SIC 1742 | NAICS 238310
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Comprehensive market research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year forecasts, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their performance. Report contents include:
Monthly trade magazines feature news and information for wall and ceiling contractors, with topics covered in various issues of these publications including business operations, construction trends, project management, jobsite safety, personnel, technology updates, company and project profiles, and new products. Selected articles and digital editions of these publications are available online.
First Research profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations and include a five-year growth forecast. Profile contents include:
Annual Capacity/Shipment Summary
https://www.gypsum.org/
Annual statistical report provides historical trend data for gypsum board shipments from U.S. and Canadian
manufacturers in terms of billions of square feet of product, and production capacities for each country
in terms of billions of square feet of product, number of manufacturers, and number of plants. Sample report
which includes an explanation of report content and data is available online.
Activity by Geographic Area and Product Type by Year
https://www.gypsum.org/
Annual report provides historical trend data for manufacturer shipments and final destination sales
by geographic region and product category, with product categories
covered including veneer base, gypsum sheathing boards and panels, regular and type X gypsum board, liner
panel, mobile home board, and pre-decorated wallboard. Sample data for selected timeframes is available
free online.
Catalina First Look research report provides historical and forecast data for U.S. gypsum product sales, pricing trends, demand factors, end-use market purchases, and imports and exports, with product lines covered in the report including gypsum board (i.e., drywall, wallboard, plasterboard and sheetrock), building plaster, plaster moldings, and architectural and ornamental plaster work.
Drywall and Building Plaster
https://freedoniagroup.com/
Market research study provides a detailed analysis of the market for this product sector, with data provided
including historical demand and forecasts by product type (e.g., gypsum board, building plaster), market
(e.g., residential, commercial), global geographic region, and for selected major countries. Summary description
of the study and detailed table of contents are available online.
Insulation
https://freedoniagroup.com/
Comprehensive report analyzes U.S. demand for insulation products, with information provided in the report
including historical demand and forecasts by product type (e.g., fiberglass, plastic foam, cellulose, mineral
wool, radiant barrier, and reflective insulation), market segment (e.g., residential buildings, nonresidential
buildings, and HVAC and industrial equipment), and geographic region.
Monthly trade association publication features news and information for industrial and commercial professionals, with special features including "The State of the Industry" report (March/April issue) which explores topics of interest requested by its members and also includes economic, political, and industry forecasts. Selected feature articles from current and prior issues are available online.
Comprehensive research report provides in-depth analysis of the market for this product sector, with data provided including historical and forecast U.S. sales by product segment (e.g., foamed plastics, fiberglass, mineral wool, and other products) and manufacturers profiled including CertainTeed Corp., Dow Chemical Company, Johns Manville, Knauf, Owens Corning, and Rock Wool Manufacturing Co.
Market research report provides a detailed analysis and forecast for this product sector on a global and regional basis, with products covered in the report including fiberglass, foam, mineral wool, and other insulating materials (e.g., slag wool, cotton wool, etc.), and market segments addressed in the report including residential construction, commercial construction, and industrial, HVAC, and OEM.
Five-year financial statement analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios, with data available by sales size range on a national, state, and metro area level.
Financial information section of this profile provides income statements, balance sheets, and financial ratios by company size for companies that drywall walls and ceilings, install acoustic ceiling tiles, lath and plaster walls and ceilings and apply ornamental or decorative plaster finishes, and insulate floors, walls, ceilings, and HVAC mechanical systems for temperature control and noise reduction purposes.
Annual wage survey provides hourly and annual wage data for personnel employed by firms in this construction sector on a national, state, and metropolitan area basis, with job categories covered in the survey including drywall and acoustic ceiling tile installers; tapers and finishers; plasters and stucco masons; floor, wall, and ceiling insulation workers; and mechanical insulation workers.
Free online service provides median salary and hourly wage data for selected job positions, such as project manager, construction estimator, drywall or ceiling tile installer, and drywall finisher for firms that drywall interior walls and ceilings, lath and plaster walls and ceilings and apply ornamental or decorative plaster finishes, and install acoustic ceiling tiles in residential and commercial buildings.
