Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2016-2031)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $110.5bn in 2026.
Trends and Insights
Demand has shifted toward infrastructure, industrial and data center projects, changing where contractors find growth
- Recent years have brought a clear shift in concrete demand toward infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics and data centers. Private investment has flowed into warehouses, advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure, while federal laws such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act have steered additional funding into transportation infrastructure, clean energy and semiconductor facilities. Traditional office and some retail construction remain comparatively subdued in many markets.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2026-2031)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Decarbonization and low carbon concrete requirements will move from niche to mainstream
- Over the next five years, owners and regulators are expected to tighten requirements around embodied carbon, environmental product declarations and low‑carbon mixes, supported by “Buy Clean” policies and public pledges that favor lower‑emission concrete on major projects.
Biggest companies in the Concrete Contractors in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2026 | Revenue
2026 | Profit
2026 | Profit Margin (%)
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There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Concrete Contractors in the US industry.
Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including New residential construction, New nonresidential construction and Additions, alterations and reconstruction. New residential construction is the largest segment of the Concrete Contractors in the US.
Trends and Insights
New nonresidential construction is quietly reshaping where cement contractors win and lose work
- New nonresidential construction covers new commercial and public buildings such as offices, hospitals, schools, factories, warehouses and data centers, with growth concentrated in infrastructure, logistics and industrial assets rather than legacy central business district office towers.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Operators in this industry are primarily engaged in pouring, building and finishing concrete foundations and structural elements, such as retaining walls and private driveways and walks. Industry operators also perform grout and shotcrete work. The labor performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance and repairs.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States include Concrete placement on new residential construction projects, Concrete placement on new nonresidential construction, Additions, alterations and reconstruction projects and Maintenance and repairs of existing projects .Companies
Companies covered in the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States include .Purchase this report to view all major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States include cast-in-place concrete, shotcrete and precast concrete.Industry Code
NAICS 23811 - Concrete 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
Revenue growth has outpaced a typical cycle as work shifted toward publicly backed infrastructure and industrial projects. This pattern reflects strong pipelines in transport...
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 (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Employees, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Businesses, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Profit, including historical (2016-2026)
- 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
Work is tilting toward infrastructure, industrial facilities and data centers rather than legacy commercial buildings. This shift favors contractors with capabilities in civi...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2026
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2026
- Major market segmentation in 2026
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
Contractor activity is concentrated in fast‑growing population corridors and regions attracting large industrial and logistics investments. Areas in the Southeast, West and k...
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 2026
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2026
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2026
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
Market structure is highly fragmented, with many similarly capable contractors competing for comparable scopes. This keeps rivalry intense, dampens pricing power and prevents...
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 2021-2026
- 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
There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Concrete Contractors in the US industry.
Analyst insights
Market power is highly fragmented, with work spread across local and regional contractors rather than a few dominant brands. Even large projects draw multiple bids, so scale ...
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Demand is closely tied to cycles in infrastructure, industrial development, housing and private nonresidential investment. Public funding programs, interest rates and corpora...
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 (2016-2031)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
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
Materials and direct labor account for the bulk of costs, leaving profit sensitive to swings in input prices and wage rates. Effective procurement, pricing discipline and cre...
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 2026
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2019-2024)
- Industry Tax Structure (2019-2024)
- Income Statement (2019-2024)
- Balance Sheet (2019-2024)
- Liquidity Ratios (2019-2024)
- Coverage Ratios (2019-2024)
- Leverage Ratios (2019-2024)
- Operating Ratios (2019-2024)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
- Employees per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Average Wage (2016-2031)
- Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
- Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
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 (2016-2031)
- IVA (2016-2031)
- Establishments (2016-2031)
- Enterprises (2016-2031)
- Employment (2016-2031)
- Exports (2016-2031)
- Imports (2016-2031)
- Wages (2016-2031)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States in 2026?
The market size of the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States is $110.5bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States in 2026?
There are 93,960 businesses in the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States?
The Concrete Contractors industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States?
The Concrete Contractors industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 4.3 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What does the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States include?
Concrete placement on new residential construction projects and Concrete placement on new nonresidential construction are part of the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States.
How competitive is the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Concrete Contractors industry in the United States.
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