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Landscape
Services Market in the U.S.
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Landscape Services Market in the U.S. documents and analyzes both
residential and nonresidential landscape architecture and installation
services. It examines consumer demographics, market size, and firms'
promotional strategies.
While landscape studies are often dominated by a focus on maintenance
services, including fertilizing, lawn care, pest control, etc., this
report concentrates on professional design services and the
installation/construction of those designs. Increased awareness in both
the public and private sectors of environmental issues are a major
driver of landscape installations, making landscapin g a source of
aesthetic, ecological, and financial improvements.
The report provides five-year forecasts of market size for landscape
architects and other landscape services (except maintenance). Statistics
are provided for number of establishments and industry revenue.
Report Methodology
The information in Landscape Services Market in the U.S. is based
on secondary research including articles appearing in trade, marketing,
general business, and regional publications; data from government
commerce, census, and regulatory agencies; reviews of company
literature; association reports and data; and more. The analysis of
consumer demographics and product usage rates primarily derives from the
Simmons Market Research Bureau (New York, New York) Spring 2008 consumer
survey.
Statistics on market size and certain company revenues are based on an
evaluation of available informat ion on market sales and trends, with
exclusive SBI determinations of both current and projected data.
What You'll Get in this Report
Landscape Services Market in the U.S. makes well-considered
predictions and recommendations regarding the future of this market, and
identifies ways firms can capitalize on current trends and be at the
forefront of new ones.
Extensive data have been compiled and analyzed by SBI and are presented
in easy-to-read and practical tables and figures.
How You Will Benefit from this Report
This report includes a comprehensive view of landscaping design and
installation services, providing information and insight to anyone
directly or indirectly
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and information on industry associations indicate the range of potential
services and involvement. T his report examines the important trends and
factors for growth that will affect the landscaping design and
installation industry through 2013.
This report will help:
Landscaping and related firms recognize that the current environment is
a potential springboard for professionals to grow and profit from their
unique expertise.
Marketing managers identify market opportunities and develop targeted
promotion plans for both residential and nonresidential customers.
Research and development professionals stay on top of competitor
initiatives and explore demand for landscaping services.
Business development executives understand the dynamics of the market
and identify possible partnerships.
Information and research center librarians provide market researchers,
brand and product managers and other colleagues with the vital
information they need to do their jobs more effectively .
Chapter 1: Executive Summary
Scope of This Report
Methodology
Classifications and Definitions
Government Classifications
Industry Classifications of Landscaping Establishments
Landscaping Industry Practitioner Hierarchy
Landscape Architects - Scope of Work
Landscape Architects - Training and Certification
Landscape Designers - Scope of Work
Landscape Designers - Training and Certification
Landscape Contractors - Scope of Work
Landscape Contractors - Training and Certification
Landscape Maintenance - Scope of Work
Market Size
Table 1-1: U.S. Market for Landscaping Design and Installation Services
2004-2008 (establishments in units; revenues in thousands of dollars)
International Aspects
Factors Contributing to Growth
Near-term Outlook
Five-Year Outlook
Table 1-2: Forecast of U.S. Market for Landscaping Design and
Installation Services, 2009-2013 (establishments in units; revenues in
thousands of dollars)
Factors That Affect the Landscaping Industry
Major Trends in the Landscaping Industry
Features of Outdoor Design
Environmental/Green Issues
Xeriscaping - Natural Landscaping
Green Means Green
Outlook
Competitive Landscape
Marketing & Distribution
Building Business Through the Industry
Associations are the Backbone of Landscaping
Partnerships with Allied Professionals
Figure 1-1: Landscape Architects' Sources of Business 2002 (percent)
Partnerships with Associated Enterprises
Partnerships with Government Agencies
Exhibits and Demonstrations to Entertain and Educate
Television Has a Channel for Everything
Magazines
Books
Consumers' Purchase Decisions
Seasonality
Range of End Users
Residential vs. Non-Residential End Users
Figure 1-2: Landscape Architects' Revenues by Market Segment, 2002
(percent)
The Residential Market
Figure 1-3: Role of Landscaping in Choice of Residence, 2006 (thousand
units)
Table 1-3: U.S. Adults Who "Bought" an Outdoor Deck, Porch or Patio or
