Industry Definition
This industry is part of the Wholesale Trade sector in the US. Operators in this industry wholesale a range of heavy construction materials such as brick, stone, construction sand, cement, asphalt, lime, and concrete. These materials are primarily wholesaled to commercial and public contractors. This industry does not wholesale ready-mix cement (see NAICS 32732) or refractory bricks (see NAICS 42184).

NAICS definition: this industry comprises of establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling stone, cement, lime, construction sand, and gravel; brick; asphalt and concrete mixtures; and/or concrete, stone, and structural clay products.

The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages.

The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of Competition and Life Cycle. The Market Size section gives the size of the domestic market as well as the size of the export market. The Linkages section lists the industry's major supplier and major customer industries. The Demand Determinants section lists the key factors which are likely to cause demand to rise or fall. The Domestic and International Markets section defines the market for the products and services of the industry. This section provides the size of the domestic market and the proportion accounted for by imports and exports and trends in the levels of imports and exports. The Basis of Competition section outlines the key types of competition between firms within the industry as well as highlighting competition from substitute products in alternative industries. The Life Cycle section provides an analysis of which stage of development the industry is at.

The Segmentation chapter covers the following: Products and Service Segmentation, Major Market Segments, Industry Concentration and Geographic Spread. The Products and Service Segmentation section details the key products and/or services provided by this industry, highlighting the most important where possible to demonstrate which have a more significant influence over industry results as a whole. The Major Market Segments section details the key client industries and/or groups as well as giving an indication as to which of these are the most important to the industry. The Industry Concentration section provides an indicator of how much industry revenue is accounted for by the top four players. The Geographic Spread section provides a guide to the regional share of industry revenue/gross product.

The Industry Conditions chapter covers the following: Barriers to Entry, Taxation, Industry Assistance, Regulation and Deregulation, Cost Structure, Capital and Labor Intensity, Technology and Systems, Industry Volatility and Globalization. The Barriers to Entry section outlines factors that can prevent a new company from entering this industry and also gives an indication of the extent to which this occurs. The Taxation section details all kinds of taxation that are specific or are particularly important to this industry, including taxation concessions. The Industry Assistance section refers to any government and/or other measures designed to improve the performance of this industry. The Regulation and Deregulation section details any applicable regulation and/or deregulation to this industry. The Cost Structure section details the average costs for a company operating in this industry as a percentage of total revenue. The Capital and Labor Intensity section provides a guide to the amount of capital used in production/providing a service compared to the amount of labor in the total mix of inputs. The Technology and Systems section acknowledges the latest technology and/or systems available to this industry within the country. Technology refers to machinery and equipment and systems refers to methods of production that enable better and more efficient production. The Industry Volatility section refers to the year on year fluctuations which occur in industry output. The Globalization section gives an indication of the extent to which the industry is global based on factors such as the level of foreign ownership, the proportion of demand accounted for by foreign operators and the volume of production conducted in other countries.

The Performance chapter provides an analysis of both the industry's Current Performance and Historical Performance. The Current Performance section provides the key analysis for the industry over the past five years with key performance indicators discussed. The Historical Performance section details previously important events in the development of the industry.

The Key Competitors chapter lists the major players in the industry as well as an analysis of each major player's activities in the industry. Market share information is included where possible.

The Key Factors chapter covers the industry's Key Sensitivities and Key Success Factors. The Key Sensitivities section outlines the key factors that are outside the control of an operator in the industry, but are likely to have significant impact on a business. The Key Success Factors section details the factors within the control of an industry operator and which should be followed in order to be successful in the industry. Often this will include behavior that will help to minimize the effects of the Key Sensitivities.

The Outlook chapter is a key analysis section of the report and outlines expectations for the key industry indicators over the next five year period, including forecasts.

