Category: Construction
Construction market research reports by First Research, Inc.
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Power Line & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction Contractors
Power Line & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry construct power lines and towers, power plants, and radio, TV, and telecommunications towers. Major companies include Dycom Industries, Henkels & McCoy ... Read More
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Electrical, Plumbing & Hardware Wholesalers
Electrical, Plumbing & Hardware Wholesalers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry distribute electrical, plumbing, and HVAC materials and supplies, as well as hardware, hand tools, and other equipment. Major companies include Ace Hardware, Graybar, True Value, and ... Read More
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Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction
Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry construct highways, streets, and bridges; utility systems; and other heavy and civil engineering projects, including subdivisions of land. Major companies include Bechtel, Fluor, Granite C ... Read More
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Roofing, Siding & Sheet Metal Contractors
Roofing, Siding & Sheet Metal Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry install and repair roofing, siding, and gutters for homes and businesses. Major companies include Baker Roofing, CentiMark, Nations Roof, and Tecta America (all based in the US), and Fl ... Read More
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Manufactured Home Manufacturing
Manufactured Home Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry produce manufactured homes, also known as mobile homes, and nonresidential mobile buildings. Major companies include Cavco, Clayton Homes, and Skyline Champion Corporation (all based in the US), ... Read More
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Building Material Dealers
Building Material Dealers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry are primarily engaged in retail sales of new building materials and supplies. Major companies include Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menards (all based in the US), as well as Beijing Easyhome Investment H ... Read More
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Nonresidential Building Construction
Nonresidential Building Construction Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry construct nonresidential buildings, including industrial plants and commercial and institutional facilities. Major companies include Clark Construction Group, Turner Construction, and Whitin ... Read More
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Architectural Services
Architectural Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry plan and design residential, institutional, leisure, and industrial buildings and spaces, as well as landscapes. Major companies include Gensler, HDR Inc, and Perkins&Will (all based in the US); as we ... Read More
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Site Preparation Contractors
Site Preparation Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry prepare sites for building and perform tasks such as excavating, grading, demolition, and septic system installation. Major companies include Controlled Demolition (CDI), Manafort Brothers Incorpora ... Read More
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Drywall, Plaster, Acoustic & Insulation Contractors
Drywall, Plaster, Acoustic & Insulation Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry perform drywall and insulation work, including installation, maintenance, and repair. Major US companies include APi Group, The Brock Group, Irex Contracting Group, KHS&S ... Read More
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HVAC Equipment Manufacturing
HVAC Equipment Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), and air-purification equipment, as well as commercial refrigeration equipment. Major US-based companies include ... Read More
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Commercial & Industrial Equipment Rental & Leasing
Commercial & Industrial Equipment Rental & Leasing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry rent and lease equipment to commercial and industrial entities for use in business operations. Major companies include AMECO, Herc Rentals, and United Rentals (all based in the ... Read More
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Wood Window & Door Manufacturing
Wood Window & Door Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture wood window units and interior and exterior wood doors. Major companies include Andersen Corporation, JELD-WEN, Masonite, and Pella (all based in the US), as well as Borne Türel ... Read More
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Poured Concrete Foundation & Structure Contractors
Poured Concrete Foundation & Structure Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry pour and finish concrete foundations and structural elements, and perform pressure grouting and shotcrete work; other services include alterations, maintenance, and repairs. Ma ... Read More
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Masonry Contractors
Masonry Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry set stones; lay bricks, cement, and glass blocks; apply stucco; prepare foundations; and perform other masonry work. Major companies, all based in the US, include CA Lindman, Dee Brown Inc, McGee Brothers, S ... Read More
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Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing
Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry are engaged in manufacturing prefabricated wood buildings, as well as wood sections and panels for prefabricated wood buildings. Major companies include American Homestar, Cavco, Clayto ... Read More
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Specialty Contractors
Specialty Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry contract to perform construction work in a wide variety of trades, including site preparation, concrete, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and painting. Major companies include APi Group, Comfort Systems USA, EM ... Read More
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China & Earthenware Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
China & Earthenware Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture earthenware plumbing fixtures, tableware, and other ceramic products. Major companies include CoorsTek and Kohler (US), Duravit and Villeroy & Boch (Germany), a ... Read More
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Electrical Products Wholesalers
Electrical Products Wholesalers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry distribute electrical products used in applications such as construction and power generation, transmission, and distribution. Major US-based companies include Anixter, Graybar Electric, and WESC ... Read More
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Electrical Contractors
Electrical Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry install and maintain electrical wiring and equipment. Major companies include Bergelectric, EMCOR, IES Holdings, MYR Group and Rosendin Electric (all based in the US). COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Most electrica ... Read More
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Industrial Design Services
Industrial Design Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry create and develop designs for manufactured products. Major companies include Ammunition, Designworks (owned by BMW), Frog Design, IDEO, RKS, and Smart Design (all based in the US), as well as Alessi ... Read More
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Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry paint interiors and exteriors of buildings and other structures and apply coverings to interior walls of residential and commercial buildings. No major companies dominate the industry. COMPE ... Read More
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Plumbing & HVAC Contractors
Plumbing & HVAC Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry install and service plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning equipment. Major companies from the US include ARS/Rescue Rooter, Comfort Systems USA, EMCOR, and TDIndustries. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE New t ... Read More
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Engineering Services
Engineering Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry apply engineering principles to design and develop structures, systems, and processes. Major companies include AECOM, Bechtel, and Jacobs (all based in the US), along with Abengoa (Spain), Babcock and Wood ... Read More
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Framing Contractors
Framing Contractors Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry are engaged in structural framing and sheathing of buildings. No major companies dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven heavily by new home construction. The profitability of individua ... Read More
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