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Opus Group Berhad Business Reports

Opus Group Berhad Overview

Address

5th Fl., Menara 2, Faber Towers,
Jalan Desa Bahagia, Taman Desa Kuala Lumpur, 
 58100 Malaysia
Phone: +60-3-7627-2788
Fax:+60-3-7625-6201

Company Description

This holding company orchestrates infrastructure projects on a large scale. Opus Group Berhad -- operating primarily through its subsidiaries, including Opus International Consultants (Opus IC) -- provides asset development and asset management services for clients who are developing or maintaining such massive projects as highways, airports, hospitals, sports complexes, and mixed-use developments. The company's primary source of revenue comes from its engineering, planning, and other related consultant services. Opus Group Berhad, a subsidiary of engineering and health care group UEM Group Berhad, has more than 80 offices in Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Canada, Vietnam, and India.

Opus Group Berhad Company Profile Report

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Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • 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 residential real estate construction industry includes about 170,000 establishments (single-location companies and branches of multi-location companies) with annual sales of about $325 billion, according to the National Association of Realtors. Major companies include DR Horton, KB Home, Lennar, NVR, and PulteGroup. The industry is fragmented.

    SIC: 1521, 1522

    NAICS: 236117, 236116, 236115, 236118

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company prepare for real estate cycles?

    Demand for new residential buildings can change rapidly, depending on the economy and interest rates: from 1986 to 1991, annual US home construction dropped 40 percent; from 1995 to 2005, it increased 75 percent; and from 2006 to 2010, it fell 65...

     

    How does the company protect itself from changes in home prices?

    Because a large number of homes are built speculatively, builders bear the risk that changing market conditions will produce lower selling prices than they'd anticipated. In some markets, home prices can be highly cyclical. Even in markets where...

     

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    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.

     

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    • 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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      • 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

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      Overview

      The US architecture industry includes about 30,000 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $30 billion. Prominent firms include Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, HDR Inc, Heery International, Gensler, and HKS. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms account for less than 20 percent of revenue.

      SIC: 0781, 8712

      NAICS: 541320, 541310

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the firm mitigate seasonal or economic downturns?

      The industry greatly depends on the amount of building construction in the US, which often changes in multi-year cycles. The value of new nonresidential construction in the US increased over 50 percent from 1995 to 2000, then fell 15 percent during...

       

      What difficulties has the firm had recruiting and retaining staff?

      Many architectural firms depend heavily on the reputation of a single partner and on personnel trained to operate various CAD systems. Because design skills are also in demand in other industries, many firms have trouble finding and keeping technical...

       

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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

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      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
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      • Website and Media Links
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        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.

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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

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        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.

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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

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          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...

           

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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.

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            Commercial & Heavy Construction Contractors Industry Report

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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.

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              Overview

              The US commercial real estate brokerage and management industry includes about 30,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $35 billion. Major companies include CBRE Group (formerly CB Richard Ellis Group), Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield, Grubb & Ellis, and Jones Lang LaSalle. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for one-quarter of industry revenue.

              SIC: 6531, 6512

              NAICS: 531312, 531210, 531120

               

              Sample Questions & Answers

              How does the company respond to real estate cycles?

              Demand for commercial real estate services can vary sharply from year to year. The volume of brokered transactions and the amount of space under management can fall more than 10 percent per year. Demand for commercial real estate is closely tied to...

               

              How quickly can local rents or vacancies change in the company's market?

              Lease and vacancy rates and rents can vary in different markets. Office space may lease for $20 per square foot in Omaha and $120 in New York. Local vacancy rates can double or triple in a year, depending on the strength of the local economy.

               

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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.

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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...

                 

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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.

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                  Overview

                  The US self-storage services industry consists of about 9,000 companies with about $6 billion in combined annual revenue. Major companies include REITs such as Extra Space Storage, Public Storage, Sovran, and U-Store-It. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 40 percent of revenue.

                  SIC: 4225

                  NAICS: 531130

                   

                  Sample Questions & Answers

                  How does the company manage increasing maintenance costs?

                  Occupancy levels depend on proper maintenance of self-storage facilities. General cleanliness, updated exteriors, maintained HVAC systems at climate-controlled facilities, and security are required to effectively compete. Maintaining facility...

                   

                  How much do changing interest rates affect the company's cash flow?

                  Large capital investments required to build self-storage facilities make borrowing money at favorable interest rates key to profitability. Companies able to borrow at lower rates fare better in terms of cash flow and the ability to consider...

                   

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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.

                    Self-Storage Services Industry Report

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