Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors

Plumbing and HVAC 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:


HVACR Business
HVACR Business Magazine
http://www.hvacrbusiness.com/
Monthly trade publication features news and information for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) contractors and distributors, with topics covered including management, finance, sales and marketing, legal issues, and more. Current and prior issues 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:


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

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
http://www.bls.gov/plumbers-pipefitters-and-steamfitters.htm
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
http://www.bls.gov/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration.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.

Industry Market Research Reports
Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors
http://www.marketresearch.com  Search for specific terms or 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.

Industry Market Analysis Reports
Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "238220"
Industry statistics 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
Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "238220"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. 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.

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
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.


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.
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.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
http://www.bls.gov/plumbers-pipefitters-and-steamfitters.htm
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
http://www.bls.gov/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration.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.


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
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 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.

BVResources
BVR's Industry Transaction & Profile Annual Report on HVAC Companies
http://www.bvresources.com/bvstore/RecommendedBookList.asp
Annual publication includes an industry profile, five-year financial analysis, pricing rules of thumb, and actual deal data from sales transactions. Table of contents containing additional descriptive information and identifying data sources can be viewed free online.



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