Viewpoint - The future of the construction agency industry will maintain a "stronger will remain strong" and "characteristics will prevail" development trend, emphasizing "long-termism" and companies with "core competitiveness" to build a moat in the transition from "blue ocean to red ocean" in the construction agency track [1][35]. Group 1: Industry Development Phase - The construction agency sector is entering a phase of stable development after three years of rapid and "barbaric" expansion, with increasing competition and market saturation [5][6]. - The new construction scale in 2024 reached 215 million square meters, doubling from 2020, but the growth rate has significantly slowed, with a year-on-year increase of only 13%, down 14 percentage points from 2023 [6][7]. - The industry is influenced by several factors, including a sluggish macroeconomic environment, increased competition, and short-term uncertainties from policy changes [7][8]. Group 2: Challenges Facing the Industry - The construction agency industry faces multiple challenges, including the contradiction between high-quality development and price competition, as well as the shrinking profit margins against the backdrop of excessive profit commitments [11][12]. - The logic for clients selecting construction agencies has evolved from "single service procurement" to "strategic ecosystem co-construction," prioritizing long-term partnerships and risk-sharing capabilities [11][12]. Group 3: Core Competitiveness of Leading Companies - Four leading companies—Greentown Management, Blue City Group, Jindi Management, and Runzhi Management—have accumulated advantages and experience during the "blue ocean" period, which serve as their capital and confidence in facing the "red ocean" [14][35]. - Greentown Management leads in scale, supported by a standardized system that enhances product reputation and brand premium [15][16]. - Blue City Group has established significant advantages in niche areas, particularly in affordable housing and public construction, and emphasizes long-term partnerships with government clients [20][21]. - Jindi Management has a robust project management system and a diverse client base, with a focus on high-quality customer structures [25][26]. - Runzhi Management, as a subsidiary of China Resources Land, has a strong presence in government projects and public construction, leveraging its central enterprise resources for competitive advantages [27][28]. Group 4: Long-termism as a Development Foundation - The construction agency industry, transitioning to a light-asset model, has a stronger counter-cyclical effect, becoming a vital survival strategy for many companies [35]. - Companies should focus on building core competitiveness, exploring niche markets, and creating long-term stable partnerships with clients to maximize value [37][38].