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Black & Veatch Corporation Overview

Address

11401 Lamar Ave. Overland Park, 
KS 66211 United States
Phone: 913-458-2000
Fax:913-458-2934

Black & Veatch Corporation Rankings

#196 in Forbes Largest Private Companies (November 2011)

Company Description

Black & Veatch (BV) provides the ABCs of construction, engineering, and consulting. The international group is one of the largest private companies in the US. It specializes in infrastructure development for the energy, water, environmental, federal, and telecommunications markets. BV engages in all phases of building projects, from design and engineering to financing and construction. The company offers environmental consulting, operations and maintenance, security design and consulting, management consulting, and IT services. The employee-owned firm has worked on coal, nuclear, and combustion turbine plants; drinking water and coastal water operations; and wireless and broadband installation.

Black & Veatch Corporation Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    Overview

    The US commercial and heavy construction contractors industry includes about 80,000 firms with combined annual revenue of about $545 billion. Major companies include Bechtel, Fluor, Jacobs Engineering, Peter Kiewit Sons', and Turner Construction. The industry is highly fragmented.

    SIC: 1623, 6552, 1622, 1611, 1541, 1522, 1389

    NAICS: 236210, 236220, 237110, 237120, 237130, 237210, 237310, 237990

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    What strategies does the firm use to protect against slowdowns in construction activity?

    A tight financing environment for construction loans has made a once booming industry slow significantly. The slowdown in commercial construction activity has made work for contractors scarce in certain sectors. Many companies try to protect against...

     

    How seasonal or erratic is the company's cash flow?

    Although commercial contractors incur a steady stream of expenses, payments from customers are periodic, including amounts retained until after a project is complete. Bad weather can significantly delay construction schedules, creating uneven cash...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

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

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Commercial & Heavy Construction Contractors Industry Report

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      Highway, Street & Bridge Construction Contractors Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US highway and street construction industry includes about 11,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $85 billion. Major companies include divisions of large construction companies such as Bechtel Group, Fluor, Jacobs Engineering, and URS Corporation. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for about 15 percent of industry revenue.

      SIC: 1611

      NAICS: 237310

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company manage changes or delays in government spending for highway and street construction?

      Repair projects are often postponed during periods of economic slowdown, because government budgets are squeezed. However, highway construction projects can be the target of government spending during recessions in order to boost the economy. For...

       

      How does the company mitigate fluctuating raw material costs?

      Fluctuating oil prices can directly affect highway contractors by raising or lowering costs for paving asphalt, bituminous concrete, plastic pipe products, material deliveries, and for running equipment fleets. Because asphalt cement is a byproduct...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

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

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Highway, Street & Bridge Construction Contractors Industry Report

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        Engineering Services Industry Report

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        Overview

        The US engineering services industry includes about 60,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $255 billion. Major companies include URS, Jacobs Engineering, and the engineering divisions of large construction companies such as Fluor and Bechtel. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms account for about 35 percent of industry revenue.

        SIC: 7389, 8711

        NAICS: 541330, 541340, 541712

         

        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the firm adapt to cyclical demand?

        Demand in major engineering fields such as construction and industrial process design depends heavily on the health of the US economy. During economic slowdowns, engineering firms are disproportionately hurt. For example, during the late 2000s...

         

        How accurately does the firm estimate costs?

        Project cost overruns are a primary cause of financial distress for engineering companies. Some firms have incurred heavy losses from underestimating costs, forcing them to divest business units or file for bankruptcy. In addition to paying for cost...

         

        To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

         

        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

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

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunities

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

          Engineering Services Industry Report

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          Consulting Services Industry Report

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          Overview

          The US consulting services industry includes about 130,000 firms with combined annual revenue of about $165 billion. Major companies include Accenture, Bain, Booz Allen, Deloitte Consulting (an affiliate of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu), and IBM Global Services. The industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies account for less than 30 percent of total industry revenue.

          SIC: 0781, 4731, 7361, 8741, 8742, 8999

          NAICS: 541611, 541612, 541613, 541614, 541618, 541690, 541620

           

          Sample Questions & Answers

          How are current economic conditions affecting demand and company revenue?

          Consulting revenue depends on economic growth, and especially on corporate profits. Consultants are considered an expendable cost (or one that can at least be delayed) when companies face an economic slowdown. During recessions, corporate profits may...

           

          How is the company lowering employee attrition?

          Consulting firms depend heavily on the intellectual capital of employees, yet most companies face high levels of voluntary attrition. The typical employee tenure at a major consulting firm is around two years; companies regularly face annual...

           

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          General Report Description

          Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

           

          Sections Included in Report

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

            Industry Report Highlights:

            • Recent Developments

              Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

            • Trends & Opportunities

              Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

            • Call Preparation Questions

              Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

            • Executive Insight

              Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

            • Financial Information

              Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

            • Web Links & Acronyms

              Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

            Consulting Services Industry Report

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            Electric Power Generation Industry Report

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            Overview

            The US electric power generation industry consists of about 480 companies with combined annual revenue of about $120 billion. Major companies include American Electric Power, AES, Dominion Resources, Duke Energy, and Exelon. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 85 percent of revenue.

