HARDSCAPES & DESIGN
FROM START TO FINISH
How expanding services can help design-build companies improve their bottom line.
Services that make landscapers more efficient can help them make their clients’ backyards come alive.
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good time to explore how expanding services could impact your business.
Consider Becoming a Full Design-Build Firm
The benefits of design-build projects are centered around a collaborative, unified team environment. Implementing an efficient workflow, decreasing potential risk and animosity and funneling all
problems/solutions through one source eliminates pain points for designers, contractors and clients across the board. Transitioning into this cohesive work environment takes patience along with dedicated training and investment in new tools, resources and staff. While this may seem taxing, the success that comes with implementing this strategy can be well worth the
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s the outdoor living industry continues to see record growth, in conjunction with record labor shortages and supply chain challenges, it’s essential to take a step back and evaluate what efficiencies may be lacking and where there is room for opportunity in your business. One popular trend the industry is experiencing is the shift from individualized work to larger cohesive projects as firms expand their services to provide end-to-end solutions for their clients. Those thinking strategically have taken advantage of this growing market and capitalized where they could. We’ve seen this with expanding to maintenance work like landscaping or lawn care services or developing new skills such as specialized pool or fence installation. Homeowners have continued requesting larger, higher budget projects encompassing all components of the backyard. To stay ahead of the industry, it’s critical to consider your limitations and where it could make sense to expand your offerings so you can boost profits and further build your expertise. For example, homeowners are more inclined to hire a contractor who can design and execute both their outdoor kitchen and pool projects for simplicity and efficiency rather than hiring separate contractors. Similarly, homeowners see the benefit in hiring a contractor with the technology to complete their project in half the time —even if they have to pay a premium. With concerns of a soft economy and high demand, now is an especially
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