Qualified Remodeler helps independent remodeling firms to survive, become more professional and more profitable by providing must-have business information, namely best business practices, new product information and timely design ideas.
Issue link: https://qualifiedremodeler.epubxp.com/i/665737
Projects You Are Designing, Building and/or Specifying Top Trades Involved in Your Outdoor Projects Clients' Top Motivation for Outdoor Living Project Survey Respondents by Type of Firm Survey Respondents by Region n 2016 n 2015 "Please select the elements in outdoor living projects that you are designing, building and or specifying. (Select top three.) Kitchens and covered structures made big gains over 2015. SOURCE: QUALIFIED REMODELER , 2016 n 2016 n 2015 "Of the outdoor living projects you are involved with, which other trades and professions have been part of the job? (Select all that apply.)" SOURCE: QUALIFIED REMODELER , 2016 "What description best fits your remodeling company?" SOURCE: QUALIFIED REMODELER , 2016 "What region of the country do you operate?" SOURCE: QUALIFIED REMODELER , 2016 "Of your clients who embark on outdoor living projects, what is their motivation for doing so?" Making existing spaces more functional showed the most strength as a motivation, year-over-year. SOURCE: QUALIFIED REMODELER , 2016 76.1% 35.6% 8.3% 11.4% 14.4% 12.8% 12.8% 18.9% 4.8% 4.0% 2.4% 9.8% 79.7% 53.7% 52.8% 52.0% 30.1% 28.5% 7.3% 1.5% 4.5% 9.8% 48.6% 37.7% 29.7% 26.8% 28.3% 33.3% 21.0% 15.9% 15.2% 14.5% 10.9% 11.6% 7.2% 7.2% 32.6% 70.9% 29.6% 19.2% 52.0% 40.9% 33.9% 31.5% 31.5% 31.5% 28.3% 19.7% 17.3% 14.2% 14.2% 12.6% 9.4% 7.9% 51.2% Full-Service 43% Design-Build 19% Middle Atlantic 18% Midwest: West North Central 15% Midwest: East North Central 13% New England 10% East South Central 9% South Atlantic 8% West South Central 6% National 5% Mountain 3% Pacifc 14% Home Improvement Specialist 18% Kitchen & Bath Specialty 16% Insurance Restoration 3% Other 2% Deck Covered structures including gazebos and trellises Outdoor kitchen Hardscape patio BBQ area Fire pit Masonry stone veneer Accent lighting Outdoor living room Spot lighting Large multi-slide or bi-fold glass doors Sound system Fountains Television Pools Other To add entertaining space To make existing spaces more functional To create more living space To address changing lifestyle or family needs To upgrade existing outdoor features and fxtures Other To increase home value To correspond with a newly remodeled interior space or room addition Electrical Landscape contractor Plumber Landscape designer Architect Pool contractor Other Qualif iedRemodeler.com QR April 2016 | SPECIAL SECTION: OUTDOOR LIVING 49