Research and Markets: Heavy Infrastructure Construction in the US - 2010 Report Sees Solid Foundations

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and
Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d475bd/heavy_infrastructu)
has announced the addition of the "Heavy Infrastructure Construction in the US"
report to their offering.

This industry comprises: (1) establishments primarily responsible for the entire
construction (i.e., new work, reconstruction, or repairs) of heavy non-building
construction projects (except highway, street, bridge, tunnel, water lines,
sewer lines, pipelines, power and communication transmission lines, and
industrial non-building structures); (2) establishments identified as all other
heavy construction management firms; (3) establishments primarily engaged in
construction equipment rental with an operator; and (4) establishments
identified as special trade contractors engaged in activities related primarily
to all other heavy construction. Typical projects constructed by establishments
in this industry include athletic fields, dams, dikes, docks, drainage projects,
golf courses, harbors, parks, reservoirs, canals, sewage treatment plants, water
treatment plants, hydroelectric plants, subways, and other mass transit
projects. Establishments in this industry may subcontract some or all of the
actual construction work. Kinds of establishments include heavy construction
general contractors, design builders, engineer-constructors and joint-venture
contractors. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the
industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are
three year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key
players and their market shares.

Introduction

Despite a period of more subdued conditions and continued divergent trends in
key downstream infrastructure markets, the industry has managed to achieve
strong growth over recent years. Demand for industry services have generally
been supported by public investment into water, sewer, and conservation and
development programs, all of which will continue to provide the impetus for
further solid industry growth as the industry moves ahead.

Key Topics Covered:

* INDUSTRY DEFINITION
* KEY STATISTICS
* Current Prices Table
* Constant Prices Table (applicable deflator applied)
* Statistics Available: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises,
Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages, Domestic
Demand
* SEGMENTATION
* MARKET CHARACTERISTICS
* Market Size
* Linkages
* Downstream Industries
* Upstream Industries
* Demand Determinants
* Domestic and International Markets
* Basis of Competition
* Life Cycle
* INDUSTRY CONDITIONS
* Barriers to Entry
* Taxation
* Industry Assistance
* Regulation and Deregulation
* Cost Structure
* Capital and Labor Intensity
* Technology and Systems
* Industry Volatility
* Globalization
* KEY FACTORS
* KEY COMPETITORS
* INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
* OUTLOOK
* Industry Forecast Analysis with five year forecast data series

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