Concrete Contractors in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: July 2024
NAICS 23811Revenue
$77.5bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
324k
Businesses
100k
Wages
$XX.Xbn
Concrete Contractors in the US industry analysis
The recent performance of concrete contractors paints a varied picture. On one hand, they've faced some headwinds because of rising material and labor costs, supply chain issues and limited growth in the commercial construction market. On the other hand, some markets, such as the construction of warehouses and residential single-family homes, have provided robust growth. Because of initiatives favoring green manufacturing and semiconductor production, the resurgence of industrial construction activity has also been a positive influence. Overall, revenue has been inching up at a CAGR of 0.1% over the past five years to total an estimated $77.5 billion through the end of 2024, including an estimated drop of 1.5% in 2024.
Trends and Insights
- Residential construction buoyed contractors amid the pandemic. Contractors managed to offset the declines because of low interest rates, while the recovery in non-residential construction further protected contractors from drastic declines following interest rate hikes.
- Housing starts have fluctuated considerably. Spikes in residential construction resulted from low interest rates, fueling growth. Conversely, rate hikes have dampened new builds, causing declines.
- Concrete work thrives in warmer climates. The outdoor environment and compact geography typical of this work draw more business, creating ideal conditions for concrete contractors.
- Concrete contractors endure tough competition. Since there's limited product differentiation, contractors slug it out for the same consumer base. Their competitiveness intensifies because of their common target market, contributing to low market share concentration.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $77.5bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Nonresidential markets have been a mixed bag
- While commercial construction activity has recovered considerably from pandemic-induced lows, much of this construction has been to existing structures, particularly as the various businesses that closed amid the pandemic required renovations to suit the needs of new companies, not greatly benefitting concrete contractors.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Interest rate cuts to spur growth in the residential market
- Interest rate cuts on the horizon will be a boon to concrete contractors as single-family housing starts rebound after falling amid climbing interest rates in 2022 and 2023. Private spending on home improvements will continue to expand and represent growth opportunities for concrete contractors.
Biggest companies in the Concrete Contractors in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Baker Construction Enterprises Inc. | 1,156.9 | 83.6 | 7.2 | |
Largo Concrete Inc. | 619.9 | 44.8 | 7.2 | |
Ceco Concrete Construction LLC | 573.1 | 41.4 | 7.2 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including New residential construction, New nonresidential construction and Additions, alterations and reconstruction. New residential construction is the largest segment of the Concrete Contractors in the US.
Trends and Insights
New residential construction activity has been volatile
- This segment has concrete contractors working in the early stages of the home building process to lay down concrete for the ensuing phases of the construction process. Residential buildings include any apartments or townhomes constructed for single or multifamily occupants.
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Competitors
- Masonry in the US
Complementors
- Flooring Installers in the US
- Excavation Contractors in the US
- Road & Highway Construction in the US
International industries
- Concrete Contractors in Canada
- Concrete Product Manufacturing in Australia
- Concrete Construction Product Manufacturing in the UK
- Herstellung von Frischbeton
- Concrete Construction Product Manufacturing in Ireland
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Operators in this industry are primarily engaged in pouring, building and finishing concrete foundations and structural elements, such as retaining walls and private driveways and walks. Industry operators also perform grout and shotcrete work. The labor performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance and repairs.
What's included in this industry?
Concrete placement on new residential construction projectsConcrete placement on new nonresidential constructionAdditions, alterations and reconstruction projectsMaintenance and repairs of existing projectsCompanies
Baker Construction Enterprises Inc.Largo Concrete Inc.Ceco Concrete Construction LLCPurchase this report to view all 9 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETESHOTCRETEPRECAST CONCRETEIndustry Code
NAICS 23811 - Concrete Contractors in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Residential construction buoyed contractors amid the pandemic. Contractors managed to offset the declines because of low interest rates, while the recovery in non-residential...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Housing starts have fluctuated considerably. Spikes in residential construction resulted from low interest rates, fueling growth. Conversely, rate hikes have dampened new bui...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Concrete work thrives in warmer climates. The outdoor environment and compact geography typical of this work draw more business, creating ideal conditions for concrete contra...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Concrete contractors endure tough competition. Since there's limited product differentiation, contractors slug it out for the same consumer base. Their competitiveness intens...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
No contractor dominates the highly fragmented market. A tapestry of companies is locked in fierce competition, all seeking to secure the same consumer niche.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Baker Construction Enterprises Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Largo Concrete Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Ceco Concrete Construction LLC's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 6 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Baker Construction Enterprises Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Largo Concrete Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Ceco Concrete Construction LLC, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 6 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Contractors get indirect governmental aid when clients receive government aid for large-scale projects or disaster relief. Subsidies given to local businesses for big project...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Surging construction costs hit profits. The rise in the costs of cement and other raw goods has negatively affected concrete contractors, as they heavily depend on these supp...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Concrete Contractors in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Concrete Contractors in the US industry in United States is $77.5bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Concrete Contractors in the US industry in 2024?
There are 100k businesses in the Concrete Contractors in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Concrete Contractors in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Concrete Contractors in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Concrete Contractors in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Concrete Contractors in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Concrete Contractors in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Concrete Contractors market in United States are Baker Construction Enterprises Inc., Largo Concrete Inc. and Ceco Concrete Construction LLC
What does the Concrete Contractors in the US in United States include?
Concrete placement on new residential construction projects and Concrete placement on new nonresidential construction are part of the Concrete Contractors in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Concrete Contractors in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Baker Construction Enterprises Inc..
How competitive is the Concrete Contractors in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Concrete Contractors in the US industry in United States.
