New Aspire Software Data Shows Commercial Landscape Contractors Focus on Client Retention, Operational Efficiency, and Smarter Tech Investments
Aspire Software (NYSE:TTAN) released its 2026 Commercial Landscape Industry Report surveying over 1,000 commercial landscaping owners and executives, highlighting priorities as contractors face labor shortages, rising costs, and cash‑flow friction. Key findings:
- 79% of respondents aim to grow revenue in 2025 while largely keeping current service mixes.
- 59% derive most revenue from recurring maintenance.
- 70% plan wage increases in 2025, with 44% raising pay by at least 4%.
- Cash collections lag: 76% bill within four days but >60% receive payments at least one week late.
- Technology is fragmented: 62% use seven+ solutions; 31% plan investment in end‑to‑end platforms in 2025.
The report frames contractor responses as cost, retention, and integration strategies to improve resilience.
Aspire Software (NYSE:TTAN) ha pubblicato il suo Rapporto 2026 sul landscape commerciale dell'industria, esaminando oltre 1.000 proprietari ed executive di aziende di paesaggistica commerciale, evidenziando priorità mentre gli appaltatori affrontano carenze di manodopera, aumento dei costi e frizioni di flusso di cassa. Risultati chiave:
- 79% dei rispondenti intende aumentare i ricavi nel 2025 mantenendo in gran parte invariate le attuali gamme di servizi.
- 59% ricavano la maggior parte dei ricavi da manutenzione ricorrente.
- 70% prevedono aumenti salariali nel 2025, con 44% che aumentano lo stipendio di almeno 4%.
- Ritardi nelle riscossioni: 76% fatturano entro quattro giorni ma >60% ricevono pagamenti in ritardo di almeno una settimana.
- La tecnologia è frammentata: 62% utilizzano sette o più soluzioni; 31% prevedono investimenti in piattaforme end-to-end nel 2025.
Il rapporto inquadra le risposte degli appaltatori come strategie di costo, ritenzione e integrazione per migliorare la resilienza.
Aspire Software (NYSE:TTAN) lanzó su Informe de Panorama Comercial 2026, encuestando a más de 1,000 propietarios y directivos de paisajismo comercial, destacando prioridades a medida que los contratistas enfrentan escasez de mano de obra, aumento de costos y fricción de flujo de efectivo. Principales conclusiones:
- 79% de los encuestados apunta a hacer crecer los ingresos en 2025 manteniendo mayormente las mezclas de servicios actuales.
- 59% obtienen la mayor parte de los ingresos de mantenimiento recurrente.
- 70% planean aumentos de salario en 2025, con 44% aumentando el salario en al menos un 4%.
- Retrasos en cobros: 76% facturan dentro de cuatro días pero >60% reciben pagos con al menos una semana de retraso.
- La tecnología está fragmentada: 62% utilizan siete o más soluciones; 31% planean invertir en plataformas de extremo a extremo en 2025.
El informe enmarca las respuestas de los contratistas como estrategias de costo, retención e integración para mejorar la resiliencia.
Aspire Software (NYSE:TTAN)은 상업 조경 산업의 2026년 분석 보고서를 발표했고, 1,000명이 넘는 상업 조경 소유주 및 경영진을 대상으로 조사하여 하청업체가 노동력 부족, 비용 증가, 현금 흐름 마찰에 직면한 상황에서 우선순위를 조명합니다. 주요 발견:
- 79%의 응답자가 2025년에 매출을 성장시키려 하지만 현재 서비스 구성을 대체로 유지합니다.
- 59%가 유지보수에서 대부분의 매출을 창출합니다.
- 70%이 2025년에 임금 인상을 계획하며 44%는 최소 4% 이상 인상합니다.
- 현금 수금 지연: 76%는 4일 이내에 청구하지만 >60%는 최소 한 주 늦게 결제를 받습니다.