Lawn/Porch/Patio Furniture in the Past 12 Months, 2006-2008 (percent of
adults)
Money Matters
Figure 1-4: Luxury Amenities in Affluent Households (percent)
Home Values are Important
Figure 1-5: Index of U.S. Adults Who Bought an Outdoor Deck or
Porch/Patio or Lawn/Porch/Patio Furniture in Past 12 Months (by value of
residence)
Landscaping For All Ages
The House is Home
Figure 1-6: Priority Remodeling Projects for U.S. Homeowners, 2005
(percent)
Regionality
Chapter 2: The Market
< br>Scope of This Report
Methodology
History of Landscaping
Modern Landscaping
Landscaping Before the Industrial Revolution
Classifications and Definitions
Government Classifications
Industry Classifications of Landscaping Establishments
Landscaping Industry Practitioner Hierarchy
Landscape Architects - Scope of Work
Landscape Architects - Training and Certification
Figure 2-1: Membership in American Society of Landscape Architects,
2004-2007
Figure 2-2: Billable Hours of Landscape Architects Compared to Previous
Quarter Quarterly, Q3 2007-Q3 2008 (percent of firms responding)
Figure 2-3: New Inquiries for Landscape Architects Compared to Previous
Quarter Quarterly, Q3 2007-Q3 2008 (percent of firms responding)
Figure 2-4: Next Quarter Hiring Plans by Landscape Architecture Firms
Quarterly, Q3 2007-Q3 2008 (percent of firms responding)
Landscape Arc hitects - Compensation
Table 2-1: Employment and Annual Earnings of Landscape Architects,
2004-2008 (in dollars, except employment, which are actual figures)
Landscape Architects - Clientele
Landscape Designers - Scope of Work
Landscape Designers - Training and Certification
Landscape Designers - Compensation
Landscape Designers - Clientele
Landscape Contractors - Scope of Work
Landscape Contractors - Training and Certification
Landscape Contractors - Compensation
Landscape Contractors - Clientele
Landscape Maintenance - Scope of Work
Market Size
Table 2-2: U.S. Market for Landscaping Design and Installation Services,
2004-2008 (establishments in units; revenues in thousands of dollars)
Figure 2-5: U.S. Landscaping Architect and Landscaping Services
Establishments, 2004-2008 (thousand units)
Figure 2-6: U.S. Landscaping Architect and Landscaping Services
Revenues, 2004-2008 (in billions of dollars)
International Aspects
Figure 2-7: U.S. Imports and Exports of Architectural, Engineering, and
Other
Technical Services, 2004-2008 (in billions of dollars)
Market Forecast
Factors Contributing to Growth
Near-term Outlook
Five-Year
Outlook
Table 2-3: Forecast of U.S. Market for Landscaping Design and
Installation Services, 2009-2013 (establishments in units; revenues in
thousa nds of dollars)
Chapter 3: Trends and Dynamics
Factors That Affect the Landscaping Industry
The Economy Drives Everything
Income/Disposable Income
Figure 3-1: U.S. Personal Income and Personal Disposable Income,
2004-3rd Quarter 2008 (in billions of dollars)
Figure 3-2: Percent Increase in Personal Income and Personal Disposable
Income, 2004-3rd Quarter 2008
Consumer/Small Business Confidence
Figure 3-3: U.S. Consumer Sentiment Index, June 2003-October 2008
Figure 3-4: U.S. Small Business Optimism Index, June 2003-October 2008
Housing Markets
Figure 3-5: U.S. Housing Starts and Completions, 2003-September 2008 (in
thousands of units)
Figure 3-6: U.S. New and Existing Single Family Home Sales,
2004-September 2008 (in thousands of units)
Figure 3-7: U.S. Median and Average Square Feet of Floor Area in
Detached New One-Family Houses, 2003-2007 (in thousands of units)
Figure 3-8: U.S. Median and Average Sales Prices of New Single Family
Homes, 2004-September 2008 (in thousands of dollars)
Figure 3-9: U.S. Median and Average Sales Prices of Existing Single
Family Homes, 2004-September 2008 (in thousands of dollars)
Non-Residential Real Estate and Construction
Figure 3-10: U.S. Public and Private Construction, 2003-September 2008
(in billions of dollars)
Table 3-1: U.S. Construction by Sector, 2003-2008 (in millions of
dollars)
The Labor Market
Utility Costs
Industry Regulations Are Wide-Ranging from Restrictive to Opportune
Licensing
Business Issues
Water/Watering
Pesticides/Chemicals/Fertilizers
Zoning/Building Codes
Landscape design
Competition
Demand for Services Increasing
Figure 3-11: Billable Hours of Landscape Architects 2nd Quarter 2008 vs.
2nd Quarter 2007 (percentage of firms reporting)
Figure 3-12: Landscape Architect Firms' Hiring Plans for the 3rd Quarter
2nd Quarter 2008 (percentage of firms reporting)
Figure 3-13: Landscape Architect Firms Reporting New Inquiries, 2nd
Quarter 2008 (percentage of firms)
Building the Business
Table 3-2: Characteristics of Landscaping Companies Offered for Sale
Technology as a Differentiator
Major Trends In the Landscaping Industry
Expansion into the Outdoor Room
Features of Outdoor Design
Building on Water
Figure 3-14: Client Demand for Water Features 2nd Quarter 2008 (percent
of firms reporting clients with interest)
Fire - A Basic Element
Lighting the Way
Landscaping for Security
Environmental/Green Issues
Water Conservation
Figure 3-15: Client Interest in Water-Saving/Energy Efficient Design
Elements, 2nd Quarter 2008 (percentage of firms reporting clients with
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