Building Finishing Contractors in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: July 2024
NAICS 23839Revenue
$16.6bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
106k
Businesses
50,591
Wages
$X.Xbn
Building Finishing Contractors in the US industry analysis
Residential and nonresidential building markets determine the performance of building finishing contractors. Growth in residential building construction activity was a boon to building finishing contractors for new and existing structures amid the outbreak of COVID-19. Growth in the residential market offset some declines in the nonresidential building construction market, but building finishing contractors still faced overall contractions. As other building markets began recovering, there was a slowdown in residential construction because of interest rate hikes, offsetting a full recovery. Overall, industry-wide revenue has been falling at a CAGR of 2.7% to total an estimated $16.6 billion in 2024, including an estimated jump of 0.6% in 2024.
Trends and Insights
- Contractors face a split market. Low interest rates led to robust growth in the residential market. However, when these rates rose, contractors endured losses, but an uptick in nonresidential construction offset some declines.
- Housing starts and private spending on home improvements surged because of low interest rates. However, as rates increased, the residential construction market contracted.
- California's major construction markets draw building finishing contractors. The state's robust commercial and industrial sectors act as a magnet, making proximity to these markets crucial for businesses.
- The crux of competition among building finishing contractors rests on reputation. When reputations match, price-based competition takes hold, making cost a pivotal factor in a company's appeal.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 2.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $16.6bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Interest rate levels have greatly impacted the residential market
- Building finishing contractors enjoyed growth spurred by the pandemic-induced low interest rate environment in 2020 and 2021. Housing starts spiking in those years, boosting consumers' attraction to building finishing contractors for services like bathtub refinishing and drapery fixture installation.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Interest rate cuts and upticks in disposable incomes will fuel residential market growth
- A boost in residential construction is on the horizon, fueled by interest rate cuts. These cuts will stimulate a rebound in housing initiatives and be a primary growth catalyst for building finishing contractors.
Biggest companies in the Building Finishing Contractors in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CentiMark Corporation | 426.0 | 29.0 | 6.8 | |
GCP Applied Technologies Inc. | 137.0 | 9.3 | 6.8 | |
Valcourt Building Services LLC | 32.6 | 2.2 | 6.8 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Specialty sheet metal services, Waterproofing and weather stripping services and Other. Specialty sheet metal services is the largest segment of the Building Finishing Contractors in the US.
Trends and Insights
Demand for specialty sheet metal services has risen modestly
- This segment comprises work involving sheet metal, including services like fabricating metal cabinets and countertops. This segment has inched up as a share of revenue.
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Competitors
- Drywall & Insulation Installers in the US
Complementors
- Painters in the US
- Tile Installers in the US
- Carpenters in the US
International industries
- Commercial Building Construction in Canada
- Commercial Building Construction in the UK
- Building Construction in China
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Operators in this industry are primarily engaged in building finishing trade work. This excludes drywall, plaster and insulation work; painting and wall covering work; flooring work; tile and terrazzo work; and finish carpentry work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance and repairs.
What's included in this industry?
Building fixture and fitting (except mechanical equipment) installationWaterproofing and weather stripping installationTrade show exhibit installation and dismantlingCountertop and cabinet, metal (except residential-type) installationCompanies
CentiMark CorporationGCP Applied Technologies Inc.Valcourt Building Services LLCPurchase this report to view all 9 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGWATERPROOFINGIndustry Code
NAICS 23839 - Building Finishing Contractors in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Contractors face a split market. Low interest rates led to robust growth in the residential market. However, when these rates rose, contractors endured losses, but an uptick ...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Housing starts and private spending on home improvements surged because of low interest rates. However, as rates increased, the residential construction market contracted.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
California's major construction markets draw building finishing contractors. The state's robust commercial and industrial sectors act as a magnet, making proximity to these m...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The crux of competition among building finishing contractors rests on reputation. When reputations match, price-based competition takes hold, making cost a pivotal factor in ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
CentiMark Corporation has amassed a notable market share. The company's reputable profile and strategic US expansion have enabled it to gain a solid market share.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of CentiMark Corporation's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of GCP Applied Technologies Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Valcourt Building Services LLC's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 6 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for CentiMark Corporation, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for GCP Applied Technologies Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Valcourt Building Services LLC, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 6 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
OSHA outlines regulations for building finishing contractors. The EPA implements more encompassing rules for them. This dual directive ensures tighter control over constructi...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Supply chain woes and competitive pricing have squeezed profit. Rising construction material costs are straining earnings and reduced construction spending triggers harsher p...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Building Finishing Contractors in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Building Finishing Contractors in the US industry in United States is $16.6bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Building Finishing Contractors in the US industry in 2024?
There are 50,591 businesses in the Building Finishing Contractors in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Building Finishing Contractors in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Building Finishing Contractors in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 2.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Building Finishing Contractors in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Building Finishing Contractors in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Building Finishing Contractors in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Building Finishing Contractors market in United States are CentiMark Corporation, GCP Applied Technologies Inc. and Valcourt Building Services LLC
What does the Building Finishing Contractors in the US in United States include?
Building fixture and fitting (except mechanical equipment) installation and Waterproofing and weather stripping installation are part of the Building Finishing Contractors in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Building Finishing Contractors in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is CentiMark Corporation.
How competitive is the Building Finishing Contractors in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Building Finishing Contractors in the US industry in United States.