- 기술은 단편화되어 있습니다: 62%가 7개 이상 솔루션을 사용합니다; 31%는 2025년에 엔드투엔드 플랫폼에 투자할 계획입니다.
보고서는 계약자의 대응을 비용, 유지 및 통합 전략으로 프레이밍하여 회복력을 개선합니다.
Aspire Software (NYSE:TTAN) a publié son Rapport sur le paysage commercial 2026, sondant plus de 1 000 propriétaires et cadres du paysage paysager commercial, mettant en évidence les priorités lorsque les entrepreneurs font face à des pénuries de main-d'œuvre, à la hausse des coûts et à des frictions de trésorerie. Principales conclusions :
- 79% des répondants visent à augmenter leurs revenus en 2025 tout en conservant largement les mixes de services actuels.
- 59% tirent la majorité de leurs revenus des services de maintenance récurrents.
- 70% prévoient des augmentations salariales en 2025, avec 44% augmentant les salaires d'au moins 4%.
- Retards d'encaissement : 76% facturent en moins de quatre jours mais >60% reçoivent les paiements avec au moins une semaine de retard.
- La technologie est fragmentée : 62% utilisent sept solutions ou plus; 31% prévoient d'investir dans des plateformes de bout en bout en 2025.
Le rapport encadre les réponses des entrepreneurs comme des stratégies de coût, de rétention et d'intégration pour améliorer la résilience.
Aspire Software (NYSE:TTAN) veröffentlichte seinen Bericht 2026 über den kommerziellen Landschaftsmarkt, der über 1.000 Eigentümer und Führungskräfte im Bereich der gewerblichen Landschaftsgestaltung befragte und Prioritäten hervorhebt, während Auftragnehmer mit Fachkräftemangel, steigenden Kosten und Cashflow-Hemmnissen konfrontiert sind. Zentrale Erkenntnisse:
- 79% der Befragten wollen 2025 den Umsatz steigern und dabei die aktuelle Service-Mischung größtenteils beibehalten.
- 59% erzielen den größten Teil des Umsatzes aus wiederkehrender Wartung.
- 70% planen Lohnerhöhungen im Jahr 2025, wobei 44% das Gehalt um mindestens 4% erhöhen.
- Cash-Collections Verzögerungen: 76% stellen innerhalb von vier Tagen in Rechnung, aber >60% erhalten Zahlungen mit mindestens einer Woche Verspätung.
- Technologie ist fragmentiert: 62% verwenden sieben oder mehr Lösungen; 31% planen Investitionen in End-to-End-Plattformen im Jahr 2025.
Der Bericht rahmt die Antworten der Auftragnehmer als Kosten-, Bindungs- und Integrationsstrategien, um die Resilienz zu verbessern.
Aspire Software (NYSE:TTAN) أصدرت تقرير المشهد التجاري لعام 2026 من شركة Aspire Software، يستطلع آراء أكثر من 1,000 من مالكي ومديري التنفيذ في مجال المناظر الطبيعية التجارية، مسلطاً الضوء على الأولويات مع مواجهة المقاولين لنقص العمالة، وارتفاع التكاليف، وممانعات التدفق النقدي. النتائج الرئيسية:
- 79% من المستجيبين يهدفون إلى زيادة الإيرادات في 2025 مع الاحتفاظ إلى حد كبير بمزيج الخدمات الحالي.
- 59% يحصلون على معظم الإيرادات من الصيانة المتكررة.
- 70% يخططون لزيادات الأجور في 2025، مع 44% يرفعون الأجور بنسبة لا تقل عن 4%.
- التجميع النقدي متأخر: 76% يقدِّمون فواتير في غضون أربعة أيام لكن >60% يتلقون المدفوعات على الأقل في أسبوع واحد لاحقاً.
- التكنولوجيا متجزئة: 62% يستخدمون سبعة حلول أو أكثر؛ 31% يخططون للاستثمار في منصات من الطرف إلى الطرف في 2025.
الإطار يضع استجابات المقاولين كاستراتيجيات التكلفة والاحتفاظ والاندماج لتحسين المرونة.
