Market Size Matters: you can't plan a strategy, start a business, or make an investment without understanding key facts about the HVAC and Plumbing Contractors industry. Find the information you need to help make the right decisions.
The Report on HVAC and Plumbing Contractors contains key information used by Marketing Departments in many of the Fortune 1,000 companies and beyond. The report helps identify industry changes, trends, key players, and growth opportunities.
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Current Research on the HVAC and Plumbing Contractors Industry
Advanced and green technologies are combining for HVAC and plumbing contractors to change standards, education, manufacturer and buyer relationships, and competitive factors.HVAC and plumbing contractors are adapting to major technical change from both manufacturers and end users. Utility companies are integrating technology to monitor and control systems. Within commercial or industrial buildings, the HVAC and plumbing systems are also part of the buildings’ monitoring system, which is also using technology to diagnose and repair problems in the system. Manufacturers are seeking competitive advantage and therefore are designing products with increased technological depth and functionality. For contractors, this means more training and recruitment than ever before—not only must they understand their trade, but they must be proficient with the latest technologies being used by utilities, building managers, and manufacturers.
This section provides answers to the fundamental and commonly-asked questions about the industry:
- What is the total market size ($ millions)?
- Has the market grown or declined?
- What is the market growth rate?
- Are long term forecasts positive or negative?
- What is the industry size and average company size?
- How many companies are in the industry?
Market Size Statistics - HVAC and Plumbing Contractors
The total U.S. market size for the HVAC and Plumbing Contractors industry includes statistics on all companies, both public and private. In addition to total revenue, the table contains details on employees, companies, and average firm size. Use this market information to research and analyze growth rates and the HVAC and Plumbing Contractors industry outlook based on quantitative research and hard data.
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Market Forecast - HVAC and Plumbing Contractors[PREMIUM]
Market forecasts show the long term outlook & trends for HVAC and Plumbing Contractors. The following five-year forecast utilizes advanced econometric techniques that take into account both short-term and long-term growth trends.
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Construction Services Breakdown
The following products and services account for the largest source of revenues in the HVAC and Plumbing Contractors industry. Note that there are multiple levels of classification, so some line items are contained within other lines.| Type of Construction | Total Sales ($ millions) | New Construction ($ millions) | Additions, Alterations, and Reconstruction ($ millions) | Maintenance & Repair ($ millions) |
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Hotels, motels, and tourist cabins |
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Stores, restaurants, automobile service stations, parking garages, and other commercial buildings |
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Oil and gas pipelines, pumping stations, storage tanks, and mains |
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Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State
Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how competition is distributed throughout the country. Information by market can identify areas with higher and lower market share than average.Move mouse over states to see revenue statistics.
Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics) - HVAC and Plumbing Contractors
Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of an "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.| Industry Average | Percent of Sales | |
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Financial Ratio Analysis - HVAC and Plumbing Contractors
Financial ratios can be used to compare how a company in the HVAC and Plumbing Contractors industry is performing relative to its peers. Financial ratio statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.| Liquidity Ratios - HVAC and Plumbing Contractors | Industry Average |
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| Liquidity Ratios measure how liquid a business is. Bankers and suppliers may use these to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability. | |
| Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months. |
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| Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories. |
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| Efficiency Ratios - HVAC and Plumbing Contractors | Industry Average |
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| Efficiency Ratios measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented. | |
| Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low compared to the industry average, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections. |
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| Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover Ratio, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover Ratio |
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| Inventory Turnover Ratio A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort. |
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| Fixed-Asset Turnover Ratio Generally, a higher ratio is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue. |
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Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees Working in HVAC and Plumbing Contractors
Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of HVAC and Plumbing Contractors jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.| Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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| Management Occupations | 4% |
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| Chief Executives | 0% | |||
| General and Operations Managers | 2% | |||
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 13% | |||
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 52% | |||
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 30% | |||
| Sheet Metal Workers | 7% | |||
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 5% | |||
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 22% | |||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 18% | |||
Companies in HVAC and Plumbing Contractors and Adjacent Industries[PREMIUM]
Top HVAC and Plumbing Contractors companies with the largest estimated market share. Information includes corporate earnings and public company ticker symbols where available.| Company | Address | Revenue Estimate |
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Public HVAC and Plumbing Contractors Company News
Web scan for recent news about public companies. HVAC and Plumbing Contractors market research on key company news, and HVAC and Plumbing Contractors statistics. The market size analysis identifies the overall sales data within the industry. Statistics break down facts about companies within the market.
Segments classified within this market research report
This market research report includes companies whose primary business is any of the following:Pumping system, water, installation, Commercial refrigeration system installation, Ventilating contractors, Fire sprinkler system installation, Industrial process piping installation, Furnace, forced air, Bathroom plumbing fixture and sanitary ware installation, Air system balancing and testing, Cooling tower installation, Gas line installation, individual hookup, contractors, Dust collecting and bag house equipment installation, Heating contractors, Process piping installation, Warehouse refrigeration system installation, Sprinkler system, building, Fireplace, natural gas, Drain, waste and vent system installation, Air-conditioning system installation, Water meter installation, Sheet metal duct work installation, Snow melting system (hot water, glycol) installation, Refrigeration system (commercial, industrial, scientific) installation, Hot water tank installation, Water system balancing and testing contractors, Heat pump installation, Steam fitting contractors, Heating equipment installation, Sanitary ware installation, Furnace installation, Hydronic heating system installation, Heating and ventilation system component (air registers, diffusers, filters, grilles, sound attenuators) installation, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) contractors, Blower or fan, cooling and dry heating, Oil burner installation, Duct work (cooling, dust collection, exhaust, heating, ventilation) installation, Water softener installation, Kitchen sink and hardware installation, Central cooling equipment and piping installation, Sewer hook-up and connection, Dry heating equipment installation, Scrubber, air purification, Gas fitting contractor, Natural gas piping installation, Warm air heating system installation, Exhaust system (kitchens, industrial work areas) installation, Sump pump installation, Air vent installation, Radiant floor heating equipment installation, Boiler chipping, cleaning and scaling, Plumbing and heating contractors, Commercial freezer installation, Household oil storage tank installation, Central heating equipment and piping installation, Heating boiler installation, Boiler, Central air-conditioning equipment installation, Plumbing contractors, Chilled water system installation, Solar heating equipment installation, Chimney liner installation, Water heater installation, Drinking fountain installation, Furnace humidifier installation, Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) contractors, Plumbers, Mechanical contractors, Fuel oil burner installation, Plumbing fixture installation, Furnace conversion (from one fuel to another), Pipe fitting contractors, Lawn sprinkler system installation, Heating and cooling duct work installation, Hot water heating system installation, etc.
