Drywall, Plaster, Acoustic & Insulation Contractors
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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:
Walls & Ceilings
Market Trends Study
http://www.wconline.com Select "Exclusive Industry Research"
This 31-page study provides ranked response data on work completed by market segment, annual billings,
percent of annual billings by product, importance of factors when selecting manufacturers/distributors,
reasons for selecting new primary brands, customer perception of wall types, percentage of projects
considered "green" (environmentally safe), preferred method of manufacturer interaction, important
communication tools, national organization membership, computer and internet usage, issues facing
the wall and ceiling profession, and more.
Drywall, Plaster, Acoustic, and Insulation Contractors
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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:
Sample industry report is available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers and Tapers
http://www.bls.gov/drywall-and-ceiling-tile-installers-and-tapers.htm
Plasterers and Stucco Masons / Insulation Workers
http://www.bls.gov/plasterers-and-stucco-masons.htm
/
insulation-workers.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.
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Industry Market Analysis Reports
Drywall, Plaster, Acoustic, and Insulation Contractors
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "238310"
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
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and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview,
Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Drywall, Plaster, Acoustic, and Insulation Contractors
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "238310"
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.
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.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
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 - Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers and Tapers
http://www.bls.gov/drywall-and-ceiling-tile-installers-and-tapers.htm
Plasterers and Stucco Masons / Insulation Workers
http://www.bls.gov/plasterers-and-stucco-masons.htm
/
insulation-workers.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.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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
Drywall, Plaster, Acoustical, and Insulation Contractors
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for drywall, plaster, acoustical, and insulation
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.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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