Aspire Software (NYSE:TTAN) 发布了其2026年商业景观行业报告，对超过1000名商业园林绿化业主和高管进行了调查，强调承包商在劳动力短缺、成本上升和现金流摩擦中的优先事项。主要发现：
- 79%的受访者计划在2025年实现收入增长，同时在很大程度上保持现有服务组合。
- 59%的收入主要来自经常性维护。
- 70%计划在2025年提高薪酬，其中44%至少提高4%。
- 现金回收滞后：76%在四天内开票，但>60%在至少一周后才收到付款。
- 技术呈碎片化：62%使用七种以上解决方案；31%计划在2025年投资端到端平台。
报告将承包商的回应框定为降低成本、留存和整合策略以提升韧性。
- 59% of contractors earn majority revenue from recurring maintenance
- 79% of respondents aim to grow revenue in 2025
- 31% plan to invest in end-to-end business platforms in 2025
- 76% bill within four days of job completion
- 70% plan to raise wages in 2025; 44% by at least 4%
- Over 60% typically receive payments at least one week late
- 7% report payment delays of two to three months
- 62% use seven or more software solutions, indicating fragmentation
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspire Software, a ServiceTitan company and leading software provider for field service businesses, released its 2026 Commercial Landscape Industry Report, highlighting current market conditions, emerging trends, and contractor priorities shaping the year ahead. The report surveyed over 1,000 commercial landscaping business owners and executives, and the study highlights how contractors are navigating ongoing labor shortages, economic pressures, and rising costs by doubling down on customer retention, tightening operations, and adopting integrated technology solutions.
“Despite industry-wide challenges, contractors are demonstrating resilience by focusing on what they can control, retaining clients, streamlining processes, and investing in scalable tech,” said Jon Gohl, director of customer experience at Aspire. “When companies reduce platform fragmentation and make smarter operational decisions, they position themselves to thrive.”
Contractors Are Focused on Growth and Retention
The report found that while
Word-of-mouth and repeat business remain critical;
Labor Shortages and Pay Disparities Prompt Wage Increases
Labor remains a top concern, with
“Hiring challenges aren’t just about headcount, they’re about finding quality talent,” said Eli Zevin, General Manager of Landscaping at Aspire. “Many contractors I speak with are raising wages not only to stay competitive in a tight labor market, but because they genuinely believe it’s the right thing to do as costs rise for their teams in everyday life.”
Contractors Battle Delays in Cash Flow
Cash flow delays remain a key barrier to stability. Although
To address this, contractors are being urged to reevaluate invoicing strategies and consider automated solutions like ACH payments and better customer communication to align expectations.
Technology Investment a Strategic Priority
The report reveals widespread fragmentation in software usage:
While only
Looking Ahead: Smarter, Leaner, More Resilient
As contractors enter 2025, economic uncertainty, cost fluctuations, and staffing challenges remain ongoing risks. However, the report makes clear that forward-thinking businesses are already adapting—tightening processes, making strategic tech investments, and prioritizing client relationships.
To review the full findings and key takeaways, download Aspire’s Commercial Landscape Industry Report here.
About the Research
This research was conducted by Thrive Analytics on behalf of Aspire, polling 1,015 commercial landscape contractors across diverse geographic regions, revenue tiers, and business maturity levels. The survey was conducted from May 2 to May 23, 2025. Forward-looking outlooks reflect the opinions of survey respondents and may not represent the views of ServiceTitan or its affiliates.
About Aspire Software
Aspire Software, a ServiceTitan company, offers business management software for landscape maintenance, landscape construction, and snow & ice management companies. Aspire's cloud-based SaaS solution helps field service companies manage, create, and execute against their business opportunities and challenges. Aspire helps contractors change the way they manage their business to enable them to provide better service, improve margins, and increase productivity. Aspire is based in Chesterfield, MO. For more information, please visit http://www.youraspire.com.
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