Industry Definition
Activities (Products and Services)
Similar Industries
Other Related Industries

Key Statistics
Current Prices
Constant Prices
Real Growth
Ratio Table

Market Characteristics
Market Size
Linkages
Demand Determinants
Domestic and International Markets
Basis of Competition
Life Cycle

Segmentation
Products and Service Segmentation
Major Market Segments
Industry Concentration
Geographic Spread

Industry Conditions
Barriers to Entry
Taxation
Industry Assistance
Regulation and Deregulation
Cost Structure
Capital and Labor Intensity
Technology and Systems
Industry Volatility
Globalization

Performance
Current Performance
Historical Performance

Key Competitors
Major Players
Player Performance
Lafarge North America
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Eagle Materials Inc.
Other Players

Key Factors
Key Sensitivities
Key Success Factors

Outlook

List of tables
Table: Current Prices, 2001 to 2005 ($Mill, Units)
Table: Current Prices, 2001 to 2005 ($Mill, Units)
Table: Constant Prices, 2001 to 2005 ($Mill, Units)
Table: Constant Prices, 2001 to 2005 ($Mill, Units)
Table: Real Growth, 2001 to 2005 ($Mill, Units)
Table: Real Growth, 2001 to 2005 ($Mill, Units)
Table: Ratio Table, 2001 to 2005 ($Mill, Units)
Table: Ratio Table, 2001 to 2005 ($Mill, Units)
Table: International Trade Patterns by Products, Cement
Table: International Trade Patterns by Products, Stone (Crushed)
Table: International Trade Patterns by Products, Lime
Table: International Trade Patterns by Products, Cement
Table: International Trade Patterns by Products, Stone (Crushed)
Table: International Trade Patterns by Products, Lime
Table: Product and Service Segmentation (%)
Table: Product and Service Segmentation (%)
Table: Major Market Segments (%)
Table: Major Market Segments (%)
Table: Number of Establishments
Table: Number of Establishments
Table: Construction Sand and Gravel Sold in the US by Geographic Division, 2003
Table: Construction Sand and Gravel Sold in the US by Geographic Division, 2003
Table: Taxation
Table: Taxation
Table: Cost Structure (%)
Table: Cost Structure (%)
Table: Change in Key Industry Drivers: 2002 to 2006
Table: US Aggregate Materials Consumption (millions of tonnes)
Table: Determinants of Revenue Growth, 2004
Table: Change in Key Industry Drivers: 2002 to 2006
Table: US Aggregate Materials Consumption (millions of tonnes)
Table: Determinants of Revenue Growth, 2004
Table: Changes in the Value of Production Over the Century
Table: Changes in the Value of Production Over the Century
Table: Revenue Growth
Table: Revenue Growth
Table: Gross Product Growth
Table: Gross Product Growth
Table: Market Share (%)
Table: Market Share (%)
Table: LaFarge North America's Construction Materials Segment Financials: 2000 to 2005
Table: LaFarge North America's Cement and Cement Products Segment Financials: 2000 to 2005
Table: Martin Marietta Materials Inc. Financials, 1999-2005
Table: Eagle Materials Inc.'s Cement Segment Revenues: 1999 to 2005
Table: Eagle Materials Inc.'s Concrete and Aggregate Segment Revenues: 1999 to 2005
Table: LaFarge North America's Construction Materials Segment Financials: 2000 to 2005
Table: LaFarge North America's Cement and Cement Products Segment Financials: 2000 to 2005
Table: Martin Marietta Materials Inc. Financials, 1999-2005
Table: Eagle Materials Inc.'s Cement Segment Revenues: 1999 to 2005
Table: Eagle Materials Inc.'s Concrete and Aggregate Segment Revenues: 1999 to 2005
Table: Hanson PLC's Financial Results: 1997 to 2003
Table: Florida Rock Industries Inc.'s Financial Results: 1997 to 2004
Table: Texas Industries Inc.'s Financial Results: 1998 to 2004
Table: Texas Industries Inc.'s Products as Percentage of Total Sales : 2003 and 2004
Table: CRH PLC's Financial Results: 1997 to 2004
Table: CRH PLC's Operations by Products : 2003
Table: Hanson PLC's Financial Results: 1997 to 2003
Table: Florida Rock Industries Inc.'s Financial Results: 1997 to 2004
Table: Texas Industries Inc.'s Financial Results: 1998 to 2004
Table: Texas Industries Inc.'s Products as Percentage of Total Sales : 2003 and 2004
Table: CRH PLC's Financial Results: 1997 to 2004
Table: CRH PLC's Operations by Products : 2003
Table: Forecast Percentage Change in Highway and Street Construction Activity: 2007-2011
Table: Major Demand Determinants for the Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Wholesalers, 2007-2011
Table: Forecast Percentage Change in Highway and Street Construction Activity: 2007-2011
Table: Major Demand Determinants for the Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Wholesalers, 2007-2011
Table: Revenue Growth Forecasts ($Million, Growth%)
Table: Revenue Growth Forecasts ($Million, Growth%)