SIC 1771 & 1741 | NAICS 238110 & 238140
The following guide to industry information, research, and analysis provides sources for industry trends and statistics, financial ratios, salary surveys, and more.
Comprehensive research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year growth forecasts, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their performance. Topics addressed in the reports include:
Bimonthly trade publication for management-level concrete contractors features articles covering a wide range of topics including business management, tips on staying competitive, operational best practices, on-the-job solutions, concrete equipment, new technology, and financial and insurance matters. Selected articles are available online, with free subscription available to qualified parties.
Monthly trade magazine features news and information for concrete construction professionals and engineering firms, with topics covered in this publication including industry news, market conditions, equipment and technology, building performance, sustainable projects, and new products. Digital editions of the magazine are available online, with free digital subscription available upon request.
Monthly trade journal provides news and information for masonry professionals, with topics covered in each issue including business management, financial advice, industry regulations, building codes and standards, equipment use and techniques, workforce training, legal matters, case studies, and product information. Selected articles from current and archived editions can be viewed free online.
Brick and Structural Clay Tile
https://catalinareports.com/
Catalina Research First Look report provides historical and forecast sales data for the U.S. brick and
structural clay tile product sector, with topics covered in the report including sales and growth trends,
product mix and price trends, residential versus commercial sales, factors affecting market demand,
manufacturer shipments, imports and exports, competitive environment, and five-year sales forecast.
Concrete Products
https://catalinareports.com/
Market research report analyzes the U.S. market for this product sector, with information provided in
the report including U.S. manufacturer shipments by product
sector and type (e.g., block and brick— structural, decorative, and pavers; precast products—architectural
panels, joists and beams, pilings and poles, architectural
stone products, and slab, tile, roof, and floor units; and ready-mix concrete).
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 including:
Financial benchmarking section of these reports provides an analysis of industry profit and expenses as a percentage of revenue by major category (e.g., purchases, wages, depreciation, marketing, rent, utilities, other costs, and earnings before interest and taxes) for the most recent year and line graphs indicating trends for each category over the past five years. Sample report can be viewed free online.
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
https://www.bls.gov/oes/
Annual wage survey provides hourly and annual wage data for persons employed in this construction sector
on a national, state, and metropolitan area basis, with construction trade occupations covered
in the survey including cement masons, concrete finishers,
terrazzo workers and finishers, operating engineers and other equipment operators, and paving, surfacing,
and tamping equipment operators.
Masonry Contractors
https://www.bls.gov/oes/
Annual wage survey provides hourly and annual wage data for persons employed in this construction sector
on a national, state, and metro area basis, with job categories covered in the survey including masons
who use bricks, blocks, and stones to construct buildings, fences, and other structures and segmental
pavers who use brick and cement pavers to pave walkways and other outdoor surfaces.
Interactive database provides detailed transaction data for over 38,000 private and public companies sold for prices ranging from under $250,000 to over $500,000,000, with valuation measures provided including market value of invested capital as a multiple of revenue, gross profit, EBIT, EBITDA, SDE, and book value of invested capital. User guide, free webinar, and sample reports are available online.