Home Builders and Residential Contractors

Residential Construction Contractors
Framing Contractors
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:


National Association of Home Builders
Information resources available from this trade association include:

NAHB Housing Data - FAQ
http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?sectionID=130&genericContentID=142545
Comprehensive FAQ section explains the types of information available from this trade association and also provides links to other sources of information such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, and National Association of Realtors. Selected information from various sources can be viewed free online.

Housing Data
http://www.nahb.org/default.aspx  Select "Housing Data" and view drop down menu
"Housing Data" section includes information on housing starts and completions, new and existing home sales, home sale prices, housing market trends and forecasts, and more. Selected information and sample reports from the "HousingEconomics.com" subscription service described below can be viewed free online.

HousingEconomics.com
http://www.nahb.org/showpage_details.aspx?showPageID=311&sectionID=1163
Subscription service provides in-depth information for the housing industry, with topics covered including economic analysis and outlook, housing market statistics and trends, new construction and remodeling forecasts, and more. Sample reports for the various types of information provided by this subscription service can be viewed free online.

Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance. Report sections include:


FMI
Information resources available from this organization include:

The U.S. Markets Construction Overview
http://www.fminet.com/resources  Search "keywords" for "market overview"
Annual publication provides a comprehensive overview of issues and trends affecting the construction industry and includes a trend analysis and forecast for each market sector. Publication is supplemented quarterly by "FMI's Construction Outlook".

FMI's Construction Outlook
http://www.fminet.com/resources  Search "keywords" for "outlook"
Quarterly publication includes an analysis of the economy and its impact on the construction industry and provides a trend analysis and forecast for each market sector. Current and prior issues can be viewed online with free registration.

Industry Market Research Reports
Home Building and Home Improvement
http://www.marketresearch.com  Search for specific terms and keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report is accessible free online.

McGraw-Hill Construction
Construction Outlook
http://construction.com/market_research/default.asp
Annual construction outlook report provides a detailed analysis of the industry's economic environment and market trends and includes forecasts for the residential, commercial, institutional, manufacturing, and public works and utilities sectors on a national and regional basis. Table of contents can be viewed free online.

ZweigWhite
Industry Outlook: Strategy and Insight for Design & Construction Firms
https://store.zweigwhite.com/p-858-in-out10.aspx?AffiliateCode=Valuat2622
Annual study examines business trends and market sector outlooks for major markets served by design and construction firms and includes industry-wide forecasts on a national and regional basis. Product webinar, product description, and table of contents can be viewed free online.

Industry Market Analysis Reports
Home Builders and Residential Contractors
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "2361"
Industry statistics for home builders and residential contractors include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.


Industry Financial Ratios
Home Builders and Residential Contractors
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "2361"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for home builders and residential contractors. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.

National Association of Home Builders
Cost of Doing Business Study
http://store.builderbooks.com/cgi-bin/builderbooks/  Select "Business Management"
Cost of doing business survey provides financial performance measures for home builders, with data provided including cost of sales and operating expenses, gross and net profit margins, balance sheet data, and key financial ratios. Survey data is broken down by construction volume, type of operation, business model, and geographic region. Introduction and table of contents can be viewed free online.

Construction Financial Management Association
Annual Financial Survey
http://www.cfma.org/cfma-store  Select "Annual Financial Surveys"
Annual financial survey provides composite financial statements and key financial ratios for general and specialty trade contractors, with survey results broken out by contractor type, annual sales volume, and geographic region.


National Association of Home Builders
Single-Family Builder Compensation Study
http://www.nahb.org/reference_list.aspx?sectionID=140
Compensation survey for single-family home builders provides average compensation and benefits information for 39 job positions, with survey results for each position broken down by annual sales volume, number of units started annually, total employment, and geographic region. High-level summary of the survey results can be viewed free online.

PAS, Inc.
Annual Compensation Surveys
http://www.pas1.com/products.html
PAS publishes several compensation and benefits surveys for the construction industry, with job positions covered including executive, management, professional, technical, and support personnel. Compensation and benefits data is broken out by contractor type, construction type, annual sales volume, geographic region, and other selected criteria.

ERI Economic Research Institute
Building Construction Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Salary survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national and state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample pages for selected job positions are accessible free online.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Construction
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs003.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Construction Managers / Construction Trades and Related Workers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos005.htm / http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco1009.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All information is available free online.


FMI
Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
http://www.fminet.com/resources  Search "keywords" for "merger"
Newsletter provides insights on mergers and acquisitions trends in the architectural, engineering, and construction industries, and also includes information on recent industry transactions and public market valuations by industry segment. Current and prior issues can be viewed online with free registration.

CCH Business Valuation Guide
Chapter 28 - General Contractors and Specialty Subcontractor Issues
Hawkins, Paschall, CCH, annual
http://www.businessvalue.com/cchbook.htm
Chapter 28 addresses industry-specific issues and factors to be considered in performing valuations for general contractors and specialty subcontractors.

Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Residential Construction and Remodeling Contractors
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for residential construction and remodeling contractors and more than 200 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as reported by BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1 million.




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