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Drywall, Plaster, Acoustic & Insulation ContractorsPublished by: First Research, Inc. Published: Aug. 17, 2009 - 10 Pages Table of Contents
AbstractThe drywall contractor industry in the US includes about 20,000 businesses with combined annual revenue of $25 billion. Large companies include Performance Contracting Group, KHS&S, and Acousti Engineering. Half of the companies in the industry are small with fewer than five employees. The average company has less than $500,000 of annual revenue.New construction accounts for 80 percent of total industry revenue, the rest is from renovations. Commercial construction accounts for 65 percent of revenues, especially construction of office buildings, commercial space, schools, apartments, hospitals, and hotels; single family residential construction accounts for the rest. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven heavily by new building construction. The profitability of individual companies depends on a steady volume of work, accurate job estimating, and good cost controls. Large companies have an advantage in bidding on large jobs. Companies usually specialize in either residential or commercial work. Residential contractors have competition from a large number of independent workers. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Commercial contractors install the metal framing that underlies walls in commercial buildings and the gypsum wallboard that covers it. They also install other types of walls (such as movable partitions or stone veneer), acoustic and specialty ceilings, and various types of insulation and fireproofing. Many commercial contractors are sales representatives for manufacturers of floor, wall or ceiling products, from companies such as USG, Armstrong, Johns Manville, and Sound Concepts. Residential contractors install heat and sound insulation, ... Get Full Details About This Report >> |
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