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What is the Databook?
 Construction Aggregates Databook * Construction Market Research
What is the Databook?The Construction Aggregates Databook is a database consolidating 30 years of U.S. government data pertinent to the aggregate industry. The information is provided in a 333 page publication and on an accompanying CD-ROM. The Databook has more than 315 tables; each data table is provided as an Excel 4.0 spreadsheet file. In most of the tables, the horizontal axis is the individual years from 1970 through 1999; the 50 states plus the District of Columbia are on the vertical axis. There are more than 80 tables of this type. A series of 50 tables consolidates the information for each state. In the state tables, the vertical axis is all the items of Databook information for that state. That is, for each state, 30 years of key aggregate and related data are summarized on one page (and therefore one spreadsheet file), by year. New data is added to the Databook's database as it is released by government agencies; revisions are also incorporated as they occur. The Construction Aggregates Databook is printed three times each year. Quarterly data from the U.S. Geological Survey is posted on Construction Market Research's web site. Top of Page * Construction Aggregates Databook * Construction Market Research
Who uses this Databook?Aggregate producers, equipment manufacturers and other industry suppliers, industry consultants, lawyers, bankers and financial analysts have all found the Databook to be very useful. Users include Hanson Building Materials America, Lafarge, Pennsy Supply, Redland Stone, U.S. Aggregates, Granite Construction, Shirley Contracting, allmineral Llc, FMI, Coopers & Lybrand, McKinsey & Co., and Koch Ventures. Top of Page * Construction Aggregates Databook * Construction Market Research
How would I use the Databook?The Databook is an excellent ready reference for strategic planning, providing data needed to help evaluate past performance, visualize market trends, identify growth opportunities, construct forecasting models, estimate market shares, and plan sales quotas. The spreadsheet files on the Construction Aggregate Datadisk are in Microsoft Excel 4.0 format and can be loaded directly into:
The user can then organize, format, and print selected data or easily construct a business model or customized database for their particular needs. The integration of company-proprietary data with statistics in this report can provide valuable information for strategic planning. Each table provides an opportunity for analysis of company performance relative to state norms and national trends. Top of Page * Construction Aggregates Databook * Construction Market Research
What construction aggregates data is in the Databook?The Databook includes government annual reports from 1970 through 1999, by year, of the quantity and value of crushed stone and construction sand & gravel sold or used by producers in each state. Separate tables report the quantity in both short and metric tons. Quarterly data from 1990 through 1999 is also included. Tables of total aggregate, per capita consumption, and average values per ton have been calculated. In addition to the tables, there are 3-D graphics and several thematic maps of the U.S. The Databook also has a series of tables that consolidate historical information such as: the number and size of plant operations; transportation; end-uses of aggregate; crushed stone production by type of stone; U.S. totals of the quantity and value of exports and imports, and U.S. leading aggregate producers. Top of Page * Construction Aggregates Databook * Construction Market Research
What other data is in the Databook?The Databook includes time-series of economic, demographic, and industry-related data. Each table reports annual total values by state from 1970 through 1999. Economic / Demographic data includes:
Industry-related data includes:
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Is there data at the county, local, or MSA level?All data is at the state level. However, for each state, there is a page listing key contacts for information within that state. These lists of key contacts---- include the address and telephone number of the state geologist, state data center, state economic development office, DOT materials division, and one or more of the state's major trade associations. Top of Page * Construction Aggregates Databook * Construction Market Research
What is the price for the Construction Aggregates Databook?The price is $2,000. Additional copies for the same company are $1,000. Repeat customers receive a 50% discount. Foreign orders are subject to duty and/or tariff charges to be paid by the customer. Telephone and Fax orders accepted with MasterCard, Visa, or American Express. Domestic shipments of the Databook will be sent 2-day Federal Express at no extra charge. Foreign orders will be shipped first class surface mail unless express shipment is requested by providing Express Mail Account Number. Top of Page * Construction Aggregates Databook * Construction Market Research
May I buy portions of the Databook?Yes. The "Basic Edition" contains 34 key tables from the Databook, both in print and on diskette. The Basic Edition is available in either Short Tons or Metric Tons. The price is $500. Click here to compare the contents of the Full Edition to the Basic Editions State data may be purchased for $150 per state. This includes the state data page, state Key Contacts page, quarterly production data from 1990 through 1999, and population projections for the requested state. The U.S. data summary page and price index pages are also incowted. Spreadsheet files of these tables are included. The purchase price of the Basic Edition or state data will be applied towards purchase of the the same edition of the complete Databook. Top of Page * Construction Aggregates Databook * Construction Market Research
How do I order the Databook, Basic Edition, or State Pages?There are four ways to order the Construction Aggregates Databook, Basic Edition, or State Pages:
Telephone, fax, and download orders require MasterCard, Visa, or American Express. Mail order checks should be made payable to Construction Market Research. Top of Page * Construction Aggregates Databook * Construction Market Research
What guarantees are there?Within the first 90 days after purchase, Construction Market Research will replace missing or illegible Databook pages and/or unreadable CD-ROMs or diskettes free-of-charge.
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What is the return policy?All sales are final, with no returns. The Databook and Datadisks are not shipped for evaluation. If you have additional questions, please call 800-397-3240.
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Tell me about Construction Market ResearchFounded in 1991, Construction Market Research specializes in the analysis of construction aggregates markets, principally for acquisitions, divestitures, quarry valuations, and capital expansion opportunity analysis. Private client studies have been conducted throughout the United States. The President, Jane Snyder, has more than 20 years of experience in construction aggregates market research.
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