For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook
Cement, Concrete, and Construction Materials
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and
developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry
forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
National Precast Concrete Association
Precast Forecast
http://www.precast.org/ Search for "precast
forecast"
Industry forecast available free online.
Portland Cement Association
Cement and Concrete Basics
http://www.cement.org/basics/cementindustry.asp
Overview of industry products and processes. Available free online.
Moody's Economy.com Précis Industry Forecasts
Cement & Aggregates
http://www.economy.com/home/products/products.asp?pid=7-00000-00
Each report provides an extensive analysis of current and anticipated trends, including
macro and industry drivers, pricing, operating expenses, profitability, opportunity and
risk factors, and the long-term outlook. Also included are four charts highlighting important
trends and a detailed five-year forecast covering over 40 financial and economic indicators.Sample
reports available for each industry; reports can be purchased online.
IRS Audit Technique Guidelines
Masonry and Concrete Industry
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108149,00.html
Contents include overview of industry, common and unique issues, business practices, terminology,
and other information to assist IRS examiners in performing examinations. Available free
online.
Industry Market Research Statistics
http://www.bizminer
Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee,
staffing and employment trends, business startup activity and failure rates, and other business information and
statistics on a national, state, and metro area level.
Industry Research Studies and Reports
For more research and analysis available from Moody's,
Standard & Poor's, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources which cover a wide variety of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
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Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios
National
Precast Concrete Association
Operating Performance Report
http://www.precast.org/pages/operating_perf_report.htm
The Operating Performance Report measures profitability, sales volume, expense management
and other key indicators. Those results are compared to results from the past 10 years
to give an overall picture of the industry. Results are segmented regionally as well,
enabling precasters to compare their company's performance against the entire industry
and against regional results.
Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios.
Income statement includes expense detail in dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available in all firms,
small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Industry Financial Analysis Reports
For more analysis and ratios available from Fintel Metrics,
RMA Annual Statement Studies, and other sources covering a wide range of industries, see
Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
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Compensation and Salary Surveys
National
Precast Concrete Association
Compensation & Benefits Survey
http://precast-online.org/ Search for "compensation"
Includes high, low, and average salary, average bonus, and average hours worked for 32
positions. Also includes information on employee benefits offered to salaried and
hourly employees.
Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from
Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources covering a wide variety of industries, see
Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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Business Valuation Resources
M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples available
from BIZCOMPS®, Pratt's Stats®, Done Deals, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see
Business Valuation Multiples and Merger
& Acquisition Transaction Data.
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