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Bricklaying Services in Australia: Market Research Report

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Bricklaying Services Market Research Report | ANZSIC E3222 | Oct 2012

Brick by brick: Slow revenue growth stems from subdued demand from building markets

IBISWorld’s Bricklaying Services market research report offers insightful industry analysis and research into the market at the national level. IBISWorld’s in-depth industry market research is presented in a logical and consistent format. The industry report contains key industry statistics, market size, industry trends, and growth and profit forecasts for a 5-year outlook period.

Report Snapshot
Market Share of Companies
There are no companies with a dominant market share
Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$3bn
Annual Growth 08-13
-1.0%
Annual Growth 13-18
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Profit
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Employment
20,500
Businesses
12,950
Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

The craft of laying bricks with mortar has roots back to the masons of ancient civilisation, and today has developed into a specialised construction trade requiring physical strength and technical knowledge. Australians prefer homes built by bricks and mortar, possibly reflecting the relative scarcity of timber resources, the availability of clay deposits, and the thermal insulation benefits of bricks. However, over the long term the demand for bricklayers has been negatively affected by trends towards higher-density multi-unit apartments and the substitution of alternative materials for exterior wall cladding.

The industry currently generates revenue totalling $3.0 billion (up 2.7% on the previous year), with value added of about $2.0 billion, or approximately 0.1% of GDP... purchase to read more

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The industry has a low degree of concentration of ownership, with the four largest participants accounting for much less than 10% of annual industry revenue.

The industry is characterised by its many small-scale, geographically dispersed, independent contractors and about three-quarters of industry establishments are sole-proprietorships. Less than 1.0% of establishments employ more than 20 people (currently about 150 firms).

Bricklaying contractors are often unwilling to directly employ qualified tradespeople due to the on-costs of employment such as worker's compensation, superannuation and leave loading... purchase to read more

 


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What is the Bricklaying Services Industry?

Operators in this industry lay and repair clay and concrete bricks, blocks and pavers.

Industry Products
Clay brick laying and repair for residential dwellingsClay paver laying for residential dwellingsConcrete brick, paver and block laying for residential dwellingsClay brick and paver laying for non-residential purposesConcrete block laying for non-residential purposes
 
Industry Activities
BricklayingConcrete block layingBrickwork repairStonework Pre-cut stone layingBrick pointingTuck pointing on brick structuresParging


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