Research and Markets: An Essential Report on HVAC and Plumbing Contractors

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bf9387/hvac_and_plumbing) has
announced the addition of the "HVAC and Plumbing Contractors" report to their
offering.

First Research is the leading industry intelligence company that helps sales
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understand a prospect's business issues.

Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:

* The annual revenues of the utility contractor industry in the US are more than
$90 billion. This highly fragmented industry includes around 50,000 mostly
privately held companies that operate from a single location, and have annual
sales under $2 million each. Companies that work mainly in the residential
market are usually small businesses, while large companies, including EMCOR
Group and Comfort Systems USA, work mainly in the commercial field. Top plumbing
companies include Roto-Rooter (owned by Chemed) and Rescue Rooter (owned by
American Residential Services). Many plumbing contractors are franchisees.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

* Demand for services depends partly on new residential and commercial
construction. Demand for maintenance and repair work on existing structures is
also substantial. Larger companies may have a competitive advantage winning
large projects that require design work and installation, and can provide
services to corporations in several markets. Large companies operate through
semi-autonomous local units. Small companies can benefit from referrals and
service. Profitability depends on the volume of work a company can acquire,
since most costs are fixed. The industry is labor-intensive; average annual
revenue per worker is $125,000

PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

* HVAC contractors install and service furnaces, air conditioning (AC) units,
and refrigeration systems, and the associated ductwork, pumps, and control units
in residential and commercial buildings. Some shops fabricate their own
sheet-metal ductwork.

Key Topics Covered:

* Industry Overview
* Quarterly Industry Update
* Business Challenges
* Trends AND Opportunities
* Call Preparation Questions
* Financial Information
* Industry Forecast
* Website and Media Links
* Glossary of Acronyms

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Source: First Research

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