Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Home improvement
Though the housing construction market's struggles caused demand for drywall contractors to plummet, a recovery is on the way. Housing starts are anticipated to rise in the coming years, stimulating demand for industry services. Continuing government subsidies for energy-efficient home insulation projects will also keep operators busy. Demand from the commercial building market will accelerate as well... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Analysis Chapter
Over the five years to 2012, revenue for the Drywall Installers industry is expected to fall at an average annual rate of 6.0% to $34.5 billion. The Drywall Installers industry includes specialty construction workers that primarily build and fasten drywall panels in residential and nonresidential structures. Furthermore, plasterers apply plain or ornamental plaster to interior walls of homes or buildings. Industry operators work on new buildings, additions, renovations and repairs. Consequently, industry demand is tied to the strength of the residential and nonresidential construction markets. During this period, the subprime mortgage crisis and the collapse of the real estate bubble hampered industry growth... purchase to read more