Dredging Companies and Contractors

International Association of Dredging Companies
About Dredging
http://www.iadc-dredging.com/  Select "About Dredging" drop-down menu
Comprehensive overview of dredging processes, types of equipment and projects, use and disposal of material, market and demand factors, and global and regional market statistics. All data is free online.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Dredging & Dredged Material Disposal
http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals/em1110-2-5025/toc.htm
Comprehensive discussion of dredging operations and materials disposal including design considerations, equipment and techniques, and disposal alternatives. All information is free online.

Environmental Protection Agency
Dredging and Dredged Material Management
http://www.epa.gov/region02/water/dredge/
Overview of dredging and dredged material management including types of dredging, options for placement, laws and regulations, and federal, state, and local contacts. All information is free online.

Dredging Contractors of America
DCA Annual Report
http://www.dredgingcontractors.org/annualreport.htm
Report covers industry trends affecting dredging companies and market dynamics at both the Corps district and division levels, quantifies competitiveness among dredging contractors, ranks winning bidders based on revenue, and classifies projects by their bid type. Available to members only.


Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
In-depth market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; 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.

BizMiner
Industry Market Analysis
Dredging Contractors
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "dredging"
Industry statistics include market size and market share by sales class and segment, number of companies, annual sales and sales trends, 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 reports are accessible free online.

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


BizMiner
Industry Financial Ratios
Dredging Contractors
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "dredging"
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for dredging contractors. Financial statements and ratios are available by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample reports are accessible free online.


Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Material Moving Occupations
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos243.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 free online.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Employment Statistics - Other Specialty Trade Contractors
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics4_238900.htm
Annual survey provides wage and salary data by job position on a national basis. All data is free online.