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How do I find industry information for building/construction?

See also Helpsheet #7 at the McGraw Desk for additional industry resources.

Industry Information/Data

Source

Location of Source

General overview: Construction

Encyclopedia of Global Industries

Company/Industry Section; also EIC database: Business & Company Resource Center

History, projections, leading companies, and analyses of Construction materials wholesalers; equipment & machinery (NAICs 421610, 421810)

Manufacturing & Distribution USA

Company/Industry Section

Financial and operating data/ratios for companies in Building Materials & Equipment

Mergent’s  Industry Review

Financial Services

Industry profile, current environment, market trends, and outlook for Construction, property development

MergentOnline

EIC Database

Industry survey and monthly investment review: Homebuilding

Standard & Poor’s Industry Survey

Company/Industry Section; also EIC database

1- page industry analysis/investment advice on “Homebuilding” and “Building Materials”

Value Line Investment Survey

Financial Services; consult Index at McGraw Desk; also EIC Database

Reviews, forecasts, and key indicators for Construction

WEFA Industrial Monitor

Company/Industry Section