            SIC: 4911

            NAICS: 221119, 221113, 221112, 221111

             

            Sample Questions & Answers

            How do fuel price fluctuations affect the company's revenue?

            Many power companies use natural gas, which is subject to significant price swings, to generate much of their power. To minimize the volatility of natural gas prices, utilities try to negotiate long-term contracts. Coal prices are relatively stable,...

             

            How is climate change legislation affecting the company's operations?

            Possible climate change legislation has become a deciding factor in the type of fuel that new power plants will use. Coal and natural gas will continue to be the fuels of choice in the short term, but other fuels will gain popularity. More than half...

             

            To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

             

            General Report Description

            Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

             

            Sections Included in Report

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

              Industry Report Highlights:

              • Recent Developments

                Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

              • Trends & Opportunities

                Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

              • Call Preparation Questions

                Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

              • Industry Forecast

                Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

              • Business Challenges

                Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

              • Executive Insight

                Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

              • Financial Information

                Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

              • Web Links & Acronyms

                Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

              Electric Power Generation Industry Report

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              Solar Power Generation Industry Report

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              Overview

              The US solar power generation industry includes about 230 companies that provide a small but growing amount of the nation's electricity. Major companies include independent producers NextEra Energy Resources and NRG Energy, as well as utilities such as Pacific Gas and Electric and Florida Power & Light (a subsidiary of NextEra Energy). The industry is highly concentrated: the top 10 utilities involved in solar power generation accounted for about 70 percent of the solar utility market in 2010, according to the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA). Overall, solar energy accounts for less than 1 percent of the energy consumed in the US today.

              SIC: 4911

              NAICS: 221119

               

              Sample Questions & Answers

              What technologies will allow solar electricity generation to become cost-competitive with fossil fuels?

              Despite increased funding and rapidly evolving technology, solar energy accounts for less than 1 percent of the energy consumed in the US today. Fossil fuels, by contrast, account for about 80 percent of US energy consumption. Even among renewable...

               

              How do government subsidies impact the company's projects?

              As with other forms of alternative energy, the health of the solar industry depends on government subsidies. Currently, the investment tax credit (ITC), state renewable portfolio standards (RPS), and a combination of residential and commercial tax...

               

              To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

               

              General Report Description

              Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

               

              Sections Included in Report

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

                Industry Report Highlights:

                • Recent Developments

                  Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

                • Trends & Opportunities

                  Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

                • Call Preparation Questions

                  Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

                • Industry Forecast

                  Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

                • Business Challenges

                  Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

                • Executive Insight

                  Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

                • Financial Information

                  Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

                • Web Links & Acronyms

                  Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

                Solar Power Generation Industry Report

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                Professional Services Sector Industry Report

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                Overview

                The US professional services industry includes about 770,000 firms with combined annual revenue of more than $1 trillion. Major firms include Booz Allen Hamilton, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Gensler, IBM, Jacobs Engineering Group, Omnicom, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms account for less than 20 percent of revenue.

                SIC: 8743, 8999, 0781, 0741, 7335, 4731, 5199, 6541, 7221, 7291, 7311, 7312, 7313, 7319, 7331, 8742, 7336, 7361, 7371, 7373, 7376, 7379, 7389, 7819, 8111, 8711, 8712, 8713, 8721, 8731, 8732, 8734, 8741

                NAICS: 541940, 541990, 541110, 541120, 541191, 541199, 541211, 541213, 541214, 541219, 541310, 541430, 541490, 541511, 541512, 541513, 541519, 541611, 541612, 541613, 541614, 541618, 541620, 541690, 541711, 541712, 541720, 541810, 541820, 541830, 541840, 541850, 541860, 541870, 541890, 541910, 541921, 541922, 541930, 541320, 541330, 541340, 541350, 541360, 541370, 541380, 541410, 541420

                 

                Sample Questions & Answers

                How does the firm adapt to lower demand during economic slowdowns?

                Many corporate customers cut outside expenses or delay major projects when profits are low. The revenue of many professional firms dropped during the late 2000s recession; particularly hard-hit were advertising, engineering, and IT services firms.

                 

                How does the firm mitigate the risk that customers will sue?

                Because of the greater involvement of professional firms in the operations of corporate customers, firms face greater risk of blame or liability if their advice proves faulty. Customers are quicker to blame advisers, and regulators are more likely to...

                 

                To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

                 

                General Report Description

                Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

                 

                Sections Included in Report

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

                  Industry Report Highlights:

                  • Recent Developments

                    Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

                  • Trends & Opportunities

                    Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

                  • Call Preparation Questions

                    Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

                  • Industry Forecast

                    Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

                  • Business Challenges

                    Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

                  • Executive Insight

                    Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

                  • Financial Information

                    Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

                  • Web Links & Acronyms

                    Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

                  Professional Services Sector Industry Report

                  Purchase Report
                   
                  $129