Concrete & Masonry Contractors Industry Overview

Excerpt from Concrete & Masonry Contractors Report

Companies in this industry pour and finish concrete foundations; erect and assemble precast concrete; and set stones, lay bricks and perform other masonry work. Major US companies include Baker Concrete Construction, Ceco Concrete Construction, Stewart Builders, and United Forming; leading companies based outside the US include Byrne Bros. (UK), and units of larger global construction groups such as Laing O'Rourke (UK).

Competitive Landscape

Demand is driven by residential and commercial construction. The profitability of individual companies depends on cost estimation and project management. Large companies have economies of scale in marketing and purchasing. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing.

Products, Operations & Technology

Major jobs for concrete and masonry contractors include foundations and walls for residential and commercial building projects, as well as for infrastructure such as driveways and parking areas, highways, streets, sidewalks, bridges, tunnels, and sewers.