Water & Sewer Pipeline Construction in the US

Stalled in the Pipeline

Geographically dependent as per the settlement pattern and the availability of natural gas and oil, this declining industry is heavily reliant on the long term trend of a relatively slow growth in population, short term budgetary influences and one-off impacts such as natural disasters. International trade is in the pipeline and the heavily regulated competition is based on size and reputation. The construction of new infrastructure looks set to stall but stay afloat on demand where the maintenance of existing pipelines will set the trend.

This industry comprises: (1) establishments primarily responsible for the entire construction (i.e. new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or repairs) of water mains, sewers, drains, gas mains, natural gas pumping stations, and gas and oil pipelines; (2) establishments identified as water, sewer, and pipeline construction management firms; and (3) establishments identified as special trade contractors engaged in activities primarily related to water, sewer, and pipeline construction. Establishments in this industry may subcontract some or all of the actual construction work. Kinds of establishments include water, sewer, and pipeline general contractors, design builders, engineer-constructors, and joint-venture contractors. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.