Landscape Design and Planning Services
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and
its performance. Report sections include:
Sample industry report is available free online.
American Society of Landscape Architects
Information resources available from this organization include:
Career Discovery
http://asla.org/CareerDiscovery.aspx
Career section provides an overview of the landscape architecture profession and includes information
on career opportunities and educational requirements. All information is available free online.
Business Quarterly Survey
http://www.asla.org/NewsArchiveListing.aspx
Quarterly business survey summarizes current trends for key indicators such as billable hours,
business inquiries, and hiring expectations. Survey results are summarized in quarterly news releases
and can be viewed free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Landscape Architects
http://www.bls.gov/landscape-architects.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Landscape Design
http://www.marketresearch.com Search for "landscape design"
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Landscape Architects
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "541320"
Industry statistics for landscape designers and architects include industry sales and sales trends,
market size and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing
and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics
on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free
online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor,
and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends
and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview,
Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Landscape Architects
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "541320"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for landscape designers
and architects. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor,
and business start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can
be viewed free online.
American Society of Landscape Architects
National Salary and Business Indicators Surveys
http://asla.org/SalarySurvey.aspx?id=1068
Business indicators survey includes information on market sectors, client and project types, billing
rates, cost and expense ratios, and profit margins. Summary results from prior surveys can be viewed
free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
American Society of Landscape Architects
Information resources available from this organization include:
Annual Graduating Student Survey
http://asla.org/CareerDiscovery.aspx
Annual salary survey includes information on starting salaries and fringe benefits
for students graduating with undergraduate and graduate
degrees in landscape architecture. Current and prior year surveys can be viewed free online.
National Salary and Business Indicators Surveys
http://asla.org/SalarySurvey.aspx?id=1068
Salary survey covers the private, public, and academic sectors of the landscape architecture profession
and includes information on annual salaries, incentive pay, and profit sharing and retirement
plan contributions. Survey results are searchable by market sector, annual firm revenues, total
number of employees, and geographic location. Summary results from prior surveys can be viewed
free online.
ZweigWhite
Salary Survey of Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture Firms
http://www.zweigwhite.com/m-2-benchmark-surveys.aspx
Salary survey provides compensation and benefits information for a wide range of architectural firm
employees—including professional, technical, management, and administrative personnel—as well as landscape
architects, interior designers, and engineers, with salary data broken out by firm type, staff size,
and geographic region. Table of contents listing job positions included in the survey can be viewed
free online.
American Nurseryman
Wage & Benefits Survey
http://www.amerinursery.com/default.aspx
Search for "wage & benefits survey"
Wage and benefits survey includes average salary, hourly wage, and benefits information for landscape
and plant nurseries, landscape designers and architects, landscaping personnel, and lawn and garden
center retailers on a national and regional basis. Selected excerpts from current and prior surveys
are available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Landscape Architects
http://www.bls.gov/landscape-architects.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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