Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors

HVAC and Plumbing 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:


Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration News
Industry Forecast
http://www.achrnews.com/  "Search NEWS" for "forecast"
Forecast articles are available to members only.

Plumbing Contractors   (23511b)
Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors   (23511a)
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and the external forces and relationships that affect an industry. Report sections include:


Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos211.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.


Industry Market Research Reports
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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.


Industry Market Research Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
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 market report can be viewed free online.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor, Dun & Bradstreet, 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
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. 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 financial report can be viewed free online.

Air Conditioning Contractors of America
Financial Analysis For The HVACR Contracting Industry
http://www.acca.org/
Survey includes financial ratios and performance benchmarks by sales volume and business type. The management data section provides a profile of the participant companies and how they approach selected areas of their business, such as employee data, accounting services, legal status, and vehicle usage. Call association to order the latest copy available.

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association
Financial Survey
http://smacna.org  Contact association for more information.
Financial, operational, and compensation benchmark data organized by sales, business type, and region. Includes average salary and bonus for key management employees. Business types include architectural sheet metal and roofing, custom metals fabricating, HVAC commercial, industrial, mechanical, and residential.

Mechanical Contractors Association of America
Financial Statistical Survey
http://www.mcaa.org/store/  Select from "Management" publications menu
The survey provides financial benchmarking information, as well as the compensation levels and fringe benefits for a variety of job titles in mechanical construction and service businesses.

Construction Financial Management Association
CFMA Construction Industry Annual Financial Survey
http://www.cfma.org  Select "Publications - Financial Survey"
Survey provides composite financial statements and key financial ratios by contractor type, sales volume, and geographic region. Executive summary and sample excerpts from the survey are accessible free online.


Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association
Financial Survey
http://smacna.org  Contact association for more information.
Financial, operational, and compensation benchmark data organized by sales, business type, and region. Includes average salary and bonus for key management employees. Business types include architectural sheet metal and roofing, custom metals fabricating, HVAC commercial, industrial, mechanical, and residential.

Mechanical Contractors Association of America
Financial Statistical Survey
http://www.mcaa.org/store/  Select from "Management" publications menu
The survey provides financial benchmarking information, as well as the compensation levels and fringe benefits for 41 employment positions in mechanical construction and service businesses.

PAS, Inc.
Compensation and Benefits Reports
http://www.pas1.com/frontpage.html
PAS publishes compensation and benefit reports for the construction and engineering industry. See web site for a detailed description of the report's scope, contents, availability and cost.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos211.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.


CCH Business Valuation Guide
Chapter 28 - General Contractors and Specialty Subcontractor Issues
George B. Hawkins, Michael A. Paschall, CCH, annual
http://onlinestore.cch.com/default.asp?  Search for "business valuation guide"
Discussion of industry issues and factors to be considered in performing valuations for this industry.

Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractors and more than 190 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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